The benefits to the community of creating a community adjustment strategy for the City of Oshawa and Durham Region are significant. With critical information at hand that is reflective of the current economic structure, it will:

• Create greater awareness and support for employment initiatives;
• Build on the current strengths and opportunities, including the workforce;
• Develop a shared vision for the economic advancement of the region as a whole and how it should be implemented;
• Build a comprehensive and proactive strategy that has the support and buy in of key stakeholders;
• Create opportunities for the enhancement of economic development programs and initiatives that will attract new investment and jobs;
• Clearly identify priorities, timeframes, responsibilities and resources to implement the strategy effectively.