What is advocacy?
Advocacy is about speaking up and taking action for what you believe in. It’s standing up for your own rights or the rights of others and actively working to make positive changes in your community or society.
When a municipality like Cochrane advocates to the provincial and federal governments, it’s not just about speaking up — it’s about taking action. This can include requesting funding or support for important community projects like building roads, updating infrastructure, improving health care services or addressing environmental issues. Advocacy ensures our community’s needs are heard and addressed by other levels of government.
How can you help advocate for Cochrane?
Your voice matters.
Help us share Cochrane’s story by writing emails, asking questions, staying informed and using social media to show why investing in our community matters.
Cochrane’s advocacy priorities
The advocacy priorities outlined below have been established by Town Council to reflect Cochrane’s most pressing community needs and strategic opportunities. These priorities guide the Town’s discussions with other governments and partners, ensuring that advocacy efforts align with Council’s vision and the interests of Cochrane residents.
Provincial roadways
Community infrastructure
Access to water
As part of building a complete community, Cochrane is also prioritizing advocacy efforts on Provincial responsibilities, including:
Health care & emergency medical services
Education
