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EOWC Meeting Agenda Thursday, May 23, 2024 – 1:00 PM Pilot’s Lounge County Rd 22 Building 7 Picton, ON K0K 2T0

Agenda Page 1.

Call to Order / Welcome / Land Acknowledgement On behalf of the members of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC), I would like to formally recognize the traditional keepers of this land. The EOWC recognizes that our work and the work of municipal governments takes place on traditional Indigenous territories. We recognize and respect the history, languages, and cultures of all Indigenous peoples on this land whose presence continues to enrich our communities. 1.1

Welcome to Base 31 - Tim Jones, CEO, Base 31

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

Approval of Agenda 3.1 Agenda of the May 23, 2024 Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Meeting Recommended Motion “That the Agenda of the May 23, 2024 meeting be adopted as circulated.”

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Approval of Minutes 4.1 Minutes of the March 21-22, 2024 Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Meeting Recommended Motion “That the Minutes from the EOWC meeting of March 21-22, 2024 be approved as presented.”

Delegations - Not Applicable

New Business / Announcements

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6.1

EOWC 2024-2027 Strategic Plan (Draft) – Chair Peter Emon / Working Group Members

Recommended Resolution “That the EOWC approves and adopts the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan, and its mission vision and value statements; and Further that the EOWC uses the Strategic Plan as a guide for the EOWC and staff in the creation and implementation of the advocacy, priorities, projects, and budget; and Further that the EOWC directs staff to bring back the strategic plan for yearly review and discussion during the annual strategic planning meeting(s) held in March and a fulsome review following the Municipal Elections in 2027; and Further that the EOWC shares a copy of this resolution and the Strategic Plan with the 103 municipalities once publicly launched.” 56 - 65

6.2

Refreshed 2024 Infrastructure Policy Paper and Key Messages – Meredith Staveley-Watson / Working Group Members  EOWC Municipal Infrastructure Policy Paper 2024 (Forthcoming Tuesday May 21, 2024) Recommended Motion “That the EOWC approves the proposed key messages based on the 2024 EOWC Infrastructure Policy Paper updated by Pivotal Momentum; and Further that the EOWC directs staff to use these key messages as part of the EOWC’s advocacy and communications efforts moving forward (in part or in whole based on context), including at the AMO 2024 Conference; and Further that the EOWC’s Municipal Councils are encouraged to bring forward resolutions of support to advocate the Federal Government and Provincial Government for investment based on the EOWC’s 2024 Infrastructure Policy Paper evidence once the paper is launched publicly.”

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Page 6.3

AMO 2024 Delegation Meeting Requests – All  Please note that the Ontario Government is accepting requests for both multi-ministry delegations and individual ministerial delegations. Recommended Motion “That the EOWC directs staff to submit delegation requests for the AMO 2024 Conference around the strategic priorities outlined in the 20242027 Strategic Plan by June 7, 2024.”

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6.4

Supporting the Eastern Ontario Physician Recruitment Alliance – Warden Brian Ostrander

6.5

EORN Draft letter of support for Communal Services - Jason St.Pierre, CEO, EORN Recommended Motion “That the EOWC directs staff to send a letter to show support for the utilization of communal decentralized water and wastewater solutions across rural and small urban communities in Eastern Ontario.”

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Page 6.6

EORN Update and Board of Directors Election – Jason St.Pierre, CEO, EORN Recommended Resolution “Whereas, a vacancy exists on the EORN Board of Directors due to the resignation of Pierre Leroux, Past Warden of the United Counties of Prescott-Russell; Whereas, the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC)is responsible for appointingfive members to the EORN Board of Directors; Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus: The EOWC hereby acknowledges the vacancy on the EORN Board of Directors. The EOWC will initiate the process to fill the vacancy on the EORN Board of Directors with a call for nominations from eligible candidates who demonstrate the requisite skills, experience, and commitment to serve on the EORN Board of Directors and follow the prescribed EOWC procedures around nomination and selection. The appointed member shall serve the remainder of the one-year term of outgoing member Pierre Leroux, with the possibility of serving an additional five consecutive terms to a maximum of six one-year terms, that includes the partial term at the discretion of the EOWC.” Be it further resolved, that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the EORN Board of Directors."

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EOLC Update and Board of Directors Election – Vice-Chair Clark / Sheridan Graham Recommended Resolution “Whereas a vacancy exists on the Eastern Ontario Leadership Council (EOLC) Board of Directors due to Chair Roger Haley’s end of term; and Whereas the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) is responsible for appointing two members to the EOLC Board of Directors; Now, therefore, be it resolved by the EOWC: The EOWC hereby acknowledges the vacancy on the EOLC Board of Directors. The EOWC will initiate the process to fill the vacancy on the EOLC Board of Directors by the Annual General Meeting on June 27, 2024, with a call for nominations from eligible candidates who demonstrate the requisite skills, experience, and commitment to serve on the EOLC Board of Directors and follow the prescribed EOWC procedures around nomination and selection. The Director shall be elected for a two (2) year term, with eligibility for re-election at the end of their term, for a maximum of three (3) consecutive terms. Be it further resolved, that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the EOLC Board of Directors.”

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6.8

Securing Access to Natural Gas Draft Letter of Comment for Phase Two

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6.9

EOWC Communications Update – Meredith Staveley-Watson

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6.10 EOWC Manager Work Plan – Meredith Staveley-Watson Recommended Motion “That the EOWC direct staff to execute the outlined work plan as it relates to the strategic plan and report progress back to the EOWC.”

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6.11 AMO 2024-2026 Board of Directors Nomination – Meredith StaveleyWatson Recommended Resolution “That the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus endorses and supports Meredith Staveley-Watson, Manager of Government Relations and Policy, in her application to fill the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors’ County Caucus staff vacancy for the remainder of the 2024-2026 term.” 7.

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Member Updates 7.1 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair Report – Peter Emon and Bonnie Clark  2024 EOWC Chair Update Report (Forthcoming Tuesday May 21, 2024) 7.2

Local Priorities EOWC members are encouraged to share local updates.

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Correspondence 8.1 Outgoing

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8.2 9.

Incoming

Notice of Motions

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Page 10.

Confirmation By-Law # 2024-06 “That the Board of Directors of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus hereby enacts as follows:

  1. That the action of the Board of Directors at its meeting held the 23 day of May, 2024 in respect of each motion, resolution, by-law and other action passed and taken by the Board of Directors at its said meeting, except where prior approval of any other body or agency is required, is hereby adopted, ratified, and confirmed.

  2. That the Chair and the proper officers of the Corporation of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Inc. are hereby authorized and directed to do all the things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain any approvals where required, and to execute all documents as may be necessary, and the Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to affix the Corporate Seal to all such documents.”

Next Meeting Thursday, July 18th, 2024 Virtual

Adjournment Recommended Motion “That the EOWC Meeting be adjourned.”

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Minutes Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus Thursday, March 21, 2024 – 1:00pm-5:00pm Friday, March 22, 2024 – 8:45am-3:00pm County of Frontenac Council Chambers 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie ON Present:

Chair Peter Emon (Renfrew – Day 2), Vice Chair Bonnie Clark (Peterborough), Warden Frances Smith (Frontenac), Warden Liz Danielsen (Haliburton – Day 2), Warden Bob Mullin (Hastings), Mayor Doug Elmslie (Kawartha Lakes), Warden Nancy Peckford (Leeds & Grenville – Day 2), Warden John Wise (Lennox & Addington), Warden Brian Ostrander (Northumberland), Warden Pierre Leroux (Prescott & Russell), Mayor Steve Ferguson (Prince Edward County), Warden Jamie MacDonald (Stormont, Dundas &Glengarry)

Regrets:

Warden Steve Fournier (Lanark),

Invited Elected Official Participants:

Deputy Warden Ron Vandewal (Frontenac), County Councillor Christa Lowry (Lanark), County Councillor Peter McLaren (Lanark), Deputy Warden Nathan Townend (Lennox & Addington), County Councillor Mandy Martin (Northumberland), Deputy Warden Sherry Senis (Peterborough)

CAOs:

Kelly Pender (Frontenac), Gary Dyke (Haliburton), Connor Dorey (Hastings), Ron Taylor (Kawartha Lakes), Kurt Greaves (Lanark), Ray Callery (Leeds & Grenville), Brenda Orchard (Lennox & Addington), Jennifer Moore (Northumberland), Sheridan Graham (Peterborough), Stephane Parisien (Prescott & Russell), Marcia Wallace (Prince Edward), Secretary-Treasurer Craig Kelley (Renfrew), Maureen Adams (Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry)

Guests:

Jason St.Pierre (EORN), Kristen Myers (EORN), Lindsay Blair (2B Developments), Megan Stanley (FCM), Jarrah Hodge (FCM), Kimberly Bray (Municipal Climate Intern, Environmental Leadership Canada/United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry), Lalit Kumar (Municipal Climate Intern, Environmental Leadership Canada/Lanark County), Tyler Lalonde (Municipal Climate Intern, Environmental Leadership Canada/County of Frontenac), Suzanne Gibson (Suzanne Gibson & Associates), Lauren Wilkinson (EOWC), Emmanuel Pinto (EOWC), Meredith-Staveley-Watson (EOWC)

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Vice-Chair Bonnie Clark called the meeting to order at 12:59pm. Vice-Chair Bonnie Clark welcomed attendees and read the Land Acknowledgement.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest There were no declarations of pecuniary interest.

Approval of Agenda 3.1

Agenda of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus - March 21-22, 2024 Meeting Motion “That the Agenda of the March 21-22, 2024 meeting be approved as amended.” Moved by: Mayor Doug Elmslie Seconded by: Warden Pierre Leroux Carried

Approval of Minutes 4.1

EOWC Inaugural Meeting - 11-12 Jan 2024 – Minutes

4.2

EOWC Special Meeting - 18 Jan 2024 – Minutes Motion “That the Minutes from the EOWC Inc. meetings of January 11-12, 2024 and January 18, 2024 be approved as presented.” Moved by: Warden MacDonald Seconded by: Warden Ostrander Carried

Delegations 5.1

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) – Megan Stanley, Government Relations Director and Jarrah Hodge, Manager of Outreach and Engagement Megan Stanley and Jarrah Hodge presented on the FCM Submission for the Federal Budget and FCM advocacy resources. The Federal Budget is expected in April. Inflation easing and housing measures are expected. 2

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There have been over 400 submissions for this budget. A comprehensive housing plan is expected to be announced before the budget. FCM has a number of advocacy resources available for municipalities:

Municipal Climate Internship Presentations Kimberly Bray - Municipal Climate Intern, Environmental Leadership Canada/United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Lalit Kumar - Municipal Climate Intern, Environmental Leadership Canada/Lanark County Tyler Lalonde - Municipal Climate Intern, Environmental Leadership Canada/County of Frontenac The Municipal Climate Interns working in three EOWC Counties delivered presentations on their work during their tenure and answered questions.

Closed Session 6.1

Motion “Motion that the EOWC move into Closed Session.” Moved by: Warden Pierre Leroux Seconded by: Warden Bob Mullin Carried The EOWC entered into Closed Session at 1:04pm. The EOWC returned from Closed Session at 1:25pm.

New Business / Announcements EOWC members are encouraged to share items of regional interest. 7.1 EOWC Budget Submissions - Meredith Staveley-Watson 3

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Meredith Staveley-Watson presented the EOWC ‘s 2024 Budget Submissions to the Federal and Provincial Governments. 7.2

Frontenac Municipal Services Corporation Update - Warden Frances Smith / Kelly Pender Warden Frances Smith and Kelly Pender provided an update on the Frontenac Municipal Services Corporation. The corporation was incorporated last year. The corporation takes on the liability that would otherwise be on the municipalities. New legislation proposed by the Provincial government will exempt wastewater systems that process less than 50,000 litres per day. This will help build these systems and homes faster. The FMSC has comments regarding the new legislation outlined in their letter. Motion “That the EOWC direct staff to write a letter of thanks to Premier Ford, Minister Surma and Minister Khanjin regarding the proposed changes and consultation around the Environmental Assessment Process.” Moved by: Warden Jamie MacDonald Seconded by: Warden John Wise Carried

Correspondence a. b.

Outgoing Incoming Motion: That the Outgoing and Incoming Correspondence Reports be received. Moved by: Warden Pierre Leroux Seconded by: Warden Frances Smith Carried

Notice of Motions There were no notices of motion.

Strategic Planning a. Strategic Planning - Suzanne Gibson / All 4

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Strategic Planning Process

SESSION NOTES Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 2:45 to 5:00 pm & Friday, March 22, 2024 from 8:45 am to 3:00 pm Location: Council Chambers, County of Frontenac, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie ON K0H 1S0

Session Agenda Opening, Goals, Introductions & Strategic Planning Overview

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The SWOT Rotating Flipchart Activity: Our Current and Emerging Context Over the Next 3 Years

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A Roundtable Discussion: Reflecting on Our Current and Emerging Context Over the Next 3 Years

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Opening and Group Reflections on the SWOT Developing a 3-year Vision Reflecting on the 3-year Vision to Guide a 3-year Plan Reflecting on the 3-year Vision and Undertaking a Dot-mocracy, continued Digging In Deeper: Defining Our Priorities in More Detail Team Presentations Re: Defining Our Priorities in More Detail Reviewing our Current Mission & Vision Statements for Relevancy A Roundtable Discussion: Final Advice

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Strategic Planning Process

SESSION AGENDA Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 2:45 to 5:00 pm & Friday, March 22, 2024 from 8:45 am to 3:00 pm Location: Council Chambers, County of Frontenac, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie ON K0H 1S0

GOALS

  1. To undertake a situational analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) to identify and discuss the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus’s context along with key strategic issues, opportunities and drivers impacting the next 3 years (2024-2027).
  2. To create, reflect on, and build consensus for a shared sustainable vision that uncovers key priorities, initiatives, and outcomes for the EOWC for the coming 3-year period.
  3. To review the EOWC’s vision and mission statements for relevancy.
  4. To provide strategic input and advice related to the development and roll out of an achievable and focused 3-year strategic plan for the EOWC. Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 2:45 to 5:00 pm TIME

ITEM

ROLE

2:45 to 3:10 pm

Opening, Goals, Introductions & Strategic Planning Overview

Peter Emon, Chair; Meredith Staveley-Watson, Manager of Government Relations; and Policy & Suzanne Gibson, Facilitator

3:10 to 4:00 pm

The SWOT Rotating Flipchart Activity: Our Current and Emerging Context Over the Next 3 Years

All in Smaller Teams

4:00 to 4:10 pm

Short Break

All

4:10 to 5:00 pm

A Roundtable Discussion: Reflecting on Our Current and Emerging Context Over the Next 3 Years

All

5:00 pm

Adjournment

All

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Friday, March 22, 2024 from 8:45 am to 3:00 pm TIME

ITEM

ROLE

8:45 to 9:05 am

Opening and Group Reflections on the SWOT

All

9:05 to 9:50 am

Developing a 3-year Vision

Elected Officials in Small Teams

9:50 to 10:30 am

Reflecting on the 3-year Vision to Guide a 3year Plan

All

10:30 to 10:45 am

Coffee Break

All

10:45 to 11:15 am

Reflecting on the 3-year Vision and Undertaking a Dot-mocracy, continued

All with Elected Officials to Undertake Dot-mocracy exercise

11:15 am to 12:15 pm

Digging In Deeper: Defining Our Priorities in More Detail

Smaller Teams

12:15 to 12:45 pm

Lunch

All

12:45 to 2:00 pm

Team Presentations Re: Defining Our Priorities in More Detail

Team Presentations and Group Reflection

2:00 to 2:35 pm

Reviewing our Current Mission & Vision Statements for Relevancy

All

2:35 to 2:55 pm

A Roundtable Discussion: Final Advice

All

2:55 to 3:00 pm

Next Steps, Thanks & Adjournment

Meredith Staveley-Watson and Peter Emon, Chair

PRE-REFLECTIONS WORK Please come to the March 21 and 22, 2024 planning session with your pre-reflections work. A document with a series of questions has been sent to you along with this agenda to guide this work so that you are prepared to engage in thoughtful and excellent discussions.

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Opening, Goals, Introductions & Strategic Planning Overview Strategic Planning Session Day 1 – Opening Statements • • • • • • • • • •

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Craig Kelly – to have one concrete project Bob Mullin – Rural ON focus. Bonnie Clark – EOWC is known for advocacy and respect to have an impact on housing to serve Eastern ON. Jamie McDonald- EOWC = 115 Municipalities and this group makes us powerful, wants to see a clear plan on downloading this info. Mandy Martin – EOWC is a driver for partnership up and down the political channels. Brian Ostrander - EOWC provides identity that is given respect and integrity. Steve Ferguson - working collectively and collaboratively to work for businesses, making strides towards a housing project. Ray Callery – EOWC we can avoid duplication of efforts and coming up with focused projects. Sheridan Graham– collaboration and economy is a scale to work on financial sustainability. Marcia Wallace– EOWC has traditionally been known to be evidence base to help shape rural efforts. Breaking down the big ideas of housing and infrastructure into sub goals to get quick wins. Christa Lowry – value of the EOWC is the teamwork and strong voice to put Eastern Ontario on the map for Economic Development, Infrastructure, and Housing. Peter McClaren – EOWC has a stronger voice than only one local municipality to expand high speed internet and cell phone services. Nathan Townsend - Be part of the larger conversation of healthcare services in the province to ensure rural residents have adequate care. John Wise – A concrete project with housing that reflects sustainable development with Green Infrastructure and a climate lens. Pierre Leroux– Reliable government structure (how many people are here for how long) become self-reliant and less on provincial funding. Nancy Peckford- Caucus is a superpower if leveraged well, not only about housing. Doug Elmslie – Strength in the caucus is a unified voice where the municipality steps up. Sherry Senis – Narrow the focus on what to accomplish and then divide efforts, EOWC needs to communicate. Francis Smith – EOWC is a powerful group to be a part of and coming together for accomplishments. Meredith Staveley-Watson – Rural access and leadership brought a professional rule to the table. Ron Taylor – Voice can get stronger and would love to see a single municipal voice out East that results in further investment. Maureen Adams– A 3-year strategic plan is excellent for CAOs to work together whether something interim or annual.

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Ron Taylor - A regional approach has the benefit as a data-oriented organization, the 3 year plan will help focus on main drivers. Kurt Greaves– ability to deliver big projects and continue to support innovation and save costs. Brenda Orchard– Distinct value proposition is the quality of research, and a concrete outcome for the next three years allows this to continue. Gary Dyke – Leveraging of individual strengths in municipal government as EOWC is a valuable advocate. Connor Dorey – Unique impact for residents today, recognizing the needs of senior and childcare. Jennifer Moore– being a resource to each other on what the research does on the outside. The strategic plan allows us to know what we are doing now and in the future. Lalit Kumar- focus on housing and homelessness Lauren Wilkinson- Innovative and creative solutions Kimberly Bray– adaptive infrastructure planning to address social vulnerability. Tyler Lalonde– be involved in strategic planning to show interest in sustainable economic development.

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The SWOT Rotating Flipchart Activity: Our Current and Emerging Context Over the Next 3 Years

Strength (Internal): Maintain, prioritize, and maximize

Opportunities (External): Prioritize and leverage

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Strong policy development New Ideas/innovation Data driven recommendations Sharing of information and best practices Strong voice 113 municipalities - collective voice 25% of provincial municipalities Common voice of the greater good; unified voice for greater good (shared vision) Effective lobbying Past record of success/reputation Previous wins Adaptability Courage/bold/responsive/proactive Politicians & staff Diversity of elected officials Diverse staff strengths Strong knowledge of CAOs; CAOs are an understated importance to the organization Working sub-groups Efficient and effective organization Professional image of EOWC Our residents/businesses County’s commitment to tend EOWC Funding together (as Counties), polling resources, economies of scale Effective collaboration (compared to EOMC) External partnerships including EORN and EOLC Relationship/evolving involvement with AMO, FCM, ROMA Build relationships with upper orders of government and staff/ politicians Engaged membership and increased social media/communications presence Resources (individual, partner, expertise) & Quality of resources

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Innovative housing solutions Funding for rural infrastructure Location and timing (rural investment and interest)

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Weaknesses (Internal): Mitigate, correct or lose

Threats (External): Mitigate, address or get out of the way

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Not enough recent wins (time constraints/fast moving) All things to all people (too many targets) Fluidity of membership (institutional knowledge) Mix of upper + lower tier (who is representing?) Resource challenged (HR, finances, CAO) Not recognized for programs/funding as an entity Maturity as an organization (strength and gaps) Priority communication, duplication due to the lack of awareness. Losing/ reproducing information/ organizational memory) External communications Internal communication (lobbying, speak as one voice) Lack of public awareness of the EOWC & County structure Recognition by external and lower tiers Not or yet to be the ‘’go to’’ for Eastern ON. Still establishing ourselves Budgets pushed/strapped Regional solutions vary and local challenges Some problems are too big Location (TO-centric) Jurisdictional constraints (municipalities and Counties have a limited degree of control) Connections to various director groups Provincial mindset and partnering equality (Federal) Not being taken seriously by the senior levels of government Lack of Federal Government involvement in municipalities and EOWC Alignment with priorities with other alike groups (mayors/ caucus/ West) More definition as a vis à vis ROMA/ AMO ‘’Presence at the table.’’ Complex brokerage is emerging and changing with opportunities. Not as established as ROMA or AMO.

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Elected officials changing yearly Municipal workforce/staffing and staff retention Loss of knowledge Succession planning Economy/Affordability Bigger threat to the entire workforce (match the skills to needs). Replace the aging workforce in rural areas to accommodate needs. Lack of skilled trade workers Major quality of life challenges for seniors and families Aging population Changing service demands Healthcare (lack of physicians) Infrastructure deficit and infrastructure challenges Lack or rural awareness (hyper focus on urban areas) Nimbyism External pressures: pricing, climate, reconciliation Global issues Climate change Irrelevance of municipal opinion and EOWC Upper/lower tier relations Relevance to upper level government Federal and Provincial elections cycle Provincial/federal bickering (competing priorities/political agenda) Internal competition by senior government levels Policy on the ‘fly’ from the Provincial Government Changing of provincial direction and legislation Complex legislative environment Strapped municipal budgets Municipal property tax limitations (revenue stations) Lack of recognition of smaller communities for grant applications Constrained by funding pots and limited funding Lack of trust in the government and political apathy Populism Negative impacts of social media

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A Roundtable Discussion: Reflecting on Our Current and Emerging Context Over the Next 3 Years KEY THEMES Strengths

Key Themes Under Strengths: o People and Collaboration o Strength in Numbers o Economies of Scale, by coming together we can get the data that we would not be able to individually o Quality of Work o Partnerships o Looking for solutions – proactive o Adaptability o Unified, shared vision with diversity o Commitment o Dedication o Passion o Professional culture o Good rural/urban culture which contrasts with solely urban culture by other organizations

Discussion about different things that people wrote down: o We have a lot of strengths to build on and leverage o There s lots to celebrate

Weaknesses

Key Themes under Weaknesses: o Resources o Funding o Capacity o HR is strapped o External communications o Building our profile o Being ignored by upper levels of government o Expectations vs. the resources we actually allocate o Portraying the rural perspective. (At present: Rural as second class. Less voters) o Messaging – Always can improve. Communicating poorly with lower-tier municipalities. o Maturity as an organization. Things that are strong, others are a major weakness. Ex. No relationship with ROMA. Lack of organizational structure

Discussion about different things that people wrote down: o Mix of upper and lower tier ▪ Observation that we lean on upper tier priorities ▪ Some confusion about our collective voice o Provincial Mindset: Partnering equality – we are not working together o Priority communication - not remembering things done by previous terms. Either reproduce or lose the information

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Alignment of priorities with – Eastern Ontario Mayors Caucus, Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus. Location – this is related to our proximity to decision makers in Toronto Internal communication in speaking as one voice – things are moving quickly and we are not as unified or cohesive as we could be Jurisdictional constraints – this is related to limited control vs province. We cannot solve both problems More definition of work with ROMA – there is a lack of specificity. It is a provincial organization that represents rural interests but the conversation does not necessarily represent ROMA. Complex brokerage – our brokerage power is not fully articulated. It may be emerging or changing as opportunities change. We are not yet the “go to” voice for Eastern Ontario. We are making strides. But the province will only contact ROMA to check the rural box for consultation. Rural Ontario has been sidelined generally.

Question: What has changed over the years? - Part of it is conservative representation, Wrong side of political landscape. This needs to be discussed more fully and is noted in for the Parking Lot. Opportunities

Key themes under Opportunities o Focus o Positioning for the next Federal Election o Healthcare o Housing o This might be “Our Time” – People are looking to us to live. We are next in the provincial picture. o Possible new partners o Strategic relationships o It’s a long game – 10 years out and we need to choose sustainable and sound solutions

Discussion about different things that people wrote down: o N/S Wardens – Other Wardens’ Caucus/Rural Groups o UWEO – United Way of Eastern Ontario o OHBA – Ontario Home Builders Association o Development – meaning the potential for development in our area compared to built up cities

Any opportunities in a 3-year term? o One bite at a time o Easy wins and focus on low hanging fruit o Focus on short term cannot be at the detriment of larger goals such as housing/net zero in 50 years? Align official plans for long-term sustainability and environmental protection.

Threats

Key themes under threats

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Relevance to upper levels of government Change of players Managing change Lack of funding Lack of trust in government and populism Societal changes Taxation system

Discussion about different things that people wrote down: o Bigger threat to entire workforce: We are in such a crisis in replacing workers. Particularly in rural areas. o Succession Planning – this is needed across the board

Not up here: o We need to focus on our own spirit and energy (Mojo) to tackle these issues. We are only as strong as our group spirit. o Use strengths to fight/mitigate weaknesses o New people do not know what is involved – education of civics. Local governments are being dragged into fed/provincial issues

Overall Thoughts and Insights

We set out our priorities and we get down and do it. We keep plugging away. We are small and mighty We are at a crossroads – We have had successes in the past but we need to set out where we will go for next 3 years and beyond. How we will be as an organization. o If 7 in 7 fails, this plan needs to lead us to our next challenge. The fact that we are growing faster, we have leverage Opportunities – there may be inroads with the Federal government What it means to be rural should be a question that we answer with real unified clarity There is instability in the environment and our communities. We can build stability as a caucus where we have the ability. We cannot alter how people perceive other levels of government. We need to focus on how we can build stability. Media coverage: there is very little on rural. City of Ottawa panel on CBC Ottawa. Rural panel did not fly. We need to shine the light on rural Eastern Ontario and strengthen our narrative. We need to share the smaller tidbits of what is going well and show the leadership in our community and the outcomes. How do we quantify individual actions of members towards 7 in 7 that are not brokered collectively ex. by EOWC – Parking Lot. Working group? A focus on positioning, leading, revealing is emerging from these discussions People in big cities do not understand the rural How many have lost local paper? Many. All are sharing this issue. – EOWC newsletter to every household. Working Group?

What else do we need to focus on?

Making the fed and province that we are the voice for rural Eastern Ontario (Eastern Ontario too) Infrastructure funding

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People in general – staff. Need to have consistency.

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Opening and Group Reflections on the SWOT Reflections from yesterday:

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Developing a 3-year Vision Governance

Communications

Research & Innovation

Partnerships

Government Relations

Housing

Health Care

Infrastructure

Economic Development

Childcare

Climate Action

Increase voice of rural Eastern Ontario. Municipalities for advocacy

Representing Eastern Ontario

Poorly equipped to entertain innovation

Collaboration with similar groups (WOWC, Big Mayors, Small Urban)

Creating a meaningful Government Relations Plan

Housing strategy in absence of 7 in 7

Ontario Health Teams – need a say in governance

Infrastructure / AMPS funding

Balancing EcDev and preserving rural – Align with provincial strategy

Childcare

Waste diversion options

Governance review – how strongly are we represented? Do we represent 113 municipalities or 13 Counties?

Being the official voice of Eastern Ontario – Unified voice Broadening profile (EOWC) e.g. media communications

Doing a presentation on innovative ideas

Conflicting lanes of Counties and Municipalities Seat at AMO and ROMA

Advocacy for property tax/ assessment reform Being a player

7 in 7 – Go or no go?

Healthcare collaboration on recruitment

Labour Force – focus on needs, trades, & immigration

Proactive comm’s 7 in 7 to deliver

Permanent community paramedics funding

Roads, Communal Services (water & wastewater) Transit

Time management for EOWC Meetings – Structure Increasing staff capacity at EOWC

Share challenges to come up with solutions

Data driven research and studies to test new technology (Procedure) Increasing joint purchasing between Counties

Creating an identity that is separate from EORN

Identify policy areas where OEWC could provide leadership Influence other work as a collaborator or holder of knowledge

Vacant homes/ property – encourage occupancy

Healthcare advocacy – credentials

Twinning of Highway 7 + 401 expansion – EV Chargers

Landlord Tenant Board reform advocacy

Public Health Funding – Mergers – paramedic and long-term care

Streamline process with Province to acquire crown land parcels. “Market value” is not helpful. Often over valued.

Embedding and fully integrating EOWC into CAO and Council Expectations

Shared resource directory.

Leveraging AI to share resources policy documents

Improve relationship with First Nationslearning from best practices

Clarification in the Plan about what is direct, indirect, and advocacy

Funded and achievable housing plan – big wins

EOWC role in recruiting doctors

Prioritize EOWC Communications

Embracing and not being afraid of innovation

Amplifying other org’s work over duplication

Low emission/ sustainable housing EOWC research capacity for climate policy

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Governance

Communications

Research & Innovation

Partnerships

Government Relations

Housing

Health Care

Promoting collaboration between Boards

Comm’s strategy that is consistent with transparency and engagement

Gaols within the next 1-3 years that keep up with technology

Better alignment of partnerships and time

Policy changes to support housing

Putting money in credentials for doctors (outside Canada)

Leverage individual strengths.

Directly liaison with politicians (relationship building) Broader picture for general public.

Better navigation of policy transitions (waste mgmt.) Downloading – cost of them

Consistent governance model for EOWC and leadership.

Infrastructure

Economic Development

Childcare

Climate Action

Raise money locally

Plan for AMO and ROMA – Comm’s Strategy

Communications in advocacy newspapers Road Shows More formalized communication with lower and upper tiers Communications and relationship building with lower tiers.

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Reflecting on the 3-year Vision to Guide a 3-year Plan

Functions or Activities •

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Relationship building o Degree to which we want to be leaders – alongside, ahead of colleagues at ROMA o Once we clarify that, issues drop significantly. o Vote o Housing, Healthcare, Childcare – life issues. Infrastructure, EcDev, GR are more esoteric o What capacity should we focus on these? o Communications is a central concept Concerns o Focus on how we do and not what we do o Wardens want to get to Vancouver – Staff should figure out how and the best way to get to Vancouver o Do we represent 13 counties or 113 municipalities? o Votes will tell us o Reopening old issues? Housing o Infrastructure helps everything - housing o Childcare helps workforce

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Reflecting on the 3-year Vision and Undertaking a Dot-mocracy, continued Voting on Top Line Priorities* 1st Choice

2nd Choice

3rd Choice

Total Points

Healthcare

0

8

5

21

Infrastructure

10

4

3

41

Economic Development

0

0

3

3

Childcare

0

0

1

1

Environment and Climate Change

2

0

1

7

Housing

6

6

5

35

*Excluding Government Relations, Governance, Comms, Partnerships, and Research and Innovation. This was the only dot-mocracy vote taken.

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Digging In Deeper: Defining Our Priorities in More Detail

Strategic Priority Area: Healthcare Notetaker: Kimberly Bray Team members: Nathan Townsend, Brenda Orchard, Peter Emon, Connor Dorey Key Goals for the coming 3 years • Comprehensive overview of healthcare in ON • A communication plan to deliver to the public • Evidence-based/ Research for prepared response to the province • Fill in the gaps by overlapping services with partnerships • Innovation in community medicine • Funding is key leverage to spread awareness as an advantage of downloading • Scan across Eastern ON on governance models (paramedics, long-term care) for OHT sharing • A platform for best practices to recruit physicians • Keeping an eye on the agenda of strengthening public health Key Actions

  1. Healthcare environmental scan (scope of work)
  2. Communication and education strategy
  3. OHT Survey current experience for governance, progress, and accountability
  4. Public health monitoring of the mergers

Roles CAO to hire a consultant to create the scope. CAOs come back with a terms of reference CAO Communication Staff ‘’ ‘’

Resources for success Data research (trends) Healthcare policy Reaching out to partners/ stakeholders Internal

Invite a representative from a merger in Eastern ON

Time on the agenda

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Key approaches • Using the EOWC meetings for internal capacity to information sharing • Structure EOWC meetings to include new presentations • Have a dedicated team for research to support policy and funding • EOWC incorporate social determinants of health to map out impact (goes along with research) • Narrow down on where funding is spent as using trending data (the merger process will require harmonization) EOWC adjust messaging to support work • New concept to be more present in healthcare • Introduce as a new conversation with research • Having a proactive voice to be the ‘go to’ • Take it as a new aspect of research in communication (side benefit is a government relations piece to put us on the map) • Adjust mindset to be more focused on the macro-concept (social services working with EMS) Additional notes • Money for credentials (doctors) is out of scope • To be in the terms of reference: • Physician recruitment • Cradle to Grave • Social determinants of health including mental health and addictions • Trending data for funding Strategic Priority Area: Communications and Government Relations Notetaker: Tyler Lalonde Team Members: Brian Ostrander, Ron Taylor, Liz Danielsen, Frances Smith, Doug Elmslie, Meredith Staveley-Watson Key Goals for the Coming 3 Years • Need to connect with mayors and Western caucus – one voice o Speaking for the majority of Ontario • Use of the property tax – timeline • Help communicate with upper and lower tiers o Different approached communicating downward, then upward • Effectively promote what we do. • Engagement, education, awareness. • Internal and External comms • Communication baseline with Provincial/Federal: o Aligning objectives – what are their goals? o Cooperation 23

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o Where does EOWC fit in their priorities? o Acting as a partner Creating a framework that aligns with resourcing and comms plan.

Key Approaches • StrategyCorp • Rebrand of Corp to align with provincial and federal objectives o Aligning priorities – “what can we do to make you look good fast?” • EOWC shared resources – what works best for the municipalities? • New approach for communicating downward – direct interface o Multi-direction comms approach • Municipality collaboration – we can do things on our own • 7 in 7 evolution Key Actions • Hire PR Team – Red Bricks Communications • In-Person Road Show Strategic Priority Area: Infrastructure Notetaker: Lalit Kumar Team Members: Peter McLaren, Kurt Greaves, Jennifer Moore, Mandy Martin, John Wise, Maureen Adams, Kelly Pender, Sherry Senis, Bob Mullin, Jason St. Pierre Key Goals for the Coming 3 Years • Funding Solutions (sustainable, predictable) • Energy capability (renewable energy) • EOWC play an integral part in communication barriers • EV charging stations network Key Approaches • Province needs to be out of way when dealing with feds. • Freedom to spend the money • Approaching towards renewable energy options (solar, wind energy) • Taking emergency time(?) action plans • Regional approach to EV chagrining stations around rural ON (highway 7 – Lanark County working with City of Ottawa for charging stations) • Climate change lens to 7 in 7 plan (energy efficiency models)

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Key Actions

Roles (Who will do what?)

Cost saving measures Innovative ways/ideas

Government, Partners, Influencers

Technology Infrastructure assessment

Partners: Road Building Association & Home Builders Association

What resources and expertise do we need to success? Skills, People

Take initiative More voices (ROMA & AMO) Government and Partners Pilot projects Advocacy around red tape (provincial and federal) Renewable energy capacity

FLO, Other EV Charging Companies

IESO advocacy Debt Capacity AMO Reflecting Issues FCM Advocacy and Support Pushing success stories Procurement and Staff leveraging Pre-engineering from the county (leave bigger companies) – save costs Does EOWC Need to Adjust Messaging to Support this Work? • EOWC can be regional experts to talk to provinces and federal about housing and infrastructure • Information Sharing

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Strategic Priority Area: Housing Notetaker: Emmanuel Pinto Team members: Nancy Peckford, Marcia Wallace, Sheridan Graham, Bonnie Clark, Steve Ferguson, Christa Lowry Key Goals for the coming 3 years • Advocacy at Federal and Provincial governments • Sharing of info/policy framework • Advocacy piece – non-gov organizations • Eastern Ontario growth study Key Approaches • Focus on innovation • Host an EOWC Housing Summit Key Actions

Roles (Who will do what?)

Advocacy on Funding Criteria, Rural Lens, Promoting Innovation, and Rural Severances PPS

Help ourselves internally

CMHC Funding, BFF, Other Funding

What resources and expertise do we need to success? We have the resources. – Wardens, CAOs, Staff

Promote with evidence Partnership – figure out how they can care about our issue at the political level. Delegate issues.

Within EOWC and the lowertiers – look at best practices and share. Wardens should identify points of this framework – staff and planners should pull together first draft then… Host an EOWC Housing summit We have the resources

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Piggyback on their lobbying

(6/15 board members) and AMO (3 board members) – leverage them.

Consultant CAO/Wardens’ Subgroup

Funding to support consultant’s work

Does EOWC Need to Adjust Messaging? • Share our innovation – building net zero • “Its our time” • 7 in 7 Rebrand – focus on innovation • Environmental piece o Promote for growth o Stewards of the land • Portal – website update – Housing tracker on website • Connections between housing and other issues – labour, cost of living, ecdev, etc. • Rural leadership • Brand ourselves as housing experts • Communicate ecdev benefits of what we do to the province • Talk about what the government cares about and follow the winners. Additional Notes • Doctor Accomodation Network model in Peterborough • EORN could create communal servicing corporation: o Risk distributed over larger group • Hydro is a barrier for housing o Heat pumps and EVs and people need electricity o EOWC can be a broker between Hydro and municipalities o Natural gas is needed as well. • Build BC Project Model o Emulate o It has federal support

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Team Presentations Re: Defining Our Priorities in More Detail Conversation after each presentation Infrastructure

Two main points – Sustainable and predictable funding and cutting red tape. Information should be easy to get from AMPs Key that when we get ufunding, municipalities can determine how to use it. Shovel ready after an EA take a lot of capital – Private does not need to go through same thig Regional Planning network of charging stations – Nancy is part of this – informal looking at appropriate charging stations – She is happy to share – informal working group, We need an advocacy group re hydro. How does caucus get a voice on infrastructure fund?? 1bn fund announced by ford – Next step.*** Wastewater treatment and communal services are key o Affordability piece o Infrastructure

Housing

Annual EO Housing Summit WOWC Should we advocate with developers? o Yes, we should not close any doors Regional CSC – by EORN o Minimize risk o Growth studies

Healthcare

Major load on CAOs and Working groups This would take some time More meaningful than urban – healthcare for rural people Infrastructure funding for hospitals Downloading of infrastructure – Need to look at the birds eye view of this

Comms/Gov

One Voice Upchannel and Downchannel – Counties, Tiers, but also Fed, Prov How can we help Action 28

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o PR Firm o Message change to support Govt goals – we can help o More municipal and local member support. o Same messages o Get in front of the politicians 1 pagers Go after feds FCM – go there – keep channel open Reach common goals/alignment with govs Funding model – consistent – that might be the common goal Continuity and Succession Mentor future leaders at council Changing governance to a board structure? Similar to EORN structure EORN permanence Skill matrix – someone who has advocacy skills and relationships

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Reviewing our Current Mission & Vision Statements for Relevancy Vision: The EOWC’s Vision Statement: “To work collectively to enhance recognition for municipalities as an order of government through meaningful communication and representation with the federal and provincial governments, and each other.” o *Rural/Small Town – must be mentioned o *Member Municipalities – must be included o “Offer/facilitate bold leadership in pursuit of innovative solutions to address … challenges withing rural/small town EO” – Nancy Peckford suggested wording o ChatGPT Suggested Wording – “Empowering Eastern Ontario’s Rural and Small town member communities through collaborative leadership, innovative solutions, and sustainable development for a prosperous and connected future” o “Regions voice for 103 rural and small” – Other suggested wording Mission: The EOWC’s Mission Statement: “To monitor federal, provincial and municipal legislative, regulatory and government information and to conduct research and analysis for the purpose of influencing and advocating enhanced municipal service delivery in eastern Ontario.” o Accurate but boring o Pedantic – analysis o Verbs to use: ▪ Collaborate ▪ Partnership ▪ Champion ▪ Leading ▪ Collaborating o Needs to be more succinct o Needs to be reduced to two lines. o Suggested words: ▪ Influences ▪ Advocate o Government instead of listing all three levels o Evidence-based o Enhance municipal service delivery line: ▪ Brighter future for residents ▪ Municipal solutions ▪ Leadership approach ▪ Closest to the people ▪ Partners in government 30

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A Roundtable Discussion: Final Advice Top advice & personal commitments

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Confirmation By-law By-law #2024-04 “That the Board of Directors of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus hereby enacts as follows:

  1. That the action of the Board of Directors at its meeting held the 21st and 22nd day of March, 2024 in respect of each motion, resolution, by-law and other action passed and taken by the Board of Directors at its said meeting, except where prior approval of any other body or agency is required, is hereby adopted, ratified, and confirmed.

  2. That the Chair and the proper officers of the Corporation of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Inc. are hereby authorized and directed to do all the things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain any approvals where required, and to execute all documents as may be necessary, and the Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to affix the Corporate Seal to all such documents.” Moved by: Mayor Doug Elmslie Seconded by: Warden Pierre Leroux Carried

Next Meeting Thursday May 23, 2024 Prince Edward County

Adjournment Motion: “Motion to Adjourn.” Moved by: Vice-Chair Bonnie Clark Seconded by: Warden Jamie MacDonald Carried

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2024-2027

STRATEGIC PLAN

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2024-2027 STRATEGIC PLAN

A MESSAGE FROM THE EOWC The process of building a strong and prosperous Eastern Ontario is never finished. As united advocates of our region’s continued growth and success, the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) is dedicated to addressing key priorities that shape the future of our communities and the people who live there. We thank municipal elected officials and staff that continue to guide and contribute to the plan’s priorities and serve the region. Our 2024-2027 strategic plan outlines a comprehensive roadmap, guiding our collective efforts to enhance the following priorities that are crucial for our member municipalities to thrive: infrastructure, housing and healthcare. Together we will work to address the opportunities and challenges facing our region, and build a brighter future for all.

LAND AKNOWLEDGEMENT The EOWC formally recognizes the traditional keepers of this land. The EOWC acknowledges that our work and the work of municipal governments takes place on traditional Indigenous territories. We respect the history, languages, and cultures of all Indigenous peoples on this land whose presence continues to enrich our communities.

SPECIAL THANKS Special thanks to EOWC’s municipalities for providing photography of our region’s communities for this publication. Produced May 2024. Not for reproduction without permission. EOWC Strategic Plan | 2

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VISION

MISSION The EOWC elevates Eastern Ontario through collaborative leadership, innovative solutions, and sustainable development for a prosperous and connected future.

The respected voice of Eastern Ontario that ignites a vibrant, thriving and inclusive region through strategic municipal partnerships and advocacy.

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COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIPS EVIDENCE-BASED AND SOLUTION DRIVEN

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INCLUSION

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RESPECT FOR RURAL AND SMALL URBAN

INFRASTRUCTURE

The Foundation for Local Prosperity

HOUSING

The Backbone of Thriving and Supportive Communities

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STRENGTHENING OUR ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

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The Engine for Healthy and Resilient Communities

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EOWC MEMBERS County of Frontenac County of Haliburton County of Hastings City of Kawartha Lakes County of Lanark United Counties of Leeds and Grenville County of Lennox and Addington

County of Northumberland County of Peterborough United Counties of Prescott and Russell Prince Edward County County of Renfrew United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry

ABOUT THE EOWC The EOWC Inc. is a non-profit organization advocating for 103 small urban and rural municipalities across eastern Ontario. The EOWC covers an area of 50,000 square kilometres, serving 800,000 residents. For more than 20 years, the EOWC has gained support and momentum by speaking with a united voice to champion regional municipal priorities and work with the government, businesses, non-profit organizations, Indigenous leaders, the media, and the public.

www.eowc.org |

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@eowc_on

2024-2027 STRATEGIC PLAN

VALUE STATEMENTS LEADERSHIP We lead with courage and integrity, and are committed to respectful and strategic engagement.

COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIPS We strive to develop strong relationships that amplify a diversity of ideas, resources, expertise, and assets to realize meaningful outcomes.

EVIDENCE-BASED AND SOLUTION DRIVEN We ground our work in thorough research, evidence and local experience to ignite impactful collective action.

INCLUSION We recognize our role as leaders of a diverse population and are dedicated to an approach that is inclusive of our community members.

RESPECT FOR RURAL AND SMALL URBAN We promote the inherent value of our rural communities and are commited to protecting our welcoming heritage, natural environment and quality of life.

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2024-2027 STRATEGIC PLAN

OUR 3-YEAR VISION The EOWC is a respected and unified voice that champions solutions to advance thriving, resilient communities across Eastern Ontario. We are a team of municipal leaders that commit to creating a prosperous future. Together, we advocate on behalf of 103 rural and small urban municipalities, representing more than 800,000 residents. For more than 20 years, we have a proven record of working together to develop relationships, evidence-based research and innovative solutions that reflect the values and unique character of our region. We are an effective voice that has influenced policy and program development to strengthen municipal governments’ ability to respond to emerging issues and opportunities. We have successfully led regional broadband projects and improved cellular service. We have also played a critical role in improved implementation of economic development and community service delivery.

Eastern Ontario is poised for growth. Our strategic location attracts businesses and a diverse and skilled workforce. Going forward, we will leverage our strengths and foster strategic investment for future generations, while respecting what makes our region distinct. To achieve this vision, we will continue to advocate for effective policy initiatives and collaborate to promote economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability. Key areas of focus include fair and consistent funding around infrastructure, paramedic services, long-term care, housing, economic development and other emerging issues that impact municipal service delivery. Our efforts are informed by unwavering dedication and strong leadership and are supported by timely and high-quality research. Throughout this three-year plan, the EOWC’s priorities will include infrastructure, housing and health care – key pillars that support the EOWC vision. The complexity and crossjurisdictional nature of the challenges facing our communities demand meaningful partnerships across governments, sectors and organizations. To address these issues, we will work together with our many partners to leverage diverse expertise, perspectives, resources, and solutions. EOWC Strategic Plan | 6

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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES INFRASTRUCTURE

The Foundation for Local Prosperity

HOUSING

The Backbone of Thriving and Supportive Communities

HEALTH CARE

The Engine for Healthy and Resilient Communities

STRENGTHENING OUR ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT The Value of the EOWC’s Voice EOWC Strategic Plan | 7

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PRIORITY ONE: INFRASTRUCTURE The Foundation for Local Prosperity

The EOWC’s 103 municipalities manages more than $12 billion in physical assets. We understand that without roads, bridges and pipes in the ground, houses cannot be built and businesses cannot expand. Local prosperity depends on adequate infrastructure. This includes physical systems and facilities that support communities, maintain services, and foster expansion and growth.

Infrastructure maintains public health and wellbeing, supports economic development and enhances overall quality of life.

Existing municipal revenue streams are not enough to achieve the funding required to maintain and grow our current infrastructure. Despite our ongoing efforts, the gap continues to widen. This is further exacerbated in rural and Eastern Ontario, where investments have fallen short.

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PRIORITY ONE: INFRASTRUCTURE The Foundation for Local Prosperity The EOWC is committed to advocating for vital infrastructure assets, policy and financial supports. We will partner with both the federal and provincial governments and appropriate allies to:

  1. Invest in municipal infrastructure that provides predictable, fair, evidence-based funding to allow municipalities to plan and create economic environments that foster growth.
  2. Create flexible and adaptive policies to enable our municipalities and the Ontario Government to unlock capacity and build innovative infrastructure solutions.
  3. Invest in infrastructure that supports an environmentally sustainable economy.
  4. Advocate for continued and necessary investment in provincially and federally-owned and controlled infrastructure. The infrastructure gap is growing and requires urgent attention. Solutions can only be achieved if there are meaningful partnerships with all orders of government. The viability of our communities depends on it. We will mobilize strategies to preserve and grow infrastructure to support our economy and livability.

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PRIORITY TWO: HOUSING The Backbone of Thriving and Supportive Communities Canada is facing a national housing crisis. Eastern Ontario is no exception. We urgently need all types of housing to maintain our existing quality of life and foster future growth.

More than 90,000 households in the EOWC region are spending 30% or more on shelter costs (Statistics Canada). Over 16,000 vulnerable families are in desperate need of affordable housing and are on our municipal social housing waitlists. People are waiting an average of almost 5 years, and in some cases up to 10 years, to access homes.

The EOWC is committed to meeting our obligations as Housing Service Managers. We recognize that adequate housing is a key economic driver for municipalities and Eastern Ontario. We promote policies and initiatives that ensure everyone has access to safe, stable and affordable housing options.

The EOWC will work with the Ontario and Federal Governments to partner and implement rural-based support, programs and funding to bring housing and related infrastructure projects to fruition in small urban and rural settings. Many rural municipalities in Eastern Ontario are growing, and growing fast. The need for housing is escalating and urgent.

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PRIORITY TWO: HOUSING The Backbone of Thriving and Supportive Communities Starting with research, we will undertake an Eastern Ontario Regional Growth Study to benchmark demographic data that examines the housing needs across the continuum. This will provide the EOWC with the evidence needed to respond proactively to regional housing gaps, positioning Eastern Ontario for growth while serving our vulnerable populations. It will also support the creation of evidence-based policies, programs, and plans for advocacy and development. The EOWC commits to partner with both the Federal and Ontario Governments and other housing providers and champions to: 1.

Continue to advocate for alternative funding to assist Eastern Ontario municipalities to plan and develop housing and related infrastructure.

Make programming more equitable by advocating for the expansion of the parameters for funding eligibility and allocation across all municipalities.

Develop and recommend flexible and adaptive housing policies to enable Eastern Ontario municipalities and the Ontario Government to build innovative housing solutions.

Additionally, we will promote shovel-ready housing initiatives and infrastructure projects across Eastern Ontario’s municipalities. We will also examine the development of a rural housing regional repository that shares expertise, best practices, successful projects, tools and resources across our 103 municipalities. This will support our members to build the local conditions and capacity to respond to housing needs strategically and efficiently. EOWC Strategic Plan | 11

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PRIORITY THREE: HEALTH CARE The Engine for Healthy and Resilient Communities Every person in Eastern Ontario should have timely access to high-quality health care services regardless of income, location or social status.

Ontario’s municipal governments are deeply invested in the public health and health care systems…Municipal involvement includes direct, legislated funding and service delivery, as well as indirect and sometimes voluntary efforts to address local gaps in health services. It also includes the myriad municipal services that contribute to health outcomes. (Credit: AMO, 2019)

Municipal governments are key partners in the delivery of health care in Ontario. We continue to be in the unique position of being directly responsible for long-term care, paramedic services, and funding for public health. We are also indirectly responsible for, and directly impact, the social determinants of health as well as the underserved health needs of our communities. Between 2017 and 2021, the EOWC’s member municipalities invested ~ $613 million in locally raised tax dollars for health services which equates to approximately $122.6 million per year (Statistics Canada, 2021).

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PRIORITY THREE: HEALTH CARE The Engine for Healthy and Resilient Communities

Municipal governments cannot make up reductions in provincial funding related to health care. Property taxpayers cannot continue to bear the burden for increasing health care expenditures and provincial downloading. Developing ways for municipal input into provincial health policy and decision-making will help improve health outcomes across Ontario. There are many ways to continuously improve the existing system by building capacity and better system coordination. To do this, we need to better understand our current environment and context. Going forward, the EOWC will: 1.

Undertake an environmental scan to measure what municipalities are spending directly on health care and to access related trend data and forecasting. This will include integrating a social determinants of health framework into the assessment.

Provide evidence-based feedback and data to inform government decisions around long-term care, paramedic services, public health and the evolution of Ontario Health Teams. The EOWC will incorporate social determinants of health to map out impact.

Educate the public and continue to advocate for adequate and sustainable funding to support the delivery of health care services and to ensure the long-term viability of the health care system.

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PRIORITY THREE: HEALTH CARE The Engine for Healthy and Resilient Communities

We will advocate for transparent and accountable funding mechanisms that prioritize frontline care and invest in health care workforce development. Furthermore, we will continue to advocate for measures to reduce wait times; expand health care infrastructure; and increase access to primary care, mental health and addiction services, and specialized care in underserved areas. Through continued advocacy for transformative changes, we will build a health care system that meets the evolving needs of Eastern Ontarians, promotes health and wellbeing for all, and achieves better outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

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STRENGTHENING OUR ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT The Value of the EOWC’s Voice

In order to achieve our strategic goals, we will continue to invest in our capacity and organizational development. We will be pragmatic, solutionsoriented and evidence-based in our approach. We will focus on collaboration, knowing that this leads to greater impact, efficiency, success, and communication. In the next three years, the EOWC will:

  1. Ensure our work is informed by research and an evidence-based approach.
  2. Engage in collaborations and partnerships that move the needle on issues impacting Eastern Ontario. Communicate strategically and
  3. effectively on multiple levels with the government and all our key partners and members. Provide effective and strategic
  4. leadership and build our organizational strength to ensure our efforts are impactful. EOWC Strategic Plan | 15

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CONNECT WITH US

For updates on the advancement of our strategic priorities, please contact us today by email, and follow us on social media for news updates from our team.

CONTACT US www.eowc.org info@eowc.org

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus @eowc_on

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May 23, 2024 To:

The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus

From:

Meredith Staveley-Watson, Manager of Government Relations and Policy

Subject:

Proposed Key Messages: EOWC 2024 Infrastructure Policy Paper

Recommendation: “That the EOWC approves the proposed key messages based on the 2024 EOWC Infrastructure Policy Paper updated by Pivotal Momentum; and Further that the EOWC directs staff to use these key messages as part of the EOWC’s advocacy and communications efforts moving forward (in part or in whole based on context), including at the AMO 2024 Conference; and Further that the EOWC’s Municipal Councils are encouraged to bring forward resolutions of support to advocate the Federal Government and Provincial Government for investment based on the EOWC’s 2024 Infrastructure Policy Paper evidence once the paper is launched publicly.”

Purpose On behalf of the EOWC Infrastructure Working Group, the following are the proposed draft key messages coming out of the refreshed EOWC Infrastructure Policy Paper, updated by Kathryn Wood, CEO of Pivotal Momentum, in February of 2024. These key messages will be used (in whole or in part based on the context required) to inform advocacy, policy recommendations, communications, and government relations approaches by the EOWC as part of the multi-year strategic plan (2024-2027). The infrastructure policy paper is intended to be used as a resource to support and provide Page 1 of 9

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content for municipal applications around federal and provincial funding related to infrastructure across the region. Proposed Key Messages

  1. Rural Eastern Ontario is a growing economy that can grow more with infrastructure investment •

$61 billion in annual economic activity in the EOWC area which represents 24% of Ontario’s municipalities; (when you include the cities of Eastern Ontario: $107 billion in annual productivity1)

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The EOWC area built more housing/100,000 population (39/100,000) than the City of Toronto or Ontario as a whole2

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$2.9 billion in building permits (2021) in EOWC area; (another $1.07 billion in separated cities and towns; $54 billion for Eastern Ontario as a whole)

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More than 90% of the EOWC’s municipalities are at or below the provincial 10-day median working days standard for making decisions on residential building permits (housing units)

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Housing resale prices have increased dramatically across Eastern Ontario. Workforce housing and community housing are both in short supply

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The EOWC area population grew by 6.0% between 2016-2021; the number of households grew by 2.3%. This growth was higher than in Ontario as a whole (5.8%), Canada (5.2%) or the City of Toronto (2.3%); (In-migration to Eastern Ontario as a whole rose by 34% increase in the first year of the pandemic compared to the preceding four years)

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Major business investment has come to rural Eastern Ontario (e.g. Umicore, Chalk River; Great Wolf Lodge, Eastern Ontario Correctional Complex expansion).

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Investments in infrastructure have a strong economic impact multiplier (return on investment to the entire community, region and province)

1 Demand met within the entire Eastern Ontario region ($50.3 billion) plus exports outside of region (66.6

billion). Total demand within the region: $116.9 billion. 2 39.2 dwellings added in 2016-2021; 34.2 dwellings across Eastern Ontario as compared to 17.6 in

Toronto and 27.9 in Ontario as a whole.

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Examples of high economic impact investments (high multipliers for GDP, regional jobs and payroll), in declining order: o Non-residential building construction o Land subdivision o Residential building construction o Utility system construction: o Heavy and civil engineering construction o Highway, street and bridge construction.

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2. Rural Eastern Ontario communities are major exporters to Ontario and other jurisdictions •

Dominant goods-producing sectors in the EOWC area are manufacturing ($20.1 billion/year), residential construction (2.3 billion/year) and electrical power generation ($1.1 billion/year)3

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Businesses in the EOWC area export 57.6% of production to other jurisdictions within and outside Ontario. This represents $33 billion/year of economic activity

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Production, wholesale trade and transportation all require infrastructure

  1. There is an upfront cost to growth, creating a burden for smaller rural communities •

The EOWC’s 103 municipalities own and manage over $12 billion in assets (2021 statistic)4

3 Note that the following sectors are all over $1 billion each in economic activity in the EOWC area

(Defence services; other federal services; provincial and territorial public administration, local, municipal and regional public administration. 4 “At cost” valuation is $11.95 billion in 2021.

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In Rural Ontario, 10 households (on average) maintain a lane-kilometre of paved municipal road; in separated cities and towns, there are 28 households to carry this financial burden. In the EOWC area, 236 households must maintain a bridge; in separated cities and towns, that cost is spread over 709 households.

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Since 2011, the capital infrastructure deficit in the EOWC area has increased by 58%; and is now $6 billion. Rural eastern Ontario’s capital asset inventory is up 15% since 2011 from $8.7 billion to $12 billion on a cost basis. This infrastructure continues to age. In 2011, the EOWC had a book value of assets (after depreciation) of $5.9 billion, meaning these assets are considered to be worth half of their purchase price (50% in 2021)

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Since 2011, the EOWC area has lost ground on asset maintenance, equivalent to $837 million on a simple cost basis. An additional investment of $837 million (not including annual capital investments derived from asset management plans) is needed just to return to the 2011 capital infrastructure deficit level

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Growth alone is insufficient to address the dual challenges of maintaining existing infrastructure as well as the additional infrastructure that economic growth requires, especially given the current infrastructure backlog/deficit.

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Transportation infrastructure, used by businesses and commuters, is especially expensive to maintain. EOWC municipalities are spending $536 million a year to operate and maintain their transportation infrastructure and services, roughly double that spent in EOMC municipalities ($235 million)

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The capital infrastructure deficit for transportation assets is $3.8 billion, nearly two-thirds of the total infrastructure deficit. Environmental services account for another $1 billion of the infrastructure deficit. EOWC municipalities spend $321 million a year operating and maintaining these assets

  1. Small, rural municipalities lack tax base to sustain infrastructure investment and asset management

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A municipal tax base that is heavily dependent on low density households (residential tax bases) cannot Net Revenues for EOWC afford dramatic increases in municipalities are $1.7 billion infrastructure investments while a year, meaning that the total still remaining within annual repayment limit (debt provincially established debt charges and interest) is $352 capacity limits million. Financial Information Returns Borrowing capacity directly (FIRs) for these municipalities correlates with Own Purpose have $289 million currently Revenue generated. Given the unused. However, EOWC area’s limited revenue if current cost-sharing and financing arrangements generation capacity compared to 5 offered by the Province cities like Ottawa , borrowing continue in their current capacity is more restricted. Even configuration, this capacity if EOWC municipalities will support just $433 million maximize borrowing, it remains in infrastructure investments. insufficient to meet our infrastructure investment needs

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On average, jobs across all sectors pay $6,869 less in rural Eastern Ontario than for Ontario as a whole

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Rural eastern Ontario municipalities would have to increase their own purpose revenues (with tax increases being the only likely means) by an average of 5% per year until 2032 just to address the current deficit

Infrastructure Deficit is Growing EOWC Year Undepreciated Assets 57% of Net Value of Assets 2011 at Cost 50% of Net Value of Assets 2021 at Cost

5 Net Revenues or the City of Ottawa are $2,95 billion, generating an Annual Repayment Limit of $451

million.

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5. Innovation is key to cost-effective infrastructure management •

Invest in innovation that can significantly extend the lifecycle of assets, optimizing their utility and value over time

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Purpose-built innovation (at the time of initial investment) is far more effective than retrofitting solutions later on, saving both time and resources, and avoiding time out-of“Ontario’s 444 service municipalities own and manage the majority of Implementing innovative solutions can public infrastructure in lead to operational savings, enhancing the province, more than the cost effectiveness of infrastructure both the federal and management provincial governments combined.” Improving/extending assets with a Financial Accountability forward-looking approach should Office, 2021, enhance adaption to growth opportunities or other challenges. Integration of a climate change lens will be helpful in future-proofing infrastructure. This requires additional funding

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As municipal asset management plans incorporate the full suite of infrastructure assets (in 2025), the time is right to take a more strategic approach to municipal infrastructure investments and financing in Ontario, especially for rural municipalities like the EOWC area6

6 For municipal assets with condition data, the FAO estimates that 45.3 percent are not in a state of good

repair. However, the FAO says that the share could be as high as 50 percent or as low as 40 percent. By comparison, only 34.7 percent of provincial assets are not in a state of good repair.

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The EOWC requests that the Federal Government and the Ontario Government assist in addressing the growing infrastructure deficit

  1. Ensure eligibility for programs and funding fits both rural and small urban circumstances.
  2. Federal and provincial funding programs are often unpredictable and irregular in their timing. Predictable, non-competitive, permanent infrastructure funding stream is needed. o Determine the increase to the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) that is necessary to enable rural Eastern Ontario’s municipalities to maintain their infrastructure, then allocate provincial funds to do so.
  3. Investing in housing goes hand-in-hand with investing in institution, commercial or industrial (ICI) land uses. Take an integrated approach to infrastructure investments, that also considers Return on Investment that is shared by communities and the Province.
  4. Reevaluate debt financing options for small municipalities with limited resources to raise funds, ensuring that funds are directed towards infrastructure development rather than servicing debt interest. Specific considerations should include higher upfront/advance contributions as well as the contribution to GDP of “local” investments to provincial priorities.
  5. Work with the provincial Financial Accountability Office to ensure that missing/incomplete data that would make their infrastructure reports more robust is provided, that the evolution in asset management plans is reflected in both municipal and FAO work, and that the FAO and the EOWC compare their methodologies for estimating infrastructure deficits/backlogs.

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Next Steps Upon the EOWC elected officials’ approval of the key messages, the EOWC staff will launch the policy paper publicly (June-July 2024) using key messages to inform communications and advocacy. Staff will also work to support member municipalities with local advocacy and resolutions of support around the infrastructure policy paper and it’s key messages. Furthermore, the EOWC staff will work to incorporate these key messages and report recommendations into delegations in-advance of and during the AMO 2024 Conference, between August 19 to 21, 2024. Background The policy paper key messages will be aligned and support the EOWC’s the EOWC 2024-2027 strategic plan. The infrastructure working group members include (in consultation with Kathryn Wood, CEO, Pivotal Momentum): • Kurt Greaves, Lanark County • Marcia Wallace, Prince Edward County • Gary Dyke, Haliburton County • Connor Dorey, Hastings County • Meredith Staveley-Watson, Manager of Government Relations and Policy, EOWC

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Key Takeaways: The EOWC’s 2024 Infrastructure Policy Paper The EOWC is committed to building a better Eastern Ontario. The Federal and Ontario Governments need to assist in addressing the growing infrastructure deficit.

  1. Ensure eligibility for programs and funding fits both rural and small urban circumstances
  2. Establish a predictable, non-competitive, permanent infrastructure funding stream
  3. Invest in infrastructure to support housing growth, including institutional, commercial, or industrial land uses
  4. Reevaluate debt financing options for small municipalities to focus on infrastructure development
  5. Collaborate with the Financial Accountability Office to provide complete data for infrastructure reports

Rural Eastern Ontario is a growing economy that can grow more

Rural Eastern Ontario communities are major exporters to Ontario and other jurisdictions

There is an upfront cost to growth, creating a burden for small rural communities

Small, rural municipalities lack tax base to sustain infrastructure investment and asset management

Innovation is key to costeffective infrastructure management

$61B in annual economic activity in the EOWC area

Businesses export 57.6% of production to other jurisdictions. This represents $33B / year of economic activity

EOWC’s 103 municipalities own and manage over $12B in assets

Rural and small urban taxpayers cannot afford dramatic increases in infrastructure investments

Innovation investment can significantly extend asset lifecycles

The EOWC communities built more housing/100,000 population (39/100,000) than Toronto $2.9B in building permits in EOWC area (2021) Infrastructure investments have an economic return on investment to the community, region and province

Production, wholesale trade and transportation require infrastructure Dominant goods-producing sectors: manufacturing ($20.1B / year) residential construction ($2.3B / year) electrical power generation ($1.1B / year)

Since 2011, the capital infrastructure deficit in the EOWC area has increased by 58% and is now $6B Since 2011, the EOWC area has lost ground on asset maintenance, equal to $837M. An added investment of $837M is needed to return just to the 2011 capital infrastructure deficit level Growth alone is not enough to maintain existing infrastructure as well as the additional infrastructure that economic growth requires

Jobs pay $6,869 less in rural and small Eastern Ontario than for Ontario as a whole (on average) Borrowing capacity is restricted and directly correlates with Own Purpose Revenue generated. This limits the EOWC area’s revenue generation capacity Even if municipalities maximize borrowing, it is insufficient to meet infrastructure investment needs

Purpose-built innovation is far more effective than retrofitting solutions later on Implementing innovative solutions can lead to operational savings Improving/extending assets enhances adaption to growth opportunities Integrating a climate change lens will support future infrastructure, and requires additional funding

Date, 2024 [Office] [Office Address] [Email] Attn: EORN and 2B Developments, Localizing Communal Servicing Project CMHC Housing Supply Challenge Re: Support for Communal Decentralized Water and Wastewater Solutions Dear Jason St.Pierre, I am writing to you on behalf of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) to express our support for the utilization of communal decentralized water and wastewater solutions. As a municipal non-profit organization committed to sustainable development and the well-being of our communities, we recognize the critical importance of adopting innovative approaches to address infrastructure which includes water and wastewater management challenges. The EOWC recognizes communal services are an economical and effective decentralized solution that is environmentally sustainable and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions when compared to full-service water and wastewater options. The EOWC sees the significant benefits that communal services may offer our 103 rural and small urban municipalities. To support the Federal Government and Ontario Government’s housing strategies, we believe that by leveraging communal decentralized water and wastewater solutions could facilitate densification and development in both our rural and more urban areas. Communal services may directly support building housing faster, more sustainably, and at a lower cost to smaller-urban and rural communities. Communal services can unlock the potential and ability for communities like ours to build housing, attract residents and create jobs. In addition to promoting environmental sustainability, communal decentralized water and wastewater solutions also can offer economic advantages. By minimizing the need for extensive infrastructure investments and long-distance transportation of water and wastewater, these systems can result in cost savings for both the municipality and our residents, assisting in unlocking plots of land too expensive to currently service. We are committed to working collaboratively with stakeholders to promote the adoption of these innovative communal services solutions and their successful implementation and future maintenance. Thank you for considering this important matter. We look forward to continuing our partnership with you to advance sustainable water management practices in communities across our region. Page 1 of 2 EOWC | 235 Pinnacle St P.O. Box 4400 Belleville ON K8N 3A9

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Sincerely,

Peter Emon Chair, 2024 Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Info@eowc.org

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May 23, 2024 To: OEB registrar (detail to be provided) Re: Securing access to natural gas for Ontario’s future On behalf of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus, I am submitting a letter of comment on Enbridge Gas Inc.’s Rate Rebasing Application Phase 2 (EB-2024-0111). The EOWC applauds the work the Government of Ontario has done to continue to advance access to affordable energy and propel economic growth, including the Natural Gas Expansion Program and the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act. The EOWC supports a measured approach to Ontario’s energy transition; one that leverages existing natural gas infrastructure and invests in lower-carbon alternatives such as renewable natural gas and hydrogen – in addition to building incremental electricity supply. An integrated approach to Ontario’s energy transition, where pipes and wires work together, will ensure Ontario maintains an energy system that is resilient and cost-effective while supporting the province’s decarbonization efforts. The EOWC recognizes that growing communities and new developments have growing energy needs, to support housing developments, new businesses, community centres, hospitals, schools, greenhouses, grain dryers and industrial parks – and all Ontarians benefit from this growth. Municipalities are planning for immense future growth and need assurance that affordable, resilient natural gas will be available to support economic and community development – this energy certainty is crucial, as is preserving customer choice. Natural gas meets 40 percent of Ontario’s energy needs, plays a critical role in Ontario’s energy evolution, and supports the reliability of Ontario’s electricity system. We would like to ensure that hearings like this represent municipal voices and priorities like our own on the need for natural gas and natural gas infrastructure to support the province’s diversified energy mix.

Sincerely,

Peter Emon Chair, 2023 Page 1 of 2 EOWC | 235 Pinnacle St P.O. Box 4400 Belleville ON K8N 3A9

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Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Info@eowc.org CC:

Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario doug.fordco@pc.ola.org Hon. Todd Smith, the Minister of Energy MinisterEnergy@ontario.ca Colin Best, President, AMO amo@amo.on.ca municipalaffairs@enbridge.com

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May 23, 2024 To:

The Easten Ontario Wardens’ Caucus

From:

Meredith Staveley-Watson, Manager of Government Relations and Policy

Subject:

EOWC Communications Update

Purpose As requested by the EOWC’s elected officials, the EOWC staff will provide regular updates on EOWC communications initiatives for information purposes. These communication efforts aim to inform EOWC member advocacy, raise awareness, provide timely updates, and facilitate discussions on EOWC operations and priorities.

Communications Initiatives

  1. EOWC Newsletter – April 2024 Edition •

Circulation date: April 30, 2024

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Reach: Circulated to 417 recipients o Recipients included MPs, MPPs, EOWC members, municipal staff, individuals who have registered for the newsletter, among others. o There was a 25% open rate and 9% bounce rate.

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Content: Provided comprehensive updates on recent activities, projects, and upcoming events.

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Utilization: Circulated with EOWC Clerks to include in upcoming Council agendas, ensuring wider dissemination and discussion. Page 1 of 7

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Impact: Received positive feedback – Northumberland County requested adding Couty Council members to our distribution list to receive future correspondence.

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Goal: Determine a cadence to send out future newsletters (monthly, quarterly, etc.) and refine distribution lists.

  1. EOWC Email Campaign – OHBA Housing Summit •

Circulation Date: April 25, 2024

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Reach: Circulated to 201 recipients o Recipients included MPs, MPPs, EOWC members, municipal staff, individuals who have registered for the newsletter, among others. o There was an 11% open rate and 5% bounce rate.

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Goal: Raise awareness about the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) Housing Summit as the EOWC is a partner for the event and increase municipal elected officials and staff registration.

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3. News Releases •

Since January 2024, we have issued five news releases that include relevant updates to the EOWC or that are in support of our region’s priorities: o April 3, 2024: The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Welcomes Changes in the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024 o February 28, 2024The EOWC and FCM Urge Federal Government to Invest In next Generation Infrastructure o January 29, 2024: A More Prosperous Ontario Demands a Modern Provincial-Municipal Fiscal Partnership o January 25, 2024: The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Advocates for Regional Priorities at ROMA 2024 Conference o January 16, 2024: Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Appoints Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024

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Reach: News releases are shared on the EOWC website, social media, and directly with members for wider reach. They are also shared with EOWC communications staff to send to local media.

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Platform Growth: Since inception, our LinkedIn (est. in 2023) has grown to 647 followers and X (formerly Twitter) has grown to 1102 followers.

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Both platforms have meaningful presence where our audiences consistently engage with our content. Engagement remains positive.

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Content Strategy: Consistently sharing updates (events, meetings, materials, etc.) to amplify advocacy message and reach, and resharing updates that are relevant to our organization, its priorities, and our municipalities. The EOWC also engages with government, and partners on social media to encourage collaboration, recognition, and consultation.

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Network Building: Actively engage with member municipalities, government, private and non-profit sector organizations, and industry and Indigenous leaders to foster meaningful connections and dialogue that support the EOWC’s strategic priorities and overall reputation. o Example: Minister of Energy, Todd Smith, reposting the EOWC’s tweet:

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Social Media Summary:

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o 90-day period (Feb 5-May 4 2024)

  1. Website Updates •

Consistency: Website is continuously updated to maintain accessibility to current and relevant information.

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Enhancements: Addition of the EOWC meeting schedule, linked to the EOWC’s X account for increased transparency and timely updates, and including back-end access to agendas and minutes for the EOWC current Board of Directors, CAOs and EOWC staff. The EOWC also worked with EORN to develop and post a drip campaign available on the EOWC website around housing.

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Branding: Promotes the EOWC’s professionalism and recent branding update in a centralized location.

Background The importance of providing communication updates emerged during the Strategic Planning Meeting on March 21-22, 2024. With consistent and transparent communication, the EOWC strives to keep members informed and engaged, thereby advancing the EOWC as an organization, including its mission, vision and values. Next Steps The EOWC staff will continue to provide regular communications updates and report back on trends, data, and engagements of importance. Staff will actively seek feedback to continuously refine and enhance the EOWC’s communication strategies and related updates, ensuring that they remain effective and responsive to evolving needs and priorities of the EOWC. Communications efforts will be aligned with the EOWC’s 2024-2027 Strategic Plan as well as the Manager of Government Relations and Policy’s workplan, directly contributing to the advocacy of our overarching goals and objectives. Page 6 of 7

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EOWC Manager of Government Relations and Policy Workplan Dashboard EOWC Meeting May 23, 2024 Green – Steady Progress

Yellow – Some Adjustments Needed

Red – Critical Issues

Ongoing Priorities • Lead and seek out government relations opportunities and engagement with provincial, federal, municipal governments (political and bureaucratic). • Develop policy and recommendations on behalf of the EOWC related to the strategic plan and priorities. • Oversee communications: lead EOWC internal and external written, visual, and verbal communications, including website and social media. • Build EOWC reputation via networking and collaborating with associations, stakeholder, private sector, non-profit sector, media, and the public. • Manage and report on the EOWC budget. • Manage, prepare and support EOWC meetings; execute actions based on meeting direction. • Support Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary-Treasurer, and members with administrative tasks. • Manage EOWC staff. • Coordinate EOWC working groups and stakeholder groups. • Maintain and update website, internal SharePoint, legal documents, policies, by-laws, etc.

SHORT-TERM GOALS (March - May 2024)

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Item

Period

EOWC AMO 2024 Delegation Meeting Requests

May – June 7, 2024

Progress to-date •

• • Eastern Ontario Home Builders’ Summit (May 28)

March – May, 2024

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Secured EOWC partnership for summit Market and promote event to municipal members

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Peterborough Warden’s Breakfast with Chamber of Commerce (May 23, 2024)

April 2024

Consultation: OEB – Distribution System Expansion for Housing Developments

April 3

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Status

Lead coordination of information regarding delegation requests for both multi-ministerial and individual delegations. Lead coordination for WOWC-EOWC-EOMC joint meeting Coordinate staff-to-staff pre-meetings Lead coordination for session Present on the EOWC and 7 in 7 and support Chair moderating Network with home building sector and municipal attendees Interview with the Canadian Real Estate Investor

On Schedule

On Schedule

On Schedule

Present on the EOWC and 7 in 7 and support Chair moderating Network with Chamber of Commerce and Peterborough municipalities Attended consultation Consulted with AMO staff in-advance Gather feedback from CAOs Submit EOWC submission by May 1

Tasks remaining

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On Schedule

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to ERO EOWC Newsletter

May 1

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Networking and outreach meetings and events

Ongoing

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Standing government relations touchpoint meetings

Ongoing

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Parliament Hill meetings and follow-ups

2024

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Establish 2024 EOWC newsletter for end of April Gather and coordinate issue information and news for the newsletter Board of Trade: Minister of Finance Budget announcement meeting IMFG event on Culture of Public Money: local, provincial and federal perspectives OGRA Conference 2024

On Schedule

EOWC-WOWC annual Chair and Vice-Chair meeting OBCM-WOWC monthly meeting Established Eastern Ontario Government Relations staff meeting (new this April) Municipal Government Relations Network meetings (semi-annual) AMO / ROMA staff FCM staff

On Schedule

Executed Prime Minister’s Office meeting and Minister of Housing office meeting Executed Minister Sean Fraser Staff meeting Met and set up meeting with Minister Gudie Hutchings

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On Schedule

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Continued engagement and communications

Ongoing

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• • Queen’s Park meetings and follow-ups

EOWC 2024-2027 Strategic Plan

2024

Sent appropriate follow-ups Followed up on EOWC Budget Submission • Executed meetings with Minister Thompson, Minister Surma and Premier’s office (Doug Brewer) • Followed up on EOWC Budget Submission

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Continued engagement and communications

MEDIUM-TERM GOALS (Spring – Summer 2024) March – July • Plan and work with facilitator • Identify priorities and 2024 create sub-categories of • Gather feedback and information from relevance EOWC as part of strategic planning session • Public launch and communications campaign • Form and coordinate strategic plan working group and ongoing meetings • Streamline website, materials and advocacy • Track changes and provide materials to working group, CAOs, and EOWC • Streamline and modernize message including: mission, vision values

Ongoing

On Schedule

Government Relations Plan

June – September 2024

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Gather feedback and information from EOWC as part of strategic planning session

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Identify priorities and create sub-categories of relevance

On Schedule

Communications Plan

June – • September 2024

Gather feedback and information from EOWC as part of strategic planning session

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Identify priorities and create sub-categories of relevance Bring forward report to EOWC summarizing

On Schedule

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Onboard and manage new Coordinator

April – • September 2024 • • •

AMO 2024 Conference

Managed interview process Manage and oversee workload Coordinate succession planning with previous staff and onboarding program Coordinate with EOLC

May – August 2024

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Create workplan Identify projects Continuous mentorship Create opportunities for development

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Coordinate overall strategy Delegation requests Briefing materials Speaking notes Preparation meetings with provincial staff WOWC-EOWC-EOMC joint meeting Press release Social media content Thank you letters to Ministers Coordinate technology and logistics

• • • • • EOWC 2024 Budget

Annual

• 2024 budget approved during Inaugural

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communications and related data Ensure branding, graphics and image aligned Ensure website reflects updates

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Continue to monitor

On Schedule

On Schedule

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meeting • Closed items for 2023 budget • Meet regularly with finance staff to review

Update EOWC Policies

File and organize digital and paper archives

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budget Execute items for 2024 budget Bring updated budget report to May EOWC meeting

Fall – Winter 2024

• Obtained documents and information from former EOWC staff • Streamlined templated

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Summer - Fall 2024

• Hastings and Prescott & Rusell have archives that staff continue to sort

• Upload and organize to EOWC SharePoint

Review, update and create policies, terms of reference and other documents, as applicable on an ongoing basis

On Schedule

On Schedule

On Schedule

LONG-TERM GOALS (2024) EOWC ‘7 in 7’ Housing Plan

July 2022 Ongoing

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Organized working groups and staff meetings and prepared materials Lead and manage EOWC communications (newsletters, briefing notes, handouts, speakers notes, graphics, resolutions, invites, PowerPoints, videos, media, questionnaires)

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Lead and manage government relations engagements (Federal, Provincial, Municipal, associations, housing stakeholder groups)

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On Schedule

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administration follow-ups including information and data gathering

Infrastructure Working Group (priority 1)

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Co-wrote government relations plan for EORN 7 in 7 business plan

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Contact between EOWC, EORN during business plan to provide direction, support and feedback

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Form and coordinate working group and ongoing meetings Identify key messages out of refreshed policy paper Coordinate and provide materials to working group, CAOs, and EOWC, while gathering feedback

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Housing Working Group (priority 2)

• Work with government and stakeholders as needed • Finalize key messages and prepare related communications and policy notes ahead of the July EOWC meeting and AMO 2024 Conference • • • •

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Form and coordinate working group and ongoing meetings Align with strategic plan, government relations plan, and communications plan Work with government and stakeholders as needed Form and coordinate working group and

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Continuous advocacy items

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2024

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• • 2025 Inaugural Meeting

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Summer – Winter 2024

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ongoing meetings Align with strategic plan, government relations plan, and communications plan Work with government and stakeholders as needed

Provide policy, advocacy, communications support as needed for continuous advocacy items that impact the EOWC region and its members. Coordinate and communicate with CAOs and staff expert groups as needed to pull policy recommendations, information and advocacy. Coordinate with applicable associations, organizations and stakeholders Supporting staff expert groups as needed

On Schedule

Plan and execute on logistics for EOWC Inaugural meeting Invite MPs, MPPs, EOMC elected officials

On Schedule

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Professional Education and Development in 2024 Executive Diploma in Municipal Management, AMCTO ➢ 10 month career development program designed to provide the foundational knowledge, skills, and competencies required to be a successful local government manager ➢ Diploma course ➢ Research Report (due July 2024) ➢ AMCTO member Institute of Municipal Finance and Governance Speaker Series ➢ Regular in-person attendee at the IMFG, University of Toronto Speaker Series focused on current municipal policy, finance and political issues CAO Mentorship ➢ Monthly in-person mentorship days with CAOs from across the EOWC Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators ➢ New Member ➢ National Conference (June 2024)

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County of Frontenac 2069 Battersea Rd. Glenburnie, ON K0H 1S0 T: 613.548.9400 F: 613.548.8460

16 May 2024 Mr. Colin Best, President Association of Municipalities of Ontario 200 University Ave., Suite 801 Toronto, Ontario M5H 3C6 Via email: amopresident@amo.on.ca Dear Mr. Best: Re:

Frontenac County Council Meeting – May 15, 2024 – Support of Application of staff to AMO Board of Directors – County Caucus

Please be advised that the Council of the County of Frontenac, at its regular meeting held May 15, 2024, passed the following resolution, being Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer, clause b): Recommend Reports from the Chief Administrative Officer b)

2024-048 Corporate Services Support of Application of staff to AMO Board of Directors – County Caucus

Motion #: 86-24

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Leonard Councillor Gowdy

Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac endorses and supports Meredith Staveley-Watson in her application to fill the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Board of Directors’ County Caucus staff vacancy for the remainder of the 2024-2026 term. Carried

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Letter to AMO Support for application by Meredith Staveley Watson to AMO Board of Directors

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Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 613-548-9400, ext. 302 or via email at jamini@frontenaccounty.ca. Yours Truly,

Jannette Amini, Dipl.M.M., M.A. CMO Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Copy:

File

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Date:

May 23, 2024

To:

The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus

From:

Bonnie Clark, Vice Chair

Subject:

2024 Vice Chair Update Report

Recommendation: That the Vice Chair Update report be received for information.

As Vice Chair of EOWC I have been committed to supporting the Chair and EOWC as a whole to advance our priorities. Since our last EOWC meeting I have the following EOLC updates:

  1. New EOWC Warden appointee will be needed for EOLC.
  2. Financials have been approved to transfer to SDG counties. The finance committee will elect a new secretary at their next meeting.
  3. EOWC and EOLC are sharing the administrative support provided by Lauren it is greatly appreciated.
  4. EOMC is working on a project for Smiths Falls for a drug detox and treatment Center. Should EOWC wish to support?
  5. A full day session and AGM is planned for the June meeting.

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March 11, 2024 Hon. Paul Calandra Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing 17th Floor 777 Bay St. Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 Paul.Calandra@pc.ola.org Re: 2024 ROMA Conference Dear Minister Calandra, On behalf of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC), I would like to extend our appreciation for receiving our delegation at the 2024 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference. The EOWC truly values the opportunity to connect directly with you and your ministry on how we can work together to do more for our communities across eastern Ontario. We appreciate the opportunity to speak to you about our ideas to build housing and infrastructure faster in rural areas, including the case examples we presented in Frontenac County and Prince Edward County. We hope that our productive discussion will lead to continued improvements around ruralfocused provincial funding and programs, red-tape reduction, and provincialmunicipal collaboration to support the construction of more housing across the continuum. We see eastern Ontario as land of opportunity and are motivated to work together to support economic growth and our 103 communities. The EOWC is a strong and reputable municipal partner. We continue to leverage our knowledge, experience, and insights to create opportunities and drive positive change for the region and its residents. The caucus looks forward to working collaboratively with your government to achieve mutual goals and advance our mutual priorities as outlined in our 2024 Provincial Budget Consultation Submission.

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In closing, the EOWC would appreciate the opportunity to have a follow up meeting with you Minister to further discuss how we can work together around housing and infrastructure. Thank you for your leadership and collaboration moving forward. Sincerely,

Peter Emon Chair, 2024, Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus

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April 3, 2024 The Honourable Sean Fraser Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities 180 Kent St. Suite 1100 Ottawa, ON, K1P 0B6 minister-ministre@infc.gc.ca Re: National Housing Strategy Funding for Ontario Municipalities Dear Minister Fraser, On behalf of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC), I am writing to request that the National Housing Strategy (NHS) funding not be cut for Ontario, including Municipal Service Managers. Withdrawing NHS funds would further exacerbate the housing crisis and have detrimental impacts to the most vulnerable individuals across our region and Ontario as a whole. We urge you to work with the Ontario Government to develop an NHS Action Plan that works for all parties without penalizing the most vulnerable. The EOWC represents 25 percent of Ontario’s municipalities. The EOWC works to support and advocate on behalf of the 800,000 residents across 50,000 square kilometres in rural eastern Ontario. The EOWC is comprised of 13 uppertier and single-tier member municipalities representing an additional 90 local communities, totaling 103 municipalities. The EOWC’s municipalities rely heavily on NHS funding to make critical investments to both preserve the existing community (social) housing stock and create new supply. Ontario is in a unique position as municipalities and their Service Managers are legislated to own and operate affordable community housing. Without the NHS funds, this becomes an even bigger challenge for our municipal housing staff to do what they need to do to keep people housed and cared for in their communities. As you are aware Minister, Ontario has the among the oldest stock in the country with a significant capital repair backlog, putting many existing units at risk. Given recent economic and affordability challenges, more than ever we need to work together across governments to invest in solutions. We agree that systemic issues are decades in the making and require full and urgent collaboration across government and other sectors. The EOWC remains a dedicated partner focused on working together with you to find solutions. Page 1 of 2 EOWC | 235 Pinnacle St P.O. Box 4400 Belleville ON K8N 3A9

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Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,

Peter Emon Chair, 2024 Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus info@eowc.org CC:

Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing minister.mah@ontario.ca Scott Pearce, President, FCM president@fcm.ca Colin Best, President, AMO amo@amo.on.ca Robin Jones, Chair, ROMA roma@roma.on.ca Jeff Leal, Chair, Eastern Ontario Mayors’ Caucus jleal@peterborough.ca Glen McNeil, Chair, Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus glenmcneil@huroncounty.ca Marianne Meed Ward, Chair, Ontario Big City Mayors’ Caucus info@obcm.ca

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NEWS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Welcomes Changes in the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024 April 3, 2024, Eastern Ontario – The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) supports the Minister of Energy, Todd Smith on his announcement regarding the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024. The proposed act will promote the long-term viability and success of eastern Ontario by keeping construction costs down while working towards a net zero energy system in Ontario. The legislation will ensure stakeholder engagement is increased and regulatory decisions will include considerations that contribute to social and economic outcomes. Eastern Ontario is experiencing significant growth, which requires the gas pipeline network to expand. Current thresholds result in delays in natural gas access for development sites in rural municipalities. This legislation will expedite critical infrastructure projects, ensuring continued growth and prosperity in rural communities. “The EOWC is pleased to see the move toward modernizing regulations that cause unnecessary delays and costs. Our region continues to see significant growth and pressures to build. This legislation will get shovels in the ground and support rural opportunities," said EOWC Chair Peter Emon. By modernizing outdated regulations, delays and costs for economic development initiatives will be reduced, benefiting industries seeking to establish or expand in Ontario, transit projects, community expansion, housing developments, and low-carbon fuel blending. This proposed legislation and the EOWC’s strong support comes following a meeting with Parliamentary Assistant, Stéphane Sarrazin, at the January 2024 Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference around modernizing the construction approval process as a critical EOWC priority. About the EOWC The EOWC is the regional voice for 103 municipalities across rural eastern Ontario, representing one quarter of Ontario’s municipalities. The EOWC is an incorporated non-profit organization representing 800,000 residents covering an area of 50,000 square kilometres from Northumberland County to the Québec border. The EOWC has gained support and momentum Page 1 of 2

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by speaking with a united voice to champion regional municipal priorities and work with the government, business leaders, the media, and the public. For more information, visit eowc.org. Media Contacts: Elected officials: Peter Emon, 2024 Chair, EOWC (Warden of Renfrew County) 613-401-7186 info@eowc.org Bonnie Clark, 2024 Vice-Chair, EOWC (Warden of Peterborough County) 705-927-4207 info@eowc.org Staff: Meredith Staveley-Watson, Manager of Government Relations and Policy, EOWC 647-545-8324 meredith.staveley-watson@eowc.org

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Written Submission to the Standing Committee on the Interior Regarding Bill 165: Keeping Energy

Costs Down Act, 2024

The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus April 9, 2024

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Resolution: Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus support for Modernizing the Energy Infrastructure Construction Approval Process

Moved by: EOWC Vice-Chair Bonnie Clark Seconded by: Warden Pierre Leroux, United Counties of Prescott & Russell “WHEREAS the Enbridge Gas has shared with [municipality name] key messages regarding the Ontario Energy Board’s Leave to Construct (LTC) process; AND WHEREAS the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus supports and wishes to endorse the recommendations put forward by Enbridge Gas in order to expedite the installation of natural gas to rural, remote or underserved communities throughout Eastern Ontario; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. THAT the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus petition the Ontario Government to expedite the implementation of the following recommendations: i) THAT the Government of Ontario move to modernize the Ontario Energy Board’s (OEB) Leave to Construct (LTC) process for smaller pipeline projects in order to bring reliable, affordable energy options to communities, homes and businesses in a more cost-effective and timely manner; ii) AND THAT the LTC cost threshold be updated from $2M to $10M for hydrocarbon lines (by amending Ontario Regulation O.Reg.328/03) while maintaining current requirements and expectations for Indigenous consultation and environmental review for projects greater than $2M and less than $10M; iii) AND THAT these outdated regulations are causing the LTC to apply far more broadly than intended when it was established over 20 years ago due to increased regulatory and cost pressures, as well as inflation, virtually all gas pipeline projects are now greater than $2M rendering the threshold meaningless;

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iv) AND THAT roughly 0.5 KM pipe in urban settings now often exceeds the $2M threshold; v) AND THAT modernizing these outdated regulations would reduce delays and costs for economic development initiatives including transit projects, community expansion projects, housing developments, connections for low carbon fuel blending (e.g., renewable natural gas, hydrogen) as well as residential and business customer connections; vi) AND THAT based on OEB’s performance standards, this proposal would save approx. 5-7 months of regulatory process which is in addition to the time needed to undertake Indigenous consultation and environmental review and prepare an application to the OEB; vii)AND THAT the cost of preparing and having a LTC application heard ranges from approx. ~$50,000 to ~$200,000, which is passed on to customers; viii) AND THAT while no cost-based threshold exists for electricity lines, there are a range of exemptions ensuring that LTC is only required for significant electricity projects and the proposed changes would help ensure that, consistent with electricity projects, LTC for hydrocarbon lines would only be required for significant projects; ix) AND THAT increasing the cost threshold to $15M would closer align Ontario with other Canadian jurisdictions (e.g., in B.C., these thresholds are $15M for electricity and $20M for natural gas); 2. AND THAT this resolution be circulated to the President of AMO, Colin Best, Premier Doug Ford, the Minister of Energy, Todd Smith, The Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy and all regional municipalities requesting support of the proposed changes regarding reducing red tape for more costeffective, timely energy connections in Ontario.” CARRIED

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Signed by: Peter Emon, Chair January 12, 2024 info@eowc.org

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MODERNIZING THE CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL PROCESS

Issue In support of regional economic development and modernization efforts, the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) is advocating that the Ontario Government updates the approvals process for small pipeline projects to stop delays and get shovels in the ground. The EOWC supports an increase in the leave to construct threshold to $10 million.

Recommendation That the Ontario Government updates the leave to construct cost threshold from $2 million to $10 million for hydrocarbon lines (by amending Ontario Regulation O. Reg. 328/03) while maintaining current requirements and expectations for Indigenous consultation and environmental review for projects greater than $2 million and less than $10 million.

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ROMA Conference 2024 | January 21–23 |

Background The EOWC region spans over 50,000 square kilometres - about the size of Nova Scotia - and continues to see significant growth, including pressure to develop the gas pipeline network. Under the current threshold, municipalities are seeing delays in getting natural gas to development sites. Any business or person planning to construct hydrocarbon transmission facilities within Ontario, must apply to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for authorization, if the projected cost to build the pipeline is over $2 million, a threshold that was set in 1998, 25 years ago. Based on Ontario Energy Board’s performance standards, this proposal would save five to seven months of regulatory process. Ontario’s outdated regulations are causing the leave to construct threshold to apply far more broadly than what was intended. Due to increased regulatory and cost pressures, as well as inflation, virtually all gas pipeline projects are now greater than $2 million rendering the threshold meaningless. Roughly 0.5 kilometres of pipe in urban settings now often exceed the $2 million threshold. Modernizing these outdated regulations would reduce delays and costs for economic development initiatives including new industries seeking to locate in Ontario and create jobs (or existing companies seeking to expand), transit projects, community expansion projects, housing developments, connections for low carbon fuel blending (e.g. renewable natural gas, hydrogen) as well as residential and business customer connections. Increasing the cost threshold to $10 million would closer align Ontario with other Canadian jurisdictions (e.g., in British Columbia, these thresholds are $15 million for electricity and $20 million for natural gas). Industry experts propose updating the leave to construct cost threshold from $2 million to $10 million for hydrocarbon lines (by amending O.Reg.328/03). Following expert advise, on January 12, 2024, the EOWC passed a resolution in favour of the Government of Ontario updating the leave to construct cost threshold from $2 million to $10 million for hydrocarbon lines (by amending O.Reg.328/03) while maintaining current requirements and expectations for Indigenous consultation and environmental review for projects greater than $2 million and less than $10 million.

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ROMA Conference 2024 | January 21–23 |

About the EOWC The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) Inc. is an incorporated non-profit organization comprised of the Heads of Council of 13 municipalities (11 uppertier counties and two single-tier municipalities). The EOWC covers an area of approximately 50,000 square kilometres from Northumberland County east to the Québec border. The EOWC supports and advocates on behalf of its 90 lower-tier municipalities and 800,000 residents across the region. The EOWC has gained support and momentum by speaking with a united voice to champion regional municipal priorities and work with the government, business leaders, the media, and the public.

Working on behalf of

800,000 residents

across rural eastern ontario

Algonquin Provincial Park

United Counties of Prescott and Russell

Renfrew County

Haliburton County

United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry

Lanark County

Hastings County Kawartha Lakes

Frontenac County

United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

Peterborough County

Lennox and Addington County

Northumberland County

Prince Edward County

Lake Ontario

EOWC Members County of Frontenac County of Haliburton County of Hastings City of Kawartha Lakes County of Lanark United Counties of Leeds and Grenville County of Lennox and Addington

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Contact the EOWC EOWC Chair, Peter Emon (Warden of Renfrew County) info@eowc.org EOWC Vice-Chair, Bonnie Clark (Warden of Peterborough County) info@eowc.org Manager of Government Relations and Policy Meredith Staveley-Watson 647-545-8324 Meredith.Staveley-Watson@eowc.org Follow the EOWC on X/Twitter and LinkedIn Page 8 of 8

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April 15, 2023 Robert Hunter Algonquin Negotiation Representative for Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini roberthunter@kijichomanito.com Re: Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus response to consultation request for Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini regarding infrastructure Dear Robert Hunter, On behalf of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC), thank you for reaching out to consult around capital and physical infrastructure sustainability, priorities and concerns. The EOWC works to support and advocate on behalf of the 800,000 residents and 103 municipalities across the region of eastern Ontario. Our rural and small urban communities rely heavily on new and existing infrastructure, and must be supported accordingly. We know that we cannot do this alone and must work together with other orders of government, sector partners and organizations. During our March 2024 meeting, the EOWC was excited to embark on developing its first multi-year strategic plan (2024-2027). Once complete, the plan will set priorities and direction for the next three years. It will support the EOWC to build on medium and longer-term goals. During meeting discussions, infrastructure was highlighted as one of the three top priorities, followed by housing and healthcare. Currently the EOWC is hard at work developing the strategic plan and related advocacy. We anticipate the strategic plan to be released in Summer of 2024. The EOWC endorses and supports the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) around their ‘Update Required / Municipal Growth Framework’ advocacy and the Association of Municipalities (AMO) around their ‘Social and Economic Prosperity Review’ advocacy. In fact, the EOWC was one of the first municipal organizations to pass resolutions of support for these two initiatives. The EOWC also included specific support in the recent 2024 Federal Budget Submission and Ontario Budget Submission. Furthermore, during meetings with provincial elected officials, including the Minister of Infrastructure and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the EOWC brought forward infrastructure issues and recommendations outlined in the ROMA 2024 briefing package (January 2024). Page 1 of 2 EO W C | 235 P in n a c le St P .O . Bo x 4 4 0 0 Be lle ville O N K8 N 3A9

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The EOWC has built a strong reputation using an evidence-based and solutions-oriented approach. Since its inception, the EOWC developed policy papers of regional municipal importance. Two of these include Municipal Infrastructure (2013) and Social Housing (2014). Currently, the EOWC is working with Pivotal Momentum Consulting to refresh and update the data around the policy papers. The new policy paper (an amalgamation of the two previous papers) will be released in Summer of 2024. We encourage KMM to review the paper in detail once released. In addition, the EOWC works closely as partners with the Eastern Ontario Leadership Council (EOLC), a non-profit regional organization who focuses on economic development. They may be an organization whom KMM may wish to consult. Once again, we appreciate your engagement and look forward to continued discussion. Sincerely,

Peter Emon Chair, 2024 Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Info@eowc.org

CC:

Vice-Chair, Bonnie Clark Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus info@eowc.org Manager of Government Relations and Policy, Meredith StaveleyWatson Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Meredith.staveley-watson@eowc.org

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April 30, 2024 Ministry of Infrastructure Room 5E200 5th Floor 777 Bay St. Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 kinga.surmaco@pc.ola.org Re: Municipal Municipalities

Wastewater

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Urban

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Rural

Dear Minister Surma, On behalf of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC), I want to thank you for your continued engagement and advocacy in addressing the pressing infrastructure needs of our smaller urban and rural municipalities across the region. We appreciate you being a strong advocate around the Ontario Government’s table and know that your influence helped secure additional funding for our smaller communities in the Ontario 2024 Budget. Housing and infrastructure in smaller communities go hand-in-hand. We need to continue to work together around strategies to meet the Province’s ambitious housing target of constructing 1.5 million homes by 2031. Eastern Ontario is a region of opportunity, poised for growth and the EOWC is a willing and ready partner. Your letter to the EOWC, dated April 4, 2024, underscores your commitment to continue to work on collaborative and innovative solutions for our communities. The EOWC values the opportunity to work alongside your ministry to advance vital infrastructure projects. We appreciate the possibility for funding through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF), which plays a crucial role in addressing the infrastructure gaps essential for sustainable development in our region. We request that the program funding be earmarked to ensure it goes directly to rural and small-urban municipalities. As of the present, approximately 20 of the EOWC’s municipalities have submitted applications for HEWSF funding, signaling a strong desire to leverage available resources for critical infrastructure initiatives. However, it is imperative to acknowledge that rural municipalities face unique challenges, Page 1 of 2 EOWC | 235 Pinnacle St P.O. Box 4400 Belleville ON K8N 3A9

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and securing adequate funding is pivotal for the success of rural projects, which often form the backbone of our communities’ resilience and growth. The EOWC respectfully urges your office to consider a formal commitment to additional funding allocation specifically designated for rural and smaller community projects. Additional funding would not only ensure equitable access to resources but also bolster the capacity of rural municipalities to address pressing infrastructure needs efficiently. We remain optimistic about the prospect of further collaboration and look forward to future support on this matter. Sincerely,

Peter Emon Chair, 2023 Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Info@eowc.org CC:

Colin Best, President, AMO amo@amo.on.ca Robin Jones, Chair, ROMA rjones@villageofwestport.ca Meredith Staveley-Watson, Manager of Government Relations and Policy, Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus meredith.staveley-watson@eowc.org

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Consultation Response: EB-2024-0092 Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus 235 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, Ontario, K8N 3A9 info@eowc.org The below items include consultation feedback on behalf of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC). Municipal engagement • Thank you for engaging municipalities directly in the consultation. It is important to continue the conversation and include small urban and rural communities. •

Best practice: Before the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) makes decisions, there is a need to engage w ith municipalities.

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Municipalities are not energy ex perts and have capacity limitations. When municipalities are consulted, it needs to be appropriate and relative to the municipal scope of work and ex pertise.

Consumer awareness and communication • Communication needs to be transparent, timely and clear to stakeholders, business, and residents. Consumer awareness around targets and transitions should be top of mind. Energy infrastructure is housing enabling infrastructure • Energy distribution infrastructure must be in-place and keep pace w ith home development. It is housing enabling infrastructure. •

The impact to cost of development needs to be considered as it may impact economic grow th and housing targets.

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Timeline concerns for development including home developers having to ‘ pay for it tw ice’ as they have to pay upfront costs for the delivery lines as a security deposit, and then pay the same costs to install.

Distribution costs • Cost should not be passed on to local distributors. •

Try to keep costs low. Particularly important in rural areas w ith less population.

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Rural delivery charge is so drastic it has become an economic barrier. There is a need to make sure a new business understands; a developer understands the cost.

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Moving ahead, it is important that the OEB not increase cost signifi cantly to electricity distribution companies (EBCs) that are locally ow ned because they w ill have to pick up tab, w hich w ill get passed on to residents in their distribution area (e.g., Kingston Utilities).

Hydro One • Hydro across an open road can only be done by Hydro One, private contractors cannot be used to add or build pole lines for the purpose of providing additional power to a client or to a subdivision even on municipal ow ned sites. •

Developers/municipalities/utilities have to pay Hydro One for the pre-engineering work before you can get a price from hydro to actually know w hat they may charge you to build a line or provide a service. This can be as much as $100,000 upfront to fi nd out it is an unaffordable project, and is therefore a risk and deterrent

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kilometres from Northumberland County to the Québec border. The EOWC has gained support and momentum by speaking w ith a united voice to champion regional municipal priorities and work w ith the government, business leaders, the media, and the public. For more information, visit eowc.org.

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May 6, 2024 Minister Paul Calandra Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 17th Floor 777 Bay St. Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 Paul.Calandra@pc.ola.org Re: Support of Changes to Development Charges Outlined in Bill 185 Dear Minister Calandra, On behalf of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC), I want to thank you for the proposed changes to development charges (DCs) outlined in Bill 185, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024. The amendments introduced through this legislation mark a significant step towards empowering municipalities to address the infrastructure needs associated with growth and development. The revisions to the develop charges (DC) framework, particularly the repeal of the five-year phase-in introduced under Bill 23, and the restoration of studies as eligible DC costs, are pivotal in restoring municipalities’ ability to finance growth-related infrastructure projects. Furthermore, the inclusion of development charge exemptions for affordable units, coupled with the commitment to release necessary implementation information by June, underscores a proactive approach towards ensuring housing affordability for all Ontarians. We would like to specifically highlight the importance of these changes for our member municipalities (counties such as Peterborough County and Prince Edward County), where development charges play a critical role in funding essential infrastructure projects. These counties, among others in eastern Ontario, rely on a stable and predictable DC framework to support sustainable growth and development within their jurisdictions. Thank you once again for your commitment to enhancing Ontario’s housing landscape, and we look forward to further opportunities for dialogue and collaboration. Sincerely, Page 1 of 2 EOWC | 235 Pinnacle St P.O. Box 4400 Belleville ON K8N 3A9

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Peter Emon Chair, 2024 Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Info@eowc.org CC:

Hon. Rob Flack, Associate Minister of Housing Rob.flack@ontario.ca Meredith Staveley-Watson, Manager of Government Relations and Policy, Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Meredith.staveley-watson@eowc.org

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May 14, 2024 Sean Fraser Assistant Deputy Minister Planning and Growth Division College Park 12th Floor, 777 Bay St, Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 sean.fraser@ontario.ca Re: Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Response to Consultation Request Regarding the Proposed Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 Dear Assistant Deputy Minister Fraser, On behalf of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC), I am writing to express our appreciation for the government’s recent efforts to address housing challenges and streamline regulatory processes through the Spring 2024 Red Tape Reduction Package. As an organization deeply committed to regional development and collaboration, I appreciated the opportunity to engage in discussion with you at the provincial housing summit this past November. We commend the government’s commitment to building at least 1.5 million homes by 2031 and the proposed legislative, regulatory, and policy changes outlined in Bill 185, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024. Having thoroughly reviewed the Environmental Registry of Ontario postings related to the proposed changes, we wish to share specific recommendations and feedback for your consideration:

  1. Reduction/Elimination of the 20-Day Appeal Period: Given the removal of public appeal rights, we believe there is an opportunity to streamline the appeal process by reducing or eliminating the 20-day appeal period. We recommend considering a reduction of this period to 5 days or exploring alternative approaches to expedite the process without compromising the integrity of the appeals process.
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provides a flexible solution to housing affordability challenges, promoting accessibility for community members.

We believe these recommendations align with the government’s objectives of fostering housing affordability and streamlining regulatory processes. They offer pragmatic solutions to enhance the effectiveness and equity of housing development initiatives while facilitating broader community benefits. Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on these important initiatives. The EOWC is eager to contribute further to the consultation process and remains committed to collaborating with your ministry to advance housing affordability and accessibility in our region. Sincerely,

Peter Emon Chair, 2023 Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Info@eowc.org CC:

Caspar Hall, Assistant Deputy Minister, Local Government Division caspar.hall2@ontario.ca Hannah Evans, Assistant Deputy Minister, Municipal Services Division hannah.evans@ontario.ca

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The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Newsletter April 2024

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EOWC Strategic Plan and Priorities

Building the EOWC 2024-2027 Strategic Plan On March 21-22, the EOWC held a strategic planning session at the County of Frontenac. We are excited to build our first ever multi-year strategic plan. Once complete this summer, the plan will set priorities and direction for the next three years. It will support the EOWC to build on medium and longerterm goals across our region. The meeting was a dynamic and engaging

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session covering challenges and opportunities. The EOWC will continue to be the united voice for our 103 municipalities, a collaborative partner, and bring value to our communities.

Municipal Climate Intern Program The EOWC is proud to partner with GreenPAC and Environmental Leadership Canada in support of the inaugural Municipal Climate Internship program, with interns Tyler Lalonde, Kimberly Bray and Lalit Kumar. ​Interns joined the EOWC’s strategic planning meeting and presented on municipal climate issues, solutions and local decision-making. Together with local leaders from Lanark County, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, and the County of Frontenac, the interns are helping their municipalities consider and advance a wide range of climate initiatives.

Save the Date EOWC Partners with Ontario Home Builders' Association for the 2024 Eastern Ontario Housing Summit Click to Register

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We are happy to announce that the EOWC is partnering with the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) for the upcoming Eastern Ontario Housing Summit, hosted by the Greater Ottawa Home Builders' Association in Ottawa on May 28. We encourage you to save the date and register now. The summit will explore regional sustainable housing strategies for our communities, both now and in the future. Topics that will be covered include affordability, accessibility, and the diverse housing preferences of residents across different life stages. As part of our commitment to advancing housing solutions in Eastern Ontario, the EOWC’s Chair, Warden Peter Emon, is proud to moderate the Housing in Smaller Municipalities session, featuring insightful discussions on: · The EOWC’s regional advocacy; 7 in 7+ Regional Housing Plan · Innovative approaches to communal servicing in rural communities · Collaborative housing efforts in local communities ​We look forward to connecting with you at this event!

Housing, Innovation and Advocacy

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Regional Housing Plan & Housing Resources As part of the Federal and Ontario Governments’ goal of building housing of all types, faster, the EOWC is looking to do our part in increasing housing supply to support people living in our communities. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about EOWC’s initiatives! We have created a resource list of housing information applicable to Eastern Ontario around advocacy, projects, and collaborations. EOWC’s 7 in 7+

The EOWC Welcomes Changes in the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024

The EOWC supports the Minister of Energy, Todd Smith, on his announcement regarding the Keeping Energy Costs Down Act, 2024. The proposed act will promote the long-term viability and success of Eastern Ontario by keeping construction costs down while working towards a net zero energy system in Ontario. The legislation will ensure stakeholder engagement is increased and regulatory decisions

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will include considerations that contribute to social and economic outcomes. Eastern Ontario is experiencing significant growth, which requires the gas pipeline network to expand. Current thresholds result in delays in natural gas access for development sites in rural municipalities. This legislation will expedite critical infrastructure projects, ensuring continued growth and prosperity in rural communities. News Release

Recent Events

The EOWC and MP Francis Drouin meet with Federal Staff On March 19, the EOWC joined MP for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, Francis Drouin, to meet with federal staff on Parliament Hill. We held productive discussions around small urban and rural housing in Eastern Ontario, infrastructure, and the 7 in 7+ Regional Housing Plan. We look forward to continuing to our discussions following the recent 2024 Federal Budget release.

The EOWC Attends Minister Bethlenfalvy’s Discussion on the 2024 Budget On April 3, the EOWC attended the Ontario Minister of Finance’s, Peter Bethlenfalvy, first public discussion on the Ontario 2024 Budget. The Minister shared his insights into the government’s economic vision and key highlights of the 2024 budget hosted by the Toronto Board of Trade.

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Peterborough County Warden and Chamber of Commerce Breakfast On April 23, Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast in partnership with Peterborough County Warden, Bonnie Clark, who also holds the position of the EOWC Vice-Chair. The EOWC’s Manager of Government Relations and Policy, Meredith Staveley-Watson, was invited as the Warden’s special guest to speak to EOWC’s regional advocacy, successes and priorities, including the 7 in 7+ Regional Housing Plan.

In The News

Kawartha Lakes Receives $1.5 Million for Making Progress on Housing Targets On April 4, Matthew Rae, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced that Ontario was providing Kawartha Lakes with $1,566,177 in funding through the Building Faster Fund after the municipality made substantial progress towards meeting its 2023 housing target, breaking ground on a total of 431 new housing units

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Warden Peckford Discusses Innovative Solution to Housing Crisis in Smaller Municipalities United Counties of Leeds & Grenville Warden, Nancy Peckford, was featured on CBC to shed light on North Grenville’s creative efforts. In a bid to address housing shortages affecting not just major cities but also smaller communities, Warden Peckford explores the potential of tiny homes.

last year. The EOWC celebrates this achievement by Kawartha Lakes and welcomes housing and infrastructure investment in eastern Ontario’s small urban and rural communities. The Building Faster Fund includes $120 million for small, rural and northern municipalities to help build housing-enabling infrastructure and prioritize projects that speed up the increase of housing supply.

Recognizing the limited rental stock and the lack of affordable options, the municipality’s innovative approach simplifies planning processes and presents tiny homes as a viable alternative. Typically 400 square feet or less, tiny homes offer a promising solution to a complex problem. Watch the full video above for insight into the pilot project.

News Release

Frontenac County Earns Onsite Wastewater Association Award County of Renfrew Hosts Affordable Housing Summit Earlier in April, the County of Renfrew hosted an Affordable Housing Summit. The summit was attended by developers, investors, real estate specialists, elected officials, and municipal staff to spark out-of-the box-thinking to address the housing crisis being felt across Ontario and beyond. At the summit, a new expression of interest was launched which makes County properties potentially available for developing affordable housing. Read the media release here.

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On March 20 during the County Council meeting, the County of Frontenac’s Director of Planning and Economic Development, Joe Gallivan, was presented with the Ontario Onsite Wastewater Association Corporate Innovator Award for work on the communal services initiative in Frontenac Joe Gallivan received the accolade from OOWA Director Brady Straw, and Operations Coordinator Kelly Andrews. Read more about communal services and Frontenac’s Municipal Services Corporation here.

2024 Budget Submissions

In February, the EOWC provided the Deputy Prime Minister / Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, with our submission for the 2024 Federal prebudget consultations. Read the full submission here.

In January, the EOWC provided the Ontario Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy, with our submission for the 2024 Provincial pre-budget consultations. Read the full submission here.

EORN Update

What’s new with EORN? The Eastern Ontario Regional Network and its private sector partner, Rogers Communications, continue to roll out the Cell Gap Project in an effort to close the gaps in cell service and capacity across Eastern Ontario. To date, 308 existing cell towers have been upgraded with new equipment. Another 41 completely new towers have been constructed and they are now in service, and there are 51 sites where Rogers equipment is installed and in service on third party cell towers. ​Stay updated by visiting the EORN website.

Accelerated High-Speed Internet Survey EORN, as a member of the Ministry of Infrastructure/AMO working group for broadband, is asking municipalities in Eastern Ontario to complete a survey about Accelerated High-Speed Internet Program (AHSIP) implementation. This survey needs to be completed by May 2, 2024, and takes no more than five minutes to complete.

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AMO will provide the aggregated results back to MOI. Your responses will help hold other implementation partners accountable. This is especially key if you’re still not hearing from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) on their construction plans. Please share the survey with other municipalities to help the province understand how the work is proceeding on the ground. The ministry is also asking ISPs and Hydro One what recent steps they have taken to improve implementation. Collectively these insights will help inform provincial supports and actions towards helping all partners in meeting the 2025 implementation commitment. Take the Survey

Special Thanks

Pierre Leroux, former Mayor of the Township of Russell and Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, has announced that he will be stepping down from his political duties as of April 19. On behalf of the EOWC, we want to thank you for representing the United Counties of Prescott and Russell. Read the news release here.

May 30 marks the final day of Mr. Kelly Pender’s tenure as Frontenac County CAO. He served in the position for almost exactly 10 year and he achieved many things for Councillors, residents, and staff during his tenure. On behalf of the EOWC, we want to thank you for your leadership and continued inspiration. ​Read more here.

The EOWC Welcomes New CAO

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The EOWC welcomes Kevin Farrell as the newly appointed Chief Administrative Officer for County of Frontenac. We look forward to working together! Read the full news release here.

Upcoming Events

2024 CAMA CONFERENCE

2024 FCM CONFERENCE

The 50th Annual CAMA Conference and Annual General Meeting will be held in Banff, Alberta from Monday, June 3, 2024 to Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.

The FCM Annual Conference and Trade Show will be held in Calgary, Alberta from Thursday, June 6 to Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre.

AMCTO Conference Teeny Tiny Summit

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​The AMCTO Conference Moving Mountains, Changing

Mark your calendar! The County of Haliburton is hosting a Teeny Tiny Summit in Minden on June 6.

Landscapes - will be held in The Blue Mountains, Ontario from Sunday, June 9 to Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

About the EOWC The EOWC is a regional non-profit organization representing 13 upper and single-tier municipalities across Eastern Ontario. The EOWC supports and advocates on behalf of 103 municipalities and nearly 800,000 residents. The EOWC covers an area of approximately 50,000 square kilometers from Northumberland County to the Québec border. The EOWC has gained support and momentum by speaking with a united voice to champion regional municipal priorities and work with government, business leaders, the media, and the public. Visit the EOWC’s website at eowc.org.

Connect with the EOWC 2024 Chair, Warden of Renfrew County, Peter Emon 2024 Vice-Chair, Warden of Peterborough County, Bonnie Clark Manager of Government Relations and Policy, Meredith Staveley-Watson info@eowc.org

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April 24, 2024 The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queens Park Toronto ON M7A 1A1 DELIVERED VIA EMAIL Dear Premier Ford, Re: Motion regarding Accessible Ontario by 2025 Please be advised that at its regular meeting of April 23, 2024, Loyalist Township Council passed the following resolution: Resolution 2024-93 Moved by Councillor Proderick Seconded by Councillor Willis WHEREAS the Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA) is groundbreaking legislation, created to help people with disabilities fully participate in society, bring them to the table in crafting regulations, and build mechanisms to enforce standards; WHEREAS Rich Donovan, an expert in accessibility issues, was appointed as the Independent Reviewer of the Act in 2022, and in his 2023 legislative review declared a crisis as a necessary catalyst to get Ontario back on track for accessibility; WHEREAS at least 2.9 million Ontarians currently live with a disability, representing at least 22% of the consumer base and the workforce, but due to barriers, Ontarians with disabilities are too often falling short of their full potential; WHEREAS the AODA aims to develop, implement and enforce standards related to goods, services, accommodation, employment and buildings before Jan. 1, 2025, and municipalities, as the level of government closest to the people are at the front lines, developing, implementing and enforcing these standards without meaningful guidance on its implementation and/or enforcement by the Province;

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WHEREAS people with disabilities and advocates note the slow pace of current and previous Ontario governments in implementing the AODA and there are growing concerns there will be no renewed push to keep accessibility issues at the forefront after 2025; WHEREAS Loyalist Township is dedicated and committed to creating a welcoming environment so that all people may have equitable access to programs, goods, services and facilities, but making investments to achieve the AODA standards has been challenging given the lack of consistent and stable funding for municipalities to remove accessibility barriers; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of Loyalist Township strongly encourages action on the part of the Provincial Government to urgently: a) create a “Municipal Accessibility Fund” for municipalities to develop, implement and enforce AODA standards related to goods, services, accommodation, employment and buildings. Such a fund could be modeled after the Canada Community-Building Fund or the Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund on a per household basis; b) to commit to working with municipalities to implement the Donovan Review immediate crisis recommendations; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Honourable Raymond Sung Joon Cho Minister of Seniors and Accessibility, Honourable Micheal Parsa, Minister of Children, Community, and Social Services, Honourable Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health, Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus, and all Ontario Municipalities for their support. Motion carried.

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Anne Kantharajah Township Clerk akantharajah@loyalist.ca 613-386-7351 Ext. 121 cc: Honourable Raymond Sung Joon Cho Minister of Seniors and Accessibility Honourable Micheal Parsa, Minister of Children, Community, and Social Services Honourable Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Federation of Canadian Municipalities Association of Municipalities of Ontario Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus Jim Hegadorn, Mayor, Loyalist Township Rebecca Murphy, CAO, Loyalist Township Councillor Proderick, Loyalist Township Councillor Willis, Loyalist Township Ontario Municipalities

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Chair Peter Emon Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus info@eowc.org Dear Chair Emon,

Re: Basic Income Guarantee

The Corporation of the Town of Smiths Falls passed the following resolution at their April 8th,2024 meeting of Council: Resolution 2024-04-074 Moved by: J Miller Seconded by: P McKenna WHEREAS, per Statistics Canada data, in 2020 the median after—tax household income in Smiths Falls was $56,400, the lowest of any lower or single-tier municipality in Lanark County (Beckwith the highest, at $107,000), and compared to $77,000 for Lanark County as a whole; WHEREAS, per the 2021 Census of Canada 1490 out of 9085 residents of Smiths Falls (16.4% of the total) lived in low income, based on the Low Income After Tax (LlM-AT) measure; WHEREAS, of the 1490 Smiths Falls citizens living in low income in 2021, 120 of them were children ?ve years old or younger, 215 of them were children between the ages of six and 17, and 365 of them were seniors aged 65 or over; WHEREAS, the level of income is one of the most important social determinants of health, and relates to many other determinants including education and literacy, healthy behaviours, one’s social environment, and employment and work conditions;

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WHEREAS, low income is strongly correlated with a wide range of negative health outcomes, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and poor mental health, and with shorter life expectancies compared to higher income persons; WHEREAS, the minimum wage in Ontario and the maximum amounts of ?nancial support available through Ontario Works (OVW and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) are deeply insuf?cient to meet the basic needs of full-time minimum wage workers, or of individuals or families drawing OW or ODSP support; WHEREAS, ongoing, widespread, and rapid changes in labour markets, including due to outsourcing, arti?cial intelligence, automation, and advance of the “gig” economy, are causing more and more people to be exposed to labour changes beyond their control, adding to their vulnerability to low income; WHEREAS, basic income is a means by which individuals, families, and whole communities can be less vulnerable to negative changes in health, relationship or family status, and labour markets, and better able to navigate transitions and challenging circumstances; WHEREAS, basic Income is money distributed to eligible people, regularly, reliably, and without work requirement, and which, absent other income, should meet basic human needs; WHEREAS, basic income exists in Canada in the form of longstanding programs like the Canada Child Bene?t and the Guaranteed Income Supplement for seniors, programs with demonstrated positive impacts on basic income recipients, economies, and our greater society;

WHEREAS, there is need to establish basic income security for working-age adults in Canada who, at present and in general, lack suf?cient social protection against low income; WHEREAS, there is a growing body of evidence that basic income is not a disincentive on the pursuit or retention of employment and that, further, basic income is more likely to support such pursuit or retention given its stabilizing effect in the lives of people; WHEREAS, the gross cost of a basic income program is reduced to a net cost once various funding options are exercised and the ?scal bene?ts of basic income are realized (e.g., basic income as a local economic stimulus);

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S M ITHS FALLS RISE AT THE I-‘ALLS WHEREAS, Canada, one of the wealthiest nations in the world, has the ?scal capacity to support a basic income guarantee for working-age adults;

WHEREAS, the call for basic income in Canada has been and is being made by public health authorities, including the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit per its November 2023 report on food insecurity within the health region; WHEREAS, the call for basic income in Canada has been and is being made by many other interests, including a growing number of municipalities in Ontario and beyond, and by a range of provincial and federal parliamentarians; WHEREAS, a 2022 national public opinion poll suggests that six in 10 adults in Canada support the concept of basic income;

AND WHEREAS, the Town of Smiths Falls wishes to add its municipal voice to the call for a basic income guarantee for working-age adults in Canada. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

  1. That the Town of Smiths Falls supports the concept of a basic income guarantee for working—ageadults to help combat low income and economic vulnerability within our community;

  2. That the Town of Smiths Falls calls upon the federal and the provincial and on the design, introduction, to collaborate territorial governments implementation, and ongoing evaluation of a national basic income guarantee program for working-age adults;

  3. That the Council of the Town of Smiths Falls directs the Mayor to write (a) a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, copy to relevant federal ministers and to Lanark-Frontenac—Kingston MP Scott Reid; and (b) a letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford; copy to relevant provincial ministers and to Lanark— Frontenac—Kingston MPP John Jordan, calling on these orders of government to collaborate on the design, introduction, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of a national basic income guarantee program for working-age adults;

  4. That the Council of the Town of Smiths Falls directs the Mayor to write a letter to each of the Mayor’s counterparts in the lower-tier municipalities in Lanark County, encouraging each municipality to also pass a resolution similar to that adopted by the Town of Smiths Falls;

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  1. That a copy of this resolution be shared With all other municipalities in Ontario, and With the presidents of the Eastern Ontario Mayors Caucus, the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Rural Ontario Municipal Association, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions and/or concerns.

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Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 26, 2024

WOWC Unveils 2024-25 Priorities Southwestern Ontario – Members of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) met virtually today with their regional Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) to unveil the WOWC’s priorities for 2024-25 as well as to present and discuss strategic approaches and mutual opportunities for collaboration and advocacy over the coming year. The Caucus has identified the following key priorities for the coming year: • • • •

Housing Infrastructure Workforce to Support Economic Growth Mental Health, Addictions and Homelessness

“The WOWC members have conducted extensive research and significant discussions over the past few months, and as a result have decided on a renewed and strengthened focus on these priorities for 2024 and early 2025,” stated WOWC Chair Glen McNeil. “These four issues have consistently been identified as the primary concerns for small and rural municipalities in Western Ontario,” added Chair McNeil. “The Caucus is therefore staying the course, given its significant familiarity and advocacy efforts with these matters over the past few years.” Multiple provincial MPPs were present to receive an exclusive presentation of the WOWC’s priorities, which were adopted unanimously by the Caucus earlier this month following a strategic session to examine the most important advocacy issues and the path to achieving results. WOWC members stressed the importance of having the support of the provincial government to further advocate for these priorities. “The WOWC members agree wholeheartedly on the importance and urgency of collaborating together on these critical issues, and the necessity of speaking with one united voice with our MPPs on behalf of the 1.5 million residents we collectively represent,” explained WOWC Vice-Chair Andy Lennox. Specific areas of focus within the four priorities are as follows:

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Housing Housing affordability, particularly in rural areas, continues to remain a strong focus within rural Western Ontario. Given the current housing and rental market, it is crucial to focus on increasing the supply of affordable housing, of all forms, so that all residents regardless of income level have a safe place to call home. The WOWC requests: • • •

That the Province of Ontario reinstate housing services and the cost of land as eligible development charges (DC) costs; The complete details on the Province’s commitment to municipalities, particularly measures to better assist small and rural communities; and Equity for small and rural municipalities regarding housing infrastructure funding, including the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program and the Building Faster Fund.

Infrastructure As Western Ontario continues to be the economic driver of the Province, and more investments are being made in the region, the WOWC needs to ensure adequate infrastructure is in place to support the growth, along with the appropriate financial support. •

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The WOWC requires clear communication from the Province of Ontario on the infrastructure build out in Western Ontario, including clarity from the government on what to expect for infrastructure investments, including hydroelectricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater. The WOWC appreciates and recognizes the significant investments and efforts being made to attract investments to Western Ontario, however, the impact of the required infrastructure upgrades borne by municipalities are not offset by the funding provided to the municipal sector. Much as Ontario is Canada’s economic driver, Western Ontario is the Province’s economic driver. With that, comes the need for additional housing, workforce, and infrastructure.

Workforce to Support Economic Growth There has been an ongoing focus for the WOWC over the past few years on workforce retention and expansion. The WOWC requires several important considerations regarding workforce development in rural Western Ontario, both to support economic growth and to stabilize the regional economy: • • •

Funding for rural transportation and childcare, to help residents commute to work. Additional investments in training and upskilling for people living and housed in the region. Support for the growing and urgent need for health care and social assistance workers in the region, particularly in long-term care and early childhood education.

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Mental health, addictions and homelessness funding for small and rural communities is a necessity. The WOWC continues to emphasize and request: • •

That a specific portion of the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) funding be allocated specifically for small and rural communities; and Permanent funding for the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) programs, through annualized funding and permanently-funded mental health officer positions.

“The WOWC looks forward to continuing this important work through its significant research and ongoing collaboration with regional stakeholders,” concluded Vice-Chair Lennox. “With our collective regional power, and commitment from our provincial partners, we can advocate and collaborate on these key priorities and find much-needed solutions for our residents and communities.”

About The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) is a not-for-profit organization representing 15 upper and single-tier municipalities in Southwestern Ontario, representing more than 1.5 million residents. The WOWC aims to enhance the prosperity and overall wellbeing of rural and small urban communities across the region. Caucus members work collectively to influence federal and provincial legislation and programs through advocacy, research, analysis and education. For more information, visit www.wowc.ca. -30-

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All levels of government must work together and use their expertise and collective knowledge to work through these mutual priorities.

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communities within its geographic boundaries and 1.5 million people to whom the region is home. The organization aims to enhance the prosperity and overall well-being of rural and small urban communities across the region, by working collectively with upper levels of government. The WOWC recently adopted its strategic advocacy approach for 2024-2025 and identified a series of key priorities for the

together and use their expertise and collective knowledge to work through these mutual priorities. The challenges facing municipalities, particularly small and rural communities, are on the rise – ranging from housing, workforce, and infrastructure to mental health, addictions, and homelessness. The WOWC strives for partnership, collaboration, and dialogue with other levels of government – and embodies Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) – 2024-2025 Priorities Report • 2

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these values in its advocacy efforts in the spirit of maintaining and supporting these critical relationships. Investing in municipal services will lay foundations for the continued recovery and future prosperity of our communities. The WOWC has conducted significant research on its priority issues and is

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STRATEGIC PRIORITY 1

HOUSING

ISSUE Housing affordability, particularly in rural areas, continues to remain a strong focus within rural Western Ontario. Given the current housing and rental market, it is crucial to focus on increasing the supply of affordable housing, of all forms, so that all residents regardless of income level have a safe place to call home. The WOWC commends both upper levels of government and the significant investments in housing that have been made.

THE ASK The WOWC requests that the Province of Ontario reinstate housing services and the cost of land as eligible development charges (DC) costs.

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BACKGROUND The WOWC appreciates that some clarity and commitment

DC costs. Together, these changes cost municipalities

have been provided by the Province of Ontario on keeping

approximately $4 billion over a 10-year period and will

municipalities “whole” regarding a loss of development

have a material impact on municipalities’ ability to invest

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in community housing.

The WOWC appreciates the proposals in Bill 185, the

Minister Calandra announced in December 2023 that

Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024, including

consultations would soon take place to “inform potential

the elimination of the five-year phase-in of development

legislative changes for the government’s upcoming Housing

charge rates (introduced under Bill 23) and development-

Supply Action Plan that would enhance municipalities’

related charge exemptions and discounts for affordable

ability to invest in housing-enabling infrastructure.”

residential units. The WOWC recognizes this renewed approach to collaboration, however, there is still more required to assist the municipal sector.

When can the WOWC expect to receive the final details on the Province’s commitment to municipalities, particularly measures to better assist small and rural communities?

As AMO has highlighted, there is a need to reinstate both housing services and the cost of land as eligible

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THE ASK The WOWC requests equity for small and rural municipalities regarding housing infrastructure funding.

BACKGROUND The WOWC requires information on how its small and rural upper-tier and single-tier municipalities can access the $1-billion Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program, which is intended to support core infrastructure projects that help enable housing for growing and developing communities, such as roads and water infrastructure. The WOWC also requires a response on how its municipalities can access the 10 per cent (or $120 million) of the Building Faster Fund that is being set aside for small, rural, and northern municipalities. This fund is intended to help build housing-enabling infrastructure and prioritize projects that speed up the increase of housing supply. As of April 2024, three of 117 municipalities in rural Western Ontario have received this funding, for a total of $3.34 million, or 2.7% of the total funding, when they represent 26% of the municipalities in the Province.

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STRATEGIC PRIORITY 2

INFRASTRUCTURE

ISSUE As Western Ontario continues to be the economic driver of the Province, and more investments are being made in our region, we need to ensure that there is the infrastructure to support the growth.

THE ASK The WOWC requires clear communication from the Province of Ontario on the infrastructure build out in Western Ontario, including clarity from the government on what to expect for utility investments, including hydroelectricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater.

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BACKGROUND The WOWC appreciates and recognizes the significant

portion of the bill for the investments being attracted and

investments and efforts being made at the provincial and

created. Much as Ontario is Canada’s economic driver,

federal levels to attract investments to Western Ontario.

Western Ontario is the Province’s economic driver.

Unfortunately, the impact of the required infrastructure upgrades that are borne by municipalities are not offset by the limited funding provided to the municipal sector. As a result, local property taxpayers living and working

With that, comes the need for additional housing, workforce, and infrastructure. The region needs assistance from regional champions to advance this message on its behalf.

in small and rural municipalities are paying a significant

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STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3

WORKFORCE TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC GROWTH

ISSUE There has been an ongoing focus for the WOWC over the past few years on workforce retention and expansion. This has been highlighted in the collaborative regional work through the Western Ontario Workforce Strategy.

THE ASK The WOWC requires several important considerations regarding workforce development in rural Western Ontario, both to support economic growth and to stabilize the regional economy.

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BACKGROUND Rural Western Ontario requires provincial funding for rural

at 82,000 jobs. The health care sector – including long-term

transportation and childcare; these are both critical factors

care and early childhood education – is expected to have

in helping get people to work. There is also a growing and

28,000 jobs that need to be filled between 2020 and 2030.

urgent need for health care and social assistance workers in the region, particularly in long-term care.

Furthermore, while immigration is helpful and appreciated, this issue cannot be solved through immigration alone.

Projected employment in the health care and social

Additional investments in training and upskilling are required

assistance sector in Western Ontario by 2030 is estimated

for people already living and housed here in the region.

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STRATEGIC PRIORITY 4

MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTIONS, & HOMELESSNESS

ISSUE Funding for our rural communities is a necessity. We are less equipped with fewer resources than our urban counterparts to tackle the growing mental health and addictions crisis.

THE ASK The WOWC continues to emphasize its request for the Province that a specific portion of the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) funding be allocated specifically for small and rural communities.

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BACKGROUND Small and rural municipalities in rural Western Ontario

communities. In some cases, research has demonstrated

require an increased and consistent fair share in HPP

that the funding delivered is simply not adequate to meet the

funding given the specific growing strain in these

growing needs in rural areas with respect to homelessness.

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THE ASK The WOWC continues to advocate for permanent funding for the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) programs, through annualized funding and permanently-funded mental health officer positions.

BACKGROUND The MCRT funding provides critical funding support for our police forces to be paired with experienced mental health professionals in response to the substantial increase in mental health calls. The WOWC has expressed concerns about MCRT funding and the importance of creating permanent funding for this program, especially for small and rural communities, where these teams have had proven success. Communities and residents in rural Western Ontario have felt the direct benefits from the pairing of specially trained police officers and mental-health professionals to respond to 911 emergency calls involving mental health or addictions.

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The WOWC has expressed concerns about MCRT funding and the importance of creating permanent funding for this program

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Federal, Provincial and municipal partners must continue to work together on priorities, from workforce and housing challenges to social services and health care improvements. Investing in these municipal services will lay foundations for the continued recovery and future prosperity of our communities.

Warden Glen McNeil Chair gmcneil@huroncounty.ca

Kate Burns Gallagher Executive Director kate@wowc.ca

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Warden Andy Lennox Vice-Chair andyl@wellington.ca

Justin Bromberg Manager of Government Relations justin@wowc.ca

Charlotte Gravlev Administrative Coordinator admin@wowc.ca

From the Office of the Clerk The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward T: 613.476.2148 x 1021 | F: 613.476.5727 clerks@pecounty.on.ca | www.thecounty.ca

May 9, 2024 Please be advised that during the regular Council meeting of May 7, 2024 the following resolution regarding seeking support for the Province and Federal Government to work together to help end the national housing affordability crisis.

RESOLUTION NO.

2024-224

DATE:

May 7, 2024

MOVED BY:

Councillor Branderhorst

SECONDED BY:

Councillor Roberts

WHEREAS there is an unprecedented national housing affordability crisis and substantial investments in new affordable social housing are required to address the overwhelming need; WHEREAS substantial investments in revitalizing existing affordable social housing are required to maintain existing housing stock so as not to make the national housing affordability crisis worse; WHEREAS social support expansions are required to prevent families choosing between housing and other basic necessities of life; WHEREAS the national housing affordability crisis is most acute in Ontario, and unlike most Provinces and Territories in Canada, 47 Service Managers and District Social Service Administration Boards (SM/DSSAB) are responsible for delivering social supports, including housing affordability supports in this Province; WHEREAS many of these 47 SM/DSSABs in Ontario are larger than many provinces and territories in other provinces in the country, but lack the revenue, policy tools and powers of the Provincial and Federal governments to end the housing affordability crisis on their own; WHEREAS on March 25, 2024 our local SM/DSSAB (Prince Edward Lennnox and Addington Social Services) was notified by the Province that the Federal Government would be cutting $355 million in funding intended to support affordable social housing across the province, due to a disagreement about how community housing units are counted as part of the National Housing Strategy Action Plan;

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From the Office of the Clerk The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward T: 613.476.2148 x 1021 | F: 613.476.5727 clerks@pecounty.on.ca | www.thecounty.ca

WHEREAS any reductions in funding from the Federal and Provincial governments risks the termination of critically needed housing and social supports for some of the most vulnerable across Ontario; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the County of Prince Edward requests that the funding dispute between the Federal and Provincial governments be resolved to limit mounting harms to some of Ontario’s most vulnerable people; THAT the Federal and Provincial governments to continue to fund SMs/DSSABs in an amount equivalent to the monies under the CMHC-Ontario Bilateral agreement in the National Housing Strategy until a new funding agreement can be reached; THAT the Council of the County of Prince Edward advocate to the Federal and Provincial governments to establish a trilateral table including the SMs/DSSABs, to negotiate the final 3 year tranche of funding under the National Housing Strategy; THAT Council direct the Mayor to write to the Provincial and Federal Ministers of Housing urgently requesting confirmation that financial support will continue for vulnerable households across Ontario currently in receipt of the Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit prior to May 31, 2024; and THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association, Prince Edward Lennox and Addington Social Services, the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus, and all Ontario Municipalities. Yours truly,

Catalina Blumenberg, CLERK cc: Mayor Steve Ferguson, Councillor Branderhorst, and Marcia Wallace, CAO

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CERTIFIED RESOLUTION Date:

March 11, 2024

Item(s) no.: 18a

Subject:

Resolution - Expanding Rural Transportation Options in Ontario

Moved by: Seconded by:

Mike Tarnowski Jamie Laurin

WHEREAS, the Township of Russell faces challenges related to limited access to transportation, and there exists a pressing need for a ride-sharing service to address transportation gaps within our community; WHEREAS rideshare services are increasingly relied upon by seniors, students, visitors and tourists, and residents looking for safe, affordable, convenient, and reliable ways to travel; WHEREAS, the standardization and consistency of regulations across municipalities, particularly in Ontario, can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the regulatory framework; WHEREAS, transferring the responsibility of ride-share regulations and licensing to the provincial level would contribute to a more streamlined and uniform governance structure, while eliminating associated red tape and unnecessary administrative costs; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Russell Council hereby expresses its support for the migration of ride-share regulations and licensing from the municipal level to the provincial level; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township of Russell Council formally requests the Government of Ontario to initiate the transfer of responsibilities in the interest of creating a more coherent and standardized regulatory framework for ride-sharing services across the province;

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this motion be distributed to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation; the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Honourable David Piccini, Member of Provincial Parliament for Glengarry—Prescott—Russell; Stéphane Sarrazin, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR); and all eight UCPR municipalities. MOTION APPROVED I, Joanne Camiré Laflamme, Clerk of the Corporation of the Township of Russell, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the resolution adopted by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Russell on the 11th day of March, 2024.

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Jamie Laurin Pierre Leroux

Presiding Officer

Marc Lalonde Mike Tarnowski

Clerk

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Defeated Deferred

CANTON DE

RUSSELL

RÉSOLUTION CERTIFIÉE Date:

11 mars 2024

Article no.: 18 a

Objet:

Résolution - Élargir les options de transport rural en Ontario

Proposé par : Appuyé par:

Mike Tarnowski Jamie Laurin

ATTENDU QUE le Canton de Russell est confronté à des défis liés à l’accès limité aux transports, et qu’il existe un besoin pressant d’un service de covoiturage pour combler les lacunes en matière de transport au sein de notre communauté ; ATTENDU QUE les services de covoiturage sont de plus en plus utilisés par les personnes âgées, les étudiants, les visiteurs et les touristes, ainsi que par les résidents qui recherchent des moyens de transport sûrs, abordables, pratiques et fiables ; ATTENDU QUE la normalisation et la cohérence des règlements entre les municipalités, en particulier en Ontario, peuvent améliorer l’efficience et l’efficacité du cadre réglementaire ; ATTENDU QUE le transfert de la responsabilité de la réglementation et de l’octroi des licences de covoiturage au niveau provincial contribuerait à une structure de gouvernance plus rationnelle et plus uniforme, tout en éliminant la paperasserie et les coûts administratifs inutiles qui y sont associés ; IL EST RÉSOLU QUE le conseil municipal de Russell exprime par la présente son soutien à la migration de la réglementation et de l’octroi des permis de covoiturage du niveau municipal au niveau provincial ; IL EST EN OUTRE RÉSOLU que le conseil municipal de Russell demande officiellement au gouvernement de l’Ontario d’amorcer le transfert des responsabilités dans le but de créer un cadre réglementaire plus cohérent et normalisé pour les services de covoiturage dans l’ensemble de la province ;

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IL EST EN OUTRE RÉSOLU que des copies de cette motion soient distribuées à l’honorable Doug Ford, premier ministre de l’Ontario ; à l’honorable Prabmeet Sarkaria, ministre des Transports ; à l’honorable Paul Calandra, ministre des Affaires municipales et du Logement ; l’honorable David Piccini, député provincial de Glengarry—Prescott—Russell; Stéphane Sarrazin, « Association of Municipalities of Ontario » (AMO) ; « Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus » ; les Comtés unis de Prescott et Russell (CUPR); ainsi que toutes les huit municipalités de la CUPR. MOTION ADOPTÉE Je, Joanne Camiré Laflamme, greffière de la Corporation du Canton de Russell, atteste que la présente est une copie certifiée de la résolution adoptée par le conseil de la municipalité de Russell le 11e jour de mars 2024.

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Mayor Robinson THAT the Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of McDougall hereby supports the attached resolution from the County of Prince Edward, with respect to the life span of fire apparatus; and FURTHER this resolution be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, the Honourable David Piccini,

Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), The Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO), and The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus

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From the Office of the Clerk The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward

TheCounty PlttNCt IWihW COUNTS* ONTAIltO

T: 613. 476. 2148 x 1021 | F: 613. 476. 5727 cterks@pecounty.on.ca | www.thecounty.ca

January 22, 2024

Please be advised that during the regular Council meeting of January 16, 2024 the following motion regarding support for the Province to expand the life span of fire apparatus, specifically pertaining to the replacement of fire trucks due to insurance requirements was carried: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-46

DATE:

January 16, 2024

MOVEDBY:

Councillor Nieman

SECONDED BY:

Councillor Branderhorst

WHEREAS By-Law 3256-2013, being a By-Lawto Establish, Maintain, and Operate a Fire Department established service level standards for the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward Fire Department; AND WHEREAS apparatus and equipment are directly tied to the delivery of fire protection services authorized by Council in By-Law 3256-2013, and a safe, reliable and diverse fleet is required to serve operational needs; AND WHEREAS fire Apparatus is governed by industry best practices, the application of law and recognized industry partners, including the Ontario Fire Service Section 21 Guidance Notes, National Fire Protection Association Standards,

The Occupational Health and SafetyAct, and Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS); AND WHEREAS Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) is a provider of data, underwriting, risk management and legal/regulatory services focusing on community fireprotection and fire prevention systems in Canada, establishing apparatus replacement schedules based on safety and risk mitigation practices; AND WHEREASon November 16, 2023, Council, received report FD-06-2023 regarding asset Management - Fire Apparatus Fleet Report and noted the budgetary pressures of meeting FUS replacement schedules; AND WHEREAS no provincial funding is available for new fire trucks, yet, small and rural municipalities must meet the same standards set by FUS as larger municipalities for fire equipment, including additional pressure to move fire trucks out when they reach a specific age, even though they can still meet the safety regulations;

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From the Office of the Clerk The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward

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T: 613.476.2148x 1021 | F: 613.476.5727 clerks@pecounty.on.ca | www.thecounty.ca

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of Prince Edward County direct the Mayor to draft a letter to MPP Minister Todd Smith requesting a meeting to discuss the life span of fire apparatus, specifically pertaining to the replacement of fire trucks due to insurance requirements; and THAT the Mayor draft a letter to FUS requesting the creation of a new community fire-protection and fire prevention insurance system that does not put all municipalities under the same umbrella, with distinct categories for rural and urban municipalities; THAT this resolution be sent to Premier Doug Ford, the hlonourable David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing requesting a response on this matter within 30 days of receipt; and THAT this resolution be shared with all 444 municipalities in Ontario, The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), The Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO), and The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC). CARRIED

Yours truly,

Catalina Blumenberg, CLERK ec: Mayor Steve Ferguson, Councillor Nieman, Councillor Branderhorst, Marcia Wallace, CAO and Fire Chief Chad Brown

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Municipality ofKillamey March 21, 2024 Minister of Children, Community & Social Service s Honourable Michael Parsa MinisterMCCSS@ontari0.ca Email Only:

Main Of?ce: 32 Commissioner Street Kiliarney,Ontario POM 2A0

Tel: 705—287-2424

Minister of Health Honourable Sylvia Jones Only: mhaministerministresmd@hcMinister of Municipal Affairs & Housing Honourable Paul Calandra Email Onlg mininfo@ontari0.

Fax: 705-287—2660

E—mail:

inquiries@municipalityo?<illamey.ca

Dear Ministers: Re: Ontario Works & Ontario Disability Support Program

Public Works Department: 1096Hwy 637 Killarney, Ontario POM 2A0

Tel: 705—287-1040 141 Fax: 705-287—1

Attached hereto is Resolution #24-073 that was passed by the Council of the Municipality of Killamey at their Regular Meeting , 2024 which supports ResolutionNo. 2024-81 held March 13‘” passed by the County of Prince Edward on February 13’“,2024 requesting supp ort for the Province to review the Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program Financial Assistance Rates.

website:

www.municipalityo?dllarney.ca

We look forward to your favorable reply regarding this request.

Sincerely, THE MUNICIPALITY OF KILLARNEY

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(Mrs.) Angie Nuziale Administrative Assistant cc: County ofPrince Edward

Association ofMunicipalities ofOntario Ontario Municipal Social Services Association Prince Edward Lennox & Addington Social Services Eastern Ontario Warden ’s Caucus

Word: Letters-Prince Edward-Ontario Disability-21-O3-2024

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The Corporation ofthe Municipality ofKillarney 32 Commissioner Street Killarney, Ontario POM 2A0

MOVED BY:

Nikola Grubic

SECONDED BY:

Mary Bradbury

RESOLUTION NO. 24-073 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Municipality of Killarney hereby supports Resolution No. 2024—81passed by the County of Prince Edward on February 13““,2024 requesting support to call on the Provincial Government to urgently: a)

b) c)

At least double Ontario Works and ODSP rates and index rates to in?ation, answering calls already made by “Raise the Rates” campaign and the “Income Security Advocacy Centre”; Commit to ongoing cost of living increases above and beyond the rate of in?ation to make up for the years they were frozen; Commit to jointly working between the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services and the Ministry of Health on the best methods of assessing client needs and then matching those in need to the services they require;

FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to all those noted in the resolution passed by the County of Prince Edward. Resolution Result

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From the Office of the Clerk The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward T: 613.476.2148 x 1021 I F: 613.476.5727 | www.thecounty.ca clerks@pecounty.on.ca

Teh County COUNTY. ONYWD PRINCEEDWARD

February

16, 2024

Please be advised that during the regular Council meeting of February 13, 2024 the following resolution regarding support for a review of the Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program Financial Assistance Rates was carried.

RESOLUTION NO.

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DATE:

February 13, 2024

MOVED BY:

Councillor

Roberts

SECONDED BY:

Councillor

Hirsch

WHEREAS poverty is taking a devastating toll on communities, undermining a healthy and prosperous Ontario, with people in receipt of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program being disproportionately impacted;

WHEREAS the cost of food, housing, medicine, and other essential items have outpaced the highest inflation rates seen in a generation; WHEREAS people in need of social assistance have been legislated into poverty, housing insecurity, hunger, poorer health, their motives questioned, and their dignity undermined; WHEREAS Ontario Works (OW) Financial Assistance rates have been frozen since 2018 ($733 per month); WHEREAS Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefit rates have been increased by 6.5 per cent as of July 2023 to keep up with inflation, however even with the increase, ODSP rates still fall below their value in 2018 ($1,376 when adjusted for inflation) and significantly below the disability-adjusted poverty line ($3,091 per month)

WHEREAS OW and ODSP rates do not provide sufficient income for a basic standard of living and, as a result, hundreds of thousands of people across Ontario who rely on these programs live in poverty; WHEREAS the poverty risk profile for Prince Edward County created by Vital Signs states that 10.1% 13.5% of County residents are living on low income;

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The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward T: 613.476.2148 x 1021 F: 613.476.5727 .thecounty.ca | clerks@pecounty.on.ca

WHEREAS designated Service Managers are doing their part, but do not have the resources, capacity, or tools to provide the necessary income and health related supports to people experiencing poverty; and WHEREAS leadership and urgent action is needed from the Provincial Government to immediately develop, resource, and implement a comprehensive plan to address the rising levels of poverty in Ontario, in particular for those on Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Programs;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of Prince Edward County joins the Town of Orangeville to calls on the Provincial Government to urgently: a) At least double Ontario Works and ODSP rates and index rates to inflation, answering calls already made by “Raise the Rates” campaign and the “Income Security Advocacy Centre”;

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Commit to ongoing cost of living increases above and beyond the rate of inflation to make up for the years they were frozen;

  1. Commit to jointly workin9 between the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services and the Ministry of Health on the best methods of assessing client needs and then matching those in need to the services they require;

AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of Children, Community, and Social Services, the Minister of Health, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association, Prince Edward Lennox and Addington Social Services, the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus, and all Ontario Municipalities. CARRIED Yours truly,

Catalina Blumenberg, CLERK

cc: Mayor Steve Ferguson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hirsch, and Marcia Wallace, CA

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Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Email Only: premier@0ntari0. ca Main Of?ce: 32 Commissioner Street

Killarney, Ontario POM 2A0

Dear Premier Ford: Re: Expanding the Life of Fire Apparatus

Tel: 705—287—2424 Fax: 705-287-2660

E—mail:

inquiries@municipalityo?<illarney.ca

Public Works Department: 1096 Hwy 637

Attached hereto is Resolution #24-072 that was passed by the Council of the Municipality of Killarney at their Regular Meeting held March 13th,2024 which supports Resolution # RC24016 passed by the Municipality of Wawa on February 6th,2024 requesting support regarding expanding the life span of ?re apparatus, speci?cally pertaining to the replacement of ?re trucks due to insurance requirements.

Killarney, Ontario

We look forward to your favorable reply regarding this request.

POM 2A0

Tel: 705—287-1040 Fax: 705-287—1141

website:

www.munieipalityo?dllarney.ca

Sincerely, THE MUNICIPALITY OF KILLARNEY

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Minister ofMunicipal A?airs, Paul Calandra Federation ofCanadian Municipalities Association ofMunicipalities ofOntario Eastern Ontario Warden ’s Caucus

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The Corporation ofthe Municipality ofKillarney 32 Commissioner Street Killarney, Ontario POM2A0

MOVED BY:

Nikola Grubic

SECONDED BY:

Mary Bradbury

RESOLUTION NO. 24-072 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Municipality of Killarney hereby supports Resolution # RC24016 passed by the Municipality of Wawa on February 6““,2024 requesting support regarding expanding the life span of ?re apparatus, speci?cally pertaining to the replacement of ?re trucks due to insurance requirements; FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to all those noted in the resolution passed by the Municipality of Wawa.

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Township of South Frontenac 4432 George St, Box 100 Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0 613-376-3027

March 22, 2023 Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus Re: Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box With the Provincial blue box program transitioning to full producer responsibility as outlined in O. Reg 391/21 some challenges have emerged that are affecting smaller and rural municipalities. The regulation states that producers will be fully responsible for the recycling of their products from eligible sources only. After the transition the following establishments will be considered ineligible sources: • • • • • •

Businesses Places of worship Daycares Campgrounds Municipal Facilities Not-for-profit organizations

The intent of the regulation is that the materials from ineligible sources would be managed by private contractors but for some municipalities there are limited options available to recycle materials properly which could lead to the materials being disposed of in landfills. If a municipality wishes to provide service to the ineligible sources, it will be responsible for the operation and cost of the collection, transportation, and disposal of materials at a receiving facility. At this time, we do not have a guarantee that any of the receiving facilities in our area will accept materials from ineligible sources as they are not required under the regulation. As materials from ineligible sources are not collected under the regulation, Circular Materials Ontario will not permit eligible and non-eligible materials to be comingled together in the same collection vehicle after transition. Municipalities choosing to source a private collection option for the ineligible sources will require a separate collection vehicle traveling the same roads to collect the same type of materials. For some of the rural areas this can be traveling long distances with few pick up locations which will not be economical and increase carbon emissions. The regulation can prevent establishments defined as ineligible sources from properly recycling materials in municipalities with limited options for receiving facilities. Even if a municipality or private contractor is providing a blue box collection service to ineligible sources the material will end up in landfill if there is no receiving facility to dispose of the material property. Proper recycling of all blue box materials regardless of where they are generated will help create a circular economy, meet waste diversion targets, and extend the life of our landfills. www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community

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Township of South Frontenac 4432 George St, Box 100 Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0 613-376-3027

The Township of South Frontenac is asking the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus to advocate for revisions to the regulation to ensure all blue box materials can be collected and properly recycled at a designated local receiving facility to help rural municipalities keep recyclable materials out of landfills.

Mayor Ron Vandewal The Township of South Frontenac

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THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK Suzanne Huschilt The Municipality of Hastings Highlands 33011 Hwy 62N Maynooth, ON K0L 2S0 613 338-2811 ext. 277 shuschilt@hastingshighlands.ca March 25, 2024 The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Premier’s Office Room 281, Legislative Building, Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 VIA EMAIL: premier@ontario.ca Re: Support for PEC Resolution on Fire Apparatus Please be advised that on March 20, 2024 the Council of the Municipality of Hastings Highlands adopted the following resolution: (106-2024) That the Council of the Municipality of Hastings Highlands support the resolution provided from The County of Prince Edward regarding support for the Province to expand the life span of fire apparatus, specifically pertaining to the replacement of fire trucks due to insurance requirements; and Further That this resolution be sent to all appropriate parties, including the following: Premier Doug Ford, the Honourable David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and MPP Ric Bresee requesting a response on this matter within 30 days of receipt. CARRIED Regards, Suzanne Huschilt, Municipal Clerk Copy:

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Hon. David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development David.Piccini@pc.ola.org Hon. Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul.Calandra@pc.ola.org Rick Bresee, MPP ric.bresee@pc.ola.org County of Prince Edward, Municipal Clerk cblumenberg@pecounty.on.ca The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) resolutions@fcm.ca The Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) resolutions@amo.on.ca The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) info@eowc.org

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From the Office of the Clerk The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward T: 613.476.2148 x 1021 | F: 613.476.5727 clerks@pecounty.on.ca | www.thecounty.ca

January 22, 2024 Please be advised that during the regular Council meeting of January 16, 2024 the following motion regarding support for the Province to expand the life span of fire apparatus, specifically pertaining to the replacement of fire trucks due to insurance requirements was carried: RESOLUTION NO. 2024-46 DATE:

January 16, 2024

MOVED BY:

Councillor Nieman

SECONDED BY:

Councillor Branderhorst

WHEREAS By-Law 3256-2013, being a By-Law to Establish, Maintain, and Operate a Fire Department established service level standards for the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward Fire Department; AND WHEREAS apparatus and equipment are directly tied to the delivery of fire protection services authorized by Council in By-Law 3256-2013, and a safe, reliable and diverse fleet is required to serve operational needs; AND WHEREAS fire Apparatus is governed by industry best practices, the application of law and recognized industry partners, including the Ontario Fire Service Section 21 Guidance Notes, National Fire Protection Association Standards, The Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS); AND WHEREAS Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) is a provider of data, underwriting, risk management and legal/regulatory services focusing on community fireprotection and fire prevention systems in Canada, establishing apparatus replacement schedules based on safety and risk mitigation practices; AND WHEREAS on November 16, 2023, Council, received report FD-06-2023 regarding asset Management - Fire Apparatus Fleet Report and noted the budgetary pressures of meeting FUS replacement schedules; AND WHEREAS no provincial funding is available for new fire trucks, yet, small and rural municipalities must meet the same standards set by FUS as larger municipalities for fire equipment, including additional pressure to move fire trucks out when they reach a specific age, even though they can still meet the safety regulations;

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From the Office of the Clerk The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward T: 613.476.2148 x 1021 | F: 613.476.5727 clerks@pecounty.on.ca | www.thecounty.ca

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of Prince Edward County direct the Mayor to draft a letter to MPP Minister Todd Smith requesting a meeting to discuss the life span of fire apparatus, specifically pertaining to the replacement of fire trucks due to insurance requirements; and THAT the Mayor draft a letter to FUS requesting the creation of a new community fire-protection and fire prevention insurance system that does not put all municipalities under the same umbrella, with distinct categories for rural and urban municipalities; THAT this resolution be sent to Premier Doug Ford, the Honourable David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing requesting a response on this matter within 30 days of receipt; and THAT this resolution be shared with all 444 municipalities in Ontario, The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), The Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO), and The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC). CARRIED

Yours truly,

Catalina Blumenberg, CLERK cc: Mayor Steve Ferguson, Councillor Nieman, Councillor Branderhorst, Marcia Wallace, CAO and Fire Chief Chad Brown

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The Corporation of the County of Northumberland 555 Courthouse Road Cobourg, ON, K9A 5J6

Northumberland County Council Resolution Northumberland County Council Resolution SENT VIA EMAIL

March 25, 2024

Hon. Doug Ford (Premier of Ontario) Hon. Michael Parsa (Minister of Children, Community, and Social Services) Hon. Paul Calandra (Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing) Hon. Sylvia Jones (Minister of Health) Hon. David Piccini (Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and MPP for Northumberland-Peterborough South) Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Ontario Municipal Social Services Association Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus All Ontario Municipalities

Re: Northumberland County Resolution – County of Prince Edward ‘Review of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program Financial Assistance Rates’

At a meeting held on March 20, 2024 Northumberland County Council approved the following Council Resolution # 2024-03-20-190 adopting the below recommendation from the March 6, 2024 Social Services Committee meeting. Moved by: Councillor Robert Crate Seconded by: Councillor Scott Jibb “That the Social Services Committee, having considered the correspondence from the County of Prince Edward regarding ‘Review of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program Financial Assistance Rates’, recommend that County Council support this correspondence and direct staff to send a copy of this resolution to the Honourable Doug Ford (Premier of Ontario), the Honourable Michael Parsa (Minister of Children, Community, and Social Services), the Honorable Paul Calandra (Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing), the Honourable Sylvia Jones (Minister of Health), the Honorable David Piccini (Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development and MPP for Northumberland-Peterborough South), the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association, the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus, and all Ontario municipalities."

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The Corporation of the County of Northumberland 555 Courthouse Road Cobourg, ON, K9A 5J6 “Council Resolution # 2024-03-20-190

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If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at matherm@northumberland.ca or by telephone at 905-372-3329 ext. 2238. Sincerely, Maddison Mather

Manager of Legislative Services / Clerk Northumberland County

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From the Office of the Clerk The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward T: 613.476.2148 x 1021 | F: 613.476.5727 clerks@pecounty.on.ca | www.thecounty.ca

February 16, 2024 Please be advised that during the regular Council meeting of February 13, 2024 the following resolution regarding support for a review of the Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program Financial Assistance Rates was carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-81 DATE:

February 13, 2024

MOVED BY:

Councillor Roberts

SECONDED BY:

Councillor Hirsch

WHEREAS poverty is taking a devastating toll on communities, undermining a healthy and prosperous Ontario, with people in receipt of Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program being disproportionately impacted; WHEREAS the cost of food, housing, medicine, and other essential items have outpaced the highest inflation rates seen in a generation; WHEREAS people in need of social assistance have been legislated into poverty, housing insecurity, hunger, poorer health, their motives questioned, and their dignity undermined; WHEREAS Ontario Works (OW) Financial Assistance rates have been frozen since 2018 ($733 per month); WHEREAS Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefit rates have been increased by 6.5 per cent as of July 2023 to keep up with inflation, however even with the increase, ODSP rates still fall below their value in 2018 ($1,376 when adjusted for inflation) and significantly below the disability-adjusted poverty line ($3,091 per month) WHEREAS OW and ODSP rates do not provide sufficient income for a basic standard of living and, as a result, hundreds of thousands of people across Ontario who rely on these programs live in poverty; WHEREAS the poverty risk profile for Prince Edward County created by Vital Signs states that 10.1% - 13.5% of County residents are living on low income;

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From the Office of the Clerk The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward T: 613.476.2148 x 1021 | F: 613.476.5727 clerks@pecounty.on.ca | www.thecounty.ca

WHEREAS designated Service Managers are doing their part, but do not have the resources, capacity, or tools to provide the necessary income and health related supports to people experiencing poverty; and WHEREAS leadership and urgent action is needed from the Provincial Government to immediately develop, resource, and implement a comprehensive plan to address the rising levels of poverty in Ontario, in particular for those on Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Programs; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of Prince Edward County joins the Town of Orangeville to calls on the Provincial Government to urgently: a) At least double Ontario Works and ODSP rates and index rates to inflation, answering calls already made by “Raise the Rates” campaign and the “Income Security Advocacy Centre”; b) Commit to ongoing cost of living increases above and beyond the rate of inflation to make up for the years they were frozen; c) Commit to jointly working between the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services and the Ministry of Health on the best methods of assessing client needs and then matching those in need to the services they require; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of Children, Community, and Social Services, the Minister of Health, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association, Prince Edward Lennox and Addington Social Services, the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus, and all Ontario Municipalities. CARRIED Yours truly,

Catalina Blumenberg, CLERK cc: Mayor Steve Ferguson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Hirsch, and Marcia Wallace, CAO

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Clerk’s Department Township of Clearview Box 200, 217 Gideon Street Stayner, Ontario L0M 1S0 clerks@clearview.ca | www.clearview.ca Phone: 705-428-6230 March 27, 2024 Honourable Arif Virani Minister of Justice & Attorney General House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Sent by Email RE:

Township of Clearview Endorsement of Bill C-63 in the House of Commons

Please be advised that Council of the Township of Clearview at its meeting held on March 25, 2024, passed the following resolution in support of the endorsement of Bill C-63 in the House of Commons: Moved by Councillor Dineen, Seconded by Councillor Broderick, Whereas The Canadian Federal Government has drafted Bill C-63, The Online Harms Act, currently in front of Parliament and has had its first reading; and, Whereas Bill C-63 requires that online tech companies and social media platforms remove child pornography and other dangerous content within 24 hours once the operator identifies the content, while also mandating the following duties: •

Duty to protect children;

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Duty to act responsibly;

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Duty to remove egregious content; and,

Whereas The Canadian Federal Government proposes to establish a “Digital Safety Commission” and nominate an “independent” Ombudsperson to proactively circumvent potential harms on behalf of Canadians; and, Whereas online tech companies and social media platforms need to adhere to existing Criminal Laws; and, Whereas online tech companies and social media platforms need to be held accountable to keep platforms safe from predators targeting children and other vulnerable Canadians and to protect them from bullying, hate, extremism, violence, discrimination, self harm, exploitation and sexual extortion that can lead to the most dire of consequences; and,

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Whereas Clearview Township, as all Canadians, endeavours to foster safe homes, communities, schools and public spaces; Be It Resolved That the Mayor and Council of Clearview Township endorse the passing of Bill C-63 in the House of Commons and the establishment of a “digital safety commission” and nomination of an “independent” Ombudsperson; and, That a copy of this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; Terry Dowdall, MP; The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada and The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice & Attorney General of Canada. Motion Carried.

Sincerely,

Sasha Helmkay-Playter, B.A., Dipl. M.A., AOMC Clerk/Director of Legislative Services cc:

Right Honourable Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Simcoe Grey MP Terry Dowdall Association of Municipalities of Ontario Ontario Municipalities

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The Office of the Mayor Ian Boddy City Hall 808 2nd Avenue East Owen Sound, ON N4K 2H4

Telephone: 519-376-4440 ext. 1212 Facsimile: 519-376-3579 Email: iboddy@owensound.ca Website: www.owensound.ca

March 28, 2024 Via Email Re: Support for the Province to Expand the Life Span of Fire Apparatus

The City of Owen Sound’s Corporate Services Committee, at its meeting held on February 8, 2024, considered correspondence from the County of Prince Edward respecting support for the Province to expand the life span of fire apparatus, specifically pertaining to the replacement of fire trucks due to insurance requirements. As a result, Resolution No. 2024-46 CR-240208-008 was carried: “THAT in consideration of correspondence provided for information purposes listed on the February 8th Corporate Services Committee agenda, the Corporate Services Committee recommends that City Council request that the Mayor send a letter in support of the Prince Edward County resolution to the 444 municipalities in Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO), the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC), Premier Doug Ford, Rick Byers, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP, the Honourable David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, and Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.” Owen Sound City Council at its meeting held on February 26, 2024, considered the minutes of the Corporate Services Committee meeting held on February 8, 2024, and passed Resolution No. R-240226-014: “THAT the minutes of the Corporate Services Committee meeting held on February 8, 2024 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved.” A safe, reliable, and diverse fleet of fire apparatus is required to serve the operational needs of all our communities. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Sincerely,

Ian C. Boddy Mayor cc:

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2024-147

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Prince Edward County Review of the Ontario War 5 and Ont ario Disability Support Programs

Date:

March 28, 2024

Moved By Seconded By:

Gérard Miner

Paul EmileDuval

BEIT RESOLVEDTHAT the Prince Edward County resolution no. 2024-81, dated February 13.2024.regarding a review of the Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Programs, be endorsed.

Certified True Copy of Reso ution Karla Barton, Deputy Clerk for

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From the Office of the Clerk The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward T: 613.476.2148 x 1021 | F: 613.476.5727 clerks@pecounty.on.ca | www.thecounty.ca

March 28, 2024 Please be advised that during the regular Council meeting of March 26, 2024 the following resolution regarding support for ‘a call to action’ to meet the deadline of an Accessible Ontario by 2025 was carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-151 DATE:

March 26, 2024

MOVED BY:

Councillor MacNaughton

SECONDED BY:

Councillor Pennell

WHEREAS the Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA) is groundbreaking legislation, created to help people with disabilities fully participate in society, bring them to the table in crafting regulations, and build mechanisms to enforce standards; WHEREAS Rich Donovan, an expert in accessibility issues, was appointed as the Independent Reviewer of the Act in 2022, and in his 2023 legislative review declared a crisis as a necessary catalyst to get Ontario back on track for accessibility; WHEREAS at least 2.9 million Ontarians currently live with a disability, representing at least 22% of the consumer base and the workforce, but due to barriers, Ontarians with disabilities are too often falling short of their full potential; WHEREAS the AODA aims to develop, implement and enforce standards related to goods, services, accommodation, employment and buildings before Jan. 1, 2025, and municipalities, as the level of government closest to the people are at the front lines, developing, implementing and enforcing these standards without meaningful guidance on its implementation and/or enforcement by the Province; WHEREAS people with disabilities and advocates, including Prince Edward County’s Accessibility Advisory Committee, note the slow pace of current and previous Ontario governments in implementing the AODA and there are growing concerns there will be no renewed push to keep accessibility issues at the forefront after 2025; WHEREAS Prince Edward County is dedicated and committed to creating a welcoming environment so that all people may have equitable access to programs, goods, services and facilities, but making investments to achieve the AODA

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From the Office of the Clerk The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward T: 613.476.2148 x 1021 | F: 613.476.5727 clerks@pecounty.on.ca | www.thecounty.ca

standards has been challenging given the lack of consistent and stable funding for municipalities to remove accessibility barriers; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of Prince Edward County strongly encourages action on the part of the Provincial Government to urgently: a)

create a “Municipal Accessibility Fund” for municipalities to develop, implement and enforce AODA standards related to goods, services, accommodation, employment and buildings. Such a fund could be modeled after the Canada Community-Building Fund or the Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund on a per household basis;

b)

to commit to working with municipalities to implement the Donovan Review immediate crisis recommendations;

AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor write a letter in support of this resolution to the Minister of Seniors and Accessibility, and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Seniors and Accessibility, the Minister of Children, Community, and Social Services, the Minister of Health, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus, and all Ontario Municipalities. CARRIED Yours truly,

Catalina Blumenberg, CLERK cc: Mayor Steve Ferguson, Councillor MacNaughton, Councillor Pennell, and Marcia Wallace, CAO

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Township of Russell - Expanding Rural Transportatio n Options in Ontari

Date:

March 28, 2024

MovedBy: Seconded By:

Gérard Miner

15.6.

Paul Emile Duval

BEIT RESOLVEDTHAT the Township of Russell resolution dated March 11, 2024, regarding the expansion of rural transportation options in Ontario, be endorsed.

Certified True Copy of Reso ution Karla Barton, Deputy Clerk for

? Alison Collard, Clerk

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DECISION ON COST ELIGIBILITY EB-2024-0092

Engagement on Electricity Distribution System Expansion for Housing Development

By Delegation Before: Brian Hewson Vice President, Consumer Protection & Industry Performance

April 2, 2024

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Ontario Energy Board

EB 2024-0092 Engagement on Electricity Distribution System Expansion for Housing

On March 13, 2024, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) issued a letter to engage stakeholders to inform its policy review of electricity distribution system expansion for housing development, with a specific focus on the connection and revenue horizons related to recovery of expansion costs. The letter indicated that cost awards would be available under section 30 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, which will be paid for by licensed electricity distributors. The letter made provision for stakeholders to apply for cost eligibility and for electricity distributors to object. The following organizations applied for cost award eligibility: • • • • • • • •

Pollution Probe School Energy Coalition Consumers Council of Canada Vulnerable Energy Consumers Coalition Low-Income Energy Network Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada Distributed Resource Coalition Building Owners and Managers Association

No objections were received in relation to these requests for cost award eligibility. The OEB has determined that all eight organizations are eligible to apply for an award of costs under the OEB’s Practice Direction on Cost Awards. The OEB further notes that cost-award eligible participants with similar viewpoints should coordinate their activities in order to reduce costs. Such efforts will be taken into account by the OEB during the decision on award of costs. The OEB reminds participants that cost awards will be available to eligible parties for participation in the initial stakeholder meeting to a maximum of actual meeting time plus six hours for preparation and written comments. DATED at Toronto April 2, 2024 ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD

Brian Hewson Vice President, Consumer Protection & Industry Performance Decision on Cost Eligibility April 2, 2024

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Legal Services / Clerk’s Department 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000 Wyoming, ON N0N 1T0

Telephone: 519-845-0801 Toll-free: 1-866-324-6912 Fax: 519-845-0818

February 23, 2024

The Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen’s Park Toronto ON M7A 1A1 Dear Premier Ford: Re: Lambton County Council Motion Please be advised that at its regular meeting of February 07, 2024, Lambton County Council Passed the following resolution: #25: Ferguson/Bradley: WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has agreed to assume responsibility for the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway from the City of Toronto, which will be uploaded to the Province of Ontario; WHEREAS like the City of Toronto, The Corporation of the County of Lambton and all municipalities in the Province of Ontario are experiencing significant financial and budgetary pressures including those related to infrastructure development, maintenance and repairs, and are seeking reasonable solutions to address the same while balancing their financial books; WHEREAS the uploading of municipal highway infrastructure to the Province of Ontario or, alternatively, appropriately increasing the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund to Ontario municipalities will assist municipalities in addressing such financial challenges; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: a)

That the Province of Ontario: (i) upload from local municipalities the responsibility of and costs associated with the continued construction, operation, and maintenance of major municipally-owned highways throughout the Province of Ontario to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation; or (ii) alternatively, if uploading is not the preferred option of the Province and/or local municipality, to appropriately increase the

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Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund to municipalities so as to fairly and equitably allocate resources to Ontario municipalities. b)

That a copy of this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; Sarnia-Lambton MPP, Bob Bailey; the Ontario Minister of Transportation, the Hon. Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria; and the Premier of Ontario, the Hon. Doug Ford. Carried.

Kind Regards,

Olivia Leger Clerk/County Solicitor Encl #CC 04-10-24

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April 3, 2024

The Honourable Robert Black Senator – Ontario Chair, Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry Senate of Canada Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A4

Dear Senator Black: I am writing in response to your letter expressing your support for the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus 7 in 7+ Regional Housing Plan. Please know that our government is focused on enabling access to affordable housing across Canada. We are working hard to deliver a variety of housing solutions through the National Housing Strategy (NHS), now a more than $82 billion plan, along with complementary initiatives working together to address housing affordability challenges across the housing continuum and the spectrum of housing needs. The Government of Canada recognizes that addressing Canada’s housing needs is a multi-sectoral and cross-jurisdictional issue, which will require an all-hands-on-deck approach to solve. Through the NHS, the federal government is bringing together other orders of government, Indigenous partners, private and non-profit sectors to re-engage in affordable housing. Using a mix of funding, grants and loans, the NHS will create affordable, stable and livable communities in Canada. I encourage the municipalities of Eastern Ontario to continue to connect with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) about potential funding available through its programming to support the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus 7 in 7+ Regional Housing Plan.

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-2I can also confirm that on December 14, 2023, CMHC’s acting President and Chief Executive Officer Michel Tremblay responded to Peter Emon’s letter you referenced. Michel encouraged Peter to contact CMHC’s municipal relations team and provided the contact information of where he can seek support for application processes. Thank you for taking the time to write on this important matter. Sincerely,

The Honourable Sean Fraser, P.C., M.P. Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

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The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, P.C., M.P. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, P.C., M.P. Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry The Honourable Patty Hajdu, P.C., M.P. Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario The Honourable Filomina Tassi, P.C., M.P. Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

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April 3, 2024

Michael Allen President and Chief Executive Officer United Way Eastern Ontario 363 Coventry Road Ottawa, Ontario K1K 2C5

Dear Michael Allen: Thank you for your letter in which you express the United Way East Ontario’s support for the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus 7 in 7+ Regional Housing Plan. Please accept my assurance that our government is focused on enabling access to affordable housing across Canada. We are working hard to deliver a variety of housing solutions through the National Housing Strategy (NHS), now a $82+ billion plan, that has complementary initiatives that work together to address housing affordability challenges across the housing continuum and the spectrum of housing needs. The Government recognizes that housing is multi-sectoral and cross-jurisdictional, and the housing crisis requires an all-hands-on-deck approach to solve. Through the NHS, the federal government is bringing together other orders of government, Indigenous partners, and private and non-profit sectors to re-engage in affordable housing. Using a mix of funding, grants and loans, the NHS will create affordable, stable and livable communities in Canada. It is important to note that federal, provincial and territorial governments are primary partners in housing and have a shared responsibility and complimentary roles. Coordination and cooperation among all levels of government is critical to address Canada’s housing issues. I encourage the municipalities of Eastern Ontario to work with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to look at potential funding available through its programming to support the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus 7 in 7+ Regional Housing Plan. …2

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-2CMHC officials have already reached out to Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus to provide information on next steps. Once again, thank you for taking the time to write. Sincerely,

The Honourable Sean Fraser, P.C., M.P. Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

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The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, P.C., M.P. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Emon 2024 Chair, Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus

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.,c–{.t Peterborough County Our History -Your Future

April 3, 2024 To:

Physician Services Committee, Ontario Medical Association Attn: Dr. Jane Purvis, Co-Chair Physician Services Committee drjpurvis@rheumdoc.ca

Re:

Discriminatory language in 2022 Physician Services Agreement

We are writing on behalf of the County of Peterborough to request the current guidelines of the 2022 Physician Services Agreement be amended to not discriminate against rural communities joining a Family Health Organization (FHO). Per the Physician Services Agreement the New entry guidelines state: “The following guidelines will apply to new FHO groups or new locations to existing groups: Where all physicians in a group cannot be in the same location, there can be no less than 3 physicians in each location. Where a group has more than 1 location, all locations must be within a 5km radius of one another, where a RIO (Rurality Index of Ontario) score is 0. In areas with a RIO score of 1 or more, consideration will be given to applications from groups who cannot locate within 5 km due to infrastructure limitations or any other relevant factors, having regard to the primary health care needs of the community.” The new guidelines for FHO entry that were put in place as part of the 2022 Physician Services agreement create additional recruitment barriers for these already underserved communities on all fronts. It is not always possible, nor needed to have three physicians within one site, and the sites would never be within 5 km of each other. An example of the discriminatory effect of the guidelines was the recent denial of Dr. Ponraja to join the City of Kawartha Lakes FHO on the basis that the Kinmount District Medical Centre is located more than 5km from the site of the FHO Lead, as this would be the case for all medical clinics within Peterborough County and many of those within the City of Kawartha Lakes as well as rural communities throughout the province. The RIO 1

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score of this community is 50, and it is a designated underserviced community, as are many of the rural communities. The inability to add rural communities to an existing Family Health Organization creates significant recruitment barriers to an already difficult task. The FHO compensation model is the most attractive to physicians as it is the most lucrative and provides the opportunity to practice in the coveted team-based model. The residents of these communities are the ones that suffer because of these guidelines. If we are unable to recruit, not only are we leaving the community without access to the primary care they deserve, but we are also denying access to the allied health resources as well as the after-hours clinics offered. These residents are then forced to drive long distances and seek care at the closest Emergency Department. We ask that you review and revise the guidelines to reflect the realities of the rural communities of Ontario. Sincerely,

Warden Clark and the Council of the Corporation of the County of Peterborough cc:

The Honourable Dave Smith, MPP Peterborough-Kawartha Lori Richey, Healthcare Advancement Coordinator, Peterborough County The Honourable Laurie Scott, MPP Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock

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Ministry of Infrastructure Office of the Minister

Bureau du ministre

5th Floor, 777 Bay Street Toronto, Ontario M7A 2E1 Telephone: 416-314-0998

777, rue Bay, 5e étage Toronto (Ontario) M7A 2E1 Téléphone: 416 314-0998

April 4, 2024 Peter Emon Chair Eastern Ontario Warden Caucus ckelley@countyofrenfrew.on.ca Dear Peter Emon: On behalf of the Ministry of Infrastructure, I would like to thank you for meeting with me during the 2024 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference as well as during our follow. It was a pleasure to discuss with you and your delegation how the province can best support your member municipalities through infrastructure projects. I also wanted to acknowledge receipt of your letter that was sent to my office, dated March 11, 2024. I am following up on our discussion regarding strategies to meet the housing target of building at least 1.5 million homes by 2031. I appreciate the support the important goal. As was highlighted in the meeting, I recognize that there is an urgent need for infrastructure funding to support critical projects across the province, especially for wastewater projects. -in-7 a bold, regional plan to build the supply of community housing by delivering 7,000 new affordable community rental units over 7 years, and incenting an additional further market rate units from the private and non-profit sectors. history, investing over $190 billion over the next 10 years to build and expand highways, transit, homes, high-speed internet, and other critical infrastructure that will support economic growth. The government is investing more than $1.8 billion in housing-enabling infrastructure funding to help build at least 1.5 million homes by 2031. This funding includes $1 billion for the new Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program and $625 million more for the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF), bringing its total funding to $825 million. This new funding complements existing and ongoing provincial investments in housing- and community-enabling infrastructure, including the $1.2 billion Building Faster Fund, the original $200 million investment in the HEWSF and the investment of nearly $2 billion for the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund over 5 years, beginning in 2021-22. The new $1 billion Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program will support core infrastructure projects that help enable housing for growing and developing communities, such as roads and water infrastructure. This funding will help

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municipalities get shovels in the ground on critical infrastructure that will lay the groundwork for more homes across the province, with an emphasis on projects that can build the greatest number of homes. More information about the program, including eligibility and application intake details, will be announced later this year. I encourage all municipalities to apply for the HEWSF to address gaps in funding. Applications are open until April 19, 2024, should your member municipalities consider applying. Successful organizations are expected to be able to receive approval on projects as early as Summer 2024. Applications must be submitted through the Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON) website. Please visit this website for instructions on how to apply: https://www.ontario.ca/page/housing-enabling-water-systems-fund#section-5 Ontario recognizes that building and upgrading community infrastructure is vital to support a growing population and to provide dependable services people rely on, and that the need for municipal infrastructure investment is far from fully met. As we discussed, that is why I am urging the federal government to provide flexible infrastructure funding to support municipalities. We also encourage all municipalities to call on the federal government to request more infrastructure funding to help address local needs of municipalities across the province. you in the future. Sincerely,

The Honourable Kinga Surma Minister of Infrastructure cc:

John Yakabuski, MPP, Renfrew Nipissing Pembroke Stéphane Sarrazin, MPP, Glengarry Prescott Russell Laurie Scott, MPP, Haliburton Kawartha Lakes Brock

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April 8, 2024 CITY OF PEMBROKE 1 Pembroke Street East Pembroke, Ontario K8A 3J5 Tel. 613-735-6821

Chief Administrative Officer & Human Resources Extension 1330 Fax: 613-735-3660 Finance Extension 1320 Fax: 613-735-3660 Fire Extension 1201 Fax: 613-732-7673 OPP Administration 613-732-3332 Economic Development Culture, & Tourism Extension 1303 Fax: 613-735-3660 Operations Extension 1409 Fax: 613-732-1421 Planning, Building & By-Law Enforcement Extension 1304 Fax: 613-735-3660 Purchasing Extension 1409 Fax: 613-732-1421 Parks & Recreation Extension 1501 Fax: 613-635-7709 general email:

pembroke@pembroke.ca

www.pembroke.ca

Honourable Doug Ford Via email: premier@ontario.ca Dear Premier Ford: Please be advised that Council of the Corporation of the City of Pembroke passed the following resolution at its meeting of April 2, 2024: Resolution #011 (April 2, 2024) Moved by Deputy Mayor Brian Abdallah Seconded by Councillor Troy Purcell Whereas the well-being of our community members is of paramount importance, and addressing mental health and substance use disorder is crucial for the overall health and safety of all our residents; and Whereas the County of Renfrew, like many other regions, faces significant challenges related to mental health and addiction, with individuals and families grappling with the devastating impact of these conditions; and Whereas timely access to specialized treatment and residential rehabilitation services and transitional housing is essential for those struggling with mental health issues and substance use disorders; and Whereas we need to address the urgent need for additional treatment beds, especially for adults requiring intensive supports, and to improve access to care in rural, Northern, and Indigenous communities; and Whereas the number of drug-related deaths in the County of Renfrew, as a whole, is on the rise underscoring the critical importance of accessible treatment options for those at risk of negative impacts including overdose and death; and Whereas the establishment of a mental health, drug addiction treatment and residential rehabilitation facility serving the County of Renfrew would provide the following benefits:

  1. Local Accessibility: Residents would have access to specialized services without the burden of traveling long distances, ensuring timely intervention and continuity of care.
  2. Holistic Approach: The facility could offer integrated care, addressing both mental health and substance use disorders concurrently, thereby improving outcomes for clients.
  3. Community Support: By providing a safe and supportive environment, the facility would contribute to reducing stigma and fostering community understanding of mental health and addiction.
  4. Collaboration with Existing Services: The facility could collaborate with existing community organizations, healthcare and social service Page 1 of 2

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CITY OF PEMBROKE 1 Pembroke Street East Pembroke, Ontario K8A 3J5 Tel. 613-735-6821

Chief Administrative Officer & Human Resources Extension 1330 Fax: 613-735-3660 Finance Extension 1320 Fax: 613-735-3660 Fire Extension 1201 Fax: 613-732-7673 OPP Administration 613-732-3332 Economic Development Culture, & Tourism Extension 1303 Fax: 613-735-3660 Operations Extension 1409 Fax: 613-732-1421 Planning, Building & By-Law Enforcement Extension 1304 Fax: 613-735-3660

providers, and law enforcement agencies to create a comprehensive network of support (i.e. County of Renfrew MESA program). Now Therefore, be it resolved that Council of the Corporation of the City of Pembroke:

  1. Urgently requests the Province of Ontario to allocate funding specifically for the establishment of a mental health, addiction, and residential drug treatment rehabilitation facility serving the County of Renfrew.
  2. Advocates for a facility that offers evidence-based, trauma-informed care, addressing both addiction and concurrent mental health issues.
  3. Commits to working collaboratively with neighbouring municipalities, all community stakeholders, and provincial authorities to ensure the successful implementation of this vital facility. Furthermore, the City of Pembroke Council encourages all residents to support this resolution and join the collective effort to enhance mental health and addiction services in our region. Be It Further Resolved that copies of this motion be distributed to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health; Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions; Robin Martin, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health; the Honourable John Yakabuski, Member of Provincial Parliament for RenfrewNipissingPembroke; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus; Eastern Ontario Mayor’s Caucus; Peter Emon, Wardon, for the County of Renfrew; and all neighbouring County of Renfrew lower-tier municipalities. Carried Sincerely,

David Unrau Chief Administrative Officer /nr

Purchasing Extension 1409 Fax: 613-732-1421 Parks & Recreation Extension 1501 Fax: 613-635-7709 general email:

pembroke@pembroke.ca

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April 8, 2024 Honourable Doug Ford Via email: premier@ontario.ca CITY OF PEMBROKE 1 Pembroke Street East Pembroke, Ontario K8A 3J5 Tel. 613-735-6821

Chief Administrative Officer & Human Resources Extension 1330 Fax: 613-735-3660 Finance Extension 1320 Fax: 613-735-3660 Fire Extension 1201 Fax: 613-732-7673 OPP Administration 613-732-3332 Economic Development Culture, & Tourism Extension 1303 Fax: 613-735-3660 Operations Extension 1409 Fax: 613-732-1421 Planning, Building & By-Law Enforcement Extension 1304 Fax: 613-735-3660 Purchasing Extension 1409 Fax: 613-732-1421 Parks & Recreation Extension 1501 Fax: 613-635-7709

Dear Premier Ford: Please be advised that Council of the Corporation of the City of Pembroke passed the following resolution at its meeting of April 2, 2024: Resolution #012 (April 2, 2024) Moved by Deputy Mayor Brian Abdallah Seconded by Councillor Troy Purcell Whereas the City of Pembroke faces challenges related to limited access to transportation, and there exists a pressing need for a ridesharing service to address transportation gaps within our community; and Whereas rideshare services are increasingly relied upon by seniors, students, visitors, and tourists, and residents looking for safe, affordable, convenient, and reliable ways to travel, and Whereas the standardization and consistency of regulations across municipalities, particularly in Ontario, can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the regulatory framework; and Whereas transferring the responsibility of rideshare regulations and licensing to the provincial level would contribute to a more streamlined and uniform governance structure, while eliminating associated red tape and unnecessary administrative costs. Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Council of the City of Pembroke formally requests the Government of Ontario to initiate the transfer of responsibilities in the interest of creating a more coherent and standardized regulatory framework for ridesharing services across the province; and Be It Further Resolved that copies of this resolution be distributed to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation; the Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Honourable John Yakabuski, Member of Parliament for Renfrew, Nipissing, Pembroke; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus; Eastern Ontario Mayors Caucus; the County of Renfrew; and all neighbouring County of Renfrew lower-tier municipalities. Carried Sincerely,

general email:

pembroke@pembroke.ca

www.pembroke.ca

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Road Stirling-Marmara Box 40 Stirling, ON KOK 3E0 613-395-3380 Fax: 613-395-0864

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May 8, 2024 Cathy Bradley County of Hastings Postal Bag 4400 Belleville, ON K8N 3A9

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At their meeting held on May 6, 2024, Council of the Township of Stirling-Rawdon passed the following resolution:

Moved by Councillor Graff by Councillor Seconded Stewart That the correspondence from Hastings County calling on the Provincial and Federal Governments to implement sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities be received; and further That Council of the Township of Stir/ing—Rawdon supports the establishment working group which would of an intergovernmental include a member of the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus, to develop a plan on how to deal with the impending debt dilemma facing small rural and municipalities;

That this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister, the Minister of and Communities of Canada, the Acting President Housing Infrastructure and CEO of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the Premier, the the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister of Infrastructure, MP Shelby Kramp—Neuman, MPP Ric Bresee, AMO, ROMA, EC WC and all municipalities in Ontario. Carried. Thank you for bringing this important

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Prime Minister, Minister of Housing Infrastructure and Communities of Canada, Acting President and CEO of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Premier, Minister of Infrastructure, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MP Shelby Kramp-Neuman, MPP Ric Bresee, AMO, ROMA, EOWC, all municipalities in Ontario

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I am writing on behalf of the Municipality of Centre Hastings, which stands in unison with other rural municipalities that have been withheld from the recent distribution of the Housing Accelerator Fund. We were disappointed upon this recent realization and the ensuing sentiment was largely echoed by rural municipalities that like us are eager to contribute to Canada’s housing infrastructure.

Dear Honourable Sean Fraser and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation,

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Alex Poirier-Gaboury, Specialist Municipal Relations 700 Montreal Road Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0P7 Delivered via email agaboum@cmhc-schl.gc.ca

Honourable Sean Fraser Minister of Housing, infrastructure and Communities House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0A6 Delivered via email sean.fraser@parl.gc.ca

April 9th,2024

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AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to work with the County of Hastings on further advocacy measures. Moved by Councillor McLaughlin Seconded by Councillor Brant Carried

AND FURTHER THAT Council directs staff to provide a letter to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the Federal Government expressing our concerns with the distribution of funds to small rural communities and urge them to open a second funding opportunity.

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Recognizing this, the Council of Centre Hastings passed the following resolution at their Regular Meeting on March 20th,2024, to advocate for additional funding and a fair distribution of funds.

relative resources. Yet, as you may agree, small communities can significantly contribute to solving Canada’s housing supply challenge. Given equal opportunities, through avenues such as the Housing Accelerator Fund, our communities can focus on creating affordable, safe, and sustainable residences for our citizens, increasing both our living standards and contributions to nationwide housing efforts.

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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD April 9th, 2024

2024-82 Moved by Councillor Kelly Seconded by Deputy Mayor Rooyakkers THAT Council for the Municipality of East Ferris supports Resolution No. 2024-151 from Prince Edward County regarding support for a ‘call to action’ to meet the deadline of an Accessible Ontario by 2025.

Carried Mayor Rochefort

CERTIFIED to be a true copy of Resolution No. 2024-82 passed by the Council of the Municipality of East Ferris on the 9th day of April, 2024.

Kari Hanselman, Dipl. M.A. Clerk

T: 705-752-2740 E: municipality@eastferris.ca 25 Taillefer Road, Corbeil, ON. P0H 1K0

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April 11, 2024 Please be advised that during the regular Council meeting of April 9, 2024 the following resolution regarding seeking support for the Province to amend Ontario Regulation 39/121: Blue Box for ‘ineligible’ sources.

RESOLUTION NO.

2024-179

DATE:

April 9, 2024

MOVED BY:

Councillor Engelsdorfer

SECONDED BY:

Councillor Braney

WHEREAS under Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box producers are fully accountable and financially responsible for their products and packaging once they reach their end of life and are disposed of, for ’eligible’ sources only; WHEREAS ‘ineligible’ sources which producers are not responsible for include businesses, places of worship, daycares, campgrounds, public-facing and internal areas of municipalowned buildings, and not-for-profit organizations, such as shelters and food banks WHEREAS should a municipality continue to provide services to the ‘ineligible’ sources, the municipality will be required to oversee the collection, transportation, and processing of the recycling, assuming 100% of the costs; WHEREAS Prince Edward County has approximately 600 or more “non-eligible” sources that will not be provided service from the Producer Responsibility Organization after transition begins. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of Prince Edward County joins the Municipality of Chatham-Kent in their appeal to the Provincial Government to amend Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box so that producers are responsible for the end-of-life management of recycling products from all sources; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Andrea Khanjin, Minister of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks, Todd Smith, Bay of Quinte MPP, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the

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From the Office of the Clerk The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward T: 613.476.2148 x 1021 | F: 613.476.5727 clerks@pecounty.on.ca | www.thecounty.ca

Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus, Quinte Waste Solutions, and all Ontario Municipalities. CARRIED Yours truly,

Catalina Blumenberg, CLERK cc: Mayor Steve Ferguson, Councillor Engelsdorfer, and Marcia Wallace, CAO

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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MADAWASKA VALLEY P.O. Box 1000 85 Bay Street Barry’s Bay ON K0J 1B0 Ph 613-756-2747 Fax 613-756-0553 info@madawaskavalley.ca

Moved by: Shelley Maika Seconded by: Joseph Olsheski

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BE IT RESOLVED The Council of the Township of Madawaska Valley Supports the Resolution from Prince Edward County WHEREAS the Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA) is ground breaking legislation, created to help people with disabilities fully participate in society, bring them to the table in crafting regulations, and build mechanisms to enforce standards; WHEREAS at least 2.9 million Ontarians currently live with a disability, representing at least 22% of the consumer base and the workforce, but due to barriers, Ontarians with disabilities are too often falling short of their full potential; WHEREAS the Council for the Township of Madawaska Valley is dedicated and committed to creating a welcoming environment so that all people may have equitable access to programs, goods, services and facilities, but making investments to achieve the AODA standards has been challenging given the lack of consistent and stable funding for municipalities to remove accessibility barriers; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Township of Madawaska Valley support Prince Edward County’s resolution asking the Provincial Government to urgently: a) create a “Municipal Accessibility Fund” for municipalities to develop, implement and enforce AODA standards related to goods, services, accommodation, employment and buildings. Such a fund could be modeled after the Canada Community-Building Fund or the Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund on a per household basis;

Replies to this correspondence can be forwarded electronically to dclerk@madawaskavalley.ca

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b) to commit to working with municipalities to implement the Donovan Review immediate crisis recommendations; AND FURTHER THAT the Deputy Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus, and MPP John Yakabuski. X CARRIED Suzanne Klatt, CAO/Clerk

Replies to this correspondence can be forwarded electronically to dclerk@madawaskavalley.ca

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Office of the Warden, C.A.O. & Clerk Hastings County 235 Pinnacle St. Postal Bag 4400, Belleville ON K8N 3A9 Tel: (613) 966-1311 Fax: (613) 966-2574 www.hastingscounty.com April 17, 2024 Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen’s Park Toronto ON M7A 1A1 Delivered via email doug.fordco@pc.ola.org premier@ontario.ca RE: Hastings County Motion regarding sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities Please be advised that Hastings County Council, at its meeting held on March 28, 2024, passed the following resolution: WHEREAS Ontario’s small rural municipalities face insurmountable challenges to fund both upfront investments and ongoing maintenance of their capital assets including roads and bridges and water wastewater and municipally owned buildings including recreational facilities and libraries; WHEREAS in 2018, the Ontario government mandated all Ontario municipalities to develop capital asset management plans with the stipulation that they be considered in the development of the annual budget; WHEREAS small rural municipalities (of 10,000 people or less) are facing monumental infrastructure deficits that cannot be adequately addressed through property tax revenue alone; WHEREAS the only application approved through the recently awarded Housing Accelerator Fund to a small rural municipality was to Marathon Ontario, who received an allocation of $1.9 million dollars while over $1.369 billion going to Ontario’s large urban centres, resulting in a 0.2% investment in rural Ontario;

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WHEREAS the Ontario Government has committed $9.1 billion to Toronto alone to assist with operating deficits and the repatriation of the Don Valley and Gardner Expressway; WHEREAS small rural Ontario cannot keep pace with the capital investments required over the next 20 years unless both the Provincial and Federal Governments come forward with new sustainable infrastructure funding; WHEREAS it is apparent that both the Federal and Ontario Governments have neglected to recognize the needs of small rural Ontario; NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Hastings County call on the Ontario and Federal Government to implement sustainable infrastructure funding for small rural municipalities; AND THAT small rural municipalities are not overlooked and disregarded on future applications for funding; AND THAT both the Federal and Ontario Governments begin by acknowledging that there is an insurmountable debt facing small rural municipalities; AND THAT both the Federal and Ontario Governments immediately commission a Working Group that includes a member of the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus, to develop a plan on how to deal with the impending debt dilemma; AND FINALLY THAT this resolution be forwarded to The Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities of Canada; Michel Tremblay Acting President and CEO, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; The Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure; The Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; MP Shelby Kramp-Neuman, Hastings-Lennox Addington; MPP Ric Bresee Hastings-Lennox Addington, AMO, ROMA, FCM, Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus and all Municipalities in Ontario. If you have any questions regarding the above motion, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Sincerely,

Cathy Bradley Director of Legislative Services

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Stirling-Marmara Road Box 40 Stirling, ON KOK 3E0 613-395-3380 Fax: 613-395-0864

2529

Phone:

April 17, 2024 Catalina Blumenberg County of Prince Edward 332 Picton Main Street Picton, ON KOK 2T0 Dear Ms. Blumenberg,

Re:

Deadline

of an Accessible

Ontario

by 2025

At their meeting held on April 15, 2024, Council of the Township of StirlingRawdon passed the following resolution:

Moved by Councillor Stewart Seconded by Councillor Graff That the correspondence from Prince Edward County be received; and further

That Council of the Township of Stir/ing-Rawdon encourages the Provincial government to create a Municipal Accessibility Fund and to commit to working with municipalities to implement the Donovan Review recommendations; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier, Minister of Seniors and Accessibility, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Minister of Health, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Association of Municipalities of Ontario and Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus. Carried. Thank you for bringing this important

matter

to the attention

of Council.

Sincerely,

Sbquoa Sydney Dodson Deputy—Clerk /sd cc:

Premier of Ontario, Minister of Seniors and Accessibility, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Minister of Health, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus, Roxanne Hearns, CAD/Treasurer

Embracing the Future while Remembering our Past

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April 17th, 2024 Premier’s Office Room 281 Legislative Building, Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Ministry of Legislative Affairs Main Legislative Building Room 223 111 Wellesley St. W Toronto, ON M7A 1A8 Ben Lobb, MP 30 Victoria Street Goderich, Ontario N7A 2R6

ATTENTION:

Hon. Doug Ford, Hon. Paul Calandra, & MP Ben Lobb

Dear Premier Ford, Hon. Paul Calandra, & MP Benn Lobb: RE: Resolution – Return to combined ROMA and OGRA Conferences Please be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lanark Highlands passed the following resolution at their regular meeting held March 26th, 2024: Moved by Councillor Kelso

Seconded by Councillor Closs

THAT, the Council of the Township of Lanark Highlands supports the resolution from the Town of Goderich regarding the return to combined ROMA and OGRA conferences; AND THAT, this resolution be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, Minister Paul Calandra, MP Ben Lobb and be circulated to the Mayor of Mississippi Mills as the Zone 8 Representative on the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) board of directors, and the Municipalities of Ontario. Resolved

PO Box 340, 75 George Street, Lanark, ON, K0G 1K0 T: 613-259-2398 TF: 800-239-4695 F: 613-259-2291 W: lanarkhighlands.ca

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Sincerely,

Amanda Noël, Clerk/Acting CAO Encls. c.c.

Christa Lowry, Mayor of Mississippi Mills & Zone 8 Representative on the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) board of directors All Ontario Municipalities

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Township of Addington Highlands

April 18, 2024

The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward 332 Picton Main Street Picton ON K0K 2T0 Email: clerks@peccounty.on.ca Re:

Letter of Support – Call to Action to Meet the Deadline of an Accessible Ontario

To Whom It May Concern, Please be advised that at their April 16th, 2024, meeting, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Addington Highlands resolved to support your resolution strongly encouraging the Provincial Government to urgently create a Municipal Accessibility Fund, for municipalities to develop, implement and enforce AODA standards and further suggest that the fund be modeled after the Canada Community-Building Fund or the Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund on a per household basis as well as commit to working with municipalities to implement the Donovan Review immediate crisis recommendations. I trust you will find this letter of support satisfactory.

Sincerely,

Christine Reed CAO/Clerk-Treasurer

cc. Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario - premier@ontario.ca Hon Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing – minister.mah@ontario.ca Hon. Raymond Cho, Minister of Seniors, and Accessibility - MinisterSeniorsAccessibility@ontario.ca Hon. Michael Parsa – Minister of Children, Community, & Social Services – MinisterMCCSS@ontario.ca Hon. Sylvia Jones – Minister of Health – sylvia.jones@ontario.ca The Federation of Canadian Municipalities – resolutions@fcm.ca The Association Municipalities of Ontario – resolutions@amo.on.ca The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus – info@eowc.org

PO BOX 89 FLINTON ON, K0H 1P0 (613) 336-2286 PH (613) 336-2847 FX

www.addingtonhighlands.ca

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Municipality ofKillamey April 21 , 2024

Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario Email Only: premier@0ntari0. ca Dear Premier Ford Main Of?ce: 32 Commissioner Street Killarney,Ontario POM 2A0

Tel: 705-287—2424 Fax: 705-287—2660

Email:

inquiries@municipalityofkillarney.ca

Re: A Call to Action to Meet the Deadline of an Accessible Ontario by 2025

Attached hereto is Resolution #24—118 that was passed by the Council of the Municipality of Killarney at their Regular Meeting held April 10’",2024 which supports Resolution No. 2024-1 51 passed by the County of Prince Edward on March 26‘h,2024 strongly encouraging action on the part of the Provin cial Government to urgently: 3 “Municipal Accessibility Fund” for municipalities to develop, implement and enforce AODA standardsrelated to goods, services, accommodation, employment and buildings Such a fund could be modelled a?er the Canada CommunityBuilding Fund or the Ontario Cannabis Legalization ImplementationFund on a per household basis; b) to commit to working with municipalities to implement the Donovan Review immediate crisis recommendations.

a) create Public Works Department: 1096 Hwy 637 Killarney, Ontario POM 2A0

Tel: 705-287—1040 Fax: 705—287-1141

We look forward to your favorable reply regarding this request.

website:

www.municipalityo?dllarney.ca

Sincerely, THE MUN! CIPALITY OF KILLARNEY

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(Mrs) Angie Nuziale Administrative Assistant cc: County ofPrince Edward

Minister ofSeniors& Accessibility Minister ofChildren, Community and Social Services Minister ofHealth & Housing Minister ofMunicipal Affairs Federation ofCanadian Municipalities Association ofMunicipalities ofOntario Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus

2025-21-04-2024

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CXPAL 1

The Comoration ofthe Municipality ofKillorney 32 Commissioner Street Killarney, Ontario POM 2A0

Peggy Roque

MOVED BY:

Robert Campbell

SECONDED BY:

RESOLUTION NO. 24—1 18 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Killamey support Resolution No. 2024-151 passed by the County of Prince Edward on March 26“, 2024 strongly encouraging action on the part of the Provincial Government to urgently: a) create a “Municipal Accessibility Fund” for municipalities to develop, implement and enforce AODA standards related to goods, services, accommodation, employment and buildings. Such a fund could be modelled after the Canada Community-Building Fund or the Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund on a per household basis; b) to commit to working with municipalities to implement the Donovan Review

immediate crisis recommendations; FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to all those noted in the resolution passed by the County of Prince Edward. Recorded Vote Council Members

Resolution Result

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CARRIED DEFEATED TABLED RECORDED VOTE (SEE RIGHT) PECUNIARY INTEREST DECLARED WITHDRAWN

I, Candy K. Beauvais, Clerk-Treasurer to be a true copy of Resolution #24-118 of the Municipality of Killarney on the

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March 28, 2024 Please be advised that during the regular Council meeting of March 26, 2024 the following resolution regarding support for ‘a call to action’ to meet the deadline of an Accessible Ontario by 2025 was carried.

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-151 DATE:

March 26, 2024

MOVED BY:

Councillor MacNaughton

SECONDED BY:

Councillor Pennell

WHEREAS the Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA) is groundbreaking legislation, created to help people with disabilities fully participate in society, bring them to the table in crafting regulations, and build mechanisms to enforce standards; WHEREAS Rich Donovan, an expert in accessibility issues, was appointed as the Independent Reviewer of the Act in 2022, and in his 2023 legislative review declared a crisis as a necessary catalyst to get Ontario back on track for accessibility; WHEREAS at least 2.9 million Ontarians currently live with a disability, representing at least 22% of the consumer base and the workforce, but due to barriers, Ontarians with disabilities are too often falling short of their full potential; WHEREAS the AODA aims to develop, implement and enforce standards related to goods, services, accommodation, employment and buildings before Jan. 1, 2025, and municipalities, as the level of government closest to the people are at the front lines, developing, implementing and enforcing these standards without meaningful guidance on its implementation and/or enforcement by the Province; WHEREAS people with disabilities and advocates, including Prince Edward County’s Accessibility Advisory Committee, note the slow pace of current and previous Ontario governments in implementing the AODA and there are growing concerns there will be no renewed push to keep accessibility issues at the forefront after 2025; WHEREAS Prince Edward County is dedicated and committed to creating a welcoming environment so that all people may have equitable access to programs, goods, services and facilities, but making investments to achieve the AODA

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From the Office of the Clerk The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward T: 613.476.2148 x 1021 F: 613.476.5727 .thecounty.ca | clerks@pecounty.on.ca 1

standards has been challenging given the lack of consistent and stable funding for municipalities to remove accessibility barriers; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of Prince Edward County strongly encourages action on the part of the Provincial Government to urgently: a)

create a “Municipal Accessibility Fund” for municipalities to develop, implement and enforce AODA standards related to goods, services, accommodation, employment and buildings. Such a fund could be modeled after the Canada Community-Building Fund or the Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund on a per household basis;

b)

to commit to working with municipalities to implement the Donovan Review immediate crisis recommendations;

AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor write a letter in support of this resolution to the Minister of Seniors and Accessibility, and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Seniors and Accessibility, the Minister of Children, Community, and Social Services, the Minister of Health, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus, and all Ontario Municipalities.

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cc: Mayor Steve Ferguson, Councillor MacNaughton, Councillor Pennell, and Marcia Wallace, CAO

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High Frequency Rail (VIA HFR) – 2024 Field Studies Program Update Pierre-Yves Boivin Pierre-Yves.Boivin@hfr-tgf.ca Mon 2024-04-22 6:06 PM To:​EOWC info@eowc.org​

Dear Ms. Staveley-Watson, In keeping with our commitment to open and consistent communication, I am writing to provide an update on the High Frequency Rail (HFR) project. HFR is a proposed 1,000 km passengerdedicated railway running between Toronto to Québec City, which would offer an environmentally sustainable mode of transportation with faster and more frequent service. In 2023, we were proud to see project milestones achieved, including the launch of the Request for Proposals and the announcement and nomination of our CEO Martin Imbleau. In 2024, we are looking forward to advancing environmental research through our field studies program. Field Studies As part of our commitment to the environment, we will continue to conduct field studies to help us better understand current environmental, health, social and economic conditions. These studies provide points of reference that will help decision-makers understand how the project could change these conditions, and to prescribe specific protection if needed. Each study will occur outdoors on public land along existing right of way railways and may involve both direct observation and data collection. Our research is preliminary and will help establish baseline conditions. This year, we will study sections of existing railway routes in Ontario between Twin Elm and Ottawa, and in Québec between Vars (near Laval) and the 740 highway in Québec City. As the project advances, we may include other areas and conduct studies in greater detail. Our work this year will focus on ten areas: air quality, amphibians, bats, birds, fish and mussels, insects, noise and vibration, reptiles, wildlife tracking and water. You can learn more about our 2024 field program through our website. It’s important to note that these studies are iterative and will continue for many years. Permission to Enter – if ever we need to reach that point Some of our future field study work will require access to private land. This fall, if this is the case, we may get to a point with our studies where we have to ask landowners for permission to enter their properties in 2025. The process requires a formal “Permission to Enter” or a “PTE” agreement between each landowner and the project team. We will provide a more detailed update related to PTE later this year. What’s Next We appreciate any questions or feedback you may have about the 2024 field studies program. As always, our team is available to meet virtually or in person and would be happy to discuss any aspect of the project with you and your teams. Canada’s most densely populated region deserves the transformative transportation services VIA HFR can provide. We look forward to building a new future of travel for Canadians, together. If you have any questions or comments about the information in this email, or the VIA HFR project, please contact me or Whitney McDiarmid, Stakeholder Relations and Engagement

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Coordinator, at whitney.mcdiarmid@hfr-tgf.ca. Yours sincerely, Pierre-Yves Boivin Vice-président, Relations avec les communautés/ Vice President, Community Relations 1 Place Ville-Marie, bureau 3450 Montréal (Québec) H3B 3N6 (438) 385-3695 En savoir plus sur le train à grande fréquence / Learn more about High-Frequency Rail

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April 22, 2024

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April 22, 2024 Good afternoon, I am writing regarding the government’s recent introduction of the Spring 2024 Red Tape Reduction Package as part of its ongoing commitment to build at least 1.5 million homes by 2031. The government also announced a series of proposed legislative, regulatory and policy changes as part of the government’s housing initiatives, including through Bill 185, the proposed Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024: ERO #019-8462: An updated proposed Provincial Planning Statement, with new and updated policies for feedback based on the results of the 2023 consultation of the proposed Provincial Planning Statement (ERO #019-6813); ERO #019-8366: Removing barriers to additional residential units; ERO #019-8368: Proposed amendments to Ontario Regulation 73/23: Municipal Planning Data Reporting regulation; ERO #019-8369: Changes to the Planning Act, City of Toronto Act, 2006, and Municipal Act, 2001; ERO #019-8370: Regulatory changes under the Planning Act and Development Charges Act, 1997: Newspaper Notice Requirements and Consequential Housekeeping Changes; ERO #019-8371: Changes to the Development Charges Act, 1997, to enhance municipalities’ ability to invest in housing-enabling infrastructure; The government is undertaking a consultation on the proposals for at least 30 days beginning April 10, 2024. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing invites you to review the Environmental Registry of Ontario posting links provided above and share any feedback you may have. You can learn more about the Spring 2024 Red Tape Reduction Package, including the proposed Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024, online. The ministry looks forward to hearing your ideas and advice on these important initiatives. Finally, you should also be aware that the Ministry has introduced a new zoning order framework that will help guide how zoning order requests are received and considered. Moving forward, the Minister will only be considering requests that have been submitted in accordance with the new zoning order framework. Sincerely,

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Sean Fraser Assistant Deputy Minister | Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office Planning and Growth Division | Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Ontario Public Service | 416-716-4362 | sean.fraser@ontario.ca

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The Corporation of the Township of Bonnechere Valley

49 Bonnechere Street East P.O. Box 100 Eganville, Ontario K0J 1T0

Phone (613) 628-3101 Fax (613) 628-1336 e-mail annetteg@eganville.com

May 15, 2024 Re: Resolution to support City of Pembroke Mental Health facility At its regular council meeting of May 7, 2024, the Council of the Township of Bonnechere Valley reviewed correspondence on This letter is to advise that Council voted in support of this correspondence with the following resolution:

24.072 MOVED BY SECONDED BY

Brent Patrick John Epps

WHEREAS the well-being of our community members is of paramount importance, and addressing mental health and substance use disorder is crucial for the overall health and safety of all our residents; and WHEREAS the County of Renfrew, like many other regions, faces significant challenges related to mental health and addiction, with individuals and families grappling with the devastating impact of these conditions; and WHEREAS timely access to specialized treatment and residential rehabilitation services and transitional housing is essential for those struggling with mental health issues and substance use disorders; and WHEREAS we need to address the urgent need for additional treatment beds, especially for adults requiring intensive supports, and to improve access to care in rural, Northern, and Indigenous communities; and WHEREAS the number of drug-related deaths in the County of Renfrew, as a whole, is on the rise underscoring the critical importance of accessible treatment options for those at risk of negative impacts including overdose and death; and WHEREAS the establishment of a mental health, drug addiction treatment and residential rehabilitation facility serving the County of Renfrew would provide the following benefits: 1. Local Accessibility: Residents would have access to specialized services without the burden of travelling long distances, ensuring timely intervention and continuity of care.

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2. Holistic Approach: The facility could offer integrated care, addressing both mental health and substance use disorders concurrently, thereby improving outcomes for clients. 3. Community Support: By providing a safe and supportive environment, the facility would contribute to reducing stigma and fostering community understanding of mental health and addiction. 4. Collaboration with Existing Services: The facility could collaborate with existing community organizations, healthcare and social service providers, and law enforcement agencies to create a comprehensive network of support (i.e. County of Renfrew MESA program). Now Therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Bonnechere Valley: 1. Urgently requests the Province of Ontario to allocate funding specifically for the establishment of a mental health, addition, and residential drug treatment rehabilitation facility serving the County of Renfrew. 2. Advocates for a facility that offers evidence-based, trauma-informed care, addressing both addiction and concurrent mental health issues. 3. Commits to working collaboratively with neighbouring municipalities, all community stakeholders, and provincial authorities to ensure the successful implementation of this vital facility. And Furthermore that, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Bonnechere Valley encourages all residents to support this resolution and join the collective effort to enhance mental health and addiction services in our region. And Be It Further Resolved that copies of this motion be distributed to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario; Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health; Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions; Robin Martin, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health; the Honourable John Yakabuski, Member of Provincial Parliament for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke; the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus; and all neighbouring County of Renfrew lower-tier municipalities. Carried I trust you will find this satisfactory, but if you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact the undersigned. Yours truly, Annette Gilchrist, CMO., AOMC CAO/Clerk/Treasurer Township of Bonnechere Valley

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May 2, 2024 The Honourable Paul Calandra Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing College Park 17th Floor, 777 Bay Street Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 RE:

ERO number

minister.mah@ontario.ca

019-8462

Dear Minister Calandra: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Provincial Policy Statement, 2024. We are a small non-profit organization in Northumberland County. Our primary objectives are: to promote affordable housing programs and policies in Northumberland County; to advocate for the inclusion of the range of tiny homes as part of Northumberland County and member municipalities’ housing and homelessness strategies and plans and; to develop and build attainable and sustainable housing and rental solutions and micro home communities in Northumberland County. We are encouraged by the proposed and renewed language in Chapter 2: Building Homes, Sustaining Strong and Competitive Housing. At the core of our work is the promotion of diversifying the affordable housing options and availability in the County. One of our recommendations is to provide illustrative details of what “an appropriate range and mix of housing options and densities” (s. 4) could be in a guideline or appendix to the Provincial Policy Statement, 2024, once approved. We would strongly encourage you to include tiny homes, as auxiliary dwellings, principal dwellings, and micro communities, as part of the appropriate range and mix of housing options and densities. Although everyone appears to be supportive of tiny homes, when defined as a small complete dwelling with kitchen, bathroom and sleeping area that confirms to all Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code requirements, there is very little activity in the development of tiny homes in Northumberland County or anywhere else in Ontario. Auxiliary dwelling units (ADU) are permitted across Ontario now and many of these could be tiny homes to house extended family members or to provide affordable rental housing. However, the myriad of zoning bylaws and local requirements are daunting for the average person considering building one. Micro-communities of tiny homes are not permitted in any of the seven lower-tier municipalities In Northumberland County. A communal grouping of six to eight tiny homes on one residential property may not be as “efficient” as a multi-story condominium or rental property, however it may well fit the unmet needs of seniors and youth who want to live in the same area but independently with high accessibility features. The 2021 census showed that close to 30% of the County’s population is over 65 and 63% of the County’s households are couples without children or persons living alone. Unfortunately, very few of the planned new housing units for development are being geared to affordable smaller or tiny homes. With respect to proposed 2.2 Housing, the draft language will be quite helpful once definitions are provided. We note that the definition of “affordable housing” is still pending as per the commitment to define it via Bulletin when the November 2022 Development Charge Act was introduced. That said, it is encouraging that the proposed PPS will continue to directly state that “all housing options required to meet the social, health, economic and well-being requirements 1

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of current and future residents, including additional needs housing and needs arising from demographic changes and employment opportunities”. We again encourage the Ministry to clarify that the “full range of housing options including affordable housing needs” to include tiny or smaller homes, be they ADUs or micro communities. To that end, there was no explanation as to the removal of the PPS 2020 1.4.3. (f) section “establishing development standards for residential intensification, redevelopment and new residential development which minimize the cost of housing and facilitate compact form, while maintaining appropriate levels of public health and safety”. To our minds, this section should retain in the proposed 2024 PPS. To remove it could be interpreted as the province moving away from the development of smaller, affordable housing units which seems to be at odds with your strong support of the development of secondary units. The new section, 2.4.1, with respect to Strategic Growth Areas and the achievement of complete communities is encouraging. We especially are encouraged by the inclusion of section 2. d) that these areas should be planned “to support affordable, accessible and equitable housing”. Even though we do not believe Northumberland County has be deemed a strategic growth area yet, this is set of housing objectives we should all aspire to. Finally, while we acknowledge that this comment may be beyond the scope of land use, we would like to take this opportunity to note that the “full range of housing options” does not only contain different physical configurations of housing, but also a variety of ownership models; and that those ownership models can have as large of an impact on what is built in our communities as land use planning does. It has been generally acknowledged that traditional planning conventions privilege single-family detached dwellings, and the efforts to change that are greatly appreciated; similarly, fee-simple private ownership of land also incentivizes low-density developments, while lesser-utilized ownership structures such as co-operatives, co-ownership, and land- or life-lease developments each incentivize and facilitate different types of development that have important and under-utilized roles in the full spectrum of housing. Changing land use planning rules, without changing ownership and financing norms, can frustrate the excellent goals of this proposed Provincial Planning Statement. We hope that this PPS be considered by the government as one part of a broader reform that includes reshaping the regulation of how housing is owned and financed, in order to produce more diverse and stable housing markets in the long term. Thank you for your consideration of our comments and your potential action on them. We look forward to further opportunities to talk and work together to create a full range and mix of affordable housing options. Best regards

Monika Turner Chair, Think Tiny Homes Northumberland cc.

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Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Municipality of Brighton Town of Cobourg Township of Cramahe Township of Hamilton Municipality of Port Hope Municipality of Trent Hills Sean Fraser, ADM, Planning and Growth Division, MMAH Laura Evangelista, Director, Planning Policy Branch, MMAH Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus

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