We’ve listened to staff’s ideas and created a list of desired states based on your feedback. A desired state means how you want things to be in the future.

Now we want to better understand which desired states matter most to you. Your answers will help shape the future of digital services in Kitchener.

There are two surveys:

  • one for customer-facing staff
  • one for all other staff

Please answer only one survey. Everyone who responds may enter their name into a prize draw.

Closed surveys

These surveys are now closed but are listed here for your reference. Thanks to everyone who responded.

Workshop Visioner

19 September, 2025

Anonymous says:

To ensure accessibility and fairness, a limited number of spots in each program/camp should be held for walk-in registrations for reg day.

18 September, 2025

Catherine says:

Customers not understanding AN Receipts (i.e. Voucher), better emailing ability and class/program reminders from AN to serve customers.

18 September, 2025

Anonymous says:

When an account is created in activenet in person, resident does not automatically get a password which means they cannot sign in online

18 September, 2025

Kirstan says:

most marketing materials are digital or have QR codes rather than actual noting the web address which is difficult for those without tech

18 September, 2025

Kirstan says:

finding a book free space timeslot is difficult - requires you to search individual times on public facing side

18 September, 2025

Anonymous says:

Fee assistance and registration; if someone thought they, had it but then by the time issue is resolved, programs full (will email)

18 September, 2025

Alison says:

Age overrides are a barrier to reg as residents need staff support to reg, once approved.

18 September, 2025

Kirstan says:

using financial assistance supports requires in person registration (outside of leisure access) and can slow the process for families

18 September, 2025

Kirstan says:

no simple way to search for programs unless you know what you are looking for. key words and spelling may not match.

18 September, 2025

Cola says:

Centre staff cannot provide proper support for aquatics registrations.

18 September, 2025

Catherine says:

Active Net lets you create multiple accounts this can cause issues on registration day. Slow process for merging accounts.

18 September, 2025

Mark says:

residents want to rent space or receive a quote for a rental without calling/emailing the Centre

18 September, 2025

Cola says:

Residents who need support or don't have access to the internet are at a disadvantage because classes are full (internet users).

18 September, 2025

Michelle G says:

Older adults struggle with online registrations. We have seen an increase in lines on registration day. Workshops for older adults

18 September, 2025

Maria says:

Public Access Computers log in is hard to use for newcomers, seniors, and people with disabilities

18 September, 2025

Anonymous says:

Introduce registration time blocks - eg. release 50% registration at 8:30am and the remaining 50% at 12pm

18 September, 2025

Kim says:

Seniors who don't use a computer want accommodations to allow them to register early for programming

18 September, 2025

Angie says:

Residents ask to be able to print documents from their phone (without logging into Public Access Computers)

18 September, 2025

Mary says:

At times CCC sends callers to community centres when they should be sent to other departments ie. registration day should be sent to pools

18 September, 2025

Kirstan says:

Registration in person is often slower than online and residents lose program spaces due to wait.

10 September, 2025

Digital Kitchener says:

ActiveNet is hard to use for newcomers, seniors, and people with disabilities.

10 September, 2025

Digital Kitchener says:

Registration opens too early for working families and caregivers.

10 September, 2025

Digital Kitchener says:

Program guides aren’t delivered to all addresses.

10 September, 2025

Digital Kitchener says:

Newcomers struggle to find and understand city services.

10 September, 2025

Digital Kitchener says:

Residents have limited ways to contact staff beyond phone or in-person.

10 September, 2025

Digital Kitchener says:

Language barriers make digital services hard to use.

10 September, 2025

Digital Kitchener says:

Accessibility barriers make digital services hard to use.

10 September, 2025

Digital Kitchener says:

Residents want reminders and updates about programs and services.

10 September, 2025

Digital Kitchener says:

Residents get bounced between departments when trying to get help.

10 September, 2025

Digital Kitchener says:

Residents want one place to access all city and regional services.

10 September, 2025

Digital Kitchener says:

Residents find kitchener.ca difficult to find what they’re searching for.

10 September, 2025

Digital Kitchener says:

Many residents don’t know city services are available online.

10 September, 2025

Digital Kitchener says:

Residents without internet or devices are left out of digital services.

10 September, 2025

Digital Kitchener says:

Residents don’t know how to use the internet or computers to complete their services online.

10 September, 2025

Digital Kitchener says:

Residents struggle to remember their account username and password.

10 September, 2025

Digital Kitchener says:

The online booking process is difficult to complete.