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Council Information Package
November 6 to November 9, 2017k:\Council&By-laws\C03 Council Agenda\Council Information Packages List
No.Date Sent Out
(dd-mm-yy) Media Type From Subject
1 10-Nov-2017 Communications AMO AMO Policy Update - Government Consultation on Income Security Reform
2 10-Nov-2017 Communications AMO 2017 Ontario West Municipal Conference - November 24, 2017
3 10-Nov-2017 Communications AMO Amended Blue Box Program Plan - Regional Consultation Workshops
4 10-Nov-2017 Communications AMO AMO WatchFile - November 2, 2017
5 10-Nov-2017 Communications AMOAnnouncing LAS' upcoming webinar on how to improve your roads and save time and money
6 10-Nov-2017 Email County of Simcoe Ontario's Seniors Strategy 2017 just released
7 10-Nov-2017 Information Report Operations/Maintenance & Parks Division OP-2017-CIP05 Vimy Ridge Oak Saplings Planting at Cenotaph
8 10-Nov-2017 Information Report Operations OP-2017-CIP06 Pending Tender - Sound System for NSSRC Community Hall
9 10-Nov-2017 Information Report Planning and Building Services BD-2017-11 October 2017 Building Report
10 10-Nov-2017 Letter Town of Mono Resolution re. Bill 148
11 10-Nov-2017 Letter County of Simcoe Planning DepartmentAddendum to Comments Submitted on behalf of of the County of Simcoe through the EBR Registry Number 013-1014 - Draft Natural Heritage System Mapping
12 10-Nov-2017 Letter County of Simcoe Planning Department
Addendum to Comments Submitted on behalf of of the County of Simcoe through the EBR Registry Number 013-968 - Draft Agricultural System Mapping and Implementation Procedures
13 10-Nov-2017 Letter County of Simcoe Clerk's DepartmentStatus of Decision on Amendment No. 11 to the Official Plan for the Town of Midland, File No.: MD-OPA-1701
14 10-Nov-2017 Letter Hospice Huronia Tree of Remembrance
15 10-Nov-2017 Letter LAS LAS Natural Gas Program - 2015-16 Period Reserve Fund Rebate
16 10-Nov-2017 Memorandum Director of Finance/Treasurer Status Update on the Budget 2018 Process
17 10-Nov-2017 Minutes Midland Bay Landing Steering Committee Meeting held on August 17, 2017
18 10-Nov-2017 Minutes Midland Business Improvement Area Meeting held on October 3, 2017
"The Town of Midland does not adopt or condone anything said in correspondence or communications provided to it or its Council, and does not warrant the accuracy of statements made in such correspondence or communications. The Town believes it has a duty to ensure that its proceedings and deliberations are transparent, and that it foster public debate on issues of concern. One of the steps it takes to carry out this duty is to, wherever possible, make the material in its Council Information Packages available on its website."
From: AMO Communications [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, November 03, 2017 3:23 PM To: Karen Desroches Subject: AMO Policy Update - Government Consultation on Income Security Reform
November 3, 2017
Government Consultation on Income Security Reform
A new report, Income Security: A Roadmap for Change, outlines specific advice to government to help guide decision-making on a multi-year path for reforming the income security system. This could affect the benefits delivered through municipally delivered programs such as social assistance, childcare, social housing.
The report, prepared by multi-stakeholder Income Security Reform Working Groups including First Nations, charts a proposed path forward sequencing reforms over a ten-year period. Some proposed measures include:
adopting a Minimum Income Standard introducing an Ontario Housing Benefit moving income support for children outside social assistance making health benefits available to low-income people transforming social assistance providing an assured income approach to people with disabilities assuring self-governance and respect for First Nations jurisdiction with control
of social services by First Nations providing adequate funding for First Nations.
Municipal government have a significant interest in the outcome of this initiative given the role played by municipalities and District Social Service Administration Boards delivering human services to residents through provincial-municipal cost-shared programs.
The government is consulting on the Roadmap for 60 days up until January 2, 2018. To view the report to make a submission, visit the income security website. AMO will conduct further analysis and the Board will consider the municipal impacts of the report’s recommendations.
AMO Contact: Michael Jacek, Senior Advisor, E-mail: [email protected], 416.971.9856 ext. 329.
From: AMO Communications [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2017 8:21 AM To: Karen Desroches Subject: Nov 24 - Ontario West Municipal Conference - Register Today
2017 Ontario West Municipal Conference November 24, 2017
Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn and Conference Centre, London Ontario
Ontario 150: Reflecting Back, Forging Forward
The Ontario West Municipal Conference returns to the Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn on Friday, November 24, 2017. Join delegates and staff from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Ministry of Housing - Western Municipal Services Office for this must not miss Fall event. This year's sessions include:
Keynote : "Building Resilience in a Turbulent World: Choices and Pathways for Southern Ontario" with speaker Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon
Concurrent Sessions Block A o Big Data for Small Places o National Housing Strategy/ Long Term Affordable Housing Strategy o Ontario Building Code - Update o Municipal Elections o Endangered Species Act
Concurrent Sessions Block B
o Durham Region Climate Change Adaptation o Interactive Discussion on Affordable Rental Housing Development o Bill 139: Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act o Keeping the Ombudsman and Integrity Commissioner Away o Municipal Law Update
Afternoon Plenary Sessions
o Fostering Indigenous Relationships Within Canada - How Far We Have Come: A View from Walpole Island First Nation
o Communities in Transition: Planning for Slow Growth, No Growth or Decline
Visit http://www.amo.on.ca/Events/17OWMC for session descriptions, speaker bios, and online registration.
2017 Ontario West Municipal Conference
“Ontario 150: Reflecting Back, Forging Forward”Friday, November 24, 2017 | Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn, 591 Wellington Road, South, London, Ontario
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Ministry of Housing, Municipal Services Office - Western presents the:
Registration, Hot Buffet Breakfast and Information Fair opens at 7:30 a.m.
Delegate InformationMr. Mrs. Ms.
First Name
Last Name
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Municipality/Org.
Address
City Prov.
Postal Code
Phone
Fax
Special Dietary Requirements: Vegetarian Allergy/Other
Summary of Fees:
Full Registration $ 199.12HST 25.88TOTAL $ 225.00
Payment: Completed forms can be sent to:
Mail: Association of Municipalities of Ontario 200 University Avenue, Suite 801 Toronto, ON, M5H 3C6Fax: 416.971.9372 E-mail: [email protected]
Invoice Me (for payment by Cheque only) Visa MasterCard
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Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Cancellations received prior to 4:30 pm EST, October 27, 2017 will be eligible for a refund less $50.00 (plus HST) administration fee. Cancellations made after 4:30 pm are non-refundable. An alternate attendee name may be substituted at any time.
Hot Buffet Breakfast - 7:30 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon - 9:00 a.m.Building Resilience in a Turbulent World:Choices and Pathways for Southern Ontario
ConCurrent SeSSionS 10:30 a.m. SeSSionS (pleaSe CheCk one)
Endangered Species Act Ontario Building Code - Update National Housing Strategy Municipal Elections Big Data for Small Places
11:30 a.m. SeSSionS (pleaSe CheCk one)Durham Region Climate Change Adaptation IntegrityKeeping the Ombudsman & Integrity Commissioner AwayMunicipal Law UpdateInteractive Discussion on Affordable Rental HousingBill 139: Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act
Lunch and Long-Standing Service Awards - 12:30 p.m.
2:00 pm A) Fostering Indigenous Relationships Within CanadaB) Communities in Transition
For questions regarding registration, please contact Anita Surujdeo at [email protected] or 1.877.426.6527 ext. 344.
For inquiries about conference content and information about Exhibitors for the Information Fair, or to discuss any other special needs, please call Ministry staff at 1.800.265.4736
Delegate Activity SelectionPlease indicate which of the following you wish to attend by checking the appropriate box. Please note that sessions are subject to change. Changes will be noted on the 2017 Ontario West Municipal Conference page on the AMO website at www.amo.on.ca
Will you be attending the breakfast? If yes, please check
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From: AMO Communications [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 06, 2017 4:04 PM To: Karen Desroches Subject: Amended Blue Box Program Plan - Regional Consultation Workshops
Good afternoon,
As you may be aware, the Waste Diversion Act was repealed and replaced by the Waste-Free Ontario Act, which includes both the Waste Diversion Transition Act and the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act in November 2016. Then in August 2017, Ontario Minister of Environment and Climate Change issued a letter directing Stewardship Ontario and the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (the Authority) to prepare an amended Blue Box Program Plan (a-BBPP) by February 15, 2018.
The amended Plan will transition the program from its current shared cost model to full producer responsibility pursuant to s.13 of the Waste Diversion Transition Act (WDTA). Stewardship Ontario’s proposal for the amended plan must be developed jointly with the Authority in consultation with stewards, municipalities and other key stakeholders. As a result, Stewardship Ontario is hosting a series of meetings across the province with Ontario municipalities and First Nations Communities in November 2017. Why Is this Important?
This new legislation will have a major impact on municipal waste management and, most importantly, on waste diversion programs you may operate now or have planned for the future. In particular, the cost to run programs for collecting and recycling paper products and packaging is now split 50/50 between municipalities and the companies that produce these items. The new legislation will transfer to full producer responsibility. Municipal blue box recycling programs will undergo some of the biggest changes, as municipalities will have new options – to act as service providers to producers who are required to pay for these programs, to work with private service providers, or opt out from providing service altogether. It is in the best interest of municipal governments that this work gets done as quickly as possible, as the current proposal to transition the Blue Box is expected to take at least another six years and will cost municipalities an estimated $780 million. Municipalities can save $130 million per year by accelerating this transition.
Okay I want to Learn More. How Can I Sign Up? It’s easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. Choose which location works best for you
2. Sign up through Stewardship Ontario to register for the Consultation Session
3. Sign up for the accompanying AMO briefing session by sending an email to [email protected]. Be sure to include your name, title and organization when registering.
For the complete list, please see below:
Stewardship Ontario Consultation
AMO Pre-Briefing
Thursday, November 9 –
Bracebridge, ON 1 – 3 p.m.
Quality Inn, 300 Ecclestone Dr, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1X1, Cedar Meeting Room REGISTER HERE
The District Municipality of Muskoka Council Chambers 11:00am-12:30pm on November 9th 70 Pine Street, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1N3 REGISTER HERE
Friday, November 10 –
Hamilton, ON 10 – 12 p.m. Eastern
Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, 116 King Street West, Hamilton, ON L8P 4V3, Ballroom Centre Plaza Level 2nd floor REGISTER HERE
Hamilton City CentreSuite 400, Room 400F 8:30am-9:30am on November 10th
77 James Street North, Hamilton ON L8R 2K3 REGISTER HERE
Tuesday, November 14 – Perth,
ON 1 – 3 p.m. Eastern
Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn & Spa, 82 Peter Street, Perth ON K7H 1S2, Matheson Hall REGISTER HERE
Perth Town Hall 9:00am-12:30pm on November 14th 80 Gore Street East, Perth ON K7H 1H9 REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, November 15 –
London, ON 1 – 3 p.m. Eastern
London DoubleTree Hotel, 300 King St, London, ON N6B 1S2, Queen Victoria Room (3rd floor)REGISTER HERE
London Central Public Library Stephenson and Hunt Room 11:00am-12:30pm on November 15th
251 Dundas Street, London ON N6A 6H9 REGISTER HERE
Tuesday, November 21 –
Sudbury, ON 1 – 3 p.m. Eastern
Radisson Hotel Sudbury, 85 Ste. Anne Rd, Sudbury, ON P3E 4S4, Palladium North Room or via webcast REGISTER HERE
Details TBD on November 21st REGISTER HERE
Wednesday, November 22 –
Thunder Bay, ON 10 – 12 p.m. Eastern
Victoria Inn Thunder Bay, W. 555 Arthur St, Thunder Bay,ON P7E 5R5, Carlton Room or via webcast REGISTER HERE
Details TBD on November 22nd REGISTER HERE
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From: AMO Communications [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, November 02, 2017 10:01 AM To: Karen Desroches Subject: AMO WatchFile - November 2, 2017
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November 2, 2017
In This Issue - Funding call for Seniors Active Living Centres. - It’s Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario. - Help promote FCM’s 2018 women scholarships in your communities. - Ontario West Municipal Conference - November 24. - 65th Annual OSUM Conference - registration now open! - Trails: Are You Court Ready? - Leveraging the Power of YouTube. - New Train-the-Trainer Energy Workshop 2018 dates and locations announced! - Delegations with the Ontario PC Caucus at ROMA. - Program spotlight: Sewer & Water Line Warranty Service. - Excess Soils: Lessons Learned. - Careers with York Region and Fort Frances. Provincial Matters The government is accepting applications from organizations, including municipal governments, interested in opening new Seniors Active Living Centres. The program is cost shared between the province and municipal governments. Deadline for applications is December 21, however applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for future years. The first week of November is Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario - an opportunity to learn more about the treaty relationship and the various treaties with Indigenous peoples within our province. Federal Matters FCM’s scholarships provide financial support to young women in Canada to pursue their education and to acknowledge their contribution to increasing the awareness of women’s issues as they relate to local government and communities. Help promote the Canadian Women in Municipal Government Scholarship or the Mayor Andrée P. Boucher Memorial Scholarship. Eye on Events The 2017 Ontario West Municipal Conference returns to the Best Western Lamplighter Inn to explore the theme of "Ontario 150: Reflecting Back, Forging Forward”. This full day conference will be of interest to elected municipal officials, municipal staff, municipal organizations and partner provincial ministries. Don’t delay, register and book your guest room today. The City of Niagara Falls invites you to the 65th Annual Ontario Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM) Conference and Trade Show, to be held May 2-4, 2018. The theme of the conference is “The Municipal Tightrope.” Program details coming soon. Book your accommodation and register today.
Trails: Are You Court Ready? This lunch and learn at your desk webinar will explore and answer questions such as: what is your legal duty of care? When is this duty of care reduced? What should your signs say? And more. Join us online on November 16, 2017 at noon for this no-cost webinar. Space is limited to 75 participants so register today. Online video is a powerful channel and should not be underestimated. Learn how you can leverage the power of YouTube for your media campaigns, to build awareness around a municipal project, and more during the November 15th social media webinar. This is the last session of the 2017 series. We hope to ‘see’ you online. Register today. Due to popular demand, LAS will be hosting 4 Train-the-Trainer energy workshops in March 2018. Please visit our events page for registration information. Attendance is limited and spots are filling up fast! The Ontario PC Caucus looks forward to meeting with municipal representatives during the upcoming ROMA conference. To arrange a delegation please send a request to Ernie Hardeman, PC Critic for Municipal Affairs and Housing, at [email protected] or by fax at 416-325-1259. LAS Homeowners insurance safeguards a house from theft, fire, and even natural disasters. But insurance only covers the physical structure itself and the contents within it. Discover how LAS' Sewer & Water Line Warranty Service can save your residents thousands should the underground infrastructure connecting the home to municipal water and sewer lines fail. Municipal Wire* The Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) is convening the Ontario Excess Soils Symposium on December 6, 2017 in Caledon. Proper excess soil management supports the beneficial reuse of this soil while protecting human health and the environment. Careers Senior Program Analyst #21220 - York Region. Department: Community & Health Services, Paramedic & Seniors Services Branch. Temporary full-time, approx. 14 months. Please apply online by November 30, 2017, quoting competition number 21220. Human Resources Manager - Town of Fort Frances. Please submit your application, cover letter and resume to the attention of ‘Chief Administrative Officer’ with the subject “Competition - Human Resources Manager” by email to [email protected] (as one PDF file); in person at the Civic Centre reception desk; by mail or by fax at 807.274.8479. Application forms are available at the Civic Centre and online. Deadline for applications: 4:30 p.m., (Central), November 24, 2017. About AMO AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario's 444 municipal governments. AMO supports strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal government as a vital and essential component of Ontario's and Canada's political system. Follow @AMOPolicy on Twitter! AMO Contacts AMO Watch File Team, Tel: 416.971.9856 Conferences/Events Policy and Funding Programs LAS Local Authority Services MEPCO Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario Media Inquiries, Tel: 416.729.5425 Municipal Wire, Career/Employment and Council Resolution Distributions
*Disclaimer: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is unable to provide any warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of third-party submissions. Distribution of these items does not imply an endorsement of the views, information or services mentioned.
From: LAS Communications [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: November-07-17 6:02 PM To: Andy Campbell Subject: Webinar - LAS Roads Assessment Service - New Features
Announcing LAS’ upcoming webinar to on how to improve your roads and save time and money.
Road repair is one of the biggest line items in any municipal budget. The LAS Roads Assessment Service offers objective van-based data collection + web-based GIS data visualization + Pavement Management Software in a turnkey solution. FCM funding is available to cover 80% of project cost up to $50,000.
The Service targets roads and sidewalks (NEW!), providing great efficiency and value to municipalities by uniquely combining:
o Objective sensor based data collection – using optical and radar imaging o Automated Data Processing and GIS Visualization – utilizing trained algorithms and video imagery o Pavement Management Software – generating road repair prioritization with a web-based customized app
while allowing you to further budget and plan your road improvement work within a user-friendly GIS environment
Join us for one of the dates below to learn details of the service including the new sidewalk option, to observe a demo of the software, and to learn about available funding opportunities.
Tuesday, November 21 2:00pm
Register here
OR
Thursday, November 22, 10:00am
Register here
Space is limited so be sure to register early. Please feel free to pass this invitation to others in your organization who may be interested.
Hope you can join us!
Jeff Barten Energy & Asset Services Manager Local Authority Services (LAS) 519-998-2557 [email protected]
Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail
Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2017 3:45 PM To: Bishop, Greg; Christina Strong; Christman, Tina; Small Brett, Mary; Warnock, Scott; Warnock, Scott(Tay); Denise Hayes; Flynn, Amanda; Hall, Gayle; Heather Hollingshead Helmut Paddags; Hipwell, Dawn; Karen Taillefer Ricardo; Margaret Adolphe Melissa Mei; Moran, Jamie; Morrison, Merideth; Orr-Shaw, Sarah; Ozga, Elizabeth; Parks, David; Robinson, Sandra; Ron Coutts; Rosslyn Junke; Sheridan, Connie; Sinclair, Jane; Small Brett, Mary; Susan Plewes; Swift Jones, Kelley; Terri Soukup; Tom Johnston; Tosh, Christy; Warnar, Karie; Zwiers, Arfona; Alison Gray, Clerk; Bonita Desroches, Director of Recreation; Cheryl Dillon; Jackie Beaudin; Karen Desroches; Karen Way; Mara Burton; Marie Brissette; Paul Pentikainen; Ryan Windle; Sherry Desjardins; Susan Votour, Planning Coordinator Subject: Ontario's Seniors Strategy 2017 just released
Hello All,
Please see attached the new 2017 Ontario Seniors Strategy document released by Premier Wynne.
Christy S. Tosh Age-Friendly Community Project Lead Health & Emergency Services Department County of Simcoe 1110 Highway 26 Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6 Tel: 705 726-9300 ext. 1405 Cell: 705 229-7880 Toll Free: 1-866-893-9300 E-mail: [email protected] Website: simcoe.ca www.Simcoe.ca/Age-Friendly
november 2017
AGING WITH CONFIDENCE:Ontario’s Action Plan for Seniors
CONTENTS2 Message from the Premier
4 Message from the Minister of Seniors Affairs
6 Message from the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
8 Diverse Needs, Diverse Opportunities, Stronger Seniors
12 Aging with Confidence: Guiding Principles
13 The Plan
14 Supporting Seniors at All Stages
18 Supporting Seniors Living Independently in the Community
22 Seniors Requiring Enhanced Supports at Home and in their Communities
28 Seniors Requiring Intensive Supports
33 Towards the Vision
MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER
My mom is 89 and my dad is 91. They are determined to remain in their home and continue to take care of themselves for as long as possible, but that isn’t easy. My sisters and I talk with them about this a lot. As time goes on, they do need more support. And they need different kinds of support — from our family, from the community, at home and in our health care system.
Ontario is aging faster than ever before with older people in Ontario now outnumbering younger ones for the first time in our history. Across Ontario, there are now more than two million seniors and their families trying to navigate this next phase of life as best they can. Our shared challenge is to find out what works best, what comes next and what it really means to age with confidence, respect and dignity.
That’s why Ontario needs this Action Plan for Seniors.
Seniors quite literally built our province. Every day, as we work to implement our plan for a fairer, better Ontario, we are building on the foundation that they have laid over decades of achievement, sacrifice and hard work.
I believe that seniors deserve the very best care and support we can provide. That is why, through this new strategy, we have made it our goal to help ensure that every senior can continue to live life to the fullest as part of a healthy and vibrant community. Through a series of actions to better support aging adults, including bolstering community engagement, programs and health system supports, I know we can achieve our goal.
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Our efforts to better support seniors are part of our ongoing work to build a fairer society. We want every person in Ontario to benefit from the wealth of opportunities that our province has to offer, no matter their age.
For seniors, their families and friends, this vision of fairness means people will have choices to remain healthy and independent in their communities and with regards to the kinds of services and care that the province offers. It means that we, as a society, will seek their guidance and respect their wisdom. It means that all of us who right now are helping our parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, brothers and sisters, friends and neighbours as they age will feel supported, and confident that when we join their ranks, we too will get the care and support we need.
Our seniors raised us, taught us and did their very best for our province. In return, we will do our very best to make sure that Ontario continues to be the best place to live for everyone at every age.
kathleen wynne
Premier of Ontario
I am pleased to join Premier Kathleen Wynne in releasing Aging with Confidence: Ontario’s Action Plan for Seniors, which outlines our government’s ongoing plan to help Ontario seniors remain independent, healthy and socially connected at all stages of their lives.
Our government builds every day on the foundation seniors have created over decades of achievement. We value and respect the contributions they have made, and continue to make, to a strong, diverse and inclusive province. It is our goal to help all seniors age well and with independence, able to take advantage of the opportunities that arise in their later years, and to be supported through the challenges.
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTEROF SENIORS AFFAIRS
As a government, we are committed to helping all Ontario seniors live their best lives.
Earlier this year, Premier Wynne made history with the creation of the first-ever standalone Ministry of Seniors Affairs, which I am privileged to lead. As Minister of Seniors Affairs, I have travelled across this province to listen to seniors directly and I have come away with a profound admiration of their optimism, resilience and experiences. This has given me a better understanding of the challenges that seniors in Ontario face. We are also committed to working with stakeholders, community partners, and members of the public to ensure that seniors of diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences — including
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Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ2S community, women, and members of racialized populations — are benefiting equitably from government supports. Together, we are working to create fairness and opportunities for seniors, ensuring that all older people in Ontario — our parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, our brothers and sisters, friends and neighbours — are able to benefit from a wide range of seniors’ programs and services.
Aging with Confidence outlines our plan to continue moving forward, while building on the significant progress already made. This is a road map, not a destination. This strategy represents a coordinated approach that is designed to meet the needs of our diverse and aging older population.
Our goal is to ensure that seniors today — and all of us who will one day join their ranks — are able to age with respect and dignity, and remain healthy, independent and as active as they wish.
dip ika damerla
Minister of Seniors Affairs
Seniors Affairs
After a lifetime of working hard and building Ontario up to the thriving society it is today, we owe it to Ontario seniors to ensure they have the support they need to enjoy a high quality of life, right until the end of life.
Meeting that responsibility is fundamental to who we are as Ontarians. Part of meeting that commitment is ensuring that every single person has access to the health services they need to meet their unique needs. As Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, I am proud of the health care system we have built to support Ontario seniors. However, as demographics shift and society modernizes, I know there is more we can do to better support healthy aging.
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTEROF HEALTH AND LONG-TERM CARE
In recent decades, medicine and health care have advanced significantly. Not only is life expectancy longer, but our years of good health can be stretched further. Even when chronic conditions develop, independence and quality of life can and should still be expected for much longer than in previous generations. By investing in the services and supports that ensure seniors stay independent, healthy and active, safe and socially connected, all of Ontario continues to benefit from the tremendous knowledge, compassion and experience that seniors have to share.
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Seniors have been contributing to their communities all their lives and they can continue to do so if they have the right services and supports in place. Through Aging with Confidence: Ontario’s Action Plan for Seniors, Ontario can continue on a path of fairness and strength as our population ages.
dr. eric hoskins
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
Until quite recently, seniors was a catch-all phrase that many people used to describe anyone over 65, retired and enjoying their golden years. But the way society looks at seniors — and the way seniors regard themselves — is changing rapidly, especially with seniors living longer and often in better health than ever before. Overall, many seniors do not see themselves as seniors. 87% surveyed feel a lot younger than their actual age.
DIVERSE NEEDS, DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES, STRONGER SENIORS
People are moving into a new chapter of life as they age, embracing new opportunities and continuing to contribute to their communities, society and the economy. In Ontario, seniors deserve to be supported and recognized as the positive force they have always been — a true strength of the province.
Aging also comes with challenges. In order to remain independent, many seniors with time will need support, whether from family or friends, or through a diverse range of programs and services. Ontario’s vision is to help seniors remain independent, healthy and active, safe and socially connected. Aging with Confidence is the province’s ongoing plan to support the older and aging population that it serves.
Seniors (65 years and older) are the fastest-growing age group in Ontario. In 2016, 16.4% of Ontario’s population was 65 years or older. By 2041, it is projected that 25% of Ontario’s population will be 65 years or older, almost doubling from 2.3 million seniors in 2016 to 4.6 million seniors.
Ontario’s seniors population is becoming increasingly diverse. The number of visible minority seniors (65+) in Ontario increased by 44% between 2011 and 2016, compared to a 16% increase among non-visible minority seniors.
In terms of living arrangements for Ontarians aged 65 and older, 93% are living in private households. Most (63%) of these live with a partner or spouse, 23.5% live alone, 11% live with other relatives, and 1.9% live with non-relatives.
Seniors are the fastest-growing age group in Ontario
The senior population in Ontario is projected to almost double by 2041
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Seniors represent the fastest growing demographic of internet users: approximately 70% go online every day.
In 2013–2014, the following percentages of Ontario seniors (65 years and older) reported having the following conditions: 18.4% diabetes, 7.3% Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), 7.4% asthma, 46.8% arthritis, 48.7% high blood pressure, and 7.2% mood disorder.
In 2013-2014, 45.8% of seniors (65 years and older) perceived their health to be ‘very good’ or ‘excellent’ and 21.9% perceived their health to be ‘fair’ or ‘poor’: 67% perceived their mental health to be ‘very good’ or ‘excellent’, while 6.5% perceived their mental health to be ‘fair’ or ‘poor’.
Ontario's Fastest-Growing Age Group
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The province recognizes that individuals have different backgrounds, health needs, education, finances, family and social connections — all of which impact their later years. And certainly people age differently. A 68-year-old man with kidney disease may require more or different types of support than his energetic 86-year-old neighbour. Regardless of individual circumstances, all seniors deserve the best of what Ontario has to offer, from supports that allow independent living in the community, to programs and services that promote active engagement.
The government reviewed Census data, demographic projections and research studies, and carried out a public opinion survey of Ontario seniors to determine how to best meet their evolving needs. It heard directly from seniors about the challenges experienced with aging and their aspirations for their later years — as well as their concerns about how the challenges of aging might affect their aspirations.
First and foremost, people want to live independently for as long as possible. A clear majority of seniors want to age at home or in a community setting, get around on their own, and stay involved with family and friends. Yet half say they expect to need help within five to ten years to do so.
Seniors want to remain socially connected and engaged no matter where they live. Most report having a good network of friends and family; however, approximately one-quarter live alone and say they sometimes feel isolated. Many report having access to community services; however, more than two-thirds say they would have problems if they could no longer drive. Seniors who engage in daily activities — social, community, physical and intellectual — report being happy, engaged, confident and optimistic; however, not everyone is happy or comfortable with aging.
The VisionOntario is a place where seniors feel supported in living independent, healthy and active, safe and socially connected lives.
Many seniors identify specific challenges. Ageism remains an issue. Almost three-quarters of seniors surveyed feel there is little appreciation for older people’s skills and wisdom, and almost half say that they sometimes feel invisible. Just over half report suffering from a longstanding illness, disability or infirmity, and 74% are concerned with
memory loss. Over half worry about losing control of their lives as they get older, and one-third worry that others will take advantage of them. On the other hand, seniors’ growing use and comfort with technology offers new opportunities to reduce isolation, and to build connections and a sense of community.
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AGING WITHCONFIDENCE: GUIDING PRINCIPLES
DiversitySeniors’ needs are affected by their individual circumstances; for example, their health, language, gender, ability, Indigenous identity, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or geographic location. Programs and services should recognize this diversity, and be accessible, equitable and culturally appropriate.
Safety and SecurityAll seniors deserve to be safe and secure from physical, psychological and financial abuse. Programs and supports across Ontario’s health, social, community, financial and justice systems should protect vulnerable older adults from these harms.
InclusionAll seniors deserve to be involved and included in their communities. Any physical and social barriers to that involvement should be addressed.
Choice & Self-DeterminationSeniors should be enabled to make choices and determine what is right for them. Measures to strengthen their capacity to do so should be taken. In cases where seniors require help from friends, family and caregivers, the needs and desires of seniors should be prioritized.
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Building on a Strong Foundation:
In 2012 the province asked Dr. Samir Sinha, who is Director of Geriatrics at Sinai Health System and the University Health Network in Toronto, to develop a strategy to help older Ontarians stay healthy and stay at home longer.
Seniors have different evolving needs at different times in their lives. Aging with Confidence builds on successful initiatives that were launched through Ontario’s 2013 Action Plan for Seniors. It introduces new programs and services representing our ongoing commitment to provide further support for Ontario seniors.
THE PLAN
The resulting Sinha Report: Living Longer, Living Well offered 169 recommendations in a range of areas, and informed next steps.
In 2013 Ontario’s Action Plan for Seniors was launched with three overarching goals: to help seniors be healthier and stay at home longer, to promote senior-friendly communities that enhance well-being and participation, and to help seniors live safely, independently, and with dignity.
Ontario has made, and continues to make, significant progress based on the recommendations and actions of these two documents, and this progress is detailed throughout Aging with Confidence.
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SUPPORTING SENIORS AT ALL STAGES
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Progress to Date: D reduced residential electricity
bills by 25% on average under Ontario’s Fair Hydro Plan
D introduced the Ontario Seniors’ Public Transit Tax Credit
D championed Canada Pension Plan enhancement
D removed the Ontario Drug Benefit Program deductible and reduced the co-payment for 44,000 low-income seniors
D introduced the free shingles vaccine for seniors aged 65-70
D supported age-friendly communities through the Age-Friendly Community Planning Grant Program which has provided $1.5 million in funding over two years for 56 projects in 85 communities across Ontario. Eighteen of these communities have now been designated World Health Organization (WHO) Age-Friendly Cities.
D launched Ontario’s Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse
D released A Guide to Programs and
Services for Seniors in Ontario, available in 16 languages All seniors, regardless of their needs, want a high quality of life — one that maximizes their health, safety, and connections with family, friends and community. The following actions are designed to help all older Ontarians, no matter where they live in the province, to age well and confidently.
Profile: Florence is 75. She is one of more than two million seniors who call Ontario home. She is a widow in good health, is safe and happy, busy with family and friends, and active in her neighbourhood. She lives alone with three children out of town.*
* Profiles are composites developed for illustration only.
Age-friendly communities are accessible and inclusive, with programs and services woven together to help people age actively and well. Ontario supports the global movement 8 to 80, which aims to create safe and happy public spaces for anyone between these ages.
Example:The Peterborough Age-Friendly Business Recognition Program received $50,000 as an age-friendly grant recipient. The City of Peterborough and County of Peterborough partnered with the Peterborough Council on Aging (PCOA) and the Alzheimer Society of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton to undertake planning activities for the development of an Age-Friendly Communities, Business Recognition Program. This business recognition program has made ‘no cost’ or ‘low cost’ changes to accommodate older customers. Some examples include wide and clutter-free aisles, large print signs, accessible washrooms, good lighting, and respectful staff to assist seniors.
More age-friendly communitiesThe government will expand the successful Age-Friendly Community Planning Grant Program by including a new implementation stream to make communities more accessible and inclusive for seniors of all ages and abilities. Ontario has already introduced several initiatives to support the creation of 85 age-friendly communities.
Easier-to-find informationA “one-stop” website (available now at ontario.ca/AgingWell) has been developed to provide information, all in one place, about government services, programs and supports for seniors across the province. People can also get this information by phone at 1-888-910-1999 or by calling 211 — which offers information 24 hours a day in over 150 languages.
Better community transportation optionsOlder people tend to outlive their decision to stop driving by a decade. The government will make it easier for seniors who live in communities currently underserved by public transportation to connect with the services and supports they need. In recognition of challenges faced by those living in northern communities in particular, services in Northern Ontario will also be improved.
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Expansion of consumer protection programs for seniors The government will launch a consumer protection pilot program aimed at protecting seniors’ hard-earned money through education and awareness, as well as through enhanced assistance and intervention programs for seniors who have fallen victim to consumer threats or scams. Unfortunately, seniors are a key target group for consumer scams.
Strengthening elder abuse prevention The government will continue to strengthen its work to prevent and respond to elder abuse. Actions will include public education, service provider training, research, and improved community response, to better support abused older adults. This also includes dedicated efforts to address violence against older women, and support older people in Indigenous communities. Elder abuse is never okay. Seniors deserve to live safely and without fear in their homes and in their communities.
Free high-dose flu vaccine An annual influenza vaccine is the best defence against the flu and its complications. That is why, beginning in the 2018-19 flu season, a high-dose influenza vaccine, targeted to protect seniors, will be available free of charge as part of the Ontario Universal Influenza Immunization Program. There are over 18,000 emergency department visits related to flu every year. It is expected that the high-dose flu vaccine for seniors will help limit hospital trips for this population. For this flu season, Ontario seniors can continue to get the flu shot from their primary care providers or at their local pharmacy.
Enhance education about powers of attorney A public education campaign will raise awareness among seniors of how important — and easy — it is to set up Powers of Attorney (POA) and to encourage them to choose who can make personal care and financial decisions on their behalf, if necessary. Over one-third of seniors have not designated a trusted POA. As part of this campaign, easy-to-use and accessible resource materials, including a revised POA document and information about how people can prevent POA misuse, will be made available on ontario.ca/AgingWell.
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Progress to Date: D expanded rent control to include
all private market rental units in Ontario including retirement homes
D introduced over 2,000 free Exercise and Falls Prevention classes for seniors
D invested $11.5 million annually to support 263 Seniors Active Living Centres across Ontario
D invested $5 million to fund more than 900 community projects through the Seniors Community Grant Program that engaged over 250,000 seniors across the province
D established regulatory protection including a bill of rights for residents of retirement homes Seniors are living longer and more actively than ever before. Many will remain independent at home and in their communities, and many will want new opportunities to learn or to meet new people or to plan for the future. The following actions will help seniors remain active, healthy and socially connected.
Profile:Elena is 68 and lives alone. She is a retired office administrator, enjoys a variety of hobbies and volunteers with young immigrants. She lives on a tight budget, and is eager to meet new people and to stay active in her community.*
* Profiles are composites developed for illustration only.
More Seniors Active Living Centres The government is increasing Ontario’s network of Seniors Active Living Centres by 40, to more than 300 Centres provincewide. These popular community hubs provide seniors with a range of social, recreational and wellness programs, as well as educational and support services.
More community engagement opportunities Ontario’s Seniors Community Grant Program is being extended and enhanced to support larger projects that will benefit more seniors over a longer term. Since 2014, this program has funded over 1,300 grassroots projects in hundreds of communities that have helped more than 435,000 seniors to learn, volunteer and be socially involved.
Staying physically strong An active lifestyle can help prolong independence, help manage chronic illnesses and prevent other health conditions. A new Active for Life Recreation Stream for seniors, under the Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund will provide more recreational activities to help up to 20,000 older Ontarians prolong their physical and mental health, stay mobile and reduce the risk of falls.
Through the Seniors Community Grant Program, Habitat for Humanity recently received $8,000 to help expand its volunteer program and involve 50 seniors in the Kingston region in helping to build more affordable housing in their community.
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Engaging seniors through the arts Engagement with the arts is known to generate positive outcomes for seniors, including reducing isolation, promoting self-confidence and building a sense of community. Participating in arts activities and art therapy have been demonstrated to be beneficial for both physical and cognitive ailments associated with aging. The government will create a fund to support professional arts programming and art therapy for seniors in community settings (such as Seniors Active Living Centres), retirement homes, hospitals, and long-term care homes, as well as build capacity for seniors to engage in arts organizations in their communities.
Helping seniors with technology Ontario’s Change the World program will launch a special project to link youth volunteers with seniors to help seniors build their understanding and enable their use of technology. It will help reduce seniors’ social isolation and facilitate meaningful volunteering experiences for youth.
Supporting seniors to become mentorsA senior-youth mentorship program will be established to help build relationships and encourage shared knowledge between generations. This will support 20 to 30 projects across the province.
Social connectedness has proven to be vital to seniors’ health and well-being. Those with close connections and relationships tend to cope better with health conditions and experience fewer mental health issues, like depression. Social isolation can cause physical risk and put seniors at increased risk of elder abuse.
The vast majority of seniors surveyed want to age at home and in the community; however, more than half of those surveyed already say they will need help over the next five to ten years to do so, particularly with access to services, transportation, housing options, wellness, social connections and active engagement.
SENIORS REQUIRING ENHANCED SUPPORTS AT HOME AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES
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Progress to Date: D more than doubled home care
funding between 2003/04 and 2017/18, from $1.2 billion to almost $3.0 billion. Funding for home and community care has increased by about $250 million per year since 2013
D enabled two million more nursing and therapy visits and 12 million more personal support worker hours in the last decade, creating greater access to nursing care, physiotherapy, personal support and caregiver support
D established community paramedicine programs
D supported the growth of physician house calls
D increased the minimum wage for personal support workers to $16.50 per hour
D launched a strategy to help people with dementia and those who care for them
D introduced family caregiver work- leave protection and proposed the Ontario Caregiver Tax Credit The vast majority of seniors want to age in place at home. Their ability to do so safely and independently may depend on a number of factors. For example, some seniors will initially have no debilitating issues, but may experience declining health over time; others will enter their senior years with already-existing health conditions or disabilities.
Profile: José is 72. He has lived with his partner in a small, split-level home for the last 25 years. One month ago, he had a fall that caused him to require surgery. He now needs more support but not at the level provided in long-term care. He and his partner are worried they won’t be able to afford to live in a retirement home, but like the support and community it could provide. For the time being they hope they can access the temporary care José will need at home and in their community to support his recovery.** Profiles are composites developed for illustration only.
Support for more naturally occurring retirement communities The government will continue supporting “naturally occurring” retirement communities, such as apartment buildings or housing developments, where many seniors already live close to one another. The Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) will explore ways to further support seniors who live near one another by providing more on-site services to meet seniors’ needs. These types of communities promote social interaction and fight isolation, allow residents to stay in their homes longer and enjoy a higher quality of life and a greater level of independence. LHINs will also work locally to support communities of seniors from specific ethno-cultural backgrounds to ensure age-friendly buildings are providing culturally appropriate care.
Although age does not define health, health tends to decline with age, and health issues become more common and more severe, particularly among people aged 75 and older.
Increasing access to in-home health care The government is improving seniors’ access to house calls by expanding the program beyond physicians to include additional healthcare providers such as social workers, therapists and nurses. This will cut down on the need for seniors to travel to their healthcare provider when they are ill and help them stay healthy in the comfort of their own homes.
Many will eventually require some form of assistance from either family members or friends, or more formal care services and supports to remain at home. The following actions will help to support them.
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Increasing access to geriatric care Ontario will strengthen the healthcare workforce’s ability to provide specialized care in geriatrics by increasing training opportunities for healthcare providers, including physicians, personal support workers and nurse practitioners.
Providing more home care hours The government is expanding home care across Ontario. Seniors requiring home care will benefit from an estimated 2.6 million additional hours this year, including personal support services, nursing, physical and speech therapy, and respite services for caregivers.
Expanding seniors supportive housing The government is providing additional support to people leaving hospital with over 500 transitional care spaces. These spaces will provide support and rehabilitation to 1,700 people who are ready to leave hospital, but need some additional assistance before they can return home. The province is also helping seniors who require assistance with health care or activities of daily living, such as bathing or meal preparation, and cannot afford to live independently, by providing 200 new subsidies to better access affordable housing as well as home and community care supports.
Increasing support for caregiversA new provincewide organization will be launched to provide caregivers with supports and resources, including a single point of access for information in areas such as training in multiple languages, local programs and peer support.
Making the quality of care more consistentThe province is strengthening home care by introducing new guidelines for home care assessment and planning based on the level of care needed by the individual and their caregivers. This will provide more predictability in the home care hours that seniors can expect to receive, and ensure they get the most appropriate care and greater consistency in the way home care services are delivered, no matter where they live in the province.
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Helping people with dementiaThe province is investing more than $100 million over three years to improve access to quality care for people living with dementia and their care partners. The first year of Ontario’s dementia strategy is focused on expanding and enhancing existing services such as community dementia programs. More than 194,000 Ontarians currently live with dementia, and the number is expected to rise to over 300,000 over the next two decades.
Enhancing self-directed careOntario is creating new, innovative self-directed care models to provide eligible clients and caregivers with more control over their care. This will include the establishment of a new personal support services organization in early 2018.
Oasis is a grassroots, naturally occurring retirement community that developed organically in an apartment building in Kingston, Ontario. The senior residents themselves developed and now manage all aspects of programming, including community meals, social activities, an onsite personal support worker, and a participatory decision-making model where all seniors have a voice.
SENIORS REQUIRING INTENSIVE SUPPORTS
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Progress to Date: D from October 2003 through
to October 2017, more than 10,000 new LTC beds have been developed and more than 13,500 older LTC beds have been redeveloped
D launched a $20 million grant program to improve fire safety in retirement homes through sprinkler retrofits
D added 75 nurse practitioners to long-term care homes across the province
D increased investments in Behavioural Supports Ontario to provide enhanced supports for long-term care home residents with challenging behaviours such as dementia
D added almost 900 new specialized staff to care for residents with responsive behaviours
D implemented 11 specialized units to support complex residents in long- term care homes
D increased funding by $15 million to support meals, including ethno- cultural and special diets
D reduced inappropriate anti- psychotic usage, with Ontario trending below the national average since 2011/12
D decreased the number of long- term care residents experiencing physical restraints (6.0%), placing Ontario below the national average of 7.4%
Profile: Wilfred is 89. He enjoys listening to music and being outdoors. He needs long-term care to help manage complex physical and cognitive issues caused by a severe stroke five years earlier. He does not have trusted family or friends to help him make decisions or manage his affairs. His care providers are also noting that he struggles with more behavioural issues as his dementia progresses. Wilfred and his care providers want him to live as well as possible in the long-term care home he has come to love as his new home, in the community in which he has always lived.*
* Profiles are composites developed for illustration only.
Some seniors with complex needs caused by cognitive and physical decline, and conditions such as dementia, will require a higher level of support as they age. Many will require ongoing and intensive care that is currently provided in long-term care homes.
As a result of successful investments in home and community care, Ontario seniors are entering long-term care homes later than ever before, often with more medically complex conditions and care needs. Also, the growing diversity of Ontario seniors means that special attention is needed today and in the future to better meet their diverse language, food and program needs.
Modernizing long-term care homes Ontario is supporting the redevelopment of more than 30,000 existing long-term care beds in more than 300 long-term care homes by 2025, eliminating all four-bed wards in the province’s long-term care homes. Residents will benefit from increased privacy, better sleep, safety and comfort, with environments that enable the delivery of better care.
Reducing the wait for long-term care Recognizing that Ontario’s population is aging and creating more demand for long-term care, the province will create 5,000 new long-term care beds by 2022. The province will prioritize placing those with the highest need, as well as those within hospitals who are ready to be discharged and require a long-term care home. New beds that serve specific cultural needs, including those of Indigenous populations, will also be prioritized. Over the next decade, the government will create over 30,000 new long-term care beds to keep pace with the growing and changing needs of an aging population. These new beds are in addition to the 30,000 existing beds that are being redeveloped, as referenced above. Further planning work is required with the long-term care sector to meet this longer-term commitment.
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More staffing and support in long-term care Recognizing that the needs of long-term care residents are becoming more complex, the province will increase the provincial average to four hours of direct care per resident per day, once fully phased in, to ensure that residents in Ontario’s long-term care homes receive the highest quality of care. This will mean an additional 15 million hours of nursing, personal support and therapeutic care for long-term care residents across Ontario. This will also ensure that every long-term care home in the province has staff with specialized training in behavioural supports and in palliative and end-of-life care.
Further discussion and planning is required on how to best staff the more diverse and medically complex needs of residents. Additionally, challenges with respect to human resource availability of people who work in seniors care, particularly in long-term care and home care, requires further focus. The government intends to provide additional detail on the outcomes of these discussions as part of the 2018 Budget.
Both residents and staff would benefit from increased staffing levels. For example: increased flexibility for the provision of meals, dressing or bathing at the time of day that suits the resident; reductions in readmission to hospital for minor conditions that can be treated within the home; improved quality of work for staff; reduction in inappropriate use of anti-psychotics, falls, restraint usage, pressure ulcers, pain and depression.*
Promoting innovation in long-term care Ontario is introducing innovative technologies to all long-term care homes to help create a modernized and efficient system. This includes supplying all homes with electronic clinical support tools to ensure standardized, high-quality care is delivered to residents with a range of complex diagnoses. The province intends to build on this innovation by introducing virtual consultations for specialized resources, such as pharmacy.
Culturally appropriate long-term care In consultation with long-term care providers and residents and families, Ontario will provide more access to culturally appropriate homes, and in-home supports such as culturally appropriate meal preparation and support in the resident’s language of choice.
Strengthening safety for long-term care home residents The government is committed to the safety and security of long-term care residents. That is why, on September 27, 2017, it introduced Bill 160, Strengthening Quality and Accountability for Patients Act, 2017. This Bill, if passed, would strengthen the long-term care inspection and enforcement framework.
* These are the publicly reported quality indicators of Health Quality Ontario
Protecting vulnerable seniors Protecting vulnerable seniors: Ontario’s Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) acts as a public guardian for over 13,500 mentally incapable adults and touches the lives of more than 50,000 of Ontario’s most vulnerable citizens. To better safeguard the interests of these citizens, the government will strengthen Ontario’s Office of the Public Guardian by improving its customer service offerings through the creation of a contact centre, improved information management and modernized service delivery. This will help to support anticipated increases to case volumes and complexities. It will also ensure that as client demands increase with the aging population, OPGT will continue to meet its service standards and legislative requirements.
Improved end-of-life care Ontario is partnering with local communities to build more hospice beds across the province. This expansion will provide compassionate palliative and end-of-life care for more than 2,000 additional people and their families each year, closer to home.
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Aging with Confidence is a made-in-Ontario plan. It is another step forward in the government’s ongoing commitment to support seniors so they can remain independent, healthy and active, safe and socially connected.
TOWARDS THE VISION
Each and every initiative is designed to either address the challenges — or seize the opportunities — presented by an aging society. Our goal is to continue to make Ontario the best place in the world to grow older.
Discussion Questions on Long-Term Care Capacity and Staffing
In order to continue strengthening the quality and availability of intensive supports to seniors who need them, we would value your feedback and would like to hear about your experiences and perspectives.
Capacity and Infrastructure
1. What can be done to ensure it is viable for smaller long-term care homes to stay in their community rather than amalgamated into larger facilities?
2. What can be done to ensure affordability for long-term care homes to remain and expand in places where land costs are high?
3. What is a reasonable distance for family to have to travel to visit with their loved ones in long- term care?
4. Currently most long-term care homes are stand-alone buildings. Is it more desirable for long-term care homes to be part of a broader community (i.e. hub) and be co-located with community health clinics, retirement homes/seniors buildings, Seniors Active Living Centres, daycares, etc.?
5. As the province builds new capacity, what can be done to ensure it is building the long-term care homes that will meet the social and medical needs not just for today, but for tomorrow’s long-term care residents? What can be done to ensure more beds for people who require specialized care; for example, residents with dementia or who require daily dialysis?
6. While new capacity is being built, do Ontarians want their government to assess and evaluate alternative models to long-term care and home care such as self- directed care, Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and increased use of transitional capacity?
7. What can be done to balance the desire of the health care system to move people into the most appropriate setting as efficiently as possible, with the desire of Ontarians to have a great degree of choice over their long-term care home?
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Quality and Staffing
8. What can be done to strengthen the quality of care while reducing the reporting burden that long- term care homes face?
9. What has been your experience accessing intensive supports and/or long-term care for you or your loved one?
10. How should quality be measured in the services you or your loved- one are accessing?
11. If offered the choice would you prefer to go to a home with specialized care supports further from your community? Or to a home without those supports but closer to your community?
12. What can be done to encourage service providers to support diversity, including by providing services in languages other than English? Could technology support this goal?
13. What should be done to determine the risk skill mix(es) for the increasingly medically and socially complex needs of Ontario’s long-term care residents?
14. What can be done to better plan and encourage people to choose a career path in seniors’ health care and support recruitment and retention in long-term care and home care?
15. What is the role of volunteerism in long-term care and home care? How can we better leverage the energy of younger people to fight the risk of isolation?
Hearing your perspectives and experiences will help the government develop a strong plan to improve the quality and availability of intensive supports for seniors who need them, and ensure that residents of long-term care homes have access to an average of four hours of direct care each day. We welcome all input, including on matters not addressed in the above questions. Please send your comments to [email protected]
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Council Information Package 1 Vimy Ridge Oak Saplings November 13, 2017 Planting at Cenotaph Report OP2017-CIP05
STAFF REPORT
DEPARTMENT/FUNCTION: Operations/Maintenance & Parks Division CHAIR: Councillor G. MacDonald DATE: November 8, 2017 REPORT NO: OP2017-CIP05
Vimy Ridge Oak Saplings Planting at Cenotaph
INFORMATION ITEM: The Honourable John McKay, P.C., M.P. representing Scarborough-Guildwood, recently sent out correspondence advising of an opportunity to purchase oak tree saplings which are descendants of the Scarborough Vimy Oaks woodlot. After the fighting in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, Lieutenant Leslie Miller of Scarborough, Ontario gathered acorns from an oak tree on the ridge and sent them home to Canada to be planted on his farm. Today, 10 of these trees exist on The Vimy Oaks woodlot owned by the Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church. The Vimy Oaks Legacy Corporation, a volunteer non-profit organization, has partnered with the Church and the Vimy Foundation to repatriate over 100 saplings that are direct descendants of the Scarborough Vimy Oaks woodlot to France as part of centennial commemorations. The trees will honour the memory and legacy of Canadians who fought in the First World War. Currently, a limited number of surplus trees are available for sale to be planted at commemorative sites throughout Canada. Royal Canadian Legions, municipalities, schools and other qualifying organizations were eligible to apply to purchase a tree for $125 plus freight and HST. The cost of the trees is in line with the cost we would normally pay for sapling trees. The Town of Midland applied and has been approved to purchase 2 of these trees, which will be planted at the Midland Cenotaph.
Council Information Package 2 Vimy Ridge Oak Saplings November 13, 2017 Planting at Cenotaph Report OP2017-CIP05
SUSTAINABILITY: This recommendation is consistent with the following sustainability plan goals: Protect, restore and enhance natural heritage.
Protect, restore and enhance open spaces, forested areas, and natural corridors. Identify, protect and enhance special natural heritage features and functions.
Revitalize downtowns and main streets for residents and visitors
Support beautification efforts
COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN: There are no Strategic Plan priorities that relate to this report. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Town of Midland budgets annually for tree planting. The 2017 budget contains an amount of $5,000.00. Prepared by: Shawn Berriault, Director of Operations Reviewed by: John Skorobohacz, Chief Administrative Officer cc: R. Dalziel, Manager of Maintenance Operations
General Committee 1 Pending Tender November 13, 2017 New Sound System for NSSRC Community Hall Report OP2017-CIP06
STAFF REPORT
DEPARTMENT/FUNCTION: Operations CHAIR: Councillor G. MacDonald DATE: November 8, 2017 REPORT NO: OP2017-CIP06
Pending Tender Sound System for NSSRC Community Hall INFORMATION ITEM: The Town currently has the following tender pending:
Tender Description Closing Date Sound System for NSSRC Community Hall Wednesday, November 15, 2017 It is anticipated that the recommendation report with the tender results will be forwarded to Council at the November 27, 2017 meeting. SUSTAINABILITY: Does not apply to this report. COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN: Does not apply to this report. Prepared by: Shawn Berriault, Director of Operations Reviewed by: John Skorobohacz, Chief Administrative Officer cc: D. Bressette, Manager of North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre
______________________________________________________________________________ Planning and Development 1 OCTOBER 2017 BUILDING PREPORT CIP November 9, 2017 Report No. BD-2017-11
STAFF REPORT
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Building Services CHAIR: Councillor Glen Canning DATE: Nov 7, 2017 REPORT NO.: BD-2017-11 – OCTOBER 2017 BUILDING REPORT RECOMMENDATION: That the October 2017 Building Report be received as information. BACKGROUND: The following report is a building activities comparison for October 2016 and October 2017. ANALYSIS:
# TypeConstruction
Values ($)# Type
ConstructionValues ($)
6 Residential (New) 887,560 2 Residential (New) 1,050,00039 Residential (Alt/Add) 210,850 15 Residential (Alt/Add) 259,5000 Residential Multi (New) 0 Residential Multi (New) 00 Residential Multi (Alt/Add) 0 Residential Multi (Alt/Add) 00 Commercial (New) 0 Commercial (New) 03 Commercial (Alt/Add) 1,782,000 4 Commercial (Alt/Add) 455,0000 Industrial (New) 0 Industrial (New) 00 Industrial (Alt/Add) 0 Industrial (Alt/Add) 00 Institutional (New) 0 Institutional (New) 01 Institutional (Alt/Add) 5,200 0 Institutional (Alt/Add) 00 Demolition 2 Demolition 01 Pools 30,000 0 Pools 08 Signs 36,980 3 Signs 1,5002 Septics 10,000 2 Septics 16,00060 Permits 2,962,590 28 Permits 1,782,000
396 Permits issued to date 22,999,541 384 Permits issued to date 24,039,075
Building Permits Issued2016 2017
2016 2017
Permitted Building Inspections 231 193
Non-Permitted Building Inspections 2 2
Penetanguishene Joint Service Inspections 64 132
Septic System Maintenance Inspections 5 3
Total Building Inspections for October 302 330
Year to Date 2,220 2,855
Inspections Conducted
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New Housing - 2017 October Year to Date
Single Detached 2 23Semi-Detached (# of units) 0 0Townhouses (# of units) 0 7Apartments 0 0Second Units created 4 35Duplexes created 0 1Total Units 6 66
SUSTAINABILITY: This report has no impact on the Sustainability Plan. CONCLUSIONS: A total of 28 building permits were issued in the month of October 2017 totaling a construction value of $1,782,000.00, compared to 60 building permits with a construction value of $2,962,590.00 in October 2016. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact. Prepared by: Terry Paquette, Chief Building Official Reviewed by: Wes Crown, Director of Planning and Building Services Attachments
1. Building Analysis - Year to Date 2017 2. Building Permits New - October 2017 3. Building Permits Closed - October 2017 4. Housing Starts to Date - 2017
File: P:\P10 Building Permits\Building Reports\BD REPORT to PDC\BD Staff Report 2016\October 2017
TOWN OF MIDLANDBD ANALYSIS 2017-10 October.xls
TYPE OF BUILDING July Totals to Date August Totals to Date September Totals to Date October Totals to Date November Totals to Date December Totals to Date
Residential 15 20 9 29 0 29 2 31Single Family (New) 5,710,587 7,780,587 2,452,200 10,232,787 0 10,232,787 1,050,000.00 11,282,787
Residential 28 136 33 169 35 204 15 219(Alt/Adds) 390,428 2,666,008 218,300 2,884,308 1,594,300 4,478,608 259,500.00 4,738,108
Residential Multi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0(New) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0
Residential Multi 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4(Alt/Adds) 0 35,500 0 35,500 0 35,500 0.00 35,500
Commercial 0 3 0 3 1 4 0 4(New) 0 976,000 0 976,000 94,500 1,070,500 0.00 1,070,500
Commercial 2 34 5 39 1 40 4 44(Alt/Adds) 810,000 2,780,200 700,000 3,480,200 550,000 4,030,200 455,000.00 4,485,200
Industrial 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0(New) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0
Industrial 0 1 2 3 0 3 0 3(Alt/Adds) 0 300,000 17,240 317,240 0 317,240 0.00 317,240
Institutional 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0(New) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0
Institutional 3 7 1 8 0 8 0 8(Alt/Adds) 20,000 1,286,490 272,800 1,559,290 0 1,559,290 0.00 1,559,290
Demolitions 0 5 3 8 3 11 2 130 42,700 0 42,700 500 43,200 0.00 43,200
Pools 2 6 2 8 1 9 0 936,000 222,000 14,000 236,000 500 236,500 0.00 236,500
Signs 3 20 5 25 3 28 3 3111,900 48,050 18,500 66,550 1,300 67,850 1,500.00 69,350
Septics 2 9 4 13 4 17 2 1920,000 132,400 32,000 164,400 21,000 185,400 16,000.00 201,400
55 244 64 308 48 356 28 384TOTAL 6,998,915 16,269,935 3,725,040 19,994,975 2,262,100 22,257,075 1,782,000.00 24,039,075
TOWN OF MIDLAND - NEW PERMITSOCTOBER 2017
Attachment #2BD-2017-11
Municipal Address Permit # Work Proposed Permit Value
1049 COOK DR 17/5209 BUILD DECK AT BACK OF HOUSE $3000.00
324 SECOND ST 17/5210 BUILD 24' X 24' GARAGE $35000.00
281 LAKEWOOD DR 17/5211 CONSTRUCT NEW 3248 SF HOME WITH ATTACHED GARAGE AND DECKS $750000.00
281 LAKEWOOD DR 17/5212 CONSTRUCT CLASS 4 SEPTIC SYSTEM FOR NEW DWELLING $10000.00
1650 GOLF LINK RD 17/5213 12' X 20' STORAGE SHED $8000.00
136 FOURTH ST 17/5214 BUILD DETACHED GARAGE - 20' X 24' $25000.00
8963 COUNTY RD 93 17/5215 DEMOLITION OF OLD BARN - APPROXIMATE SIZE 20'X30' $0.00
481 BAYPORT BLVD 17/5216 INSTALLATION OF INGROUND SPRINKLER SYSTEM $2000.00
105 PILLSBURY DR 17/5217 TEMPORARY SIGN TO BE PLACED FROM OCTOBER 2/17 FOR 30 DAYS. $500.00
643 SHERIDAN ST 17/5218 ROOFTOP SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION $32000.00
350 CEDAR ST 17/5219 ADDITION TO REPLACE GARAGE $40000.00
640 BAYPORT BLVD 17/5220CONSTRUCTION & SALES OFFICE-CONSTRUCT INTERIOR PARTITIONS TO DIVIDE INTO OFFICES, INSTALL LIGHTING AND EMERGENCY LIGHTING. $75000.00
926 GAWLEY DR 17/5221 REPLACE SEPTIC BED $6000.00
9226 COUNTY RD 93 17/5222 CREATE SPACE FOR TENANT TO COMPLETE INTERIOR FIT UP $200000.00
9226 COUNTY RD 93 17/5223 DEMISE SPACE FOR WAREHOUSE USE. S/I HVAC AND ELECTRICAL SERVICE $120000.00
9226 COUNTY RD 93 17/5224REPLACE BLOCK FACADE IN FRONT OF STAPLES AND PART SOURCE WITH PREPAINTED METAL SIDING $60000.00
579 WAYNE CRES 17/5225 ADD SECOND UNIT TO SFD $25000.00
608 TAYLOR DR 17/5226***FOUNDATION ONLY***BUILD NEW BUNGALOW W/ATTACHED 2-CAR GARAGE AND DECK $300000.00
403 RUSSELL ST 17/5227REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DRAIN, UNDERGROUND TILE REPLACEMENT. INSTALL MAINLINE BACKWATER VALVE $7500.00
215 FULLER AVE 17/5228 DEMOLISH EXISTING HOUSE $0.00
TOWN OF MIDLAND - NEW PERMITSOCTOBER 2017
Attachment #2BD-2017-11
234 SCOTT ST 17/5229 CREATE SECOND UNIT IN SFD $10000.00
9225 COUNTY RD 93 17/5230 TEMPORARY SIGN - NOV 1-30/17 $500.00
634 YONGE ST 17/5231 REBUILD GARAGE AFTER FIRE $20000.00
254 FOURTH ST 17/5232 ADD SLOPED ROOF OVER FRONT DOOR $20000.00
395 KING ST 17/5233 TEMPORARY SIGN OCT 26-NOV 24/17 $500.00
405 BAY ST 17/5234 ADD SECOND UNIT TO SFD $0.00
525 MIDLAND POINT RD 17/5235 INSTALL 2" WATER METER $2000.00
515 WILLIAM ST 17/5236 SECOND UNIT $30000.00
BUILDING PERMITS CLOSEDOCTOBER 2017
Attachment #3BD-2017-11
ROLL # DATE LOCATION OF JOB PERMIT APPLIED FOR PERMIT #
020013052800000 10/23/2017 105 PILLSBURY DRIVE REPAIR DAMAGES TO OUTSIDE STRUCTURE SUSTAINED DUE TO VEHICLE IMPACT 17/4904
020008140180000 10/23/2017 394 IRWIN ST BUILD 11' X 13' PRESSURE TREATED DECK AT REAR OF HOUSE 17/4946
020009131000000 10/23/2017 241 MACARTNEY ST CREATE A SECONDARY SUITE WITHIN SFD 17/4872
040002467000000 10/23/2017 416 CURRY RD SUNROOM ADDITION 17/4929
010011005000000 10/23/2017 37 STAN'S CIRCLE 8' X 20' DECK ON BLOCKS 17/5012
020013285000000 10/23/2017 864 BIRCHWOOD DR CONSTRUCT DECK 17/4951
040002481000000 10/23/2017 293 LAKEWOOD DR CARPORT ADDITION ON NORTH SIDE OF BOATHOUSE (FLAT PORTION OF DRIVEWAY) 17/4893
010003006000000 10/23/2017 282 KING ST INSTALL SECOND WATER METER AND DCVA 17/4890
030001274000000 10/23/2017 9226 COUNTY RD 93 EXPANSION OF EXISTING GROCERY STORE 17/4991
020015708660000 10/23/2017 579 WAYNE CRES CONVERT GARAGE DOOR TO MAN DOOR AND WINDOW 17/5007
020015001080000 10/23/2017 266 GALLOWAY BLVD CREATE SECOND UNIT IN BASEMENT OF SFD 17/5017
010001132000000 10/23/2017 156 MARINA PARK AVE ROOF STRUCTURE TO COVER OIL TANKS - OPEN SIDES 17/4947
010012350520000 10/23/2017 1047 COOK DR BUILD 8' x 14' DECK AT REAR OF HOUSE 17/5066
010003117000000 10/23/2017 556 YONGE ST REPLACE ROTTED WOOD ON EXISTING PORCH 17/4958
020006041000000 10/23/2017 304 RUSSELL ST DEMOLISH SFD THAT WAS DAMAGED BY FIRE 17/4902
010012302000000 10/23/2017 1031 INGRAM CRES CONSTRUCTION OF DECK - MULTI LEVEL 19'x14' AND 16'x16' 17/5062
040002430000000 10/23/2017 525 MIDLAND POINT RD, UNIT 42 LEVEL MOBILE HOME AND INSTALL CRAWLSPACE VENTILATION 17/5015
010011005000000 10/23/2017 736 KING ST/8 BASS RD BUILD 10' X 20' DECK 17/5006
020007081000000 10/23/2017 362 WILLIAM ST REPAIR THE DAMAGES SUSTAINED DUE TO VEHICLE IMPACT 17/4903
010004113000000 10/23/2017 104 SIXTH ST REPLACE WEEPING TILE, DRAINAGE LAYER AND DAMP-PROOFING OF FOUNDATION 17/4987
020006163000000 10/23/2017 229 CHARLES ST INSTALL ABOVE GROUND POOL 17/5059
020002301000000 10/23/2017 475 BAYSHORE DR MOBILE STAGE FOR FEAST FEST EVENT JULY 21-23, 2017 17/5064
BUILDING PERMITS CLOSEDOCTOBER 2017
Attachment #3BD-2017-11
ROLL # DATE LOCATION OF JOB PERMIT APPLIED FOR PERMIT #
020011122000000 10/23/2017 587 RANDLES CRES REPLACE 22'X12' DECK WITH 10'X12' DECK 17/4894
020003094000000 10/23/2017 452 DOMINION AVE POST AND PANEL GROUND SIGN 17/4885
010009065000000 10/23/2017 414 FREDERICK ST REPAIR FIRE SEPARATION IN BASEMENT OF MULTI-UNIT DWELLING 17/4936
020013281000000 10/23/2017 856 BIRCHWOOD DR CREATE SECONDARY SUITE IN SFD 17/4975
040001136050000 10/23/2017 1050 VILLA DR CREATE SECOND UNIT IN SFD 17/4976
020014114320000 10/23/2017 287 OTTER CRES BUILD 4' X 8' DECK 17/5025
010014110000000 10/23/2017 1029 GLEN EAGLES CRES CONVERT EXISTING FRONT DOOR TO WINDOW, ADD ADDITIONAL ENTRY DOOR TO SIDE OF HO 17/5055
010012350760000 10/23/2017 1030 COOK DR BUILD 12' X 14' DECK AT REAR OF HOME 17/5183
020003158000000 10/23/2017 226 QUEEN ST LEGALIZE THIRD UNIT 17/5175
020013319000000 10/23/2017 796 WILLOWBROOK CRT BASEMENT CONVERSION TO SECOND UNIT 17/5019
020005059000000 10/23/2017 410 MIDLAND AVE RESTORE FIRE SEPARATION ON ONE CEILING AND ONE WALL 17/4956
020013392000000 10/23/2017 653 BAYVIEW DR ADD SECOND UNIT IN SFD 17/4971
020003146000000 10/23/2017 438 HUGEL AVE LEGALIZE 3RD UNIT OF TRIPLEX (TOP FLOOR) 17/4948
010011005000000 10/23/2017 736 KING ST/42 LAKESHORE RD TO CONSTRUCT A FREE FLOATING DECK 17/5043
030001274000000 10/23/2017 9226 COUNTY RD 93 TWO FASCIA SIGNS FOR THE SOURCE 17/5052
020004100000000 10/23/2017 352 MANLY ST SECONDARY SUITE 17/4873
010015051000000 10/23/2017 893 VICTORIA ST BUILD NEW ACCESSORY BUILDING-GARAGE 16/4661
040001183100000 10/23/2017 459 PARKVIEW CRT NEW WATER LINE 16/4755
040001183100000 10/23/2017 459 PARKVIEW CRT INSTALL A NEW CLASS 4 ON-SITE SEPTIC SYSTEM TO SERVICE EXISTING HOME. 16/4671
030001274000000 10/23/2017 9226 COUNTY RD 93REFER TO REVISED DEMO KEY PLAN-SHEET #AD109-01 (INTERIOR DEMO-CONVERT EXISTING MALL TO RETAIL STRIP PLAZA) 16/4534
010013303120000 10/23/2017 225 MAPLEDAWN DR INSTALL INGROUND POOL 16/4530
040001183190000 10/23/2017 909 MIDLAND POINT RD BUILD 910 SF DETACHED GARAGE 16/4719
BUILDING PERMITS CLOSEDOCTOBER 2017
Attachment #3BD-2017-11
ROLL # DATE LOCATION OF JOB PERMIT APPLIED FOR PERMIT #
040001183040000 10/23/2017 926 GAWLEY DR TO CONSTRUCT ATTACHED GARAGE 20' X 30' 08/1740
020013066560000 10/23/2017 165 SOUTHWINDS CRES TO CONSTRUCT A 10' X 18' DECK 07/1161
Town of MonoB472og Mono Centre RoadMono, Ontario L9W 653
30 October 20L7
Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of OntarioLegislative Building - Room 281
Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M7A 141
Dear Premier Wynne,
The Council of the Town of Mono passed the following resolution at its Council Session of October 24,20!7:
Moved by R. Manktelow; Seconded by K. McGhee
THAT Council supports ond endorses the Township of Montogue Resolution No: 704-2077 dotedSeptember 79, 2077 regarding the on-call provisions of Bill 748, Fair Workploces, Better Jobs Act,2017;
AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to Premier Wynne, MPP Sylvio Jones ond oll Ontoriomunicipolities.
Corried.
Town of Mono Council is concerned with the affect the on-call provisions of Bill L48, Fair Workplaces,BetterJobs Act, 2077 will have on Municipal budgets. Of particular concern is how the proposed changeswill impact the cost of providing emergency services, including firefighting and fire prevention services, as
Mono relies heavily on volunteer fire fighters. Changing to a 3-hour at regular time on-call regime willprove to be cost prohibitive.
We request that the Government of Ontario provide an exemption from article s.21-.4 for all municipalemployees who are required to be on-call to provide statutorily mandated public safety services.
Regards,
Laura Ryan
Mayor
cc Sylvia Jones, MPP (Dufferin-Caledon)All Ontario Municipalities
Telephone: 5rg94r-B1gg Fax. Stgg,4t-949o E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.townofmono.com
COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST
AND That this resolution be circulated to Premier Kathleen Wynne,Minister of Labour Kevin Daniel Flynn, the Association ofMunicipalities of Ontario and all Ontario municipalities.
CARRIED
NOW THEREFORE The Township of Montague requests that allmunicipal employees be specifically exempted from the on-callchanges proposed by Bill 148;
AND That the Township of Montague request that the government ofOntario conduct a full economic impact study of Bill 148 to study theeffect of the Bill on businesses and municipalities across Ontario;
AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario hassubmitted a position paper to the Ontario government specificallyrequesting the exemption of all municipal volunteer firefighters;
AND WHEREAS many Ontario municipalities will be unable tomaintain fire services if this change is enacted;
AND WHEREAS changes proposed to on-call provisions in theEmployment Standards Act by Bill 148 will result in exorbitant taxincreases to maintain fire prevention services in a rural municipality;
WHEREAS The Township of Montague maintains a motivated andwell-functioning volunteer fire department;
RESOLUTION NO: 104-2017DATE: September 19,2017
MOVED BY: K. Van Der MeerSECONDED BY: I.Streight
Please be advised the Council of the Township of Montague passed the followingresolution at its meeting of Committee of the Whole of September 19th, 2017:
Dear Premier Wynne.
Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of OntarioLegislative Building - Room 281Queen's ParkToronto Ontario. M7A 1A1Via Email
THE CORPORATIONOF TIlETOWNSHIP OF MONTAGUE
6547 ROGER STBVENSDRIVEP.O.BOX75SSMIl'HS FALLS,ON K7A4W6TBL: (613) 283-7478FAX: (613) 283-3112www.tDwDship.IIIOIIIaIlJe.OIl.ca
October 2nd, 2017
COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST
6547 ROGER STBVBNSDRlVBP.O.BOX7SSSMITHS FALLS, ON K.7A4W6TBL: (613)283-7478FAX: (613) 283-3112www.tDwIIIbip.JDODIaiUC.oa.ca
Cc: Minister of Labour Kevin Daniel Flynn;Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)All Ontario Municipalities
Thank you•
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Please contact me if you have any additional questions.
THE CORPORATION OF THETOWNSmp OFMONTAGUE
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County of Simcoe Main Line (705) 726-9300(OL7YOF Planning Department Toll Free (866) 893-9300
SlrvLCOE *4 1110 Highway 26, Fax (705) 727-4276 PLANNING 1Midhurst, Ontario L9X iNS simcoe.ca
November 2, 2017
Ala BoydManager, Natural Heritage SectionMinistry of Natural Resources and ForestryPolicy DivisionNatural Resources Conservation Policy Branch300 Water StreetPeterborough, ONK9J 8M5
Dear Ms. Boyd,
RE: Addendum to Comments Submitted on behalf of the County of Simcoe through the EBRRegistry Number 01 3-1014 — Draft Natural Heritage System Mapping
The County of Simcoe submitted comments through the EBR posting ahead of the October 4t
deadline. Since that time, the County has met with all 16 of its lower tier municipalities together withplanning staff from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, to discuss the local official plan conformityexercises to the 2031 horizon which are currently underway and the implications of the Growth Plan,2017 and proposed Provincial mapping.
Throughout those meetings, there was extensive conversation and concerns expressed about theimpact of having to conform to new Provincial mapping that has not gone through a refinement processas contemplated in policy to be undertaken as part of a municipal comprehensive review (MCR)undertaken at the upper tier level. Serious confusion will come about if local official plans are to reflectmapping that is not then consistent with the County approved mapping (approved by the 0MBDecember 29, 2016). Furthermore, we have concerns about conformity when the County has aseparate land use designation for our natural heritage system.
As we continued the dialogue with our local partners and Provincial staff, it became apparent that thereneeds to be consideration of some transition to conformity with any new Provincial mapping. This wouldbe consistent with the overall approach to conformity with the Growth Plan, 2017 and its predecessors.As such, the MCR undertaken by the County to look at growth management to 2036 and 2041 willresult in the upper tier OP being updated for conformity. Through that we will know the fate of theCounty’s Greenlands designation. Following that, local municipal official plans would be amendedaccordingly to conform to the new County official plan for both mapping and policies as required.
In that regard, and in accordance with Growth Plan policies 4.2.2.1, 4.2.2.2, 4.2.2.4 and 4.2.2.5, werespectiully request that the Province make it clear that the natural heritage system identified in theupper tier official plan and in effect as of July 1, 2017 be used for the 2031 conformity exercisesunderway at the lower tier level. Further, that the upper tier undertake the conformity to the newProvincial mapping first through the MCR process for conformity with Growth Plan 2017 to the 2036and 2041 horizon which will lead to an updated upper tier official plan. Then, the local municipal officialplans would be updated to conform with the County official plan.
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We see this as the most appropriate and straight forward approach to achieving conformity with anynew mapping. As well, it will allow time for further discussion and decisions related to the ability to keepa separate land use designation. To otherwise require local municipalities to conform with new mappingthat is not in an upper tier official plan and has not gone through the refinement process (to be donethrough the MCR), and having not engaged the public in that implementation, as is otherwisecontemplated by policy 5.2.3.3, will prove to be an implementation disaster.
We will be identifying this same request to your colleagues at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food andRural Affairs for purposes of conformity to Growth Plan, 2017 policies and 4.2.6.8 and 4.2.6.9 and theproposed Provincial mapping associated with the Agricultural System. In our comments previouslysubmitted on both EBR postings (01 3-0968 and 01 3-1 01 4) we expressed concerns about showing thenatural heritage system as an overlay given the County of Simcoe has a separate land use designationas Greenlands designation in our official plan for our natural heritage system and we wish to keep thatdesignation. As such, this further emphasizes our need to address conformity to any new Provincialmapping, both agricultural and natural heritage systems, by way of a County MCR first to inform whatthe local official plans will need to reflect. In the meantime, the local official plans should be brought intoconformity with the in-effect County official plan including the land use schedule for the 2031 conformityexercises.
We thank you for your attention to this important transitional matter. I am available to discuss thisfurther should you wish to clarify anything in the above comments.
Respectfully submitted,
The Corporation of the County of Simcoe
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Kathy Suggitt, RPP, MCIPManager of Policy Planning
CC: Aldo Ingraldi, Senior Planner, MMAKristin Pechkovsky, Senior Policy Advisor, County of SimcoeSimcoe County Local Municipal Planning Directors
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County of Simcoe Main Line (705> 726-9300COLIvOF Planning Department Toll Free (866) 893-9300
SlrvfCc’E *4 1110 Highway 26, Fax (705) 727-4276 PLANNING 1Midhurst, Ontario L9X 1N6 simcoe.ca
November 2, 2017
Helma GertsPolicy AdvisorMinistry of Agriculture, Food and Rural AffairsPolicy DivisionFood Safety and Environmental Policy Branch1 Stone Road WestFloor 2Guelph, ONN1G 4Y2
Dear Ms. Gerts,
RE: Addendum to Comments Submitted on behalf of the County of Simcoe through the EBRRegistry Number 013-0968 — Draft Agricultural System Mapping and Implementation Procedures
The County of Simcoe submitted comments through the EBR posting ahead of the October 4th
deadline. Since that time, the County has met with all 16 of its lower tier municipalities together withplanning staff from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, to discuss the local official plan conformityexercises to the 2031 horizon which are currently underway and the implications of the Growth Plan,2017 and proposed Provincial mapping.
Throughout those meetings, there was extensive conversation and concerns expressed about theimpact of having to conform to new Provincial mapping that has not gone through a refinement processas contemplated in policy to be undertaken as part of a municipal comprehensive review (MCR)undertaken at the upper tier level. Serious confusion will come about if local official plans are to reflectmapping that is not then consistent with the County approved mapping (approved by 0MB December29, 2016).
As we continued the dialogue with our local partners and Provincial staff, it became apparent that thereneeds to be consideration of some transition to conformity with any new Provincial mapping. This wouldbe consistent with the overall approach to conformity with the Growth Plan, 2017 and its predecessors.As such, the MCR undertaken by the County to look at growth management to 2036 and 2041 willresult in the upper tier OP being updated for conformity, and then local municipal official plans would beamended accordingly to conform to the new County official plan for both mapping and policies asrequired.
In that regard, and in accordance with Growth Plan policies 4.2.6.8 and 4.2.6.9, we respectfully requestthat the Province make it clear that the prime agricultural areas identified in the upper tier official planand in effect as of July 1, 2017 be used for the 2031 conformity exercises underway at the lower tierlevel. Further, that the upper tier undertake the conformity to the new Provincial mapping first throughthe MCR process for conformity with Growth Plan 2017 to the 2036 and 2041 horizon which will lead toan updated upper tier official plan. Then, the local municipal official plans would be updated to conform.
We see this as the most appropriate and straight forward approach to achieving conformity with anynew mapping. To otherwise require local municipalities to conform with new mapping that is not in an
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upper tier official plan and has not gone through the refinement process (to be done through the MCR),and having not engaged the public in that implementation, as is otherwise contemplated by policy5.2.3.3, will prove to be an implementation disaster.
We will be identifying this same request to your colleagues at the Ministry of Natural Resources andForestry for purposes of conformity to Growth Plan, 2017 policies and 4.2.2.4 and 4.2.2.5 and theproposed Provincial mapping associated with the Natural Heritage System overlay. In our commentspreviously submitted on both EBR postings (013-0968 and 013-1014) we expressed concerns aboutshowing the natural heritage system as an overlay given the County of Simcoe has a separate land usedesignation as Greenlands designation in our official plan for our natural heritage system and we wishto keep that designation. As such, this further emphasizes our need to address conformity to any newProvincial mapping, both agricultural and natural heritage systems, by way of a County MCR first toinform what the local official plans will need to reflect. In the meantime, the local official plans should bebrought into conformity with the in-effect County official plan including the land use schedule.
We thank you for your attention to this important transitional matter. I am available to discuss thisfurther should you wish to clarify anything in the above comments.
Respectfully submitted,
The Corporation of the County of Simcoe
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Kathy Suggitt, RPP, MCIPManager of Policy Planning
CC: Aldo Ingraldi, Senior Planner, MMAArthur Churchyard, OMAFRAKristin Pechkovsky, Senior Policy Advisor, County of SimcoeSimcoe County Local Municipal Planning Directors
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Members of Council FROM: M. Susan Turnbull, Director of Finance/Treasurer
CC: Department Heads, Council Information Package DATE: October 30, 2017
SUBJECT: Status Update on the Budget 2018 Process
Departmental development of both operating and capital budgets is well underway. Late November and early December 2017 will be focused on appropriately incorporating the elements of the Service Delivery Review into Budget 2018.
It is now time for Council to prepare and submit your budget requests. The excel form, introduced, during Budget 2017 will be used again this year. The 2018 form is attached.
Please complete and forward electronically to Angela Grenier at [email protected] or drop off a hard copy at the Tax and Payments counter at the municipal office by November 20, 2017.
It is expected that a draft schedule of the budget meetings (public presentations, Council deliberation and target adoption date) will be provided to Council by the end of November 2017 and that Budget 2018 Draft #1 will be available in mid-to-late January 2018.
Should Council have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Att.
Town of Midland
Budget 2018
COUNCIL REQUESTED NEW INITIATIVE/BUDGET ADDITION/DECREASE IN SERVICE LEVEL
Preferred Name of Initiative:
Submitted by:
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Strategic Goal served by this Initiative:
Rationale for this Initiative/Other Pertinent Information:
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Carried
Defeated
BIA Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017
Attendees:
Matthew Shepherd (minute-taker) Scott Campbell Nicole Di Pinto
Susan Canning
Paula Lynn-Meridis
Steve Barber Jon Main
Colin Pape
Absent:
Mike Ross
Meeting Details:
6:33pm
Declaration of pecuniary interest Notes:
Scott update o Guesthouse
▪ Info session at St Paul’s to introduce CEO with Q & A on Wed, Oct 4
▪ Board wants Scott to bring to the meeting that they should be open all day
Mike Ross
▪ Waypoint • Site plan is coming up at the council meeting on Oct 4th
Events
▪ Shop Local Giveaway Q #4 Happening now until December 31st for the entire fourth quarter 12 stores participating and 3 sponsorships (Shop Midland, The
Dock, Snapd Midland) Brought in a total revenue of $1,300 Will be giving away 2 $500 spending money prizes at the start of
January and the money can only be spent at participating
businesses. The other $300 will be used on advertising on the radio, social media, posters, etc.
Every $10 spent at participating stores counts for 1 ballot to win ▪ Halloween Midland Movie Night
Happening on Saturday, October 21st, 2017 at 509 Bay Street from 6pm to 8:30pm
Screening ‘Ghostbusters (1984)’ Cost for the movie will be split between the BIA and the Town of
Midland 104.1 will be attending providing musical entertainment We’re asking everyone to dress up in their Halloween costumes Non-perishable food items will be collected in exchange for movie
snacks as we did in 2016 Midland Honda is running the VIP section Ads on running on FB Has been approved by the town
▪ Girls Holiday Event Happening Downtown Midland on Friday November 17th &
Saturday, November 18th, 2017 Friday night we’ll be doing check-in at participating businesses
that are interested. Select businesses doing check-in will be staying open late. Appetizers will be purchased and will be set up at the businesses staying open late for check-in. Looking at interactive vendors to set up in businesses during check in (Henna tattoo, make-up, etc. (no physical products))
On Saturday discounts will be offered at participating businesses (No discounts will be provided on Friday)
Saturday night Kirk at the Boathouse is working with the BIA to do dinner. Scott Cooper will be playing live soothing music during dinner. Draws will be happening right after dinner. After dinner everything will be wrapped up and the Boathouse will then be doing the after party. The Boathouse will be offering special pink $5 cocktails for the registrants and other restaurants have showed interest as well
Tickets are sold at The Pebble Tree, Graffiti Art Taylor & Co. Clothiers and the BIA office, e-transfers can also be arranged by e-mail to reduce service costs
Tickets are being sold for $15 (shopping, light appetizers, pink feathered boa, draw items and hotel savings) and $35 (shopping, light appetizers, pink feathered boa, draw items, hotel savings, dinner and live music)
Have a large list of sponsors already to help reduce the cost for expenses: The Pebble Tree ($100), Midland Inn & Suites (25% off
room rates for the weekend), Tiny Gems ($100), Cashmere Blue ($100), Sunsport Signs (Stickers printed for lawn signs), 104.1 The Dock & Kicx 106 (Radio Ads), Scott Copper (Musical Entertainment at a reduced price to fit the budget), Shop Midland (Advertising Assistance), The Boathouse Eatery (Free appetizer donation, $50 gift card donation, etc.) Papa’s Pizza (Free appetizer)
Midland Tree Lighting Happening on Wednesday, November 22nd at Neezhoday Park
from 5pm to 7pm The Midland Public Library is looking to do some activities at the
library Sainte Marie will be partnering with us and will be advertising First
Light as the event Wye Marsh will be bringing snow owl Has been approved by the town Nicole has talked to the MCC, booked Santa and a choir Would like to put a Christmas tree up at 509 bay street – Steve
suggested getting a tree from Chuck who we order our wreaths from
Matt to ask the town permission to close King Street from Elizabeth to Hugel Avenue from 6:30pm to 7:15pm
Paula is going to take on ordering in a tree for 509 bay 6th Annual Downtown Midland Road Hockey Game
Would like to do structured games this year Have Midland council VS Penetang council Have Midland OPP VS fire, do short 15 minute games
Property Vacancy Committee
▪ Sedgwick Post & Hogg moving beside Global Pet Foods Steve said
Façade program
▪ Karen & Colin need to get their work in motion by the end of the year
Streetscape ▪ Bike Repair Station Pump is temporarily out of order until it can be fixed
(part is being shipped) ▪ Pumpkins & hay has been put in the planters by Matt ▪ Winter banners are being designed and ordered in
▪ Remembrance Banners will be put up after thanksgiving
▪ Wreaths will be put up at the start of November
▪ Flowers were not watered very well, started happening mid-August in the hanging baskets
▪ Should put miracle grow in the hanging baskets to help thrive
▪ 5 dead trees, need to be replaced early in the Spring
Expansion
▪ Going to council on October 10th
▪ Scott would like to add his new building (542 Bay Street) to the expansion on Oct 10th
▪ Matt to bring it up to Karen Desroches to add 542 Bay Street to current expansion plan
Treasury
▪ Steve would like everyone to bring what they’d like for their budget next month
First Light Parking
▪ Matt and Nicole to work on sheets this week to hand out to everyone on the bus
▪ Lawn signs would be a good idea
o Jon Main
▪ IDEA #1: Said all trees will be cut down with the big dig
▪ Would like the BIA support to light up all the trees downtown midland by the end of November
▪ The board is on board to use some of our budget ▪ Jon would like to test out one tree lite this year to figure out the cost for
lights, hydro, etc. ▪ IDEA #2: Park Day downtown, people set up picnic tables, yoga, book
shelf, etc. ▪ A 1 day event ▪ IDEA #3: Crosswalk art designs ▪ The board likes a Georgian bay theme related design (ex: waves)
Motions: Motion to accept the meeting minutes from September 5th
▪ 1st Sue
▪ 2nd Steve
▪ For: All ▪ Against: None
▪ Carries
Motion to accept the October 3rd agenda
▪ 1st Sue ▪ 2nd Nicole
▪ For: All ▪ Against: None
▪ Carries
Motion to adjourn at 7:51pm
▪ 1st Steve
▪ 2nd Sue
▪ For: All ▪ Against: None
▪ Carries