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14 - June 24, 2025 County Council Agenda PackageEl m ou sty Elgin County Council Regular Council Meeting Orders of the Day Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Council Chambers 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas ON Note for Members of the Public: Please click the link below to watch the Meeting: https://www.facebook.com/ElginCounty Accessible formats available upon request. Pages 1. Meeting Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Introductions, Recognitions, Memorials 4. Adoption of Minutes 3 5. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 6. Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations 6.1 Nathan Maclntyre - Rip Current Information Project 9 7. Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee of the Whole 7.1 Recommendations of Committee of the Whole - June 24, 2025 Meeting 14 8. Committee Recommendations 8.1 Draft Committee Meeting Minutes 8.1.1 Homes Committee of Management Meeting - June 10, 2025 19 Draft Meeting Minutes 9. Reports for Information and Immediate Consideration 9.1 Manager of Economic Development, Tourism & Strategic Initiatives - 22 Community Safety and Well -Being Plan Update 9.2 Director of Engineering Services - Village of Fingal Reconstruction — 157 Funding Agreement 10. Council Correspondence 10.1 Email from Daniel Soos, Natterjack Brewing Company Ltd., regarding 200 the Tourism -Oriented Directional Signing Program in Elgin County 10.2 Resolution from the Township of Malahide Council requesting 203 consideration of road safety enhancements at the Highway 73/45 intersection and at Highway 73 near Clovermead. 10.3 Resolution from the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward 204 regarding support of advocacy to the Federal Government for disability without poverty. 10.4 Resolution from the Township of Southwold regarding the proposed 206 design for the reconstruction of Fingal Line and Union Road in Fingal 10.5 St. Thomas -Elgin Public Art Centre 2024 Annual Report 208 11. Statements/Inquiries by Members 12. Closed Meeting Items 12.1 Closed Meeting Minutes - June 10, 2025 12.2 Director of Legal Services - LS 25-2 Whites Station Municipal Act Section 239 (2) (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor -client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; and (k) a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board. 13. Motion to Rise and Report 14. Consideration of By -Laws 14.1 By -Law No. 25-26 Confirmation 15. Adjournment 236 Page 2 of 236 Elgin County Council Regular Council Meeting Minutes June 10, 2025, 9:00 a.m. Council Chambers 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas ON Members Present: Warden Grant Jones Deputy Warden Ed Ketchabaw Councillor Dominique Giguere Councillor Mark Widner Councillor Jack Couckuyt Councillor Andrew Sloan Councillor Todd Noble Councillor Mike Hentz Councillor Richard Leatham Staff Present: Blaine Parkin, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk Nicholas Loeb, Director of Legal Services Michele Harris, Director of Homes and Seniors Services Jennifer Ford, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer (virtual) Peter Dutchak, Director of Engineering Services Mat Vaughan, Director of Planning and Development Holly Hurley, Director of People & Culture Carolyn Krahn, Manager of Economic Development, Tourism & Strategic Initiatives Katherine Thompson, Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk Diana Morris, Senior Planner Mike Hoogstra, Manager of Purchasing and Risk Natalie Marlowe, Manager of Library Services Jenna Fentie, Legislative Services Coordinator Stefanie Heide, Legislative Services Coordinator Meeting Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with Warden Jones in the chair. 2. Approval of Agenda Moved by: Councillor Noble Seconded by: Councillor Leatham RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the June 10, 2025 County Council Meeting be approved as presented. Motion Carried. 3. Introductions, Recognitions, Memorials None. 4. Adoption of Minutes Page 3 of 236 Moved by: Councillor Noble Seconded by: Councillor Widner RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting and special meeting held on May 27, 2025 be adopted. Motion Carried. 5. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof None. 6. Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations None. 7. Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee of the Whole 7.1 Recommendations of Committee of the Whole - May 27, 2025 Meeting Moved by: Councillor Couckuyt Seconded by: Councillor Giguere RESOLVED THAT Items CW25-20 - CW25-28 from the Committee of the Whole Meeting dated May 27, 2025, except for Item CW25-26 identified for separate consideration, and the recommendations therein be adopted. Motion Carried. Moved by: Councillor Couckuyt Seconded by: Councillor Giguere RESOLVED THAT Item CW25-26 be referred to a future Committee of the Whole meeting. Motion Carried. 8. Committee Recommendations 8.1 Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee Recommendation - May 29, 2025 Moved by: Councillor Noble Seconded by: Councillor Sloan RESOLVED THAT Item JAAC25-4 from the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee dated May 29, 2025 and the recommendations therein be adopted. Motion Carried. 8.2 Draft Committee Meeting Minutes 8.2.1 Joint Advisory Accessibility Committee Meeting -May 29, 2025 Draft Meeting Minutes 9. Reports for Information and Immediate Consideration 9.1 Warden Jones - Warden's Activity Report (May 2025) Warden Jones presented a report detailing his activities during the month of May 2025. Moved by: Councillor Sloan Seconded by: Councillor Leatham RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Warden's Activity Report (May 2025)" from Warden Jones dated June 10, 2025 be received and filed. E Page 4 of 236 Motion Carried. 9.2 Manager of Procurement & Risk - Procurement Activity Report Q1 (January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025) The Manager of Procurement & Risk presented a report detailing the procurement activities for all contract awards between $15,000 - $250,000 that were approved by directors from January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025, in accordance with the County's Procurement Policy. Moved by: Councillor Hentz Seconded by: Deputy Warden Ketchabaw RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Procurement Activity Report Q1 (January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025)" from the Manager of Procurement & Risk dated June 10, 2025 be received and filed. Motion Carried. 9.3 Director, People and Culture - People and Culture Department Update The Director of People and Culture presented a report providing an update on changes in the department of People and Culture in alignment with the County's 2024-2026 Strategic Plan. Moved by: Councillor Widner Seconded by: Councillor Giguere RESOLVED THAT the report titled "People and Culture Department Update" from the Director, People and Culture dated June 10, 2025 be received and filed. Motion Carried. 9.4 Director of Planning and Development - Update on Bill 5, Bill 17 and Bill 30 The Director of Planning and Development presented the report providing a review of the provincial Bill 5 - Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act 2025, Bill 17 - Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act 2025, and Bill 30 - Working for Workers Act 2025. Moved by: Councillor Couckuyt Seconded by: Councillor Hentz RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Update on Bill 5, Bill 17 and Bill 30" from the Director of Planning and Development dated June 10, 2025 be received and filed; and THAT the report titled "Update on Bill 5, Bill 17 and Bill 30" from the Director of Planning and Development dated June 10, 2025 be circulated to the County's Local Municipal Partners for information; and THAT staff send Council's concerns regarding Bill 5, Bill 17 and Bill 30 to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Motion Carried. 10. Council Correspondence Moved by: Councillor Hentz Seconded by: Councillor Couckuyt RESOLVED THAT Correspondence Items 10.1 - 10.2, 10.4 - 10.5, and 10.7 - 10.8 be received and filed. Page 5 of 236 Motion Carried. Moved by: Councillor Couckuyt Seconded by: Councillor Giguere RESOLVED THAT Correspondence Item 10.3 "Letter from Mayor Jack Couckuyt re: Letter of Intent - Town of Aylmer - Elgin County Library Branch Construction Policy" be referred to the Director of Community and Cultural Services for a follow-up report. Motion Carried. Moved by: Councillor Sloan Seconded by: Councillor Noble RESOLVED THAT County Council approve a flag raising and proclamation request from the Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition in recognition of National Drowning Prevention Week and World Drowning Prevention Day and that it be held on July 21, 2025. Motion Carried. 10.1 WOWC Media Release - Powering Ontario's Economic Engine: WOWC Launches 2025-2027 Strategic Priorities at Queen's Park 10.2 WOWC 2025-2027 Priorities 10.3 Letter from Mayor Jack Couckuyt re: Letter of Intent - Town of Aylmer - Elgin County Library Branch Construction Policy 10.4 June is Seniors Month Tipsheet and Factsheet from the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility 10.5 St. Thomas Elgin Local Immigration Partnership (STELIP) - Moving Forward Report 2025 10.6 Flag Raising and Proclamation Request from the Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition 10.7 Resolution from the Council of the City of Pickering re: Raising Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program 10.8 Resolution from the District of Parry Sound Municipal Association re: Supporting Municipal Ethics Through Access and Education 11. Statements/Inquiries by Members 11.1 Councillor Sloan - Inquiry on Financial Update Councillor Sloan inquired when Council would receive the next financial update. The Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk stated that a report detailing financial information and employee metrics would be presented to Council in August. 12. Closed Meeting Items Moved by: Councillor Widner Seconded by: Councillor Noble RESOLVED THAT we do now proceed into closed meeting session in accordance with the Municipal Act to discuss the following matters under Municipal Act Section 239 (2): Closed Meeting Item #1 - Closed Meeting Minutes - May 27, 2025 Closed Meeting Item #2 - First Quarter Update (verbal) Page 6 of 236 (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees Motion Carried. 12.1 Closed Meeting Minutes -May 27, 2025 12.2 Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk -First Quarter Update (verbal) 13. Motion to Rise and Report Council recessed at 10:20 am and reconvened at 10:34 a.m. Moved by: Councillor Noble Seconded by: Councillor Giguere RESOLVED THAT we do now rise and report. Motion Carried. Closed Meeting Item #1 - Closed Meeting Minutes - May 27, 2025 Moved by: Councillor Hentz Seconded by: Councillor Leatham RESOLVED THAT the May 27, 2025 Closed Meeting Minutes be adopted. Motion Carried. Closed Meetinq Item #2 - First Quarter Update Moved by: Councillor Widner Seconded by: Councillor Sloan RESOLVED THAT the confidential verbal report titled "First Quarter Update" from the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk be received and filed. Motion Carried. 14. Consideration of By -Laws 14.1 By -Law No. 25-24 St. George St. Speed Zone Amendment Being a By -Law to Amend the Schedule to By -Law No. 24-19 Being a By - Law to Authorize Speed Limits. Moved by: Councillor Noble Seconded by: Councillor Hentz RESOLVED THAT By -Law No. 25-24 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed. Motion Carried. 14.2 By -Law No. 25-25 Confirmation BEING a By -Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the June 10, 2025 Meeting. Moved by: Councillor Noble Seconded by: Councillor Leatham RESOLVED THAT By -Law No. 25-25 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed. Motion Carried. 15. Adjournment 5 Page 7 of 236 Moved by: Councillor Couckuyt Seconded by: Councillor Leatham RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 10:36 a.m. to meet again on June 24, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Motion Carried. Blaine Parkin, Grant Jones, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk. Warden. Page 8 of 236 RIP CURRENT Rip current Information Project "Endeavouring to create understanding of Great Lakes rip currents and ending rip current related drowning." Delegation to County of Elgin Council Presented by Nathan MacIntyre Date: June 24, 2025 1 Time: 9:00 AM Topic: The Rip Current Information Project 1. Introduction 2. Problem Statement 3. Local Relevance 4. RIP Campaign Details 5. RIP is asking 6. Benefits to the Community 7. Call to Action Good evening, Honourable Councillors. Thank you for receiving my delegation this evening. My name is Nathan Maclntyre and I am here to raise awareness of a relatively unknown phenomenon called Rip Currents. I would like to give you a little background about myself to get going. I am a seasoned water safety professional with over 25 years of experience in aquatic rescue and marine operations. For 18 seasons, I served as a lifeguard on the Main Beach in Port Stanley, Ontario, where I was instrumental in developing the modern-day operational standards of the Central Elgin Beach Rescue Service. As a National Lifeguard certified in waterfront, I have personally responded to hundreds of nearshore and offshore rescues in Port Stanley. I built a successful marine -rescue program for CEBRS, responding to an average of 25-30 offshore vessel and medical emergencies annually. I expanded local outreach by developing water safety presentations in public schools and contributing to community -wide events such as The Children-s Water Safety Festival. My commitment led to the full integration of the Beach Rescue Service into the Municipality's Fire Rescue Services Department, elevating aquatic safety within emergency response systems, in Port Stanley. It is truly special, a one -of -a -kind Page 9 of 236 RIP CURRENT Rip current Information Project "Endeavouring to create understanding of Great Lakes rip currents and ending rip current related drowning." program in Ontario and we should all be proud of our Lifeguards and Firefighters for their diligent service. My pursuit of Marine -knowledge has taken me around the world —from Australia, New Zealand, Fiji to the Caribbean, Mexico, and the United States, including correspondence with Hawaiian Lifeguards; studying best practices from leading surf lifesaving organizations. In 1998, a close friend Jeff Brasser (member of this community) lost his life to a fatal -drowning in Port Stanley just 4 days before his 17th birthday. Myself, including Jeff's brother and many fellow peers witnessed this tragedy as we were enjoying the beach on our last day of high school. This incident ignited a lifelong mission to prevent further tragedies through awareness, training, and scientific understanding. Through years of observation and collaboration with scientists like Dr. Chris Houser, Coastal Geomorphologist, Dean of Faculty of Science, Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Waterloo, I have come to understand that this little-known phenomenon is a highly -efficient, naturally engineered, nearshore mechanism of drowning. I continue contributing data -collection to NOAA's (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration) National Rip Current Database with Meteorologist Megan Dodson. Megan, myself, along with colleagues from the University of Michigan and other water -rescue practitioners co-founded the Great Lakes Water Safety Consortium. I currently serve as an Ontario Regional Co -Representative and sit on the Lifeguarding and Data Metrics committees also sit on the Board of the Elgin County Drowning Prevention Coalition, a grassroots group, advocating for both fatal and non -fatal drowning prevention. My qualifications span beyond lifesaving: • Certified PADI SCUBA diver (Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and Cave and Cavern) • Sea Survival and Marine Firefighting certifications (STCW-95) • Commercial Captain Licence (Coastal Navigation, 200 GT) with Sailing Endorsement o Logged 1000's of nautical miles across the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico • Proud member of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary — Central Arctic Region (currently inactive) • Worked as a Marine ecologist in Garrafon Eco Park, Xcaret and Xel-ha, (Mayan Riviera, Mexico) creating a restoration project for a portion of the Mesoamerican Barrier reef system as well as creating an eco-experience (Delphinus Trek) with East Coast Bottlenose Dolphins. Page 10 of 236 RIP CURRENT Rip current Information Project "Endeavouring to create understanding of Great Lakes rip currents and ending rip current related drowning." 1 am a Registered Massage Therapist and Regulated Healthcare Professional (Ontario) Hold multiple advanced medical certifications On the heels of another tragic rip current -related fatality last year (2024) in Port Stanley, I have founded the Rip Current Information Project (RIP) —a registered not -for -profit dedicated to raising awareness, correcting misinformation, and ultimately saving lives on the Great Lakes. For far too long, there has been misinformation regarding Great Lakes undertow. Rip Currents are a very real phenomena that can occur on any beach where waves are breaking. What are Rip Currents? Definition: "Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. They typically extend from the shoreline, through the surf zone, and past the line of breaking waves. Rip currents can occur at any beach with breaking waves, including the Great Lakes." NOAA Summer Locknick - Department of Earth and Environmental Science, Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Windsor Performed a research study titled: "Beach User Perceptions of the Rip Current Hazard on the Great Lakes" (2017) Findings: "Preliminary evidence suggests that the public has limited knowledge of rip currents, and are therefore not making informed decisions, which puts them at risk every time they go to the beach." This is a local issue here on the shores of our Great Lakes. It. is our collective issue. NOAA reports that over 80% of surf rescues are due to rip currents. Dr. Chris Houser notes an average of 50 surf -related drownings annually in the Great Lakes region, many attributed to rip currents. The University of Windsor reports that the economic burden of drowning fatalities in Ontario alone exceeds $380 million annually —and many of our public beaches lack lifeguards, active monitoring or a standard delivery of information, across Ontario. In 2024, we lost yet another life to a rip current in Port Stanley. It's time to talk about this. Page 11 of 236 RIP CURRENT Rip current Information Project "Endeavouring to create understanding of Great Lakes rip currents and ending rip current related drowning." This year 2025, 1 will be targeting Port Stanley, Port Burwell and all the surrounding communities with Rip Current messaging. To meet this challenge, I have founded the Rip Current Information Project (RIP)a community -driven, registered non-profit focused on education, awareness, and prevention. To date, the campaign has: • Created a recognizable symbol for rip current awareness • Built an educational website • Developed public presentations for schools, emergency services, and governments • Produced promotional materials including flyers, brochures, and a children's book (currently in development) • Actively engaged with media, MPs, and MPPs, Premier of Ontario, Ministry of Education, Provincial Parks, Conservation Areas, etc • Initiated conversations with the Lifesaving Society of Canada to integrate this messaging into public school curriculum via "Swim -to -survive" programs in Grades 3 and 7. The reception so far has been overwhelmingly positive. But RIP is just getting started —and I believe County of Elgin can play a pivotal role in helping to share the message. Tonight, I am asking for your support. This could include: • Promoting and offering space for community presentations, such as Understanding Rip Currents. • Assisting with outreach via municipal channels —Tourism, and public communications, displaying brochures/information/messaging etc. • Endorsing and elevating this initiative as part of your broader commitment to public safety • Providing financial support to facilitate the operational activities of RIP. Your voice and partnership can help bring this life-saving message to families across the region. Page 12 of 236 RIP CURRENT Rip current Information Project "Endeavouring to create understanding of Great Lakes rip currents and ending rip current related drowning." By supporting the Rip Current Information Project, Elgin County stands to gain: • Fewer injuries and lives saved • An enhanced reputation for public safety and proactive leadership • Stronger community engagement, particularly among youth, families, Mennonite community. • Alignment with a growing provincial movement around drowning prevention. Simply put —your support could help save lives this summer. In closing, I invite the County of Elgin to assist Rip Current Information Project in fostering an informed and water -smart culture. Let's take the lead in ensuring every swimmer, family member, friend, resident and visitor alike can enjoy the beaches safely and confidently. Empowering Governments, emergency responders and the public with evidence -based knowledge to help themselves and others stay safe while enjoying the Great Lakes. I am eager to collaborate on ways we can bring rip current education to every corner of this community. Thank you again for your time, your service to the community and your consideration. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. Page 13 of 236 Agenda Number: Resolution Number Title: Date: Moved by: Seconded by: Resolution Page Committee of the Whole Meeting 2. CW25-29 Approval of Agenda Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Councillor Giguere Deputy Warden Ketchabaw D, ElginCounty RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the June 10, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting be approved as presented. Motion Carried. Page 14 of 236 Agenda Number: Resolution Number Title: Date: Moved by: Seconded by: Resolution Page Committee of the Whole Meeting 3. CW25-30 Adoption of Minutes Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Councillor Noble Councillor Couckuyt RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on May 27, 2025 be adopted. Motion Carried. D, ElginCounty Page 15 of 236 Agenda Number: Resolution Number Title: Date: Moved by: Seconded by: Resolution Page Committee of the Whole Meeting D, ElginCounty 6.1. CW25-31 Director of Planning and Development - Consent application delegated authority Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Councillor Hentz Councillor Noble RESOLVED THAT the report titled 'Report Consent application delegated authority" from the Director of Planning and Development dated May 13, 2025 be received and filed; and THAT County Council repeal By -Law No. 24-25 Planning Delegation of Authority and adopt and update the by-law as presented in the report. Defeated. Page 16 of 236 Agenda Number: Resolution Number Title: Date: Resolution Page Committee of the Whole Meeting D, ElginCounty 6.2. CW25-32 Manager of Economic Development, Tourism & Strategic Initiatives - Elgin County Tourism Content Policy Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Moved by: Deputy Warden Ketchabaw Seconded by: Councillor Leatham RESOLVED THAT Council approve the Elgin County Tourism Content Policy. Motion Carried. Page 17 of 236 Agenda Number: Resolution Number Title: Date: Moved by: Seconded by: Resolution Page Committee of the Whole Meeting 7. CW25-33 Adjournment Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Councillor Widner Councillor Giguere D, ElginCounty RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 11:24 a.m. to meet again on June 24, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Motion Carried. Page 18 of 236 ;jell Homes Committee of Management Minutes June 10, 2025, 10:30 a.m. Council Chambers 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas ON Members Present: Warden Grant Jones Deputy Warden Ed Ketchabaw Councillor Dominique Giguere Councillor Mark Widner Councillor Jack Couckuyt Councillor Andrew Sloan Councillor Todd Noble Councillor Mike Hentz Councillor Richard Leatham Staff Present: Blaine Parkin, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk Nicholas Loeb, Director of Legal Services Michele Harris, Director of Homes and Seniors Services Jennifer Ford, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer (virtual) Katherine Thompson, Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk Jenna Fentie, Legislative Services Coordinator Stefanie Heide, Legislative Services Coordinator 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 11:34 a.m. with Warden Jones in the chair. 2. Approval of Agenda Resolution Number: HCM25-1 Moved by: Deputy Warden Ketchabaw Seconded by: Councillor Noble RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the June 10, 2025 Homes Committee of Management meeting be approved as presented. 1 Page 19 of 236 Motion Carried. 3. Adoption of Minutes Resolution Number: HCM25-2 Moved by: Councillor Noble Seconded by: Councillor Widner RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on February 11, 2025 be adopted. Motion Carried. 4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof None. 5. Delegations None. 6. Reports/Briefings 6.1 Director of Homes and Seniors Services - Homes — Committee of Management — Long -Term Care Director's Update January 1, 2025 — March 31, 2025 The Director of Homes and Seniors Services presented the report that provides an overview of recent updates, and Ontario Health, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Long -Term Care announcements which impact the three (3) County of Elgin Long -Term Care Homes services and operations for the period of January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025. Resolution Number: HCM25-3 Moved by: Councillor Couckuyt Seconded by: Councillor Hentz RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Homes — Committee of Management — Long -Term Care Director's Update January 1, 2025 — March 31, 2025" from the Director of Homes and Seniors Services dated June 10, 2025 be received and filed. Motion Carried. 6.2 Director of Homes and Seniors Services - Homes — Committee of Management — Long -Term Care Operational Report January 1, 2025 — March 31, 2025 Resolution Number: HCM25-4 2 Page 20 of 236 Moved by: Councillor Widner Seconded by: Deputy Warden Ketchabaw RESOLVED THAT the report titled "Homes - Committee of Management - Long -Term Care Operational Report January 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025" from the Director of Homes and Seniors Services dated June 10, 2025 be received and filed. Motion Carried. 7. Other Business None. 8. Correspondence None. 9. Closed Meeting Items None. 10. Motion to Rise and Report None. 11. Date of Next Meeting The Homes Committee of Management will meet again at the call of the Chair. 12. Adjournment Resolution Number: HCM25-5 Moved by: Councillor Couckuyt Seconded by: Councillor Leatham RESOLVED THAT we do now adjourn at 11.59 a.m. to meet again at the call of the Chair. Motion Carried. Blaine Parkin, Warden Grant Jones, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk. Chair. 3 Page 21 of 236 Report to County Council From: Carolyn Krahn, Manager of Economic Development, Tourism and Strategic Initiatives Date: June 24, 2025 Subject: Community Safety and Well -Being Plan Update Recommendation(s): THAT the report titled "Community Safety and Well -Being Plan Update" from the Manager of Economic Development, Tourism and Strategic Initiatives dated June 24, 2025 be received and filed; and THAT the Council of the County of Elgin hereby endorses the Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas Community Safety and Well -Being Plan update; and THAT a copy of the Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas Community Safety and Well -Being Plan and the 2025 update be posted on the County website; and THAT staff be directed to submit the Community Safety and Well -Being Plan Update to the Ministry of the Solicitor General. Introduction: Under the Community Safety and Policing Act, all municipalities must adopt a Community Safety and Well -Being (CSWB) Plan. These plans use local data and community feedback to identify key risks and take steps to address the root causes of those risks —reducing the need for responses by emergency services. The Town of Aylmer, County of Elgin, and City of St. Thomas developed a joint plan, which was adopted by all local municipalities and submitted to the Ministry of the Solicitor General in June 2021. Ontario Regulation 414/23 requires municipalities with CSWB Plans approved before July 1, 2021, to review and update their plans by July 1, 2025. Background and Discussion: The original CSWB Plan identified five local priorities: Page 22 of 236 • Education and Skills Development • Housing Security • Mental Health and Well -Being • Public Safety • Substance Use and Addiction An Action Table was formed for each priority area, and an Integration Table was created to oversee the plan and share updates between sectors. The current members of the Integration Table are: • Warden Grant Jones, County of Elgin (Co -Chair) • Mayor Joe Preston, City of St. Thomas (Co -Chair) • Mayor Jack Couckuyt, Town of Aylmer • Chief Marc Roskamp, St. Thomas Police Service (Public Safety) • Chief Kyle Johnstone, Aylmer Police Service (Public Safety) • Acting Inspector Tyler Holmes, Elgin County OPP (Public Safety) • Danielle Neilson, Housing and Homelessness Action Table (Housing Security) • Heather Sheridan, Housing and Homelessness Action Table (Housing Security) • Christine Sansom, Elgin Mental Health and Addiction Network (Mental Health and Well -Being) • Deanna Huggett, Elgin Ontario Health Team (Mental Health and Well -Being) • Marcia Van Wylie, Elgin Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy Steering Committee (Substance Use and Addiction) • Petrusia Hontar, Elgin St. Thomas Workforce Development Network (Education and Skills Development) • Meagan Lichti, Age -Friendly Strategy for Elgin and St. Thomas • Lisa Higgs, City Manager, City of St. Thomas • Blaine Parkin, CAO, County of Elgin • Carolyn Krahn, Manager of Economic Development & Strategic Initiatives, County of Elgin In 2024, the Integration Table began reviewing the original plan. The group confirmed the five priorities are still relevant but identified a need to go further —focusing more on root causes and prevention, not just response. Members also agreed that better community engagement is needed, both in sharing updates and collecting input. To support this, a Community Safety and Well -Being Forum is planned for fall 2025. Local councils, senior staff, and community organizations will be invited to take part. This will be a chance to hear updates and help shape the next phase of the plan. Financial Implications: There are no financial implications from endorsing this update. Advancement of the Strategic Plan: This work supports Strategy 5: Community Well-being and Inclusivity. Specifically: Page 23 of 236 Goal 1: Supporting Housing Needs for Diverse Populations, Goal 2: Provide Specialized Services for Youth, Seniors, and Diverse Populations, and Goal 3: Improve Public Health and Social Services across the County. Local Municipal Partner Impact: All municipalities must endorse the update. A copy of the plan and a letter from the Warden (as Integration Table Co -Chair) has been sent to each local municipal partner. This is a shared plan, and local municipalities will play a more active role moving forward —including participation in the fall forum. Communication Requirements: Once approved, the update will be submitted to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, posted to the County website, and shared with all municipalities. The Integration Table will also begin work on better communication and engagement with the broader community. Conclusion: The CSWB Integration Table and Action Tables reviewed the progress made in each priority area, confirmed that the priorities are still relevant, and recommended next steps to improve community safety and well-being. These findings are summarized in the updated plan. Endorsing the plan is required so it can be submitted to the Ministry of the Solicitor General by July 1, 2025. Attachments: • Updated CSWB Plan — June 2025 • Original CSWB Plan — 2021 • CSWB Data Package — July 2020 All of which is Respectfully Submitted Carolyn Krahn Manager of Economic Development, Tourism & Strategic Initiatives Approved for Submission Blaine Parkin Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk Page 24 of 236 Draft + „,ThomasSafety an Update The Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas Community Safety and Well-Being(CSWB) Plan was created to make our communities safer, healthier, and more connected. It brings together local organizations, leaders, and residents to address complex issues that no single group can solve alone —such as housing, mental health, safety, and addiction. Rather than just reacting to problems after they occur, this plan focuses on prevention and building stronger systems of support. The CSWB Plan covers all of Elgin County, including St. Thomas, Aylmer, and surrounding municipalities. It was developed with input from over 150 community members and organizations during 2020 and 2021, using local data and feedback to set shared priorities. Now, four years later, we are reviewing the plan to celebrate progress, reflect on challenges, and plan for the future. Under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, Ontario municipalities must develop and maintain a Community Safety and Well -Being (CSWB) Plan. These plans aim to address key social issues affecting safety, health, and well-being through collaboration across sectors like housing, mental health, education, policing, and social services. As required by Ontario Regulation 414/23, municipalities must: • Publish their CSWB Plan online within 30 days of adoption. • Review and, if necessary, revise the plan every fouryears. For plans adopted before July 1, 2021, the first review must be completed before July 1, 2025. This review provides an opportunity to reflect on achievements, address challenges, and refresh the plan to meet emerging needs. Ontario's provincial framework for CSWB planning highlights four key strategies for keeping communities safe and healthy: 1. Social Development -Addressing root causes of problems like poverty and inequality by bringing people and services together. 2. Prevention -Identifying and reducing risks early to prevent problems from escalating into crises. 1 1II: g E. Page 25 of 236 UpdateDraft AyLmer-ELgin-St. Thomas Community Safety an 3. Risk Intervention —Quickly addressing immediate risks to prevent harm. 4. Incident Response —Responding to emergencies and urgent situations (e.g., police or emergency services). The goal is to focus more on social development and prevention, reducing the need for emergency interventions. The Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas CSWB Plan focuses on five key areas, chosen through data analysis and community feedback: 1. Education and Skills Development Many people in the region lack a high school diploma or the training needed for localjobs. The plan supports lifelong learning, job readiness, digital literacy, and alternative learning paths to help people of all ages gain skills for life and work. 2. Housing Security Many residents struggle to find or maintain safe, affordable housing, particularly in rural areas. This part of the plan focuses on increasing affordable housing options, reducing homelessness, and improving support for those in housing crisis. 3. Mental Health and Well -Being Access to mental health services is limited, especially for those in crisis or experiencing homelessness. The plan aims to expand access to mental health supports, reduce wait times, raise awareness, and promote community wellness. 4. Public Safety While crime is generally low, residents desire a greater sense of safety, especially in downtown areas. The plan includes actions to improve traffic safety, prevent property crime, support youth, and build partnerships to address social issues before they lead to crime. S. Substance Use and Addiction Substance use, including opioid overdoses, is a growing concern, particularly in St. Thomas. The plan supports a four -pillar approach: prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and justice, aiming to improve services, coordination, and public awareness while reducing harm. 21II: g E. Page 26 of 236 Draft + „,Thomaso Safety w4 Update Summaryg "" w • 02 The CSWB Integration Table has been instrumental in bringing together local government leaders, service providers, and community organizations to keep the Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas CSWB Plan on track. The Table met regularly to share updates, coordinate efforts, and respond to emerging issues. Each meeting featured roundtable updates from five key Action Tables: • Education and Skills Development • Housing Security • Mental Health and Well -Being • Public Safety • Substance Use and Addiction The Integration Table provided a forum for open dialogue, collaboration, and accountability. EvaLuation of Key Achievements 1. Coordination Across Sectors The Integration Table successfully created stronger links between local government, non- profits, police, health services, and housing providers, reducing duplication of efforts and supportingjoint projects. 2. Housing Progress Significant progress was made in housing: • Indwell supportive housing projects moved forward, resulting in about 100 new social housing units • The community achieved functional zero forveteran homelessness. • About 18-20 households are placed into housing each month. 3. Mental Health and Public Safety Collaboration The Mobile Outreach and SupportTeam (MOST) in St. Thomas and the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) in Elgin County and Aylmer expanded their services, partnering police with mental health clinicians to respond to people in crisis. • St. Thomas Police added a new Community Resource Officer Unit. • CMHAThames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services (TVAMHS) launched new withdrawal management and youth addiction services. 31II: g E. Page 27 of 236 Draft + „,ThomasSafety an Update • These efforts contributed to a significant drop in local crime severity from 2021 to 2024: o 13.57% reduction in the Crime Severity Index in St. Thomas 0 16.18% reduction in Aylmer 0 20.08% reduction in Elgin County 4. Substance Use Strategy The Drug and Alcohol Strategy Steering Committee merged with the Elgin Mental Health and Addictions Network. Their work focuses on prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and justice. Elgin and Oxford Counties are also working together to bring in the Planet Youth model, which helps prevent substance use among youth. 1. Education and Skills Development The City of St. Thomas and the County of Elgin's economy is undergoing a major transformation, driven by growth in advanced manufacturing and the arrival of new industries tied to the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. Between 2021 and 2025, manufacturing jobs in Elgin grew by 9.6%, outpacing both Ontario and Canada, which saw 5.2% growth (Lightcast, Q1 2025; Lightcast Analyst PDF Export- Manufacturing: Elgin (in Ontario), 2025). One of the most significant developments is the construction of a Volkswagen EV battery plant in St. Thomas, led by PowerCo, a Volkswagen subsidiary. The plant is expected to create 3,000 directjobs and thousands more within the supply chain and related to the increase service demand to meet the needs of the projected population growth. While the community continues to struggle to meet the demand for healthcare and childcare professions, PowerCo and its suppliers will bring entirely new types of jobs to the region, including roles in battery technology, automation, and clean energy manufacturing —positions that require new skill sets, specialized training, and technical education. While these jobs offer strong wages—e.g., $69,126/year in motor vehicle parts manufacturing and $70,671/year in basic chemical manufacturing —local employers are already struggling to fill roles due to a shortage of candidates with the necessary credentials, technical skills, or certifications (Lightcast, Q1 2025; Regional Comparison by Industry, 2025). To avoid leaving residents behind as these opportunities grow, the CSWB Plan highlights the need to: • Collaborate with employers and educators to align training with industry demands • Support the skilled trades and apprenticeship system 41II: g E. Page 28 of 236 Draft + „,ThomasSafety an Update • Expand digital literacy and otherjob readiness programs • Address barriers impacting labour market outcomes of youth, immigrants, and other groups By focusing on education and skills development, we can ensure that Elgin's workforce is prepared for the future and that local residents are positioned to benefit from these transformative investments. 2. Housing Security The Elgin Census Division —which includes both Elgin County and the City of St. Thomas — is experiencing rapid and significant growth, driven in part by major developments such as the Volkswagen EV battery plant. This growth is placing increased pressure on the local housing system and making housing security more urgent than ever. The region's population is projected to reach 141,600 by 20S1. Within this overall growth, the City of St. Thomas is expected to grow from 44,000 residents in 2021 to 79,500 by 20S1, with the number of households increasing by more than 15,000 to a total of 33,400. Elgin County municipalities are also anticipating higher housing demand. By 20S1, an estimated 9,230 new housing units will be needed across the County, with the most significant increases in Central Elgin, Malahide, and Aylmer. We are already seeing signs of strain in the housing system. Without continued focus and proactive planning, these issues may worsen as growth accelerates. Key Data on Housing Security: • Over 1,100 households are currently on the centralized waitlist for social housing in Elgin -St. Thomas —double the number from previous years. • Approximately 130 people are experiencing homelessness in the region at any given time, with the number fluctuating as people are housed and new cases emerge. • Affordable rental housing remains limited, and many residents are paying more than they can afford. Stable housing is essential for maintaining health, employment, and community connection. As our population grows, ensuring an adequate supply of housing will be essential to community well-being. 3. Mental Health and Well -Being Local services continue to face high demand, long wait times, and increasing complexity of need. Programs like MOST and Withdrawal Management are critical but stretched. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted increased stress, anxiety, and isolation. Timely, compassionate mental health care remains a pressing need. SIII: g E. Page 29 of 236 Draft + „,ThomasSafety an Update 4. Public Safety In 2024, St. Thomas Police reported 23,214 incidents —up from 22,173 in 2020. Community safety programs, like the Community Resource Officer Unit, play an important role, but safety concerns in downtown areas continue to affect quality of life for residents and businesses. S. Substance Use and Addiction The community continues to face significant issues related to substance use, including overdoses and health complications. The Elgin Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy is moving into action, but gaps in services remain. People with lived experience continue to face significant challenges in accessing care and support. Despite progress, there are areas for improvement: 1. Shift Toward Social Development and Prevention Most efforts have focused on responding to immediate needs. While these interventions are critical, lasting change requires a broader approach. We must also focus on addressing the root causes of issues like housing security and substance use and addiction. To move forward effectively, we need to revisit the root causes of the CSWB priority areas. This includes gaining a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of what is driving these issues in our community. By identifying the underlying factors, we can ensure that we are targeting the right problems and developing action plans that address the core issues. One such factor is access to primary care. While it will not be established as a separate CSWB priority area, the role of primary care will be recognized as a key influence on population health and well-being. The Elgin Ontario Health Team (OHT) is working to integrate health and social care to better support residents. Stronger alignment between the CSWB Plan and OHT efforts will support upstream approaches, encourage joint planning and advocacy, and create opportunities for collaboration across sectors. A shift toward social development and prevention will help create a stronger foundation for long-term community well-being, reduce pressure on emergency services, and support sustainable change across Elgin County and St. Thomas. 2. Reimagining Action Tables Action Tables, which were meant to drive planning and implementation, have lost momentum. A new model may be needed to better engage partners and sustain involvement. 61II: g E. Page 30 of 236 Draft + „,ThomasSafety an Update 3. Deepening Community Engagement We are planning a CSWB Forum in Fall202S—a day to bring together municipal councils, service providers, and residents to: • Learn more about what community organizations do. • Understand the most pressing local needs. • Discuss howwe can work together differently to make change. 4. Strengthening Education and Skills Development With newjob opportunities coming to the region, we need to focus on: • Investing in accessible education and job training. • Creating pathways to employment foryouth, newcomers, and people facing barriers. S. Reframing Through a Poverty Lens Poverty is linked to all five focus areas. Addressing income inequality through solutions like living wages, rent supplements, fairer social assistance, and promoting a circular food economy can reduce poverty and improve well-being. For example, data from recent food security research shows how deeply poverty affects housing, mental health, education, and food access. • 1 in S households in our region are food insecure. • Food insecurity is tied to poor mental and physical health, and higher service costs. There is also a strong connection between poverty and lack of access to primary care. People experiencing greater levels of material deprivation and income insecurity are more likely to be unattached to a regular primary care provider. This lack of access can compound challenges in other areas such as mental health, chronic illness, and housing stability. Recognizing these links reinforces the need for upstream interventions that address poverty as a root cause of many community safety and well-being issues. 6. Better Support for Seniors As the population ages, more seniors in our communities are facing challenges related to isolation, mental health, fixed incomes, housing, and transportation. These issues often intersect with other CSWB priorities. Supporting the health and mental health of seniors is essential to improving their quality of life and overall well-being. Improved access to team -based, coordinated care can help address both the physical and social needs of older adults and reduce pressures on emergency services and caregivers. 7. Measuring Progress and Reporting Back We need better tools to track outcomes, report on progress, and involve the community. Through storytelling and regular updates, we can help keep everyone informed and engaged. 71II: g E. Page 31 of 236 Draft + „,ThomasSafety an Update The first four years of the Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas Community Safety and Well -Being Plan have laid a strong foundation for collaboration and progress across the region. While important strides have been made —especially in housing, mental health response, and cross -sector partnerships —this review shows there is still much work to do. As we move forward, we must shift our focus upstream —addressing root causes like poverty, building stronger systems of support, and preparing our workforce for the opportunities ahead. Renewing the CSWB Plan is not just a legislative requirement —it is a chance to re-engage our community, refresh our approach, and recommit to building a safer, healthier, and more connected region for everyone. This next phase will require new energy, bold thinking, and stronger partnerships. Restructuring parts of our approach will help us better understand and promote community safety and well- being. Together, we can ensure the plan continues to reflect the evolving needs of our community and delivers meaningful, lasting impact. Page 32 of 236 Well -Being Plea Update ® June 2025 Appendix A: PubLic Safety Update — St. Thomas PoLice Service 1. Increase Road Safety • Motorvehicle collisions in St. Thomas increased by 88% in 2024, with 2 fatalities recorded. • In response, the STPS Traffic Management Unit (TMU) increased staffing to three full-time officers. • STPS continues to collaborate with OPP and Aylmer Police Service on joint enforcement efforts. • Enhanced traffic stops and warnings reflect a proactive approach to improving driver and pedestrian safety. 2. Educate the Public on Road Safety Enforcement • STPS continues to implement community policing strategies that align traffic enforcement projects with community concerns. 3. Decrease Impaired Driving • In 2024, impaired driving offenses involving alcohol decreased by 6.3%, and offenses involving both alcohol and drugs decreased by 8.1%. • STPS increased RIDE checkpoints by 108%, roadside alcohol screenings by 84%, and drug field sobriety testing by 20%. • These efforts have contributed to measurable reductions in impaired driving. 4. Promote Wellness and Safety in Downtown St. Thomas • A noticeable reduction in downtown disorder has been observed, attributed to collaboration with STESS, The Inn, and CMHA. • The Community Resource Unit (CRU) continues to operate from the STPS Satellite Office at 584-B Talbot Street, with staffing to increase from 6 to 8 Special Constables in 2025. • Emphasis remains on addressing social and health -related issues, allowing uniformed officers to focus on core policing duties. 5. Reduce Victimization from Property Crime • In St. Thomas (2023-2024): o Non-violent Crime Severity Index decreased by 20.09% o Break and Enters: 4, 52.7% 91II: g E. Page 33 of 236 Draft + „,ThomasSafety an Update o Theft/Possession of Stolen Property: 4, 12% o Arson:,', 39% o Mischief:,', 23% • Cyber frauds are increasing. STPS is actively developing resources to address evolving digital crime trends. 6. Encourage Youth Engagement • Following a SS% increase in police responses to schools over three years (20% involving violence), TVDSB and LDCSB have reinstated police officers in schools. o STPS is working with school boards to finalize policy and will announce a liaison officer role in Fall 2025. • New programs launched in 2024 include: o "First Responders 4 Kids" —evening engagement at JTCC gym. o SADER Youth Engagement Program, which promotes internet safety, critical thinking, and positive extracurricular engagement. o VIP Program and Boredom Busters events continue to promote youth development and positive relationships with police. 7. Cultivate Community Relationships • STPS actively engages with local leaders, businesses, and organizations to strengthen community resilience and align public safety strategies. 8. Increase Street Outreach Presence • The Community Mobilization Unit, launched in 2024, includes one officer dedicated to crime prevention and CSWB collaboration. • The CRU (Special Constables), MOSTteam (with CMHA), and a new STPS-STEGH partnership project (to be announced Spring 2025) are strengthening justice -health connections. 9. Strengthen Victim Assistance through Integrated Response • STPS has expanded its Criminal Investigations focus on Intimate Partner and Gender - Based Violence. • Commitment to responding to violence against women, hate crimes, and mental health - related incidents continues through ongoing staff training and innovation. 10. Increase Awareness of Human Trafficking 10 1 a g E, Page 34 of 236 Draft AyLmer-ELgin-St. Thomas Community Safety and • STPS has received $1.9 million in provincial funding (2019-2025) to support: o Public education and police training o Awareness campaigns o Specialized multi -agency projects o Investigator salary supports • STPS has significantly expanded capacity to address all forms of human trafficking. • Funding will conclude March 31, 2025. 11. Advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion • The Community Inclusion Council, created in 2023, now includes eight community members from diverse backgrounds. • The Council advises the Chief of Police on community safety and inclusion. • STPS also participates in the St. Thomas -Elgin Local Immigration Partnership group. Ongoing Challenges in Public Safety and Policing • Social and health -related issues, though not core policing functions, require ongoing police involvement and coordinated community support. • Recruitment challenges persist as the population of St. Thomas and surrounding areas continues to grow. • Training and equipment costs associated with compliance under the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA) are significant. • Sustainable funding through grants and local investment is essential to maintain current service levels. • Police mental health resiliency support and resources are critical for long-term staff well- being and service effectiveness. 11 1 a g E, Page 35 of 236 UpdateDraft AyLmer-ELgin-St. Thomas Community Safety and The Aylmer Police Service (APS) has actively supported the Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas Community Safety and Well -Being Plan through operational activities, partnerships, and a commitment to proactive policing. The following summary outlines how APS initiatives have contributed to the four local CSWB goals: Goal 1: Increase Traffic Safety • RIDE Program Enforcement: In 2024, APS conducted 166 RIDE checks. • Impaired Driving Enforcement: APS laid 32 charges and arrested 28 individuals for impaired driving in 2024. • Collaborative Enforcement: APS continues to partner with Elgin OPP and the St. Thomas Police Service on joint enforcement initiatives, including traffic safety operations. Goal 2: Enhance People's Wellness and Sense of Well -Being • Visible Police Presence in Public Spaces: Officers completed 643 hours of beat patrol and 44 hours of bicycle patrol to increase visibility and enhance the perception of safety in Aylmer's downtown and public areas. • Crime Reduction: Aylmer experienced a 20.8% decrease in its Crime Severity Index between 2022 and 2024, indicating progress in overall community safety and well-being. • Community Engagement: In 2024, officers participated in various community events and maintained a visible presence to build trust and strengthen the sense of community safety. Goal 3: Encourage Youth to Actively Participate in Building a Healthier Community Work to Date: • School Visits and Educational Presentations: APS engaged with youth through school - based outreach, including classroom visits and lectures, to support early education on safety and responsible decision -making. • Relationship Building: Through community service activities and presence at local events, APS has maintained a connection with youth and families. 12 1 a g E' Page 36 of 236 Draft + „,ThomasSafety an Goal 4: Cultivate Partnerships to Create Resilient and Safe Communities Work to Date: • Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT): APS participates in the regional MCRT program alongside Elgin OPP and mental health clinicians to respond to calls involving individuals in crisis. This initiative strengthens cross -sector collaboration and supports diversion from the justice system. • Community Safety and Well -Being Integration Table: APS is an active participant in the Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas CSWB Integration Table, contributing to coordinated efforts across sectors to address complex social challenges and support shared community safety goals. • Partnership Approach: APS works with local organizations and community groups to address the root causes of problems and promote long-term well-being. Ongoing Commitment The Aylmer Police Service remains committed to advancing the goals of the Community Safety and Well -Being Plan through continued enforcement, prevention, and collaborative initiatives. APS will: • Continue supporting mental health response through MCRT. • Maintain proactive road safety and impaired driving enforcement. • Expand community and youth engagement efforts. • Strengthen partnerships with local agencies to address the root causes of social issues. Aylmer Police Service is a dedicated partner in building a safer, healthier, and more connected community for all residents. 13 1 a g E, Page 37 of 236 A "' IIL...... IIIMI Illi;i;ii; III Illi;i;ii; III.......G I IN S ""III""' w ""III 1-110 I I A S a��nd mums Sallfellty mumm I W a' µ µ gE h " 10 1 I M � °°o r m ' I m 'eill Mar".1,11<c1% j,"oll ",,III 11111D, and Mayor". On behalf of the Community Safety and Well -Being Plan Coordinating Committee, we are pleased to present the Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) Plan. The CSWB Plan is a roadmap for how partners across different sectors can work together to make our community a safer, more inclusive place where all residents thrive. This plan marks a shift in focus from a reactive, response -based approach to incidents to a more proactive, holistic approach to community safety. With this plan, we will respond to the needs of our communities as we use local data to make evidence -informed decisions. We will develop and implement new strategies to address the complex issues facing our communities, and we will work with our community partners to rethink the way we deliver services. Many of our community partners are already doing excellent work to contribute to safety and well-being in Aylmer, Elgin and St. Thomas. The CSWB Plan recognizes that complex risks to safety and well-being cannot be addressed in isolation by any one organization, agency or sector. The goal of this Plan is to achieve greater coordination and collaboration on issues and situations before they escalate. It is important to continue to build and strengthen partnerships across sectors, and we thank our many community partners that have come together to develop this Plan. This Plan will define community safety and well-being planning in Elgin and St. Thomas over the coming years, but it is not a final destination. Community safety and well-being issues will continue to evolve, and we are committed to ongoing engagement and dialogue to ensure that the Plan remains informed, relevant and reflective of evolving needs. We thank you for your feedback throughout the planning process, and we look forward to working with you all to make our communities safer, more inclusive places where all residents thrive. Mary French Tom Marks Joe Preston Mayor, Town of Aylmer Warden, County of Elgin Mayor, City of St. Thomas Page 40 of 236 IIIII Tl�,@te Aylhi Coir�itext Safety \Aldk Belllriu,j ail°ire ail°ire il°m�^�Safety and ail°m� il°m�^�g W uuuuuu !IIIIIIIII UIwIV UIUVIVm�UIUVI UIUVIVm�UIUVI IIIIIIII UIUVIVm�UIUVI g wool UIUVVm�UIUV V!WW UIUVVm�UIUV IIIIl UIUV W UIUIwI UIUVVm�UIUV V!WW uuumm IIIIIII IIIII� m uuuuuu Vuu VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VVII�� VIA III In 2009, the work of community safety and well-being planning began in Ontario with a partnership between the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police. Community safety and well-being is broader than the traditional definition of safety (i.e. crime) and is critical to ensure that community members are safe, have a sense of belonging, have opportunities to participate, and are able to meet their needs for education, health care, food, housing, income, and social and cultural expression. Ensuring this sense of safety and well-being requires a multi -sector, collaborative effort. The Police Services Act (1990) mandates every municipal council to prepare and adopt a Community Safety and Well -Being (CSWB) Plan. Under the legislation, municipalities have the discretion and flexibility to develop joint plans with surrounding municipalities. The municipalities in Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas are working collaboratively to develop a shared Community Safety and Well -Being Plan for all of Elgin. As part of the legislation, the Province has mandated a number of requirements. Municipalities must: • Prepare and adopt a Community Safety and Well -Being Plan • Work in partnership with a multi-sectoral advisory committee comprised of representation from the police service board and other local service providers in health/mental health, education, community/social services and children/youth services • Conduct consultations with the advisory committee and members of the public The Ontario Framework The Ontario Community Safety and Well -Being Planning framework operated as a guide in developing the Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas Community Safety and Well -Being Plan. This framework focuses on collaboration, information sharing and performance measurement, and identifies four areas in which communities can be made safer and healthier: 1. Social Development 2. Prevention 3. Risk Intervention 4. Incident Response Page 42 of 236 C Safety aWO-Being � � u,. t&' i o n � v �� u' i ��w �� u, u, uu" .. I n �R f °� �boWllll IIII mi, $r,,llllll„�iiurir,iium7i °,' Promoting and maintaining community safety and well-being by bringing together a wide range of sectors, agencies and organizations to address complex social issues, like poverty, from every angle. Mitigating situations of elevated risk by multiple sectors working together to address situations where there is an elevated risk of harm - stopping something bad from happening right before it is about to happen. Proactively reducing identified risks by implementing measures, policies or programs to reduce priority risks before they result in crime, victimization or harm. 4 °I ricidsrit lll Ieqlparis Critical and non -critical incident response, or what is traditionally thought of when referring to crime and safety, including service responses such as police, fire, emergency medical services, child welfare agencies removing a child from their home, a person being apprehended under the Mental Health Act, or a school principal expelling a student. The individuals involved in the Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas community safety and well- being planning process considered each of these four areas in terms of the data that was collected and the identification of the areas of focus for the plan. Page 43 of 236 Cornrnt,�rflty Safety and euu, au, u, uu" .. In Ont&'io An Ove�'view The Provincial planning framework for Community Safety and Well -Being Plans highlights a number of critical success factors of community safety and well-being planning. These include Strength -Based - recognize the work that's already being done in the community and collaborating to do more and leverage local expertise Risk -Focused - focus on the risk, preventing something bad from happening rather than trying to fix it after the fact Awareness and Understanding - everyone understands their role in making the community a safe and healthy place to live Highest Level Commitment - to be successful, this initiative requires dedication and input from a wide range of sectors, agencies, organizations and groups Effective Partnerships - due to the complex nature of community safety and well-being, no single individual, agency or organization can fully own the planning process Evidence and Evaluation - part of the planning process must involve gathering information and evidence to provide a clear picture of what is happening in the community Cultural Responsiveness - being open to and respectful of cultural difference Our approach to developing the Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas Community Safety and Well -Being Plan, and the resulting three year plan is aligned with these critical success factors. Page 44 of 236 A Coordinating Committee was established to guide the overall process and development of the Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas Community Safety and Well -Being Plan. This committee was comprised of the following representatives: • Mayor, City of St. Thomas • Councillor, City of St. Thomas • Councillor, Elgin County Council • Councillor, Elgin County Council • Police Chief, Town of Aylmer • Police Chief, City of St. Thomas • Inspector, Elgin OPP • City Manager, City of St. Thomas • Clerk, Town of Aylmer • CAO, County of Elgin A multi-sectoral Advisory Committee was also established to review the data and information that was collected and to identify potential areas of focus for the plan. Membership on the Advisory Committee was open to all individuals and organizations who were interested in participating in the planning process. The contact list for this committee encompassed 159 individuals and was comprised of a broad cross-section of organizations, with representatives from the following sectors: • Accessibility • Addiction Services • Agriculture • Business • Child Protection • Children and Youth • Children with Disabilities • Children/Youth Mental Health • Citizens • Community Association • Cultural Services • Economic Development • Education • Emergency Services • Employment • Environment • Faith • Families and Children • Food Security • Funder • Government • Health • Homelessness • Housing • Indigenous/First Nations • Information • Legal • Literacy • Long Term Care • Mental Health • Newcomers • Persons with Disabilities • Poverty • Protective Services • Seniors • Service Club • Social Services • Violence Against Women • Youth The Advisory Committee met over the course of 2020 and early 2021. Page 45 of 236 O With the onset and resulting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coordinating Committee made the decision to continue with this extremely important work, and the development of the Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas Community Safety and Well -Being Plan moved to an online process. The community safety and well-being planning process encompassed four phases. These phases included: Each of the four phases are described further below. Phase 1 Project Planning and Onboarding At the initiation of the planning for the Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas Community Safety and Well -Being Plan, a kick off meeting was held with the Coordinating Committee. In addition to this, an introductory video was produced and shared with the Advisory Committee members. The video can be found here. Phase 2: Research and Asset Mapping The second phase of the community safety and well-being planning process focused on collecting local data and information about the communities in Aylmer - Elgin -St. Thomas. This is a key component in the creation of the Community Safety and Well -Being Plan as it provides a snapshot, that is based on data, about what is happening in the areas of health, well-being and safety in the Elgin region. Page 46 of 236 O Inventory of Planning Tables An inventory of existing planning tables in Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas was also conducted. A total of 20 planning tables were identified. This inventory highlighted: • The purpose of the planning table • A high level description of the organizations that participate on the planning table • A list of the strategies, projects or other current work of the planning table, including any research/reports conducted by the planning table This inventory helped to ensure the Community Safety and Well -Being Plan did not duplicate existing work and, instead, leveraged the current planning tables in Aylmer - Elgin -St. Thomas and the work that they are doing. Local Data A key aspect in the development of the Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas Community Safety and Well -Being Plan is making sure the plan is evidence -informed. To ensure this, local data was collected to validate resident perceptions, to support ongoing discussions related to safety and well-being, and to create a foundation from which to monitor and evaluate the Community Safety and Well -Being Plan work as it moves into implementation. A Data Package was developed to support this process. It can be found here. Phase 3: Community Engagement The third phase of the community safety and well-being planning process focused on community engagement. Throughout this phase we engaged with residents and community organizations in Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas to collect information about their perceptions of community safety and well-being. This is a key component in the creation of the Community Safety and Well -Being Plan as it reveals how residents feel about the communities in which they live. Community Consultation To share information about the development of the Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas Community Safety and Well -Being Plan a website was created, https://www.eigincounty.ca/cswb/. This website was developed in order to share information about the community safety and well-being planning process with residents, and to ensure residents were given the opportunity to participate in the plan's creation. Residents were asked to provide input into the Community Safety and Well -Being Plan through the use of a survey. Both online and hard copy surveys were made available. The survey was open from July 27, 2020 to December 4, 2020. A total of 429 responses were received from residents across Elgin's geographic areas. Page 47 of 236 O The survey focused on perceptions of community safety and well-being and priorities to include in the Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas plan. Community Organization Consultation In May and June of 2020, community organizations were invited to participate in an online survey. This survey asked community organizations to identify service statistics they collect that can inform the development of the Community Safety and Well -Being Plan, local research that has been conducted that can inform the development of the Community Safety and Well -Being Plan, and priorities they would like to see reflected in the Community Safety and Well -Being Plan. Thirty- eight (38) organizations representing 18 different sectors responded to the online survey. The sectors that responded to the survey include: • Health (including mental health) • Social Services • Employment Services • Environment • Education • Food Security • Government • Housing and Homelessness • Service Clubs • Child Protection • Community Association • Cultural Services • Information • Literacy • Newcomers • Persons with Disabilities • Protective Services • Arts and Culture Phase 4, Sensemaking and Plan Development During phase four of the community safety and well being process, the Advisor) Committee reviewed the data and information that was collected throughout the planning process, and identified priority areas for the Community Safety and Well -Being Plan. Action Tables then identified goal: and objectives in each priority area. �,,, � i i i ice„ � i"�„ �w i „ �w i yi �I'° �I ��I iI„,- i �� im I -St. �.mm �-i � �I° '�I ��I ��,m� ',mw�� I '�I �I �I°�'�I �I � �I�� i i m°y The Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas initial Community Safety and Well -Being Plan is a three year plan. There are many elements which create safety and well-being in a community. To ensure this plan is achievable and strategic in focus, the Advisory Committee used local data and information from the organization and community consultation process to identify five priority areas for this first plan. The following has been identified for the focus of the Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas Community Safety and Well -Being Plan: Integration of service system planning and leveraging resources for a proactive, balanced and collaborative response to big, complex issues that require an integrated solution, focusing on: 1. Education And Skills Development 2. Housing Security 3. Mental Health and Well -Being 4. Public Safety 5. Substance Use and Addiction A structure has been established to lead the implementation of strategies and actions in each of these five areas. This structure will leverage the use of existing planning tables in Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas and ensure that there is an integrated response which leverages resources and recognizes the inter -relationships amongst these five priority areas. An Action Table has been identified for each of the priority areas. The Action Tables' work will be connected through the establishment of an Integration Table. The Chair of each Action Table will participate in the Integration Table. The Integration Table will also include the Mayor of St. Thomas, the Elgin County Warden, a local Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) and the Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) from St. Thomas and the County of Elgin. This new Integration Table will be established to ensure a proactive, balanced and collaborative response across these five priority areas. Education and Skills Substance Development Abuse and Action Table Housing Security Addiction Action Table Action Table Public Safety Action Table Mental Health and Well -Being Action Table Integration Tat,; B ;,/� ih � 1 I�dll�llllllll�ll I��fr fm aIII fm 1 d )evdIqI7uI YftfiweI frt Action Table: Elgin Workforce Development Network SecuI` III Ol y Action Table: Housing and Homelessness Action Table 'fff o, ,111 f of„ III �� e,,y 111 oi„Ill fm a III md 6I III ,m Action Table: Elgin Mental Health and Addiction Network Safety of y� Action Table: Public Safety Action Table S Uy� °'„a twI 'm fl,;,; e Use wI ,m d A d dI fl,;,; Ol„ III'1„f III ",m Action Table: Elgin Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy Steering Committee Page 50 of 236 Who is going to lead this priority area? The Action Table is the Elgin Workforce Development Network. What did we hear about education and skills development? . Education should support all abilities, be culturally sensitive, support diversity and anti- discrimination • Life skills training, skills training for jobs, lifelong learning and ongoing adult education are important • Digital literacy is a key skill • Overall, the education level of the region's population age 15+ is lower compared to Ontario . The percentage of students in the Thames Valley District School Board receiving an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD graduation rate) is lower than the Ontario average What will be the focus in this area? This priority area includes lifelong learning. Learning that encompasses children, youth, adults and seniors. It also includes alternative learning and life skills programs. To support work in this area, the Elgin Workforce Development Network will work with its community partners to develop and implement strategies to promote lifelong learning in Aylmer, Elgin, and St. Thomas. A fulsome strategy is currently being developed. Page 51 of 236 Who is going to lead this priority area? The Action Table is the Housing and Homelessness Action Table. What did we hear about housing security? • There is a need for a range of diverse housing options, including affordable housing, apartments, social housing, supportive housing, universal design units, transitional housing, etc. . There is a low vacancy rate/a lack of availability of rental housing • Rural areas have limited housing availability . In 2018,159 individuals were living with homelessness What will be the focus in this area? The following goals and objectives will be the focus of the 2021 to 2024 Community Safety and Well -Being Plan: Goals Objectives Goal #1 Increase availability of a range of diverse housing options at Increase housing security, scattered sites, including apartments, social housing, supportive stability and access housing, universal design units, transitional housing, etc. Increase the supply of affordable housing Decrease the centralized housing waitlist Increase capacity to maintain housing Increase affordable housing benefits to enhance capacity to serve more people and at adequate levels Goal #2: Implement solutions to rural homelessness Decrease and prevent Increase awareness about St. Thomas and Elgin homelessness occurrences of chronic and Enhance service delivery to people experiencing homelessness episodic homelessness Implement solutions to family homelessness Implement solutions for people exiting institutions into homelessness Qails/hospitals) Increase and enhance connections for people experiencing homelessness to services and supports Define and utilize a coordinated community response to homelessness (i.e. Housing First model) Decrease barriers to accessing housing Decrease the length of time a person experiences precarious housing or homelessness Increase safety for people experiencing homelessness Page 52 of 236 Who is going to lead this priority area? The Action Table is the Elgin Mental Health and Addiction Network. What did we hear about mental health and well-being? Need more available and affordable mental health supports/resources/services/programs Mental health support for people living on the streets is very limited Access to 24/7 crisis support needs to be available 72.7% of residents report a somewhat or very strong sense of belonging in their community What will be the focus in this area? The work in this priority area will ensure that equity, diversity and inclusion are included in planning and decisions about mental health and well-being. The following goals and objectives will be the focus of the 2021 to 2024 Community Safety and Well -Being Plan: Goals Objectives Goal #1: Remove mental health crisis from the streets Increase equitable access Increase access to technology and digital literacy, and expand to mental health services the use of health technology to include mental health services and supports throughout Develop new ways to access mental health services which Elgin County complement existing services • Increase public awareness about available services and supports and how to access them • Increase coordination of service providers and community members to enhance early identification and intervention • Increase the number of supports, services and mental health professionals available • Increase access to affordable therapy • Reduce current waitlists Advocate and apply for increased funding for mental health services and supports Increase the number of supportive housing options Goal #2: Increase public awareness about the importance of well-being Enhance people's wellness Promote self -care practices, coping skills and available and sense of well-being resources Increase people's sense of connection to their community and each other Increase coordination of service providers and community members to enhance wellness Enhance housing safety for individuals Page 53 of 236 Who is going to lead this priority area? The Action Table is a new Public Safety Action Table. What did we hear about public safety? • People want to feel safe where they live • St. Thomas was named more frequently as a community with more criminal activity • There is not a lot of serious crime in Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas. Residents report experiencing and hearing about break-ins, petty theft, property theft, and drug use/drug trafficking What will be the focus in this area? The following goals and objectives will be the focus of the 2021 to 2024 Community Safety and Well -Being Plan: Goals Objectives Goal #1 Educate the public about road safety programs and Increase traffic safety enforcement Decrease the impact of driving under the influence Decrease the impact of distracted driving and speeding Increase the use of seatbelts Increase bicycle lanes throughout the city and county Improve and increase the number of sidewalks and crosswalks Goal #2: Promote downtown St. Thomas as a safe place Enhance people's wellness Increase visits to downtown St. Thomas and sense of well-being Reduce victimization of people as a result of property crime Goal #3: Build stronger relationships with youth Encourage youth to actively Use holistic strategies and a community -based multi -partner participate in building a approach to encourage youth in making good, responsible healthier community decisions in order to avoid criminal activity Goal #4: Increase collaborative efforts with community partners to Cultivate partnerships to address social issues/root causes create resilient and safe Increase the street outreach presence of community partners communities Enhance and increase community engagement, integrated response models and victim assistance Educate the public about appropriate resources/ services, other than police services Increase awareness about human trafficking Promote equity, diversity and inclusion Page 54 of 236 Who is going to lead this priority area? The Action Table is the Elgin Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy Steering Committee. What did we hear about substance use and addiction? • Substance use and addictions are increasing and are very prevalent in St. Thomas, specifically in the core of the city • There is a lack of services, supports and resources in this area, especially in small communities • Alcohol is still the biggest challenge and impact • There is a growing overdose/opioid crisis What will be the focus in this area? The following vision will be the focus of the 2021 to 2024 Community Safety and Well -Being Plan: "A safe and healthy community in Elgin without the negative impacts of drugs and alcohol." The Elgin Community Drug and Alcohol Strategy Steering Committee is developing a Strategy Report to move toward achieving this vision. This Strategy Report will be created by the end of 2021 and will include four pillars: • Prevention • Harm Reduction • Treatment • Justice The guiding themes for each pillar include: �PIII.IIIIlmIII IlmIII. 'wIIIIII u T'IIHOIIIA KA o III i r1µ �i �i, �� ,I It takes many people and community partners to create and maintain community safety and well-being. Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas' first Community Safety and Well - Being Plan has been built on a strong foundation of data, local information and community partnerships. Many of the priority areas identified in this Community Safety and Well -Being Plan are outside the mandate of local municipalities and require an infusion of funding to make a meaningful difference. We, and our community partners, have been working on these areas, but our community requires adequate funding from the provincial government to make impactful change. This plan leverages existing planning tables to maximize their great work and to help us continue to move the needle on community safety and well-being in Elgin. Let us continue together with our collaborative approach to create a vibrant, equitable, inclusive, safe and healthy community. Page 56 of 236 We gratefully acknowledge the efforts of all individuals, local agencies and service providers involved in the development of the Aylmer -Elgin -St. Thomas Community Safety and Well - Being Plan. We appreciate and want to thank all of you. In particular we would like to recognize those individuals who participated on the Community Safety and Well -Being Coordinating Committee: • Joe Preston, Mayor, City of St. Thomas • Steve Peters, Councillor, City of St. Thomas • Sally Martyn, Councillor, Elgin County Council • Mary French, Councillor, Elgin County Council • Zvonko Horvat, Police Chief, Town of Aylmer • Chris Herridge, Police Chief, City of St. Thomas • Mike Butler, Inspector, Elgin OPP • Wendell Graves, City Manager, City of St. Thomas • Josh Brick Clerk, Town of Aylmer • Julie Gonyou, CAO, County of Elgin • Carolyn Krahn, Legislative Coordinator, County of Elgin • Katherine Thompson, Manager of Administrative Services/Deputy Clerk, County of Elgin g ,,-TO NsHI, A p,, tnadkecr, au b,,gi,e p'utu ... q�- Aylmer, Elgin & St. Thomas CSWB Plan 519-631-1460, ext.156 www.eigincounty.ca/cswb/ cswb@ELGIN.ca 1 m Municipality of uumuy1, uuuuum �/llvgrol%,- %/rrrri�;� uuum uuu!.. uumu umu.. 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This compares to a 4.6% increase across Ontario • The region has relatively more children age 0 to 14 (18.8% of population) and more older adults age 65+ (18.1% of population) compared to Ontario (16.4% and 16.7%, respectively) • The older adult population (age 65+) grew by 18.2% while all other age groups decreased in size • In 2016, 2.3% of the region's population identified as Indigenous, comparable to Ontario's rate of 2.8%. The figure for the region largely represents Indigenous people living off -reserve • The region has fewer visible minorities (3.0% of population) and fewer recent immigrants (0.8% of population) compared to Ontario (29.3% and 3.6%, respectively) • More people in the region identified as visible minority (3.0%) than identified as Indigenous • More people in the region speak German most often at home (3.5%) compared to Ontario (0.3%) Within the Region • In 2016, 52% of the population (46,401) lived within the small to medium sized urban municipalities of St. Thomas and Aylmer • Population growth was concentrated in Aylmer, Bayham, St. Thomas, and Malahide, with populations increasing by 5.8%, 4.8%, 2.6%, and 1.6%, respectively • Aylmer, Bayham, and Malahide have relatively high proportions of children and youth compared to other communities • West Elgin, Dutton-Dunwich, Central Elgin, and St. Thomas have relatively high proportions of older adults compared to other communities • The Indigenous population is younger, with children and youth accounting for almost 40% of the population and older adults age 65+ accounting for 6.3% • Almost 15% of residents in Bayham and Malahide report speaking German most often at home. Aylmer also has a relatively high proportion of German-speaking residents • Over 77% of residents who speak German most often at home live in Malahide and Bayham 2 Page 60 of 236 • Combined, 80% of recent immigrants live in St. Thomas, Bayham, and Malahide St. Thomas is home to 26% of the recent immigrant population, 53% of the Indigenous population, and 64% of the visible minority population • Just under 4% of West Elgin's population is Indigenous. This compares to 2.3% across the County See Attachment A for details about the population indicators. 3 Page 61 of 236 Crime II iinii cat r s: Key I N gi h II iigll t Crime data shows an overall increase in cases received in the St. Thomas Provincial Offences Act (POA) Court from 2014 to 2018. This includes crimes against the person, crimes against property, administration of justice and "other" criminal code offences. Two areas that have declined over time include criminal code traffic cases and federal statute cases. These trends are similar to what is seen across the West Region and Ontario • Data from Elgin OPP, St. Thomas Police Services, and Aylmer Police Services show that across the region, for most offences, there were more offences in 2019 than in 2015 The top five offences in 2019 were: 1. Thefts possession/stolen property (1,898) 2. Domestic violence (948) 3. Assault (non -sexual) (653) 4. Mischief (crimes against property) (649) 5. Break and enter (471) • In 2019, St. Thomas Police Services reported over 800 domestic violence incidents, eight times more than Elgin OPP (100), and 23 times more than Aylmer Police Services (34) St. Thomas Police Services reported a larger increase in the total number of incidents from 2015 to 2019 compared to Elgin OPP and Aylmer Police Services. Compared to 2015, St. Thomas Police Services had almost 40% more incidents, Elgin OPP had almost 20% more incidents and Aylmer Police Services had almost 18% fewer incidents. In 2018 and 2019, the total number of incidents reported by St. Thomas Police Services (20,089 in 2019) was higher than the Elgin OPP (19,127). Prior to this, Elgin OPP had more incidents London CMA's rate of police -reported hate crime has been increasing since 2016. By 2018, the London CMA rate of 6.4 per 100,000 was higher than Ontario's rate of 5.3 per 100,000. Across Canada, race or ethnicity and religion were the top motivations for hate crime in 2018 and mischief was the most common violation See Attachment B for details about the crime indicators. 4 Page 62 of 236 Ierital II NeaIIClh arid eH If eirig IIiiniioators: IKey II Nii Ih�ii ht • Among residents of the region, fewer reported a strong sense of belonging in 2017/2018 compared to the previous reporting period (2015/2016), with 72.7% reporting a somewhat strong or very strong sense of belonging in their community in 2017/2018 and 78.9% reporting this in 2015/2016 • Overall, the region's residents are satisfied or very satisfied with life in general (91.9% reported this in 2017/2018), with less than 18% reporting that most days of their life are quite a bit or extremely stressful • Approximately 10% of the region's residents, aged 12+, report fair or poor mental health • Suicide, self -harm, and self -injury rates are higher in the region compared to Ontario, and are higher in 2016/2017 compared to 2013/2014 o The Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) region has a higher rate of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for suicide and self -harm compared to Ontario o The rate of hospitalizations for self-harm/self-injury were higher in 2017 (118/100,000) compared to 2014 (73/100,000), and the increase was greater than seen across Ontario, with a 61.6% increase in the region and a 9.8% increase in Ontario o Youth (age 15 to 29) in the SWPH region have a higher rate of emergency department visits for intentional self -harm than youth in Ontario as a whole • The rate of hospitalizations for mental health has decreased 18.0% from 2013 to 2017, while the number of mental health visits to physicians and emergency departments increased over this same time period o The SWPH region's rate of hospitalizations for mental health was lower by 18% in 2017 compared to 2013, while Ontario's rate was higher by almost 9% o The number of mental health visits to physicians was 6% higher in 2016 compared to 2012, and the number of emergency departments for mental health was 23% higher in 2017 compared to 2013 (SWPH Region) o St. Thomas, West Elgin, and Aylmer have the highest rates of mental health emergency department visits in the region o St. Thomas, West Elgin, and Southwold have the highest rates of hospitalizations for mental health in the region See Attachment C for details about the mental health and well-being indicators. 5 Page 63 of 236 Euicafl n IIliedii atoir v IKey I,,,,,,8 gi hIIii 11 t • More students enrolled in the Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) may be at risk for poor education outcomes compared to the province. More are below the provincial standards on the grade 6 EQAO reading assessment, and the grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). Fewer have the expected number of credits in grades 10 or 11, and fewer graduate within 4 or 5 years of starting school • From 2013 to 2017, suspensions increased for the CS Viamonde (46.9%), Conseil scolair catholique Providence (31.0%) and TVDSB (5.5%), while suspensions decreased across Ontario (-12.9%) and in the London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) (-37.6%) • There are very few student expulsions in the region, with ten or less students are being expelled per year in each of the school boards • Overall, the education level of the region's population age 15+ is lower compared to Ontario. Within the region, Bayham, Malahide, and Aylmer have the lowest education levels, with more people age 15+ and age 25 to 64 without a high school diploma or equivalent, and fewer with post -secondary education • With respect to their school experience, fewer LDCSB elementary school students in 2018-2019 reported having a positive school experience on all indicators compared to 2016-2017. Students in Grades 4 to 6 were more likely to report positive experiences compared to students in grades 7 and 8. Similar data for the TVDSB is not available for this report • In the region, the number of Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) learners increased by 21.5% from 339 in 2015 to 412 in 2019. The increase was seen in all age groups except 25 to 44. The proportions of learners who had less than grade 9 and less than grade 12 decreased, suggesting an increase in the proportion of LBS learners who had completed grade 12 See Attachment D for details about the education indicators. 0 Page 64 of 236 E a idy L,,,ewrri i irig arid vdl Il irrnerit II iinioator v IKey II,,,,,,N gIh hht • In 2018, the region had fewer kindergarten -age children scoring as vulnerable on one or more indicators of school readiness and child development (28.5%) compared to Ontario (29.36%). According to results from the Early Development Instrument (EDI), the proportion of children who were vulnerable on one of more domain decreased from 29% in 2015 to 28.5% in 2018 • Within the region, Bayham, Dutton-Dunwich, and Aylmer have the highest proportions of children scoring as vulnerable on one or more domains (43.3%, 40.5%, and 36.5%, respectively) • Physical health and well-being was the area of highest vulnerability on the EDI, with almost one in five children (19.2%) in the region vulnerable in this area in 2018. This compares to 18.3% in 2015 and 16.3% across Ontario • There is no licensed, centre -based child care for families with children age 0 to 4 years in Bayham, Southwold, and Malahide • Consistently from 2015 to 2018, a higher proportion of infants in the SWPH region had a parent or parent's partner with a mental illness compared to Ontario. The rate in 2018 in the SWPH region is also higher than in 2015. In 2018, just over 30% of infants in the SWPH region had a parent or parent's partner with a mental illness. This compares to the 2015 rate of 25.7% and Ontario's 2018 rate of 17.9% See Attachment E for details about the early learning and development indicators. 7 Page 65 of 236 I'll,°id Pr- e tioiri IIiini at rs: Key I hglhIlii IlMts Overall, child protection indicators for the region compare positively to the province and have trended in a positive direction. These indicators include: o Percentage of recurrence of child protection concerns in a family within 12 months after an investigation o Percentage of recurrence of child protection concerns in a family within 12 months after ongoing protection services were provided o Percentage of total days of care that are in a group care setting o Percentage of children who leave care within 12 months of admission o Percentage of children who leave care within 24 months of admission o Percentage of children who leave care within 36 months of admission • The rate of care in a non -family based setting among children who require out -of -home care is higher than the overall provincial rate. Family -based settings are preferred over group and "other" settings, which include children living independently, hospital, children's mental health or youth justice facility o In 2016-2017, Family and Children's Services of St. Thomas and Elgin County (FACS) had relatively more days of care in a group setting or "other" setting (22.2%) compared to Ontario (21.0%) and trended upwards from 2013-14 (19.6%) o Among children in the care of FACS, more days are spent in "other" settings (15.6%) compared to group settings (6.6%). Across the province, more days are spent in group settings (12%) compared to "other" settings (9.0%) Across Ontario, the average score measuring the quality of the caregiver -youth relationship has remained stable at about 6.6 out of 8. Higher scores indicate a greater degree of caregiver acceptance as perceived by the young person. Consistent with Ontario, in 2016-2017 and 2015- 2016, 10 to 15 year olds in care with FACS St. Thomas Elgin scored the quality of their relationship with their caregiver higher than youth age 16 and 17 • The average monthly number of children in care at FACS St. Thomas Elgin has decreased 9.0% from 2016/2017 to 2019/2020 See Attachment F for details about the child protection indicators. 0 Page 66 of 236 Flove ii, y II inii a -tors: IKey II N ii Ih II ii 11 t • Overall, low income rates in the region are comparable to Ontario, though this varies by age and by community o The region has more children between the ages of 0 to 5 and more older adults age 65+ living with low income compared to Ontario o Comparing across age groups, the highest poverty rate is seen among children age 0 to 5, with 21% living with low income • The region's median household income is lower compared to Ontario, and more people between the ages of 25 and 64 are not participating in the labour market • Among youth age 15 to 29, the 25 to 29 year old age group has the highest rate of youth not in education, employment or training (NEST) • Within the region, the Indigenous population, Aylmer, and Bayham have the highest low income rates and have the most households with income in the lowest income group • Bayham, Aylmer, Malahide, and St. Thomas have the highest rates of working poor. Data on working poor among the Indigenous population are not available. The rate of working poor in all areas of the region is lower than the provincial rate of 7.1% • While the number of people receiving Ontario Works support has decreased by 15% between 2014 and 2018, many on the caseload need an intensive level and broad range of supports to address their personal, social -emotional, and employment needs. Difficulty accessing key supports and services such as mental health services, child care, and stable housing is an increasing challenge for clients, preventing them from having the foundation needed to support employment • Food bank utilization data has been requested and not yet received • ODSP data has been requested and not yet received See Attachment G for details about the poverty indicators. 0 Page 67 of 236 I,,,,,,N ui rig arid II,,,,,,Norndle snes Il iini cators: IKey II,,,,,,N iigIh II ii Iht Overall, housing in the region compared well to Ontario in 2016 o Fewer households lived with core housing need, with 15.3% of households in Ontario living in core housing need and 11.5% in the region o Households in core housing need are living in housing that is either unsuitable (not enough bedrooms for household size and composition), inadequate (needing repairs) and/or unaffordable AND have income that is too low to be able to afford alternative, suitable, and adequate housing in their community o Of note, St. Thomas (15.6%), Aylmer (13.4%), West Elgin (11.9%), and Indigenous living off reserve (22.4%) had a higher rate of core housing need than the region as a whole • Housing affordability is a top problem for renters, with almost 42% of renters with shelter costs totaling 30% or more of their income o To afford the average rent of a one bedroom in the region in 2019 ($725), a renter's annual household income must be about $28,000 o This average rent amount is unaffordable for 35% of renter households with the lowest income o To afford the average rent of $568 for a bachelor unit, a renter's annual household income must be about $23,000, making it unaffordable for approximately 25% of renter households with the lowest income In 2016, more households in Aylmer, Indigenous living off reserve, and St. Thomas are living with core housing need, are renting, and have moved within the year previous to the last census, indicating that more households in these communities may have housing challenges and less housing stability compared to Ontario and the rest of the region. Aylmer also has a high proportion of households with unaffordable housing, with almost half paying 30% or more of their income on shelter costs The 2018 Homeless Enumeration Survey found a total of 159 people living with homelessness during April 22 to 27, 2018. Of these individuals: o 109 were adults experiencing imminent or literal homelessness 0 38% were experiencing chronic homelessness 0 50% were experiencing hidden homelessness o Family breakdown (conflict or abuse) was the reason for homelessness for 50% of adults surveyed o Over half reported having mental health concerns • Subsidized housing waitlist figures have been requested and not yet received See Attachment H for details about the housing and homelessness indicators. 10 Page 68 of 236 ErnpIloyrrnerit II lied ii a-toir v IKey II,,,,,,N i ggh II iigIIM is • Generally, labour market indicators for 2016 show that more of the region's residents experience challenges with employment than across Ontario. Elgin County's lower unemployment rate was due to a lower participation rate and the overall employment rate was lower. This was true of the population age 15+ and the working age population age 25 to 64 • Across the region, 28% of the population age 15+ is not in employment, education or training (NEST). Excluding adults age 65+, the highest NEET rate is among the 35 to 64 year olds at 18.3% • Within the region, Aylmer, Bayham, and West Elgin show the most signs of experiencing challenges with employment with relatively high unemployment, low participation and low employment rates. Among these three communities, Aylmer demonstrates the most challenges • Over the past five years, Employment Services Elgin has seen a steady decrease (25.3%) in the number of clients who worked one-on-one with an employment counsellor. This local agency, which serves St. Thomas and the western portion of the region, sees the most people each year through its resource and information services area (more than 10,000 client visits in 2019-2020) See Attachment I for details about the employment indicators. 11 Page 69 of 236 FllIiysk:all II Nea[dh hndcato�rs: Key I Nii IhIIii 11 t • Among mothers who completed the Healthy Babies Healthy Children (HBHC) screen, more of the region's mothers (4.8%) reported not having a designated primary provider compared to Ontario (3.0%). This is a risk factor for healthy child development • A high percentage of the region's residents report having a regular health care provider (94.2%). This compares to 90.1% in Ontario as a whole • 14.2% of the region's residents rate their health as fair or poor. This is higher than Ontario as a whole at 11.1% • Emergency departments in the Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) region have consistently had more visits for all injuries compared to Ontario o The age standardized rate, per 100,000 population in 2018 was 9% higher than in 2014 o Across Ontario, the rate was almost 1% lower in 2018 compared to 2014 o Falls are the top reason for visiting the emergency department followed by being struck by or against an object and thirdly, transportation -related injuries • With respect to chronic conditions, a higher percentage of residents in SWPH region were diagnosed with high blood pressure, COPD, diabetes, and arthritis in 2017/2018 compared to Ontario • 26.8% of the region's residents age 15+ report having a disability. This is higher than the Ontario rate of 24.1% • Overall, calls to EMS have been increasing, with a 22.1% increase between 2015 and 2019. Over this same time period, age categories with significantly higher than average increases in the number of calls include: 5 to 9 year olds (68.5%), 20 to 24 year olds (57.4%), and 35 to 39 year olds (81.3%) • In terms of emergency medical services (EMS), calls related to trauma have been the highest percentage of all calls for the last two years (2019 and 2020). In addition to trauma related calls, since 2015, calls with cardiac as the primary issue have consistently been in the top three types of calls, along with calls related to psychiatric events • In 2020, all EMS station locations in the region had trauma related events and respiratory related events in the top three types of calls, with the exception of the Rodney EMS station which did not have respiratory related events in the top three types of calls. Psychiatric related events were in the top three types of calls in the two St. Thomas EMS stations and the Dutton station, and drug/alcohol related events were in the top three types of calls in the Rodney EMS station See Attachment J for details about the physical health indicators. 12 Page 70 of 236 M o I e in ce Agaims orneiin IIii d� atoir°s: IKey II Nii Ih�ii II is • Ina 2017 Ontario wide survey, violence against women (VAW) service providers most often said they served: o People with mental disorders (83%) o Children (72%) o Youth (70%) • Housing is a top service gap for survivors followed by mental health and addiction services and supports • The top two reasons that VAW service providers often refer survivors elsewhere include: o Operating at capacity (36%) o Survivors need more specialized services (33%) • The top two service pressures that service providers always experience include: o Covering a large geographic area (52%) o Not enough staff (45%) • VAW service providers were most likely to say that their partnership with emergency shelters is the most effective partnership they have 0 73% say that this partnership "largely" supports survivors 0 64% felt their partnership with Victim Services largely supports survivors o Partnerships with law enforcement and child welfare/protection were least often identified as being partnerships that largely supported survivors • With regards to supporting survivors of human trafficking, o Service providers were most likely to say that they could meet "some" of survivors' needs (52%) 0 68% felt they could make appropriate referrals 0 78% felt that their frontline staff could provide trauma -informed intersectional services • VAW service providers were most likely to say that their partners in the justice sector work effectively with them to meet the needs of human trafficking survivors (56%) o Almost half said that their partners in Health, and in Child & Youth services worked effectively with them to meet needs o Service providers were least likely to say that partners in immigration worked effectively with them (26%) • Local agency data has been requested and not yet received See Attachment K for details about the violence against women indicators. 13 Page 71 of 236 Addic-doris arid ubstairice Use IIiinioators: IKey II,,,,,,hgIh�iig,lht • The number of opioid-related deaths in the region increased from three in 2014 to ten in 2018. In 2018, Elgin accounted for half of the Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) region's opioid-related deaths. SWPH includes Oxford County and Elgin County • Across the region, almost all deaths in 2019 (11) were unintentional (10). From 2017 to 2019, fentanyl consistently has been the top opioid directly contributing to deaths. In 2019, fentanyl and carfentanil were the number one opioids directly contributing to death. People who died were most likely to be male between the ages of 25 and 64, unemployed, to live in a private dwelling, and to be at home at the time of death • In the region, between 2013 and 2018, the number of emergency department (ED) visits for opioid overdoses increased from 23 to 59, and the number of hospitalizations increased from 21 to 31. This data shows that in 2018, fewer ED visits resulted in hospitalizations (53%) compared to 2013 (68%) • The region has a higher rate of opioids to treat pain (150.5 per 1,000) compared to Oxford (131.7 per 1,000), though the rate is decreasing • In 2019, the region had a very high distribution of naloxone kits with 12,821 distributed to individuals through pharmacies and 353 distributed through SWPH and community partners. In 2019, pharmacies in the region distributed seven times as many kits as pharmacies in Oxford and 35 times as many as SWPH and community partners. The number distributed has been increasing exponentially since 2016 • Across the SWPH region, the number of visits to the needle syringe program increased by 12% from 2,347 in 2015 to 2,635 in 2017 • The region's heavy drinking rate for the population age 12+ (18.4%) is similar to Ontario, and the rate of alcohol -attributable deaths (58.6 per 100,000 population age 15+) is not statistically different from Ontario • The number of people charged with impaired driving increased by 10% from 103 in 2015 to 113 in 2018. This increase contrasts with Ontario's downward trend in the number and rate of impaired driving charges • Local agency data has been requested and not yet received See Attachment L for details about the addictions and substance use indicators. 14 Page 72 of 236 Art c41/I1::Ir11 ern Bdhavbu r° IIiiniicaturs': Key I Nii lhllii glht The St. Thomas Public Library has experienced a 25.0% increase in the number of inappropriate behaviour incidents from 2017 to 2019. These incidents include yelling, harassing behaviours, verbal abuse, altercations between customers and between staff and customers, drug use, theft, viewing pornography, etc. See Attachment M for details about the anti-social/problem behaviour indicators. 15 Page 73 of 236 Risk IIlil eiri Tra Ildi g Datainse (RT]D) Iliinii ators: IKey II NiigIhIIii II is In 2019, there were 36% more Situation Table discussions in the region compared to 2016 o 2017 had the highest number of discussions (45). Since then the number of discussions has declined o This recent downward trend differs from Ontario where the total number of discussions has increased each year from 2016 to 2018, and was double in 2018 compared to 2016 • The region's discussions were more likely than Ontario's to be about adults age 40+. Unlike Ontario, there were no discussions for children and youth under age 18 • St. Thomas Police Services and Elgin OPP were the top originating agencies, and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and the Central Community Health Centre (CCHC) were the top assisting agencies. CMHA was the lead agency for half (50%) of non -rejected discussions • Similar to Ontario and the Western Region, mental health and drugs were in the top three risk categories. In the region, housing was also a top risk category. This compares to Ontario and the Western Region where mental health, drugs, and criminal involvement were the top three risk categories • Mental health was the risk category for almost half of all discussions in the region • When looking at the top five risk factors (housing, basic needs, drugs, mental health, and poverty), no one stands out as being significantly higher in terms of the number of discussions at the Situation Table. Considering all discussions, housing and basic needs appeared more often than the others and poverty showed up the least See Attachment N for details about the RTD indicators. 16 Page 74 of 236 ttaolhrneiritA: F1gja Ila-�iiori IIii d ators Indicator: Total Population Ontario 2016 13,448,494 2011 12,851,821 % Change 4.6% County of Elgin 88,978 87,461 1.7% St. Thomas 38,909 37,905 2.6% Aylmer 7,492 7,151 4.8% Bayham 7,396 6,989 5.8% Central Elgin 12,607 12,743 -1.1% Dutton-Dunwich 3,866 3,876 -0.3% Southwold 4,421 4,494 -1.6% Malahide 9,292 9,146 1.6% West Elgin 4,995 5,157 -3.1% Indigenous, Elgin County 1,975 1,560 26.6% Indigenous population data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. Census Profile. 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Indicator: # of children aged 0 to 14 years Ontario 2016 2,207,970 2011 2,180,770 % Change 1.2% County of Elgin 16,700 16,700 0.0% St. Thomas 6,820 6,870 -0.7% Aylmer 1,490 1,355 10.0% Bayham 1,930 1,750 10.3% Central Elgin 1,985 2,125 -6.6% Dutton-Dunwich 620 660 -6.1% Southwold 770 775 -0.6% Malahide 2,335 2,365 -1.3% West Elgin 760 815 -6.7% Indigenous, Elgin County j 450 j 455 1 -1.1% Indigenous population data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. Census Profile. 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. 17 Page 75 of 236 Indicator: # of youth aged 15 Ontario to Z4 years 2016 2011 % Change 1,706,060 1,716,545 -0.6% County of Elgin 10,475 11,160 -6.1% St. Thomas 4,230 4,530 -6.6% Aylmer 1,020 1,035 -1.4% Bayham 1,070 995 7.5% Central Elgin 1,355 1,550 -12.6% Dutton-Dunwich 460 540 -14.8% Southwold 510 555 -8.1% Malahide 1,290 1,335 -3.7% West Elgin 540 605 -10.7% Indigenous, Elgin County 335 265 26.4% Indigenous population data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. Census Profile. 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Indicator: # of adults aged 25 to 64 years Ontario 2016 7,282,810 2011 7,076,190 % Change 2.9% County of Elgin 45,665 45,950 -0.6% St. Thomas 20,370 20,285 0.4% Aylmer 3,590 3,515 2.1% Bayham 3,445 3,365 2.4% Central Elgin 6,805 7,135 -4.6% Dutton-Dunwich 2,025 2,015 0.5% Southwold 2,320 2,440 -4.9% Malahide 4,455 4,420 0.8% West Elgin 2,640 2,780 -5.0% Indigenous, Elgin County 1,065 770 38.3% Indigenous population data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. Census Profile. 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. IV Page 76 of 236 Indicator: # of older adults aged 65 years + Ontario 2016 2,251,655 2011 1,878,325 % Change 19.9% County of Elgin 16,140 13,655 18.2% St. Thomas 7,480 6,225 20.2% Aylmer 1,395 1,250 11.6% Bayham 960 875 9.7% Central Elgin 2,455 1,940 26.5% Dutton-Dunwich 760 665 14.3% Southwold 820 720 13.9% Malahide 1,215 1,020 19.1% West Elgin 1,065 965 10.4% Indigenous, Elgin County 125 55 127.3% Indigenous population data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. Census Profile. 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Indicator: % of population, children aged 0 to 14 years Ontario 2016 16.4% 2011 17.0% % Point Change -0.6 County of Elgin 18.8% 19.1% -0.3 St. Thomas 17.5% 18.1% -0.6 Aylmer 19.9% 19.0% 0.9 Bayham 26.1% 25.0% 1.1 Central Elgin 15.7% 16.7% -1.0 Dutton-Dunwich 16.0% 17.0% -1.0 Southwold 17.4% 17.3% 0.1 Malahide 25.1% 25.8% -0.7 West Elgin 15.2% 15.8% -0.6 Indigenous, Elgin County 22.8% 29.2% -6.4 Indigenous population data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. Census Profile. 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. 19 Page 77 of 236 Indicator: Share of Elgin's total County of Elgin child population 100.0% age 0 to 14 2011 100.0% Point2016 % Change 0.0 St. Thomas 40.8% 41.1% -0.3 Aylmer 8.9% 8.1% 0.8 Bayham 11.6% 10.5% 1.1 Central Elgin 11.9% 12.7% -0.8 Dutton-Dunwich 3.7% 4.0% -0.2 Southwold 4.6% 4.6% 0.0 Malahide 14.0% 14.2% -0.2 West Elgin 4.6% 4.9% -0.3 Indigenous, Elgin County 2.7% 2.7% 0.0 Indigenous population data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Source: Derived from Statistics Canada. 2016 and 2011 Census data. Indicator: % of population, youth aged 15 to 24 years Ontario 12.7% 2011 13.4% Point2016 % Change -0.7 County of Elgin 11.8% 12.8% -1.0 St. Thomas 10.9% 12.0% -1.1 Aylmer 13.6% 14.5% -0.9 Bayham 14.5% 14.2% 0.3 Central Elgin 10.8% 12.2% -1.4 Dutton-Dunwich 11.9% 13.9% -2.0 Southwold 11.6% 12.4% -0.8 Malahide 13.9% 14.6% -0.7 West Elgin 10.8% 11.7% -0.9 Indigenous, Elgin County 17.0% 17.0% 0.0 Indigenous population data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. Census Profile. 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. 20 Page 78 of 236 Indicator: Share of Elgin's total County of Elgin youth population, 2016 100.0% age 15 to 2011 100.0% Z4 % Point Change 0.0 St. Thomas 40.4% 40.6% -0.2 Aylmer 9.7% 9.3% 0.5 Bayham 10.2% 8.9% 1.3 Central Elgin 12.9% 13.9% -1.0 Dutton-Dunwich 4.4% 4.8% -0.4 Southwold 4.9% 5.0% -0.1 Malahide 12.3% 12.0% 0.4 West Elgin 5.2% 5.4% -0.3 Indigenous, Elgin County 3.2% 2.4% 0.8 Indigenous population data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Source: Derived from Statistics Canada. 2016 and 2011 Census Profiles Indicator: % of population, adults Ontario aged 25 to 2016 54.3% 64 years 2011 55.1% % Point Change -0.8 County of Elgin 51.3% 52.5% -1.2 St. Thomas 52.5% 53.5% -1.0 Aylmer 47.9% 49.2% -1.3 Bayham 46.6% 48.1% -1.5 Central Elgin 53.9% 56.0% -2.1 Dutton-Dunwich 52.3% 52.0% 0.3 Southwold 52.6% 54.3% -1.7 Malahide 47.9% 48.3% -0.4 West Elgin 52.8% 53.9% -1.1 Indigenous, Elgin County 53.9% 49.4% 4.6 Indigenous population data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. Census Profile. 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. 21 Page 79 of 236 Indicator: Share of Elgin County's County of Elgin total population 2016 100.0% age 25 to 2011 100.0% 64 years % Point Change 0.0 St. Thomas 44.6% 44.1% 0.5 Aylmer 7.9% 7.6% 0.2 Bayham 7.5% 7.3% 0.2 Central Elgin 14.9% 15.5% -0.6 Dutton-Dunwich 4.4% 4.4% 0.0 Southwold 5.1% 5.3% -0.2 Malahide 9.8% 9.6% 0.1 West Elgin 5.8% 6.1% -0.3 Indigenous, Elgin County 2.3% 1.7% 0.7 Indigenous population data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Source: Derived from Statistics Canada. 2016 and 2011 Census Profiles Indicator: % of population, older Ontario adults aged 2016 16.7% 65 years + 2011 % Point Change 14.6% 2.1 County of Elgin 18.1% 15.6% 2.5 St. Thomas 19.2% 16.4% 2.8 Aylmer 18.6% 17.5% 1.1 Bayham 13.0% 12.5% 0.5 Central Elgin 19.5% 15.2% 4.3 Dutton-Dunwich 19.6% 17.2% 2.4 Southwold 18.6% 16.0% 2.6 Malahide 13.1% 11.1% 2.0 West Elgin 21.3% 18.7% 2.6 Indigenous, Elgin County 6.3% 3.5% 2.8 Indigenous population data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. Census Profile. 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. 22 Page 80 of 236 Indicator: Share of Elgin County's County of Elgin total population 100.0% age 65+ 2011 100.0% Point2016 % Change 0.0 St. Thomas 46.3% 45.6% 0.8 Aylmer 8.6% 9.2% -0.5 Bayham 5.9% 6.4% -0.5 Central Elgin 15.2% 14.2% 1.0 Dutton-Dunwich 4.7% 4.9% -0.2 Southwold 5.1% 5.3% -0.2 Malahide 7.5% 7.5% 0.1 West Elgin 6.6% 7.1% -0.5 Indigenous, Elgin County 0.8% 0.4% 0.4 Indigenous population data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Source: Derived from Statistics Canada. 2016 and 2011 Census Profiles Indicator: # of people reporting German as the language spoken most often at home single responses only Ontario ,255 725 39,180 -4.9% County of Elgin 045 3,185 -4.4% St. Thomas 30 -16.7% Aylmer 595 670 -11.2% Bayham 1,025 850 20.6% Central Elgin 55 80 -31.3% Dutton-Dunwich 0 5 -100.0% Southwold 5 5 0.0% Malahide 1,335 1,530 -12.7% West Elgin 5 5 0.0% Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. Census Profile. 2011 Census. 23 Page 81 of 236 Indicator: # of recent immigrants (last 5 years) Ontario 2016 472,170 2011 501,060 % Change -5.8% County of Elgin 685 755 -9.3% St. Thomas 180 115 56.5% Aylmer 75 65 15.4% Bayham 185 150 23.3% Central Elgin 15 0 n/a Dutton-Dunwich 15 20 -25.0% Southwold 30 20 50.0% Malahide 180 385 -53.2% West Elgin 10 0 n/a Recent immigrant population data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Indicator: # of individuals self Ontario -identifying as 2016 374,395 Indigenous 2011 % Change 301,430 24.2% County of Elgin 1,975 1,560 26.6% St. Thomas 1,050 820 28.0% Aylmer 185 200 -7.5% Bayham 40 65 -38.5% Central Elgin 305 155 96.8% Dutton-Dunwich 70 130 -46.2% Southwold 80 40 100.0% Malahide 85 35 142.9% West Elgin 170 120 41.7% Indigenous population data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. 24 Page 82 of 236 Indicator: # of individuals self Ontario -identifying as 2016 3,885,585 Visible Minority 2011 3,279,565 % Change 18.5% County of Elgin 2,585 2,290 12.9% St. Thomas 1,645 1,565 5.1% Aylmer 190 120 58.3% Bayham 65 55 18.2% Central Elgin 310 270 14.8% Dutton-Dunwich 95 55 72.7% Southwold 80 70 14.3% Malahide 100 85 17.6% West Elgin 110 80 37.5% Visible Minority data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Indicator: % of people reporting German as the language spoken most often at home single responses only Ontario 0.3% 0.3% 0.0 County of Elgin 3.5% 3.7% -0.2 St. Thomas 0.1% 0.1% 0.0 Aylmer 8.0% 9.5% -1.5 Bayham 13.9% 12.2% 1.7 Central Elgin 0.4% 0.6% -0.2 Dutton-Dunwich 0.0% 0.1% -0.1 Southwold 0.1% 0.1% 0.0 Malahide 14.6% 17.0% -2.4 West Elgin 0.1% 0.1% 0.0 Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. Census Profile. 2011 Census. 25 Page 83 of 236 Indicator: % of recent immigrants (last 5 years) Ontario 2016 3.6% 2011 4.0% % Point Change -0.4 County of Elgin 0.8% 0.9% -0.1 St. Thomas 0.5% 0.3% 0.2 Aylmer 1.0% 0.9% 0.1 Bayham 2.5% 2.2% 0.3 Central Elgin 0.1% 0.0% 0.1 Dutton-Dunwich 0.4% 0.5% -0.1 Southwold 0.7% 0.5% 0.2 Malahide 2.0% 4.3% -2.3 West Elgin 0.2% 0.0% 0.2 Recent immigrant population data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Indicator: % of individuals self Ontario -identifying as 2016 2.8% Indigenous 2011 2.4% % Point Change 0.4 County of Elgin 2.3% 1.8% 0.5 St. Thomas 2.8% 2.2% 0.6 Aylmer 2.5% 2.8% -0.3 Bayham 0.5% 0.9% -0.4 Central Elgin 2.4% 1.2% 1.2 Dutton-Dunwich 1.9% 3.5% -1.6 Southwold 1.8% 0.9% 0.9 Malahide 0.9% 0.4% 0.5 West Elgin 3.5% 2.3% 1.2 Indigenous population data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. 26 Page 84 of 236 Indicator: % of individuals self Ontario -identifying as 2016 29.3% Visible Minority 2011 25.9% % Point Change 3.4 County of Elgin 3.0% 2.7% 0.3 St. Thomas 4.3% 4.2% 0.1 Aylmer 2.6% 1.7% 0.9 Bayham 0.9% 0.8% 0.1 Central Elgin 2.5% 2.2% 0.3 Dutton-Dunwich 2.5% 1.5% 1.0 Southwold 1.8% 1.6% 0.2 Malahide 1.1% 0.9% 0.2 West Elgin 2.2% 1.6% 0.6 Visible Minority data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. 27 Page 85 of 236 ttadhirneirit If v Crime IIiinii ators Indicator: Number of cases received - crimes against the person Source: Ontario Court of Justice Criminal Modernization Committee Dashboard, St. Thomas Dashboard. 2019 Indicator: Number of cases received - crimes against property Source: Ontario Court of Justice Criminal Modernization Committee Dashboard, St. Thomas Dashboard. 2019 Indicator: Number of assault (non -sexual) offences Sources: St. Thomas Police Services, Aylmer Police Services, Elgin OPP Indicator: Number of sexual assault incidents with charges Sources: St. Thomas Police Services, Aylmer Police Services, Elgin OPP Indicator: Number of arson offences Sources: St. Thomas Police Services, Aylmer Police Services, Elgin OPP m Page 86 of 236 Indicator: Number of break and enter offences Sources: St. Thomas Police Services, Aylmer Police Services, Elgin OPP Indicator: Number of mischief offences (crimes against property) Sources: St. Thomas Police Services, Aylmer Police Services, Elgin OPP Indicator: Number of CDSA (Controlled Drug and Substances Act) offences Sources: St. Thomas Police Services, Aylmer Police Services, Elgin OPP Indicator: Number of homicide offences Sources: St. Thomas Police Services, Aylmer Police Services, Elgin OPP Indicator: Number of cases received - administration of justice Source: Ontario Court of Justice Criminal Modernization Committee Dashboard, St. Thomas Dashboard. 2019 29 Page 87 of 236 Indicator: Number of cases received - other criminal code Source: Ontario Court of Justice Criminal Modernization Committee Dashboard, St. Thomas Dashboard. 2019 Indicator: Number of cases received - criminal code traffic Source: Ontario Court of Justice Criminal Modernization Committee Dashboard, St. Thomas Dashboard. 2019 Indicator: Number of cases received - federal statute Source: Ontario Court of Justice Criminal Modernization Committee Dashboard, St. Thomas Dashboard. 2019 Indicator: Number of weapons offences Sources: St. Thomas Police Services, Aylmer Police Services, Elgin OPP Indicator: Number of robbery offences Sources: St. Thomas Police Services, Aylmer Police Services, Elgin OPP 30 Page 88 of 236 Indicator: Number of thefts possession/stolen property offences Sources: St. Thomas Police Services, Aylmer Police Services, Elgin OPP Indicator: Number of senior victims of police reported family violence IEM anada 3,511 London CMA 29 Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Incident -based Uniform Crime Reporting Survey. Indicator: Rate of senior victims of police reported family violence (per 100,000 population) EM Canada 62 London CMA 36 Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, Incident -based Uniform Crime Reporting Survey. Indicator: Number impaired driving offences (alcohol) Sources: St. Thomas Police Services, Aylmer Police Services, Elgin OPP Indicator: Number impaired driving offences (drug) Sources: St. Thomas Police Services, Aylmer Police Services, Elgin OPP 31 Page 89 of 236 Indicator: Number of domestic violence incidents Sources: St. Thomas Police Services, Aylmer Police Services, Elgin OPP Indicator: Total number of charges - forensic computer analysis Sources: St. Thomas Police Services, Aylmer Police Services, Elgin OPP Indicator: Number of uttering threats offences Sources: St. Thomas Police Services, Aylmer Police Services, Elgin OPP Indicator: TOTAL number of incidents Sources: St. Thomas Police Services, Aylmer Police Services, Elgin OPP Indicator: Number of Incidents of Police -Reported Hate Crime Source: Statistics Canada. Table 35-10-0191-01 32 Page 90 of 236 Source: Statistics Canada. Table 35-10-0191-01. Moreau. Police Reported Hate Crime in Canada, 2018. 33 Page 91 of 236 ttadhirneirit C: II IeiritaII II,,,,,,k.: IIUh arid eEl Bc..airig IIiinii atone Indicator: % reporting a somewhat strong or very strong sense of belonging in their community, age 12+ Sources: Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Minds Report. May 2019. Statistics Canada. Canadian. Health Characteristics. Indicator: % reporting satisfied or very satisfied with life in general, age 12+ Sources: Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Minds Report. May 2019. Statistics Canada. Canadian. Health Characteristics. Indicator: % reporting that most days of their life are quite a bit or extremely stressful, age 12+ Sources: Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Minds Report. May 2019. Statistics Canada. Canadian. Health Characteristics. Indicator: % reporting fair or poor mental health, age 12+ E-use with caution Sources: Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Minds Report. May 2019. Statistics Canada. Canadian. Health Characteristics. 34 Page 92 of 236 Indicator: % reporting being diagnosed by a health professional as having a mood disorder, age 12+ E-use with caution Sources: Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Minds Report. May 2019. Statistics Canada. Canadian. Health Characteristics. Indicator: % youth age 12 to 17 reporting being diagnosed by a health professional as having a mood disorder F-too unreliable to be published Sources: Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Minds Report. May 2019. Statistics Canada. Canadian. Health Characteristics. Indicator: % reporting mild to severe depression symptoms in the past 2 weeks, age 12+ Source: Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Minds Report. May 2019. 35 Page 93 of 236 Indicator: % reporting an anxiety disorder, age 12+ Source: Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Minds Report. May 2019. Indicator: % reporting they have seriously considered attempting suicide in their lifetime, age 15+ Source: Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Minds Report. May 2019. Indicator: % reporting attempting suicide in their lifetime, age 15+ Source: Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Minds Report. May 2019. Indicator: % reporting they saw or talked to a health professional about their emotional or mental health in the past 12 months Source: Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Minds Report. May 2019. 36 Page 94 of 236 Indicator: # of physician visits per 1,000 population to discuss mental health Source: Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Minds Report. May 2019. Indicator: # of mental health emergency department visits per 100,000 population (crude rate) 014 Ontario not not available not not available not not available available available available SWPH region 1,713.4 1,650.4 1,493.1 1,359.2 1,392.3 23.1% County of Elgin not not available not not available not not available available available available St. Thomas 2,656.3 not available not not available not not available available available Aylmer 1,550.0 not available not not available not not available available available Bayham 1,018.9 not available not not available not not available available available Central Elgin 601.5 not available not not available not not available available available Dutton-Dunwich 817.4 not available not not available not not available available available Southwold 1,176.2 not available not not available not not available available available Malahide 527.1 not available not not available not not available available available West Elgin 1,647.8 not available not not available not not available available available Source: Southwestern Public Health. Healthv Minds Resort. Mav 2019. Indicator: Rate of repeat unplanned emergency department visits for mental health Source: Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Minds Report. May 2019. 37 Page 95 of 236 Indicator: Crude rate of emergency department visits for self -harm (per 100,000 population) SWPH region 1 177.6 1 163.2 1 133.4 95.2 97.2 82.7% Source: Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Minds Report. May 2019. Indicator: Age standardized rate of emergency department visits for suicide and self -harm (per 100,000 population) Source: Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Minds Report. May 2019. Indicator: Rate of hospitalizations for mental health (per 100,000 population) Ontario 470.5 470.3 449.4 441.1 433.5 8.5% SWPH region 407.3 566.7 470.7 395.6 496.9 -18.0% County of Elgin not not available not not available not not available available available available St. Thomas not 7699 not not available not not available available available available Aylmer not 347.4 not not available not not available available available available Bayham not 165.2 not not available not not available available available available Central Elgin not 263.2 not not available not not available available available available Dutton-Dunwich not 222.9 not not available not not available available available available Southwold not 406.3 not not available not not available available available available Malahide not 126.5 not not available not not available available available available West Elgin not 777.E not not available not not available available available available Sources: Southwestern Public Health. Understanding Our Communities' Health Resort. Aoril 2019. Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Minds Report. May 2019. Indicator: Crude rate of hospitalizations for self -harm (per 100,000 population) SWPH region 1 106.8 1 107.1 1 83.5 65.5 60.8 75.7% Source: Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Minds Report. May 2019. m Page 96 of 236 Indicator: Hospitalizations for Suicide and Self -Harm - Age standardized rate/100,000 Source: Southwestern Public Health, Understanding Our Communities' Health, April 2019 Indicator: Self -injury Hospitalization (2011 standard population) - Age standardized rate/100,000 Source: Canadian Institute for Health Information. Health Indicators Interactive Tool. Indicator: Crude Rate of death by suicide (per 100,000 population) Source: Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Minds Report. May 2019. Indicator: 30-Day Readmission for Mental Illness, Risk -adjusted rate Source: Canadian Institute for Health Information. Health Indicators Interactive Tool. Indicator: Patients with Repeat Hospitalizations for Mental Illness, Risk -adjusted rate Source: Canadian Institute for Health Information. Health Indicators Interactive Tool. Indicator: # of segregation placements, mental health alert Source: Ministry of the Solicitor General. Data on Inmates in Ontario 39 Page 97 of 236 Indicator: # segregation placements, suicide risk alert Source: Ministry of the Solicitor General. Data on Inmates in Ontario Indicator: # segregation placements, suicide watch alert Source: Ministry of the Solicitor General. Data on Inmates in Ontario Indicator: Rate per 100,000 of emergency department visits for intentional self -harm injuries among youths age 15-29, low material deprivation (quintile 1) 2016-17 014 Ontario 284.9 235.8 20.8% SWPH 424.0 256.2 65.5% Source: Public Health Ontario. Snapshots. Indicator: Rate per 100,000 of emergency department visits for intentional self -harm injuries among youths age 15-29, below average material deprivation - quintile 2 2016-17 014 Ontario 288.3 248.7 15.9% SWPH 443.4 211.1 110.0% Source: Public Health Ontario. Snapshots. Indicator: Rate per 100,000 of emergency department visits for intentional self -harm injuries among youths age 15-29, average material deprivation (auintile 3) Ontario 323.0 264.3 22.2% SWPH 457.7 248.3 84.4% Source: Public Health Ontario. Snapshots. 40 Page 98 of 236 Indicator: Rate per 100,000 of emergency department visits for intentional self -harm injuries among youths age 15-29, above average material deprivation (auintile 4) Ontario 370.7 312.0 18.8% SWPH 522.2 304.0 71.8% Source: Public Health Ontario. Snapshots. Indicator: Rate per 100,000 of emergency department visits for intentional self -harm injuries among youths age 15-29, high material deprivation (quintile 5) Source: Public Health Ontario. Snapshots. 41 Page 99 of 236 ttaolhrneirit Ifs: Edua-bon IIii d ator Indicator: % of students met or exceeded the provincial standard (Level 3 on the scale of 1 to 4, or grade level B) on the EQAO Grade 6 reading assessment Ontario 81% TVDSB 73% LDCSB 78% CS Viamonde 95% Conseil scolaire catholique Providence 92% Source: Ontario, Ministry of Education Indicator: Percentage point change for students who met or exceeded the provincial standard (Level 3 on the scale of 1 to 4, or grade level B) in the Grade 6 reading assessments Ontario 0 points TVDSB 1 point LDCSB (4) points CS Viamonde 3 points Conseil scolaire catholique Providence 5 points Source: Ontario, Ministry of Education Indicator: % of students to write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy test for the first time and who fully participated in and passed the literacy test Ontario 80% TVDSB 70% LDCSB 80% CS Viamonde 88% Conseil scolaire catholique Providence 88% Source: Ontario, Ministry of Education 42 Page 100 of 236 Indicator: Percentage point change for students who were eligible to write the Ontario Secondary School Literacy test for the first time and who fully participated in and passed the literacy test Ontario (1) points TVDSB (2) points LDCSB (1) point CS Viamonde (5) points Conseil scolaire catholique Providence (1) point Source: Ontario, Ministry of Education Indicator: % of students who have 16 or more credits at the end of Grade 10 Ontario 79% TVDSB 73% LDCSB 57% CS Viamonde 84% Conseil scolaire catholique Providence 96% Source: Ontario, Ministry of Education Indicator: Percentage point change in Grade 10 students who had 16 or more credits Ontario 0 points TVDSB (1) point LDCSB (26) points CS Viamonde (5) points Conseil scolaire catholique Providence 5 points Source: Ontario, Ministry of Education Indicator: % of students who have 23 or more credits at the end of Grade 11 Ontario 82% TVDSB 75% LDCSB 89% CS Viamonde 88% Conseil scolaire catholique Providence 91% Source: Ontario, Ministry of Education 43 Page 101 of 236 Indicator: Percentage point change in Grade 11 students who had 23 or more credits Ontario 0 points TVDSB 0 points LDCSB 0 points CS Viamonde (4) points Conseil scolaire catholique Providence (3) points Source: Ontario, Ministry of Education Indicator: Number of students in primary grade classes (% classes with 20 or fewer students) Ontario 90% TVDSB 93% LDCSB 91% CS Viamonde 91% Conseil scolaire catholique Providence 92% Source: Ontario, Ministry of Education Indicator: Percentage point change in number of students in primary grade classes (% classes with 20 or fewer students) Ontario 31 points TVDSB 60 points LDCSB 46 points CS Viamonde 52 points Conseil scolaire catholique Providence 39 points Source: Ontario, Ministry of Education Indicator: % of students receiving an OSSD within four years of starting Grade 9 (4 year graduation rate) Ontario 81.2% TVDSB 67.8% LDCSB 85.9% CS Viamonde 89.1% Conseil scolaire catholique Providence 93.3% Source: Ontario, Ministry of Education 44 Page 102 of 236 Indicator: % of students receiving an OSSD within five years of starting Grade 9 (5-year graduation rate) Ontario 87.1% TVDSB 79.1% LDCSB 90.4% CS Viamonde 92.5% Conseil scolaire catholique Providence 95.9% Source: Ontario, Ministry of Education Indicator: Number of students suspended Ontario 55,986 53236 52,715 55,636 64,303 -12.9% TVDSB 3,859 3,294 3,003 3,162 3,658 5.5% LDCSB 481 519 400 532 771 -37.6% CS Viamonde 238 264 208 142 162 46.9% Conseil scolaire catholique Providence 186 142 139 121 142 31.0% Source: Ontario, Ministry of Education. Safe Schools. Indicator: Suspension rate Ontario 2.67% 2.56% 2.53% 2.65% 3.03% % Point Change -0.4 TVDSB 4.83% 4.19% 3.85% 4.03% 4.61% 0.2 LDCSB 2.43% 2.69% 2.06% 2.72% 3.83% -1.4 CS Viamonde 2.02% 2.32% 1.90% 1.35% 1.66% 0.4 Conseil scolaire catholique Providence 1.85% 1.46% 1.47% 1.31% 1.55% 0.3 Source: Ontario, Ministry of Education. Safe Schools. Indicator: Number of students expelled Ontario 362 369 426 452 510 -29.0% TVDSB 10 <10 <10 <10 0 n/a LDCSB 0 <10 <10 <10 <10 n/a CS Viamonde 0 0 0 <10 0 n/a Conseil scolaire catholique Providence 0 0 0 0 0 n/a Source: Ontario, Ministry of Education. Safe Schools. 45 Page 103 of 236 Indicator: Expulsion rate Ontario 0.02% 0.02% 0.02% 0.02% 0.02% % Point Change 0.00 TVDSB 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.01% 0.00% 0.01 LDCSB 0.00% 0.01% 0.01% 0.04% 0.01% -0.01 CS Viamonde 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.02% 0.00% 0.00 Conseil scolaire catholique Providence 0.0% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00 Source: Ontario, Ministry of Education. Safe Schools. Indicator: # of people age 15+, no certificate; Ontario diploma, or 2016 1,935,355 degree 2011 Change 1,954,520 -1.0% County of Elgin 17,830 17,810 0.1% St. Thomas 6,665 6,680 -0.2% Aylmer 2,045 2,260 -9.5% Bayham 2,485 2,250 10.4% Central Elgin 1,755 1,905 -7.9% Dutton-Dunwich 685 540 26.9% Southwold 600 550 9.1% Malahide 2,460 2,630 -6.5% West Elgin 1,140 990 15.2% Indigenous 370 320 15.6% 2011 and 2016 data may not be compared due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. 46 Page 104 of 236 Indicator: % of population age 15+, no certificate; Ontario diploma, 2016 17.5% or degree 2011 18.7% % Point Change -1.2 County of Elgin 25.1% 25.7% -0.6 St. Thomas 21.3% 22.1% -0.8 Aylmer 34.5% 39.5% -5.0 Bayham 45.6% 43.2% 2.4 Central Elgin 16.6% 18.2% -1.6 Dutton-Dunwich 22.0% 17.6% 4.4 Southwold 16.9% 15.2% 1.7 Malahide 36.0% 39.7% -3.7 West Elgin 27.4% 23.0% 4.4 Indigenous 24.3% 29.0% -4.7 2011 and 2016 data may not be compared due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Indicator: # of people age 15+, Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate Ontario 2016 3,026,100 2011 2,801,805 Change 8.0% County of Elgin 20,820 20,770 0.2% St. Thomas 9,840 9,210 6.8% Aylmer 1,790 1,465 22.2% Bayham 1,375 1,270 8.3% Central Elgin 2,985 3,365 -11.3% Dutton-Dunwich 830 1,140 -27.2% Southwold 985 1,080 -8.8% Malahide 1,850 1,755 5.4% West Elgin 1,155 1,480 -22.0% Indigenous 475 265 79.2% 2011 and 2016 data may not be compared due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. 47 Page 105 of 236 Indicator: % of population age 15+, Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate Ontario 2016 27.4% 2011 26.8% % Point Change 0.6 County of Elgin 29.4% 30.0% -0.6 St. Thomas 31.4% 30.5% 0.9 Aylmer 30.2% 25.6% 4.6 Bayham 25.2% 24.4% 0.8 Central Elgin 28.3% 32.2% -3.9 Dutton-Dunwich 26.6% 37.1% -10.5 Southwold 27.7% 29.9% -2.2 Malahide 27.1% 26.5% 0.6 West Elgin 27.8% 34.4% -6.6 Indigenous 31.1% 24.0% 7.1 2011 and 2016 data may not be compared due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. inaicazor: H or people age IS+, rosiseconaary Ontario ceriiricaie; 2016 6,076,985 aipioma or aegree 2011 5,717,340 Change 6.3% County of Elgin 32,285 30,625 5.4% St. Thomas 14,820 14,350 3.3% Aylmer 2,105 1,995 5.5% Bayham 1,590 1,680 -5.4% Central Elgin 5,815 5,165 12.6% Dutton-Dunwich 1,600 1,390 15.1% Southwold 1,975 1,985 -0.5% Malahide 2,520 2,235 12.8% West Elgin 1,855 1,830 1.4% Indigenous 680 520 30.8% 2011 and 2016 data may not be compared due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. M Page 106 of 236 Indicator: % of population age 15+, Postsecondary certificate; diploma or degree Ontario 2016 55.1% 2011 54.6% % Point Change 0.5 County of Elgin 45.5% 44.3% 1.2 St. Thomas 47.3% 47.5% -0.2 Aylmer 35.5% 34.9% 0.6 Bayham 29.2% 32.3% -3.1 Central Elgin 55.1% 49.5% 5.6 Dutton-Dunwich 51.3% 45.3% 6.0 Southwold 55.5% 54.9% 0.6 Malahide 36.9% 33.7% 3.2 West Elgin 44.6% 42.5% 2.1 Indigenous 44.6% 47.1% -2.5 2011 and 2016 data may not be compared due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Indicator: % of population age 25 to 64 that has not obtained their high school diploma Ontario 2016 10.4% 2011 11.0% % Point Change -5.5% County of Elgin 17.0% 17.4% -2.3% St. Thomas 12.5% 13.8% -9.4% Aylmer 25.1% 317.0% -92.1% Bayham 38.6% 35.6% 8.4% Central Elgin 9.3% 9.0% 3.3% Dutton-Dunwich 13.7% 12.0% 14.2% Southwold 9.5% 7.4% 28.4% Malahide 30.7% 33.3% -7.8% West Elgin 17.7% 13.0% 36.2% Indigenous 16.4% 22.7% -27.8% 2011 and 2016 data may not be compared due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Southwestern Public Health. Measuring Opportunities Report. 49 Page 107 of 236 Indicator: % of elementary school students with a positive school experience in the TVDSB (engagement domain - % favourable and most favourable) 2018 TVDSB - grades 5 to 8 94.29/. Source: Thames Valley District School Board Indicator: % of elementary school students with a positive school experience in the LDCSB (engagement domain - relationship - % responding statements are usually or always true) Point Treated with the same respect as other 62% 63% -1.0 students (grades 4 to 6) Treated with the same respect as other 51% 69% -18.0 students (grades 7 and 8) Felt they belonged in their school (grades 4 70% 73% -3.0 to 6) Felt they belonged in their school (grades 7 59% 68% -9.0 and 8) Felt that they mattered in their school 62% 66% -4.0 (grades 4 to 6) Felt that they mattered in their school 51% 60% -9.0 (grades 7 and 8) Felt successful in their school (grades 4 to 6) 67% 73% -6.0 Felt successful in their school (grades 7 and 8) 61% 69% -8.0 Think adults at their school are helpful if they 68% 69% -1.0 have a problem (grades 4 to 6) Think adults at their school are helpful if they 51% 61% -10.0 have a problem (grades 7 and 8) Source: London District Catholic School Board Indicator: % of secondary school students with a positive school experience in the TVDSB (engagement domain - % favourable and most favourable) 2018 TVDSB 89.1% Source: Thames Valley District School Board 50 Page 108 of 236 Indicator: % of elementary school students with a positive school experience in the TVDSB (safety domain -%favourable and most favourable) 2018 TVDSB - grades 5 to 8 85.2% Source: Thames Valley District School Board Indicator: % of secondary school students with a positive school experience TVDSB (safety domain - favourable and most favourable) 2018 TVDSB 69.0% Source: Thames Valley District School Board Indicator: % of elementary school students with a positive school experience TVDSB (environment domain -%favourable and most favourable) 2018 TVDSB 87.9% Source: Thames Valley District School Board Indicator: % of secondary school students with a positive school experience TVDSB (environment domain -%favourable and most favourable) 2018 TVDSB 81.7% Source: Thames Valley District School Board Indicator: Number of Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) learners Source: Literacy Link South Central 51 Page 109 of 236 Indicator: % of LBS learners by age Source: Literacy Link South Central Indicator: % of LBS learners with less than grade 9 Source: Literacy Link South Central Indicator: % of LBS learners with less than rade 12 Source: Literacy Link South Central 52 Page 110 of 236 ttadhirneirit Ev Eaidy L,,,ewrriiirig arid Deell ljaii eirit IIiiniioators Indicator: % of children vulnerable on one or more domain (EDI) Ontario 29.6% 29.4% Point Changel 0.2 County of Elgin 28.5% 29.0% -0.5 St. Thomas 28.4% 33.4% -5 Aylmer 36.5% 31.9% 4.6 Bayham 43.3% 37.7% 5.6 Central Elgin & Southwold 15.7% 14.3% 1.4 Dutton-Dunwich 40.5% 33.3% 7.2 Malahide 32.8% 28.3% 4.5 West Elgin 24.4% 17.4% 7 Source: Earlv Development Instrument (EDI) Data. Citv of St. Thomas Indicator: % of children vulnerable on physical health and well- being domain (EDI) Data not available at the lower tier level Source: Early Development Instrument (EDI) Data, City of St. Thomas Indicator: % of children vulnerable on social competence domain (EDI) Data not available at the lower tier level Source: Early Development Instrument (EDI) Data, City of St. Thomas 53 Page 111 of 236 Indicator: % of children vulnerable on emotional maturity domain (EDI) Data not available at the lower tier level Source: Early Development Instrument (EDI) Data, City of St. Thomas Indicator: % of children vulnerable on language and cognitive development domain (EDI) Data not available at the lower tier level Source: Early Development Instrument (EDI) Data, City of St. Thomas Indicator: % of children vulnerable on communication skills and general knowledge domain (EDI) Data not available at the lower tier level Source: Early Development Instrument (EDI) Data, City of St. Thomas 54 Page 112 of 236 Indicator: % of children aged 0 to 4 years with access to licensed centre -based child care Ontario County of Elgin St. Thomas 24.7% Aylmer 8.0% Bayham 0.0% Central Elgin 12.8% Dutton-Dunwich 27.6% Southwold 0.0% Malahide 0.0% West Elgin 6.8% Source: City of St. Thomas Indicator: % of infants with parent or partner with mental illness Source: Public Health Ontario. Snapshots: Risk Factors for Health Child Development 55 Page 113 of 236 ttadh irneirit F::: Chdd P irotecd iri II iinii oator Indicator: Percentage of recurrence of child protection concerns in a family within 12 months after an investigation For technical reasons, some societies are unable to provide all of their results as they transition from their legacy case management system to the Child Protection Information Network (CPIN). Source: Ontario's Children's Aid Societies Performance Indicators on Safety. Indicator: Percentage of recurrence of child protection concerns in a family within 12 months after ongoing protection services were provided For technical reasons, some societies are unable to provide all of their results as they transition from their legacy case management system to the Child Protection Information Network (CPIN). Source: Ontario's Children's Aid Societies Performance Indicators on Safety. Indicator: Percentage of total days of care that are in a family -based setting (includes kin, foster family, prospective adoptive family) Source: Ontario's Children's Aid Societies Performance Indicators on Safety. Indicator: Percentage of total days of care that are in a group care setting Source: Ontario's Children's Aid Societies Performance Indicators on Safety. 56 Page 114 of 236 Indicator: Percentage of total days of care that are in another setting (living independently, hospital, children's mental health centre or youth justice facility) Source: Ontario's Children's Aid Societies Performance Indicators on Safety. Indicator: Percentage of children who leave care within 12 months of admission Source: Ontario's Children's Aid Societies Performance Indicators on Safety. Indicator: Percentage of children who leave care within 24 months of admission Source: Ontario's Children's Aid Societies Performance Indicators on Safety. Indicator: Percentage of children who leave care within 36 months of admission For technical reasons, some societies are unable to provide all of their results as they transition from their legacy case management system to the Child Protection Information Network (CPIN). Source: Ontario's Children's Aid Societies Performance Indicators on Safety. 57 Page 115 of 236 Indicator: Average score of the quality of the caregiver and youth (age 10 to 17 years) relationship on an 8- point scale Ontario 6.6 6.6 6.5 6.7 -1.5% Family and Children's Services of St. Thomas and Elgin County, 10 to 15 year 6.9 6.6 6.0 5.2 32.7% olds Family and Children's Services of St. Thomas and Elgin County, 16+ year olds 6.3 6.1 6.3 6.0 5.0% Source: Ontario's Children's Aid Societies Performance Indicators on Safety. Indicator: Number of children in care (average monthly #) E - figure is not comparable due to change in data collection methodology F - figure is the % difference between 2019-20 and 2016-17 Source: Family & Children's Services of St. Thomas and Elgin Indicator: Number of completed investigations Source: Family & Children's Services of St. Thomas and Elgin Indicator: Number of ongoing protection cases (families) - monthly average Source: Family & Children's Services of St. Thomas and Elgin m Page 116 of 236 ttachirneii t v F1 ove ity Iiin d ioatoir Indicator: % of Residents who are Working Poor, Age 18+ years Ontario 7.1/ County of Elgin 3.9% St. Thomas 4.0% Aylmer 4.7% Bayham 5.5% Central Elgin 2.4% Dutton-Dunwich 2.4% Southwold 2.6% Malahide 4.7% West Elgin 3.9% Source: Southwestern Public Health. Measuring Opportunities Report. Indicator: % of residents living in poverty (income below Market Basket Measure) 1 . Ontario 13.9% County of Elgin 10.8% St. Thomas 13.3% Aylmer 13.5% Bayham 10.4% Central Elgin 5.8% Dutton-Dunwich 6.5% Southwold 5.5% Malahide 9.7% West Elgin 10.8% h Public Sources: Sout western Measuring Opportunities Report. Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population. Individual MBM Low -Income Status. 59 Page 117 of 236 Indicator: % of people living in low income (LIM-AT) Ontario 2016 14.4% 2011 13.9% % Point Change 0.5 County of Elgin 14.3% 15.8% -1.5 St. Thomas 15.9% 17.1% -1.2 Aylmer 19.3% 19.4% -0.1 Bayham 17.0% 16.6% 0.4 Central Elgin 6.8% 7.9% -1.1 Dutton-Dunwich 9.7% 12.2% -2.5 Southwold 8.3% 8.2% 0.1 Malahide 15.1% 17.8% -2.7 West Elgin 16.4% 25.3% -8.9 Indigenous, Elgin County 19.7% 25.9% -6.2 Statistics Canada income data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Indicator: # of children age 0 to 5 years living in low income (LIM-AT) Ontario 2016 165,140 2011 154,655 % Change 6.8% County of Elgin 1,340 1,490 -10.1% St. Thomas 565 655 -13.7% Aylmer 175 195 -10.3% Bayham 185 175 5.7% Central Elgin 55 55 0.0% Dutton-Dunwich 30 65 -53.8% Southwold 30 45 -33.3% Malahide 235 255 -7.8% West Elgin 60 40 50.0% Statistics Canada income data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. INC Page 118 of 236 Indicator: % of children age 0 to 5 years living in low income (LIM-AT) Ontario 2016 19.8% 2011 18.4% % Point Change 1.4 County of Elgin 21.4% 22.4% -1 St. Thomas 22.2% 22.5% -0.3 Aylmer 26.5% 34.2% -7.7 Bayham 25.0% 23.0% 2 Central Elgin 8.3% 7.1% 1.2 Dutton-Dunwich 12.2% 28.9% -16.7 Southwold 12.0% 16.1% -4.1 Malahide 27.2% 28.8% -1.6 West Elgin 21.1% 15.1% 6 Statistics Canada income data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Indicator: # of children age 0 to 17 years living in low income (LIM-AT) Ontario 2016 489,905 2011 463,945 % Change 5.6% County of Elgin 3,785 4,115 -8.0% St. Thomas 1,670 1,905 -12.3% Aylmer 420 480 -12.5% Bayham 480 395 21.5% Central Elgin 215 160 34.4% Dutton-Dunwich 75 125 -40.0% Southwold 110 75 46.7% Malahide 615 715 -14.0% West Elgin 195 260 -25.0% Statistics Canada income data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. 61 Page 119 of 236 Indicator: % of children age 0 to 17 years living in low income (LIM-AT) Ontario 2016 18.4% 2011 17.3% % Point Change 1.1 County of Elgin 18.8% 20.1% -1.3 St. Thomas 20.4% 22.7% -2.3 Aylmer 23.5% 28.8% -5.3 Bayham 20.8% 19.0% 1.8 Central Elgin 8.9% 5.9% 3 Dutton-Dunwich 9.8% 15.2% -5.4 Southwold 12.0% 7.7% 4.3 Malahide 22.0% 25.1% -3.1 West Elgin 20.5% 25.7% -5.2 Statistics Canada income data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Indicator: # of individuals age 18 to 64 years living in low income (LIM-AT) Ontario 2016 1,155,315 2011 1,137,315 % Change 1.6% County of Elgin 6,785 8,165 -16.9% St. Thomas 3,560 3,820 -6.8% Aylmer 695 770 -9.7% Bayham 605 685 -11.7% Central Elgin 475 695 -31.7% Dutton-Dunwich 190 265 -28.3% Southwold 195 260 -25.0% Malahide 610 805 -24.2% West Elgin 460 870 -47.1% Statistics Canada income data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. 62 Page 120 of 236 Indicator: % of individuals age 18 to 64 years living in low income (LIM-AT) Ontario 2016 13.7% 2011 13.9% ., Point Change -0.2 County of Elgin 13.0% 15.5% -2.5 St. Thomas 15.5% 16.6% -1.1 Aylmer 16.1% 18.2% -2.1 Bayham 14.7% 17.2% -2.5 Central Elgin 6.2% 8.7% -2.5 Dutton-Dunwich 8.2% 11.1% -2.9 Southwold 7.3% 9.3% -2 Malahide 11.6% 15.4% -3.8 West Elgin 15.6% 27.4% -11.8 Statistics Canada income data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Indicator: # of individuals age 65 years+ living in low income (LIM-AT) Ontario 2016 253,755 2011 144,640 % Change 75.4% County of Elgin 1,945 1,290 50.8% St. Thomas 850 615 38.2% Aylmer 305 125 144.0% Bayham 175 70 150.0% Central Elgin 165 135 22.2% Dutton-Dunwich 95 65 46.2% Southwold 55 30 83.3% Malahide 155 80 93.8% West Elgin 150 165 -9.1% Statistics Canada income data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. 63 Page 121 of 236 Indicator: % of individuals age 65 years+ living in low income (LIM-AT) Ontario 2016 12.0% 2011 8.3% % Point Change 3.7 County of Elgin 12.8% 10.2% 2.6 St. Thomas 12.2% 10.8% 1.4 Aylmer 22.9% 10.5% 12.4 Bayham 18.3% 8.0% 10.3 Central Elgin 6.7% 7.3% -0.6 Dutton-Dunwich 14.8% 12.0% 2.8 Southwold 7.5% 4.8% 2.7 Malahide 14.0% 8.7% 5.3 West Elgin 14.6% 17.7% -3.1 Statistics Canada income data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Indicator: Median total income of households in 2015 Ontario 2016 $74,287 2011 $66,358 % Change 11.9% County of Elgin $66,494 $60,175 10.5% St. Thomas $59,755 $56,599 5.6% Aylmer $56,806 $50,908 11.6% Bayham $65,254 $58,543 11.5% Central Elgin $88,765 $73,615 20.6% Dutton-Dunwich $73,312 $70,082 4.6% Southwold $83,942 $80,727 4.0% Malahide $75,591 $60,343 25.3% West Elgin $59,008 $48,082 22.7% Indigenous, Elgin County $67,904 $47,436 43.1% Statistics Canada income data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. 64 Page 122 of 236 Indicator: # of people living in economic families with income in the bottom income quintile Ontario 2,627,320 County of Elgin 17,590 St. Thomas 8,300 Aylmer 2,050 Bayham 1,950 Central Elgin 1,235 Dutton-Dunwich 505 Southwold 505 Malahide 1,955 West Elgin 1,070 Indigenous, Elgin County 475 Statistics Canada income data for 2016 is r iot comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Indicator: % of people with income in the bottom income quintile Ontario 19.9% County of Elgin 20.0% St. Thomas 21.8% Aylmer 27.6% Bayham 26.5% Central Elgin 9.8% Dutton-Dunwich 13.6% Southwold 11.7% Malahide 21.3% West Elgin 21.8% Indigenous, Elgin County 24.0% Statistics Canada income data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 data due to a change in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Indicator: # of Ontario Works Participants 75% of cases are in St. Thomas, 25% in Elgin County Source: City of St. Thomas 65 Page 123 of 236 Indicator: # of youth aged 16 to 29 who are not in education, employment or training (NEST) Ontario 315,556 London CMA 14,550 Source: Towards a Better Understanding of MEET Youth in Ontario Indicator: % of youth who are not in education, employment or training (N EET) Elgin -St. Thomas 15 to 19 years 4.3% 20 to 24 years 5.9 15 to 24 vears 5.0% 25 to 29 years 1 11.0% Source: Southwestern Public Health. Measuring Opportunities Report Indicator: % of people age 25 to 64 who are not participating in the labour market Ontario 2016 19.7% 2011 19.8% % Point Change -0.1 County of Elgin 21.3% 22.1% -0.8 St. Thomas 21.9% 23.1% -1.2 Aylmer 26.0% 24.5% 1.5 Bayham 26.8% 25.2% 1.6 Central Elgin 18.7% 21.7% -3 Dutton-Dunwich 18.1% 15.3% 2.8 Southwold 14.9% 13.6% 1.3 Malahide 18.1% 21.6% -3.5 West Elgin 23.0% 22.4% 0.6 Statistics Canada income data for 2016 is not comparable to 2011 do methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. to due to a change in data collection Page 124 of 236 tta c h irn e ii t II I buisirig arid II o iim eI e s in ess I in d i cato irs Indicator: % of Households who are Living in Core Housing Need Ontario 2016 15.3% 2011 13.4% % Point change 1.9 County of Elgin 11.5% 11.4% 0.1 St. Thomas 15.6% 13.5% 2.1 Aylmer 13.4% 13.0% 0.4 Bayham 9.1% 9.9% -0.8 Central Elgin 5.4% 7.0% -1.6 Dutton-Dunwich 5.5% 4.5% 1.0 Southwold 2.8% 6.6% -3.8 Malahide 3.9% 9.6% -5.7 West Elgin 11.9% 14.7% -2.8 Indigenous, Off -reserve, Elgin 22.4% n/a n/a Indigenous, Off -reserve, SWPH 23.5% n/a n/a 2011 and 2016 figures are not comparable due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Southwestern Public Health. Measuring Opportunities Report Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Indicator: % of Households Living in Housing that is Unsuitable Ontario 2016 6.0% 2011 7.2% % Point change -1.2 County of Elgin 3.0% 4.1% -1.1 St. Thomas 2.4% 3.1% -0.7 Aylmer 4.2% 5.0% -0.8 Bayham 6.7% 9.0% -2.3 Central Elgin 1.7% 2.3% -0.6 Dutton-Dunwich 1.0% 4.6% -3.6 Southwold 2.5% 4.1% -1.6 Malahide 5.3% 6.4% -1.1 West Elgin 3.1% 5.5% -2.4 Indigenous, Elgin County 5.6% not available n/a 2011 and 2016 figures are not comparable due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey 67 Page 125 of 236 Indicator: # of owner households Ontario 2016 3,601,825 2011 3,491,320 change 3.2% County of Elgin 26,400 26,025 1.4% St. Thomas 11,190 10,940 2.3% Aylmer 1,980 1,945 1.8 Bayham 2,010 1,965 2.3% Central Elgin 4,385 4,300 2.0% Dutton-Dunwich 1,260 1,290 -2.3% Southwold 1,420 1,480 -4.1% Malahide 2,425 2,390 1.5% West Elgin 1,730 1,710 1.2% Indigenous, Elgin County 750 495 51.5% 2011 and 2016 figures are not comparable due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey Indicator: % of households that are owners Ontario 2016 69.7% 2011 71.4% % Point change -1.7 County of Elgin 75.4% 77.7% -2.3 St. Thomas 67.5% 69.7% -2.2 Aylmer 66.9% 69.1% -2.2 Bayham 84.1% 85.8% -1.7 Central Elgin 89.1% 89.9% -0.8 Dutton-Dunwich 85.1% 91.5% -6.4 Southwold 88.5% 93.1% -4.6 Malahide 82.5% 85.1% -2.6 West Elgin 82.4% 81.2% 1.2 Indigenous, Elgin County 64.7% 58.6% 6.1 2011 and 2016 figures are not comparable due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey Page 126 of 236 Indicator: # of households that are renters Ontario 2016 1,559,720 2011 1,389,915 change 12.2% County of Elgin 8,595 7,465 15.1% St. Thomas 5,400 4,750 13.7% Aylmer 980 870 12.6% Bayham 375 320 17.2% Central Elgin 540 480 12.5% Dutton-Dunwich 225 115 95.7% Southwold 190 115 65.2% Malahide 515 420 22.6% West Elgin 370 395 -6.3% Indigenous, Elgin County 405 350 15.7% 2011 and 2016 figures are not comparable due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey Indicator: % of households that are renters Ontario 2016 30.2% 2011 28.4% % Point change 1.8 County of Elgin 24.6% 22.3% 2.3 St. Thomas 32.6% 30.3% 2.3 Aylmer 33.1% 30.9% 2.2 Bayham 15.7% 14.0% 1.7 Central Elgin 11.0% 10.0% 1.0 Dutton-Dunwich 15.2% 8.2% 7.0 Southwold 11.8% 7.2% 4.6 Malahide 17.5% 14.9% 2.6 West Elgin 17.6% 18.8% -1.2 Indigenous, Elgin County 34.9% 41.4% -6.5 2011 and 2016 figures are not comparable due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey Page 127 of 236 Indicator: % of tenant households in subsidized housing Ontario 2016 15.0% 2011 16.3% Point change -1.3 County of Elgin 15.9% 14.1% 1.8 St. Thomas 16.3% 14.9% 1.4 Aylmer 25.5% 20.7% 4.8 Bayham 23.0% 14.3% 8.7 Central Elgin 7.6% 5.3% 2.3 Dutton-Dunwich 0.0% 0.0% 0.0 Southwold 0.0% 0.0% 0.0 Malahide 0.0% 0.0% 0.0 West Elgin 21.6% 19.2% 2.4 Indigenous, Elgin County 18.5% 5.6% 12.9 2011 and 2016 figures are not comparable due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey Indicator: % of owner households with unaffordable housing (paying 30% or more of income on shelter costs) Ontario 2016 19.8% 2011 20.9% % Point change -1.1 County of Elgin 14.0% 19.0% -5.0 St. Thomas 13.3% 16.5% -3.2 Aylmer 13.9% 21.5% -7.6 Bayham 19.2% 21.7% -2.5 Central Elgin 11.6% 17.7% -6.1 Dutton-Dunwich 15.0% 25.6% -10.6 Southwold 14.0% 17.1% -3.1 Malahide 16.8% 22.2% -5.4 West Elgin 15.9% 25.3% -9.4 Indigenous, Elgin County 14.8% 23.2% -8.4 2011 and 2016 figures are not comparable due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey 70 Page 128 of 236 Indicator: % of tenant households with unaffordable housing (paying 30% or more of income on shelter costs) Ontario 2016 45.7% 2011 42.3% % Point change 3.4 County of Elgin 41.6% 41.9% -0.3 St. Thomas 44.6% 41.5% 3.1 Aylmer 48.5% 50.3% -1.8 Bayham 29.3% 41.3% -12.0 Central Elgin 40.6% 40.4% 0.2 Dutton-Dunwich 25.6% 25.0% 0.6 Southwold 22.9% 18.2% 4.7 Malahide 21.3% 35.1% -13.8 West Elgin 37.0% 47.4% -10.4 Indigenous, Elgin County 37.0% 47.1% -10.1 2011 and 2016 figures are not comparable due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey Indicator: Median monthly shelter costs for owners Ontario 2016 $1,299 2011 $1,163 change 11.7% County of Elgin $1,066 $1,027 3.8% St. Thomas $1,054 $1,042 1.2% Aylmer $982 $1,028 -4.5% Bayham $1,136 $956 18.8% Central Elgin $1,132 $1,053 7.5% Dutton-Dunwich $1,068 $1,134 -5.8% Southwold $1,267 $1,102 15.0% Malahide $1,190 $1,080 10.2% West Elgin $900 $668 34.7% Indigenous, Elgin County $1,221 $985 24.0% 2011 and 2016 figures are not comparable due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey 71 Page 129 of 236 Indicator: Median monthly shelter costs for renters Ontario 2016 $1,045 2011 $892 change 17.2% County of Elgin $774 $717 7.9% St. Thomas $764 $707 8.1% Aylmer $765 $727 5.2% Bayham $801 $781 2.6% Central Elgin $902 $740 21.9% Dutton-Dunwich $815 $727 12.1% Southwold $1,098 $752 46.0% Malahide $949 $861 10.2% West Elgin $649 $656 -1.1% Indigenous, Elgin County $776 $703 10.4% 2011 and 2016 figures are not comparable due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey Indicator: % of population who moved within the previous year Ontario 2016 12.4% 2011 11.6% % Point change 7.2% County of Elgin 11.7% 11.1% 5.2% St. Thomas 12.7% 13.9% -8.4% Aylmer 15.2% 12.6% 21.1% Bayham 11.4% 15.2% -25.1% Central Elgin 10.2% 6.6% 54.9% Dutton-Dunwich 10.9% 6.5% 68.5% Southwold 9.3% 6.8% 37.5% Malahide 9.4% 9.4% 0.3% West Elgin 10.0% 5.4% 83.8% Indigenous, Elgin County 14.3% 16.6% -13.8% 2011 and 2016 figures are not comparable due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Statistics Canada. 2017. Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey Indicator: Averaee resale house price Elgin County City of St. Thomas (London & St. Thomas) $326,085 not available Geography reported appears to have changed from 2018 to 2019 Source: Ministry of Housing. Housing Table. Table 2: Average Resale House Price not available $369,139 72 Page 130 of 236 Indicator: 10% below average resale house price Source: Ministry of Housing. Housing Table. Table 2: Average Resale House Price Indicator: All Household Incomes and Affordable House Price by Income Percentile Thomas Thomas Change Ontario Ontario 10th Income Percentile $23,300 $22,900 1.7% $22,700 $22,300 1.8% 10th Percentile Affordable House Price $82,600 $81,100 1.8% $80,500 $78,900 2.0% 20th Income Percentile $35,300 $34,600 2.0% $36,900 $36,200 1.9% 20th Percentile Affordable House Price $125,200 $122,800 2.0% $130,900 $128,200 2.1% 30th Income Percentile $47,200 $46,300 1.9% $50,400 $49,400 2.0% 30th Percentile Affordable $167,400 $164,200 1.9% $178,800 $175,200 2.1% House Price 40th Income Percentile $58,600 $57,500 1.9% $64,600 $63,400 1.9% 40th Percentile Affordable $207,900 $203,800 2.0% $229,100 $224,700 2.0% House Price 50th Income Percentile $71,800 $70,400 2.0% $80,100 $78,700 1.8% 50th Percentile Affordable House Price $254,700 $249,600 2.0% $284,100 $278,800 1.9% 60th Income Percentile $85,200 $83,600 1.9% $97,800 $96,000 1.9% 60th Percentile Affordable House Price $302,200 $296,300 2.0% $346,900 $340,300 1.9% 70th Income Percentile $102,100 $100,300 1.8% $119,000 $116,800 1.9% 70th Percentile Affordable House Price $362,100 $355,400 1.9% $422,100 $413,900 2.0% 80th Income Percentile $124,700 $122,500 1.8% $148,100 $145,400 1.9% 80th Percentile Affordable House Price $442,300 $434,000 1.9% $525,300 $515,300 1.9% 90th Income Percentile $159,300 $156,400 1.9% $197,100 $193,500 1.9% 90th Percentile Affordable House Price $565,000 $554,300 1.9% $699,100 $685,700 2.0% Income percentile = Households are sorted from low to high by income amount and then divided into 10 equal groups, with each group containing 10% of households. A household in the 101n income percentile is a household with income in the bottom 10% of all households. Source: Ministry of Housing. Housing Table. Table 1: All Household Incomes and Affordable House Prices 73 Page 131 of 236 Indicator: Renter Household Income and Affordable Rent by Income Percentile, City of St. Thomas, Ontario, 2018 Thomas Thomas Change Ontario Ontario % Change 10th Income Percentile $14,900 $14,700 1.4% $14,400 $14,100 2.1% 10th Percentile Affordable $370 $370 0.0% $360 $350 2.9% Rent 20th Income Percentile $20,000 $19,700 1.5% $20,700 $20,400 1.5% 20th Percentile Affordable $500 $490 2.0% $520 $510 2.0% Rent 30th Income Percentile $24,900 $24,500 1.6% $27,900 $27,400 1.8% 30th Percentile Affordable $620 $610 1.6% $700 $690 1.4% Rent 40th Income Percentile $30,900 $30,300 2.0% $36,100 $35,400 2.0% 40th Percentile Affordable $770 $760 1.3% $900 $890 1.1% Rent 50th Income Percentile $36,800 $36,100 1.9% $45,000 $44,200 1.8% 50th Percentile Affordable $920 $900 2.2% $1,130 $1,100 2.7% Rent 60th Income Percentile $44,800 $44,000 1.8% $55,200 $54,200 1.8% 60th Percentile Affordable $1,120 $1,100 1.8% $1,380 $1,360 1.5% Rent 70th Income Percentile $54,000 $53,000 1.9% $67,700 $66,500 1.8% 70th Percentile Affordable $1,350 $1,320 2.3% $1,690 $1,660 1.8% Rent 80th Income Percentile $67,500 $66,300 1.8% $84,500 $82,900 1.9% 80th Percentile Affordable $1,690 $1,660 1.8% $2,110 $2,070 1.9% Rent 90th Income Percentile $89,300 $87,700 1.8% $112,400 $110,400 1.8% 90th Percentile Affordable $2,230 $2,190 1.8% $2,810 $2,760 1.8% Rent Income percentile = Households are sorted from low to high by income amount and then divided into 10 equal groups, with each group containing 10% of households. A household in the 101n income percentile is a household with income in the bottom 10% of all households. Source: Ministry of Housing. Housing Table. Table 1: Renter Household Incomes and Affordable Rents 74 Page 132 of 236 Indicator: Averaee rent. bachelor unit. Onta and Citv of St. Thomas. 2018 and 2019 Ontario $1,020 $959 N/A Elgin County $568 not available N/A City of St Thomas not available $513 N/A Source: Ministry of Housing. Table 4: Average Apartment Rents Indicator: Averaee rent. 1 bedroom unit. Ontario. Elein Countv and Citv of St. Thomas. 2018 and 2019 Ontario $1,180 $1,105 6.8% Elgin County $725 not available n/a City of St Thomas not available $694 n/a Source: Ministry of Housing. Table 4: Average Apartment Rents Indicator: Average rent, 2 bedroom unit, Ontario, Elgin County and City of St. Thomas, 2018 and 2019 Ontario $1,339 $1,266 5.8% Elgin County $955 not available n/a City of St Thomas not available $1,105 n/a Source: Ministry of Housing. Table 4: Average Apartment Rents Indicator: Averaee rent. 3 bedroom unit. Ontario. Elein Countv and Citv of St. Thomas. 2018 and 2019 Ontario $1,575 $1,484 6.1% Elgin County **not available n/a City of St Thomas not available ** n/a ** data suppressed to protect confidentiality, not statistically reliable or not available Source: Ministry of Housing. Table 4: Average Apartment Rents 75 Page 133 of 236 Indicator: Average rent, 4+ bedroom unit, Ontario, Elgin County and City of St. Thomas, 2018 and 2019 ** data suppressed to protect confidentiality, not statistically reliable or not available Source: Ministry of Housing. Table 4: Average Apartment Rents Indicator: Average rent, total, Ontario, Elgin County and City of St. Thomas, 2018 and 2019 ** data suppressed to protect confidentiality, not statistically reliable or not available Source: Ministry of Housing. Table 4: Average Apartment Rents Indicator: # of people identified as experiencing homelessness in St. Thomas during the Homeless Enumeration total # experiencing homelessness 159 # experiencing Imminent or literal homelessness 109 # dependent children accompanying parents/guardians that were also experiencing homelessness 33 # women staying with Violence Against Women Services Elgin County 17 # experiencing chronic homelessness 41 # experiencing episodic homelessness 19 # Reporting Family Breakdown (Conflict and/or Abuse) as the Reason for their Homelessness 55 # Experiencing Hidden Homelessness 55 # Experiencing Sheltered Homelessness 36 # Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness 7 Reporting Mental Health Concerns 57 Reporting Substance Use Issues 33 Reporting Chronic/Acute Medical Condition 49 Reporting Physical Disability 33 Reporting Tri-Morbidity (Mental Health + Physical Health + Substance Use Issues) 14 Source: 2018 Homeless Enumeration Report 76 Page 134 of 236 Indicator: % of people experiencing chronic homelessness (as a % of # experiencing imminent or literal homelessness) St. Thomas Source: 2018 Homeless Enumeration Report 38% 77 Page 135 of 236 ttadhirneirit IIv Ernpbyrnerit Iiiniicator Indicator: Unemployment Rate, People Ontario 15 Years 2016 7.4 and Older 2011 8.3 % Point Change -0.9 County of Elgin 6.3 9 -2.7 St. Thomas 6.4 10.7 -4.3 Aylmer 9.1 11.3 -2.2 Bayham 8.2 8.4 -0.2 Central Elgin 4.8 5.4 -0.6 Dutton-Dunwich 6 6.4 -0.4 Southwold 4.2 8 -3.8 Malahide 5.7 7.5 -1.8 West Elgin 6.9 8.7 -1.8 Indigenous - Elgin County 8.1 16.2 -8.1 Definition: unemployment rate = # of unemployed/# people in the labour market (i.e. working or looking for work) 2011 and 2016 figures are not comparable due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Southwestern Public Health. Measuring Opportunities Report. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Statistics Canada. 2013. National Household Survey Aboriginal Population Profile. Statistics Canada. 2018. Aboriginal Population Profile. 2016 Census. m Page 136 of 236 Indicator: Participation Rate, People 15 Years and Older (In the Labour Force) Ontario 2016 64.7 2011 65.5 % Point Change -0.8 County of Elgin 63.4 64.3 -0.9 St. Thomas 61.6 62.2 -0.6 Aylmer 59.6 60.5 -0.9 Bayham 61.7 60.6 1.1 Central Elgin 64.9 66.2 -1.3 Dutton-Dunwich 69.5 71.7 -2.2 Southwold 69.9 74.1 -4.2 Malahide 69.2 68.1 1.1 West Elgin 60.9 64.2 -3.3 Indigenous - Elgin County 64.4 59.1 5.3 Definition: participation rate = # of people age 15+ in the labour market (i.e. Working or looking for work)/# people age 15+ 2011 and 2016 figures are not comparable due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Southwestern Public Health. Measuring Opportunities Report. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Statistics Canada. 2013. National Household Survey Aboriginal Population Profile. Statistics Canada. 2018. Aboriginal Population Profile. 2016 Census. 79 Page 137 of 236 Indicator: Employment Rate, People 15 Ontario Years and 2016 59.9 Older 2011 60.1 % Point Change -0.2 County of Elgin 59.3 58.5 0.8 St. Thomas 57.6 55.5 2.1 Aylmer 54.1 53.7 0.4 Bayham 56.8 55.5 1.3 Central Elgin 61.8 62.5 -0.7 Dutton-Dunwich 65.2 66.9 -1.7 Southwold 67 68.1 -1.1 Malahide 65.1 62.9 2.2 West Elgin 56.6 58.5 -1.9 Indigenous - Elgin St. Thomas j 59.2 j 50 j 9.2 Definition: employment rate = # of people age 15+ who are working/# people age 15+ 2011 and 2016 figures are not comparable due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Southwestern Public Health. Measuring Opportunities Report. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Statistics Canada. 2013. National Household Survey Aboriginal Population Profile. Statistics Canada. 2018. Aboriginal Population Profile. 2016 Census. Indicator: Not in Employment, Education or Training (NEST), People 15 Years and Older Elgin County total 28.2% 15 to 24 years 5.0% 25 to 29 years 11.0% 30 to 34 years 12.0% 35 to 64 years 18.3% 65+ years 77.8% Source: Southwestern Public Health. Measuring Opportunities Report. :A Page 138 of 236 Indicator: Unemnlovment Rate. People 25 to 64 Years of Aee Ontario 2016 5.8 2011Point 6.3 Change -0.5 County of Elgin 4.8 6.7 -1.9 St. Thomas 4.8 7.9 -3.1 Aylmer 6.4 7.4 -1 Bayham 6.6 6.8 -0.2 Central Elgin 3.5 4.6 -1.1 Dutton-Dunwich 5.1 3.3 1.8 Southwold 3.8 5.5 -1.7 Malahide 5 6.3 -1.3 West Elgin 5.1 7 -1.9 Indigenous - Elgin County j n/a j n/a j n/a Definition: unemployment rate = # of unemployed/# people in the labour market (i.e. working or looking for work) 2011 and 2016 figures are not comparable due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Southwestern Public Health. Measuring Opportunities Report. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Indicator: Participation Rate, People Z5 Ontario to 64 Years 2016 80.3 of Age 2011Point 80.2 Change 0.1 County of Elgin 78.7 77.9 0.8 St. Thomas 78.1 76.9 1.2 Aylmer 74 75.5 -1.5 Bayham 73.2 74.8 -1.6 Central Elgin 81.3 78.3 3 Dutton-Dunwich 81.9 84.7 -2.8 Southwold 85.1 86.4 -1.3 Malahide 81.9 78.4 3.5 West Elgin 77 77.6 -0.6 Definition: participation rate = # of people age 25 to 64 in the labour market (i.e. Working or looking for work)/# people age 25 to 64 2011 and 2016 figures are not comparable due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Southwestern Public Health. Measuring Opportunities Report. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. 01 Page 139 of 236 Indicator: Employment Rate, People Z5 Ontario to 64 Years 75.7 of Age 75.2 Point Change 0.5 County of Elgin 74.9 72.7 2.2 St. Thomas 74.3 70.8 3.5 Aylmer 69.3 69.8 -0.5 Bayham 68.5 69.8 -1.3 Central Elgin 78.5 74.8 3.7 Dutton-Dunwich 78 81.7 -3.7 Southwold 82.1 81.7 0.4 Malahide j 77.8 j 73.3 j 4.5 West Elgin 1 72.9 1 72.4 1 0.5 Definition: employment rate = # of people age 25 to 64 who are working/# people age 25 to 64 2011 and 2016 figures are not comparable due to differences in data collection methodology Sources: Southwestern Public Health. Measuring Opportunities Report. Statistics Canada. 2012. 2011 National Household Survey. Indicator: Number of clients who worked one on one with employment counsellors (Employment Services Elgin) St. Thomas Office 849 979 1,078 1,163 1,118 1,143 -25.7% West Lorne Office 156 188 177 226 212 203 -23.2% TOTAL 1,005 1,167 1,255 1,389 1,330 1,346 -25.3% Source: Employment Services Elgin Indicator: Number of client visits to Resource and Information Services (Emolovment Services Elgin) St. Thomas Office 7,646 13,474 14,790 12,755 12,385 11,207 -31.8% West Lorne Office 2,914 2,554 2,517 461 2,466 2,766 5.4% TOTAL 10,560 16,028 17,307 13,216 14,851 13,973 -24.4% Note: In 2019, ESE changed the way they document visits to the Resource and Information area Source: Employment Services Elgin Indicator: Number of workshop attendees (Employment Services Elgin) St. Thomas Office 1,552 1,388 966 2,115 1,984 1,032 50.4% West Lorne Office 202 627 420 315 373 368 -45.1% TOTAL 1,754 2,015 1,386 2,430 2,357 1,400 25.3% Source: Employment Services Elgin Page 140 of 236 ttadhirneirit v Pliy aII l,,,,,,8eaII-dh IIiiniicator Indicator: % of mothers with no designated primary care provider for the mother and/or infant Ontario 1 3.0% Elgin -St. Thomas Health Unit I Source: Southwestern Public Health. Healthy Growth and Development Report. Indicator: % reporting having a regular health care Ontario 1 90.1% 89.9% 0.2 Elgin -St. Thomas Health Unit 1 94.2% 93.3% 0.9 Source: Statistics Canada. Canadian Community Health Survey. Indicator: % reporting having contact with a medical doctor in the past 12 months Source: Statistics Canada. Canadian Community Health Survey. Indicator: Age standardized rate, per 100,000 population, of emergency department visits for all injuries Source: Southwestern Public Health. Understanding our Communities' Health Report. Indicator: Age standardized rate, per 100,000 population, of emergency department visits for falls 014 % Change Ontario not available 3,281.5 3,287.6 3,158.9 3,235.7 1.4% SWPH not available 4,743.4 4,574.2 4,287.8 4,152.2 14.2% Source: Southwestern Public Health. Understanding our Communities' Health Report. Indicator: Age standardized rate, per 100,000 population, of emergency department visits for transportation - related injuries Source: Southwestern Public Health. Understanding our Communities' Health Report. M Page 141 of 236 Indicator: Age standardized rate, per 100,000 population, of emergency department visits for suicide and self -harm 014 % Change Ontario not available 140.2 128.2 120.1 118.0 18.8% SWPH not available 189.2 173.3 141.0 97.8 93.5% Source: Southwestern Public Health. Understanding our Communities' Health Report. Indicator: Age standardized rate, per 100,000 population, of emergency department visits struck by or against an object 014 % Change Ontario not available 1,569.7 1,592.5 1,564.0 1,532.8 2.4% SWPH not available 2,752.8 2,605.1 2,576.5 2,454.7 12.1% Source: Southwestern Public Health. Understanding our Communities' Health Report. Indicator: aee standardized ulation. of rtment visits. accidental ooisoni Ontario not available 181.6 160.4 157.8 160.9 12.9% SWPH not available 239.0 190.4 202.9 183.1 30.5% Source: Southwestern Public Health. Understanding our Communities' Health Report. Indicator: Age standardized rate, per 100,000 population, of emergency department visits, neurotrauma Source: Southwestern Public Health. Understanding our Communities' Health Report. Indicator: % reoortine their health to be fair or poor. aee 12+ Ontario 1 11.1% 11.3% -0.2 Elgin -St. Thomas Health Unit 1 14.2% 13.9% 0.3 Source: Statistics Canada. Canadian Community Health Survey. Indicator: % reporting having a health professional arthritis, age 15+ Ontario 1 19.3% 21.4% -2.1 Elgin -St. Thomas Health Unit 1 22.0% 24.7% -2.7 Source: Statistics Canada. Canadian Community Health Survey. Page 142 of 236 Indicator: % reporting having a health professional diagnosis, diabetes, age 12+ Ontario 7.7% 7% 0.7 Elgin -St. Thomas Health Unit 10.3%E 7.8%E 2.5 E - use with caution Source: Statistics Canada. Canadian Community Health Survey. Indicator: % reportine havine a health professional diaenosis. asthma. aee 12+ Ontario 7.9% 8.6% -0.7 Elgin -St. Thomas Health Unit 6.3%E 8.3%E -2.0 E - use with caution Source: Statistics Canada. Canadian Community Health Survey. Indicator: % reporting having a health professional diagnosis, COPD, age 35+ E - use with caution Source: Statistics Canada. Canadian Community Health Survey. Indicator: % reporting having a health professional diagnosis, high blood Ontario 1 17.9% 18.2% -0.3 Elgin -St. Thomas Health Unit 1 23.0% 19.6% 3.4 Source: Statistics Canada. Canadian Community Health Survey. Indicator: % of population age 15+ with a disability Ontario 24.1% London CMA 26.8% Source: Statistics Canada. Persons with and Without Disabilities. Page 143 of 236 Indicator: Percentage of EMS Call Type in Relation to Total Yearly Call Count Type of Cardiac related event 4.06% 2.8% 3.9% 4.22% 4.29% 4.75% Point hange -0.69 Diabetic related event 0.64% 0.65% 0.92% 1.0% 1.67% 1.6% -0.96 Respiratory related event 6.38% 1.27% 1.31% 6.11% 6.8% 7.08% -0.7 Drug/Alcohol related event 1.39% 0.98% 1.05% 0.69% 1.13% 0.98% 0.41 Psychiatric related event 5.64% 5.2% 4.47% 3.53% 3.49% 2.98% 2.66 Trauma related event* 9.26% 9.9% 3.16% 1 2.27% 4.63% 1 7.35% 1.91 Note: These are overarching related events. There are many variables involved with this type of data. This table illustrates the final primary problem documented by the paramedics upon arrival at a hospital *Trauma related can be as minimal as a minor strain/break or as major as multiple system trauma Source: Medavie Emergency Medical Services Elgin Ontario Indicator: Top 3 EMS Call Port Burwell Types by Station Trauma Location (2020) Respiratory Cardiac Aylmer Trauma Respiratory Cardiac St. Thomas HQ Respiratory Psychiatric Trauma St. Thomas Shaw Trauma Psychiatric Respiratory Dutton Respiratory Trauma Psychiatric Rodney Trauma I Cardiac j Drug/Alcohol *Trauma related can be as minimal as a minor strain/break or as major as multiple system trauma Source: Medavie Emergency Medical Services Elgin Ontario Page 144 of 236 Indicator: Percentage ,. 0-4 years of EMS Calls 166 by Age Category 159 149 167 127 30.7% 5-9 years 91 81 82 81 54 68.5% 10-14 years 108 112 105 99 111 -2.7% 15-19 years 297 271 271 285 256 16.0% 20-24 years 318 310 293 266 202 57.4% 25-29 years 316 321 233 214 237 33.3% 30-34 years 339 318 275 290 268 26.5% 35-39 years 368 296 257 214 203 81.3% 40-44 years 300 276 278 261 241 24.5% 45-49 years 318 349 313 323 287 10.8% 50-54 years 426 423 432 487 446 -4.5% 55-59 years 687 579 483 528 533 28.9% 60-64 years 590 592 552 534 558 5.7% 65-69 years 688 751 778 730 652 5.5% 70-74 years 886 843 724 647 622 42.4% 75-79 years 898 876 876 776 769 16.8% 80-84 years 996 859 787 743 694 43.5% 85-89 years 721 639 749 666 693 4.0% 90-94 years 501 475 521 425 431 16.2% TOTAL 9,014 8,530 8,158 7,736 7,384 22.1% Source: Medavie Emergency Medical Services Elgin Ontario MN Page 145 of 236 ttac h irneii t IK: Vill eiin ce ,,, ai in sty Woirr, eiin II in d i cato ir Indicator: Percentage of VAW service providers in Ontario that "often" serve different population groups (2017) Source: 2017 Violence Against Women Service Provider Survey. Indicator: Top 3 gaps in services for survivors (2017) Ontario Housing Mental Justice health and system - addiction court services support and and legal supports assistance Source: 2017 Violence Against Women Service Provider Survey. Indicator: Percentage of VAW service providers who have "often" referred survivors elsewhere due to the following circumstances: (2017) Source: 2017 Violence Against Women Service Provider Survey. Indicator: Top service pressures - Percentage of VAW service providers who "always" experience the following service pressures (2017) Source: 2017 Violence Against Women Service Provider Survey. :: Page 146 of 236 Indicator: Percentage of VAW service providers who feel partnerships with the following organizations "largely" Source: 2017 Violence Against Women Service Provider Survey. Indicator: Percentage of VAW service providers who are able Source: 2017 Violence Against Women Service Provider Survey. Indicator: Percentage of VAW service providers who feel able to make referrals to appropriate services at the required time for survivors of human Source: 2017 Violence Against Women Service Provider Survey. Indicator: Percentage % of VAW service providers who feel frontline staff are able to provide trauma informed intersectional services to survivors of human trafficking (2017) Source: 2017 Violence Against Women Service Provider Survey. Indicator: Percentage of VAW service providers who feel community partners work effectively with them to meet the Source: 2017 Violence Against Women Service Provider Survey. :• Page 147 of 236 ttaolhrneii t L,,,v Substarice L,Js ,n arid is ioiri Iliini atoir Source: Local Opioid Monitoring Dashboard Indicator: # of Naloxone Kits Distributed to Individuals Throueh Pharmacies Oxford County 1 1,901 1 711 1 360 1 69 1 26551 Elgin St. Thomas 1 12,821 1 3,259 353 67 19035.8% Source: Local Opioid Monitoring Dashboard Indicator: # of Naloxone Kits Distributed to Individuals Through Southwestern Public Health and community partners Oxford County 335 120 179.2% Elgin St. Thomas 353 211 1 67.3% Source: Local Opioid Monitoring Dashboard Indicator: # of rtment Visits for Opioid Overdoses SWPH 184 130 128 80 49 57 61 201.6% Oxford County 71 72 39 21 33 38 86.8% Elgin St. Thomas 59 56 41 28 24 23 156.5% Source: Local Opioid Monitoring Dashboard Indicator: # of Hospitalizations for Opioid Overdoses SWPH 30 63 63 56 29 32 40 -25.0% Oxford County 32 22 21 15 11 19 68.4% Elgin St. Thomas 31 41 35 14 21 21 47.6% Source: Local Opioid Monitoring Dashboard Indicator: # of Emergency Department Visits and Hospitalizations for Drug Misuse, Total Local Hospitals - SWPH 711 1 622 504 41.1% Source: Local Opioid Monitoring Dashboard .c Page 148 of 236 Indicator: # of Emergency Department Visits and Hospitalizations for Suspected Overdoses Local Hospitals - SWPH 255 1 196 30.1% Source: Local Opioid Monitoring Dashboard Indicator: # of Suspected Overdoses Admitted to Hospital Local Hospitals - SWPH 133 1 116 14.7% Source: Local Opioid Monitoring Dashboard Indicator: # of Deaths from Ooioid Overdoses SWPH 11 20 12 12 8 9 22.2% Oxford County 10 9 7 4 6 66.7% Elgin St. Thomas 10 3 5 4 3 233.3% Source: Local Opioid Monitoring Dashboard Indicator: # of Opioid Deaths that were Intentional SWPH 1 Source: Local Opioid Monitoring Dashboard Indicator: # of Opioid Deaths that were Unintentional SWPH 11 Source: Local Opioid Monitoring Dashboard Indicator: Total Person Charged Ontario with Impaired 13,513 Driving 13,724 13,931 14,242 -5.1% Elgin County, OPP, municipal 49 58 38 44 11.4% Elgin County, OPP, rural 8 12 10 8 0.0% St. Thomas, municipal 48 46 50 47 2.1% Aylmer, municipal 8 9 5 4 100.0% Dutton, OPP, rural Total Elgin 113 125 103 103 9.7% .. data not available Source: Statistics Canada. Incident -based Crime Statistics 91 Page 149 of 236 Indicator: Rate, Total Person Charged with Impaired Driving, per 100,000 population age 12+ Ontario 107.92 111.72 115.18 119.28 -9.5% Elgin County, OPP, municipal 128.99 155.57 102.76 119.37 8.1% Elgin County, OPP, rural St. Thomas, municipal 135.66 131.79 145.15 138.38 -2.0% Aylmer, municipal 119.39 134.89 77.18 62.6 90.7% Dutton, OPP, rural data not available Source: Statistics Canada. Incident -based Crime Statistics Indicator: Needle syringe program use - Number of Visits Source: Southwestern Public Health. Understanding Our Communities' Health 92 Page 150 of 236 Attadhrnerit NAI: Art Soc41/1::1ro61ern Bdhaviour Indicator: Number of Inappropriate Behaviour Incidents (St. Thomas Public Data for 2020 is January to June only Source: St. Thomas Public Library 93 Page 151 of 236 ttaolhrneirit Il IN: Risk IDrii eiri 11 rackfing Database IIii d ators Indicator: Total number of discussions (Situation Table) Source: RTD Annual Report Indicator: Total number of discussions by age group (Situation Table - Source: RTD Annual Report Indicator: Top 5 Originating Agencies - all discussions (Situation Table) Source: RTD Annual Report Indicator: Top 5 Assisting Agencies - all discussions (Situation Table) .D Elgin 26.4% 1 20.6% 1 18.3% 1 17.7% 17.0% Source: RTD Annual Report Indicator: Top 5 Lead Agencies - non -rejected discussions (Situation Source: RTD Annual Report 94 Page 152 of 236 Indicator: Top 3 Risk Categories - all discussions (Situation Table) Criminal Mental Ontario Involve- Drugs (2018) Health ment (6.1%) (14.0%) (9.1%) Criminal West Region Mental (2018) Health Involve- Drugs ment Elgin (all Mental Drugs Housing discussions) alth H(4elth) (26.4%) (26.0% Source: RTD Annual Report Indicator: Top 5 Risk Factors - all discussions (Situation Table) Source: RTD Annual Report 95 Page 153 of 236 Rc-.:1feir-,e ice and IData n'tiriilbutors Aylmer Police Services Blueprint Analytics Design Evaluation. 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Table 13-10-0750-01 Persons with and without disabilities aged 15 years and over, census metropolitan areas and Ontario, Table 13-10-0374-01 Statistics Canada. Table 35-10-0180-01 Incident -based crime statistics, by detailed violations, police services in Ontario Thames Valley District School Board Page 156 of 236 Report to County Council From: Peter Dutchak, Director of Engineering Services Date: June 24, 2025 Subject: Village of Fingal Reconstruction — Funding Agreement Recommendation(s): THAT staff be directed and authorized to execute the Transfer Payment Agreement with the Ministry of Infrastructure for the reconstruction of County roads within the Village of Fingal. Introduction: The County of Elgin was successful with the funding application submission under the Ministry of Infrastructure's Housing -Enabling Core Servicing (HECS) stream of the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP) for the reconstruction of Union Road and Fingal Line within the Village of Fingal planned in 2026 and 2027. A comprehensive Transfer Payment Agreement (attached to this report) must now be entered into with the Province to secure the project funding and is requested to be executed and received by the Ministry of Infrastructure by June 27t", 2025. Background and Discussion: The approved 10 year capital plan has scheduled the reconstruction of Union Road (CR20) and Fingal Line (CR16) during 2026 and 2027 and in coordination with the Township of Southwold who has scheduled servicing infrastructure investments within the village at that time. In September 2024, the Provice released their Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP): Housing Enabling Core Servicing Stream (HECS) funding program and staff submitted an application for the reconstruction of Fingal which aligned perfectly with the program's eligibility and timeline requirements. In January 2025 the County of Elgin was confidentially notified that our funding application was successful in securing a maximum of $3,697,500 (representing 50% of the total project cost) for the reconstruction of County roads within the Village of Fingal. Page 157 of 236 On May 27t", 2025 the Ministry of Infrastructure provided a Transfer Payment Agreement for the approved project with a request that it be executed and returned prior to June 27t", 2025. There are some mandatory program milestone timelines that our project must meet to secure funding. County staff continue to work with staff at the Township of Southwold and the project consultant (AECOM) to meet these program timelines. One of these milestone dates requires construction contract award before the end of September 2025. The design team is actively meeting with developers to define and coordinate servicing solutions in a holistic manner for the benefit of all stakeholders. A construction tender awarded by Council prior to the end of September 2025 may not be achievable when accounting for the procurement and Council meeting approval timeline which requires approximately 9 weeks minimum between advertising a tender and gaining Council approval of the successful bidder. All efforts will be made to meet the tight schedule, however, staff may be reporting to County Council at the August meeting requesting administrative approval for staff to be able to award the construction tender in order to meet the program requirements and report to Council afterwards. Financial Implications: Approximately $6M has been included within the 2025-2027 budgets to fund the reconstruction of County roads through the Village of Fingal. With this funding award of up to $3.7M, a project surplus is anticipated. Once the construction tender is awarded and actual costs are known, the capital budget can be realocated accordingly. Advancement of the Strategic Plan: The infrastructure investment activities that result from completing this work develop, enhance and maintain county transportation assets to support current and future community needs, thus supporting Councils strategic strategy of sustainable community growth. Local Municipal Partner I The reconstruction of Fingal has been purposely scheduled in the capital plan to coincide with the installation of services planned by the Township of Southwold in order to reduce project costs and minimize disruption to the public. County and Township staff will continue to work closely and collaboratively throughout this project. Communication Requirements: A project funding announcement is being coordinated with the MPP's office. Once the construction contractor is secured and a construction schedule is known, a project website will be developed to inform the public and stakeholders about the project details and impacts to traffic, utilizing the County's Engage Elgin web portal and the Municipal 511 platform. Page 158 of 236 Conclusion: The County has secured funding through the Mininstry of Infrastructure's Housing - Enabling Core Servicing (HECS) stream of the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP) for the reconstruction of Union Road and Fingal Line within the Village of Fingal planned in 2026 and 2027. A comprehensive Transfer Payment Agreement must now be entered into with the Province to secure the project funding and is requested to be received by the Ministry of Infrastructure by June 27t", 2025. All of which is Respectfully Submitted Peter Dutchak Director of Engineering Services Approved for Submission Blaine Parkin Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk Page 159 of 236 Case: #2024-09-1-3004202959 ONTARIO TRANSFER PAYMENT AGREEMENT MUNICIPAL HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM — HOUSING -ENABLING CORE SERVICING STREAM THE AGREEMENT is effective as of the day of His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure (the "Province") 95T1Tq E CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN (the "Recipient") BACKGROUND , 20 The Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP) - Housing -Enabling Core Servicing Stream (HECS) is an application -based program. MHIP-HECS will fund projects aimed at the development, repair, rehabilitation and expansion of municipal roads and bridges to promote growth and enable housing for growing and developing communities. CONSIDERATION In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained in the Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are expressly acknowledged, the Province and the Recipient agree as follows: 1.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT 1.1 Schedules to the Agreement. The following schedules form part of the Agreement: Schedule "A" - General Terms and Conditions Page 1 of 40 Page 160 of 236 Case: #2024-09-1-3004202959 Schedule "B" - Project Specific Information and Additional Provisions Schedule "C" - Project Description and Financial Information Schedule "D" - Eligible and Ineligible Costs Schedule "E" - Milestone Payment Plan Schedule "F" - Reporting Requirements Schedule "G" - Communications Protocol Schedule "H" - Indigenous Consultation Protocol 1.2 Entire Agreement. The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained in the Agreement and supersedes all prior oral or written representations and agreements. 2.0 CONFLICT OR INCONSISTENCY 2.1 Conflict or Inconsistency. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the Additional Provisions and the provisions in Schedule "A", the following rules will apply: (a) the Parties will interpret any Additional Provisions in so far as possible, in a way that preserves the intention of the Parties as expressed in Schedule "A"; and (b) where it is not possible to interpret the Additional Provisions in a way that is consistent with the provisions in Schedule "A", the Additional Provisions will prevail over the provisions in Schedule "A" to the extent of the inconsistency. 3.0 COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES 3.1 One and the Same Agreement. The Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. 3.2 Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed electronically. The electronic signature of a Party may be evidenced by one of the following means and transmission of this Agreement may be as follows: (a) a manual signature of an authorized signing officer placed in the respective signature line of this Agreement and this Agreement scanned as a pdf file and delivered by email to the other Party; Page 2 of 40 Page 161 of 236 Case: #2024-09-1-3004202959 (b) a digital signature placed in the respective signature line of this Agreement, including- (i) the name of the authorized signing officer typed in the respective signature line of this Agreement, (ii) an image of a manual signature inserted in the respective signature line of this Agreement, (iii) an Adobe signature of an authorized signing officer, or (iv) any other digital signature of an authorized signing officer with the other Party's prior written consent, and this Agreement delivered by email to the other Party; or (c) any other means with the other Party's prior written consent. 4.0 AMENDING THE AGREEMENT 4.1 Amending the Agreement. The Agreement may only be amended by a written agreement duly executed by the Parties. 5.0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 5.1 Acknowledgement. The Recipient acknowledges that: (a) by receiving Funds it may become subject to legislation applicable to organizations that receive funding from the Government of Ontario, including the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010 (Ontario), the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996 (Ontario), and the Auditor General Act (Ontario); (b) His Majesty the King in right of Ontario has issued expenses, perquisites, and procurement directives and guidelines pursuant to the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010 (Ontario); (c) the Funds are- (i) to assist the Recipient to carry out the Project and not to provide goods or services to the Province; (ii) funding for the purposes of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996 (Ontario); (d) the Province is not responsible for carrying out the Project; Page 3 of 40 Page 162 of 236 Case: #2024-09-1-3004202959 (e) the Province is bound by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Ontario) and that any information provided to the Province in connection with the Project or otherwise in connection with the Agreement may be subject to disclosure in accordance with that Act; and (f) the Province is bound by the Financial Administration Act (Ontario) ("FAA") and, pursuant to subsection 11.3(2) of the FAA, payment by the Province of Funds under the Agreement will be subject to, (i) an appropriation, as that term is defined in subsection 1(1) of the FAA, to which that payment can be charged being available in the Funding Year in which the payment becomes due; or (ii) the payment having been charged to an appropriation for a previous fiscal year. SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS Page 4 of 40 Page 163 of 236 Case: #2024-09-1-3004202959 The Parties have executed the Agreement on the dates set out below. HIS MAJESTY THE KING IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO, as represented by the Minister of Infrastructure Date p.p. Julia Danos, Assistant Deputy Minister The Honourable Kinga Surma Minister of Infrastructure Date: Date: CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Name: Title: I have authority to bind the Recipient. Name: Title: I have authority to bind the Recipient. Page 5 of 40 Page 164 of 236 SCHEDULE "A" GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS A1.0 INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS A1.1 Interpretation. For the purposes of interpretation: (a) words in the singular include the plural and vice -versa; (b) words in one gender include all genders; (c) the headings do not form part of the Agreement; they are for reference only and will not affect the interpretation of the Agreement; (d) any reference to dollars or currency will be in Canadian dollars and currency; and (e) "include", "includes" and "including" denote that the subsequent list is not exhaustive. A1.2 Definitions. In the Agreement, the following terms will have the following meanings: "Additional Provisions" means the terms and conditions set out in Schedule «B„ "Agreement" means this agreement entered into between the Province and the Recipient, all of the schedules listed in section 1.1, and any amending agreement entered into pursuant to section 4.1. "Business Day" means any working day, Monday to Friday inclusive, excluding statutory and other holidays, namely: New Year's Day; Family Day; Good Friday; Easter Monday; Victoria Day; Canada Day; Civic Holiday; Labour Day; Thanksgiving Day; Remembrance Day; Christmas Day; Boxing Day and any other day on which the Province has elected to be closed for business. "Construction Contract Award Deadline" means the construction contract award deadline set out in Schedule "F". "Contract" means an agreement between the Recipient and a third -party whereby the third -party provides a good, service or both for the Project in return for financial consideration that the Recipient wants to pay using the Funds under this Agreement. "Effective Date" means the date set out at the top of the Agreement. Page 6 of 40 Page 165 of 236 "Eligible Costs" means the costs in respect of the Project that the Recipient has incurred and paid and that are eligible for payment under the terms and conditions of the Agreement, and that are further described in Schedule "D". "Event of Default" has the meaning ascribed to it in section A13.1. "Expiry Date" means the expiry date set out in Schedule "B". "Funds" means the money the Province provides to the Recipient pursuant to the Agreement. "Indemnified Parties" means His Majesty the King in right of Ontario, and includes His ministers, agents, appointees, and employees. "Indigenous Community", includes First Nation, Metis, and Inuit communities or peoples of Canada. "Indigenous Consultation Record" means a document that summarizes the Recipient's consultation and engagement activities, including a list of Indigenous Communities consulted, concerns raised, and how each of the concerns have been addressed or, if not addressed, an explanation as to why not; "Ineligible Costs" means the costs in respect of the Project that are ineligible for contribution by the Province under the terms and conditions of the Agreement, and that are described in Schedule "D". "Loss" means any cause of action, liability, loss, cost, damage, or expense (including legal, expert and consultant fees) that anyone incurs or sustains as a result of or in connection with the Project or any other part of the Agreement. "Maximum Funds" means the maximum set out in Schedule "B". "Notice" means any communication given or required to be given pursuant to the Agreement. "Notice Period" means the period of time within which the Recipient is required to remedy an Event of Default pursuant to section A13.3(b), and includes any such period or periods of time by which the Province extends that time pursuant to section A13.4. "Parties" means the Province and the Recipient. "Party" means either the Province or the Recipient. "Proceeding" means any action, claim, demand, lawsuit, or other proceeding Page 7 of 40 Page 166 of 236 that anyone makes, brings or prosecutes as a result of or in connection with the Project or with any other part of the Agreement. "Project" means the undertaking described in section C1.0 of Schedule "C". "Project Start Deadline" means the project start deadline set out in Schedule «B„ "Project Completion Deadline" means the project completion deadline set out in Schedule "B". "Records Review" means any assessment the Province conducts pursuant to section A7.4. "Reports" means the reports described in Schedule "F" "Requirements Of Law" means all applicable statutes, regulations, by-laws, ordinances, codes, official plans, rules, approvals, permits, licenses, authorizations, orders, decrees, injunctions, directions and agreements with all authorities. "Total Eligible Cost" means the amount set out in Schedule C2.1. A2.0 REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, AND COVENANTS A2.1 General. The Recipient represents, warrants, and covenants that: (a) it is, and will continue to be, a validly existing legal entity with full power to fulfill its obligations under the Agreement; (b) it has, and will continue to have, the experience and expertise necessary to carry out the Project; (c) it is in compliance with, and will continue to comply with, all federal and provincial laws and regulations, all municipal by-laws, and any other orders, rules, and by-laws related to any aspect of the Project, the Funds, or both; and (d) unless otherwise provided for in the Agreement, any information the Recipient provided to the Province in support of its request for funds (including information relating to any eligibility requirements) was true and complete at the time the Recipient provided it and will continue to be true and complete. A2.2 Execution of Agreement. The Recipient represents and warrants that it has: Page 8 of 40 Page 167 of 236 (a) the full power and capacity to enter into the Agreement; and (b) taken all necessary actions to authorize the execution of the Agreement, including passing a municipal by-law authorizing the Recipient to enter into the Agreement. A2.3 Governance. The Recipient represents, warrants, and covenants that it has, will maintain in writing, and will follow: (a) procedures to enable the Recipient to manage Funds prudently and effectively; (b) procedures to enable the Recipient to complete the Project successfully; (c) procedures to enable the Recipient to identify risks to the completion of the Project and strategies to address the identified risks, all in a timely manner; (d) procedures to enable the preparation and submission of all Reports required pursuant to Article A7.0; and (e) procedures to enable the Recipient to address such other matters as the Recipient considers necessary to enable the Recipient to carry out its obligations under the Agreement. A2.4 Supporting Proof. Upon the request of the Province, the Recipient will provide the Province with proof of the matters referred to in Article A2.0. A2.5 Adverse Fact or Event. The Recipient will inform the Province immediately of any fact or event of which it is aware that has or will compromise, wholly or in part, the Project. A3.0 TERM OF THE AGREEMENT A3.1 Term. The term of the Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and will expire on the Expiry Date unless terminated earlier pursuant to Article Al2.0 or Article A13.0. A3.2 Project Deadlines. The Recipient will: (a) commence the Project by the Project Start Deadline; (b) award the majority of Project construction contracts by the Construction Contract Award Deadline as set out in Schedule F; and (c) complete the Project by the Project Completion Deadline. Page 9 of 40 Page 168 of 236 A4.0 FUNDS AND CARRYING OUT THE PROJECT A4.1 Funds Provided. The Province will: (a) provide the Recipient with Funds up to the Maximum Funds for the purpose of carrying out the Project; (b) provide the Funds to the Recipient in accordance with the payment plan attached to the Agreement as Schedule "E"; and (c) deposit the Funds into an account the Recipient designates provided that the account- (i) resides at a Canadian financial institution; and (ii) is in the name of the Recipient. A4.2 Limitation on Payment of Funds. Despite section A4.1: (a) the Province is not obligated to provide any Funds to the Recipient until the Recipient provides the certificates of insurance or other proof required pursuant to section A11.2; (b) the Province is not obligated to provide instalments of Funds until it is satisfied with the progress of the Project; (c) the Province is not obligated to provide instalments of Funds until it has received confirmation that an Environmental Assessment is complete or exempt; (i) Payments will be held until a Notice of Completion is received by MOI and 60 days have passed since the Notice of Completion was issued. (d) the Province may adjust the amount of Funds it provides to the Recipient in connection with any Payment Milestone set out in Schedule "E" based upon the Province's assessment of the information the Recipient provides to the Province pursuant to section A7.2. A4.3 Use of Funds and Carry Out the Project. The Recipient will do all of the following: (a) carry out the Project in accordance with the Agreement; (b) use the Funds only for the purpose of carrying out the Project; Page 10 of 40 Page 169 of 236 (c) spend the Funds only in accordance with the Eligible Costs; (d) not use the Funds to cover any cost that has been or will be funded or reimbursed by one or more of any third party, ministry, agency, or organization of the Government of Ontario. A4.4 Interest -Bearing Account. If the Province provides Funds before the Recipient's immediate need for the Funds, the Recipient will place the Funds in an interest -bearing account in the name of the Recipient at a Canadian financial institution. A4.4.1 Use of Interest. Unless otherwise directed by the Province by Notice, if the Recipient earns any interest on the Funds, the Recipient must use any interest earned on Eligible Costs. A4.5 Interest. Upon Notice to the Recipient by the Province, if the Recipient earns any interest on the Funds, the Province may do either or both of the following: (a) deduct an amount up to the interest earned from any further instalments of Funds; (b) demand from the Recipient the payment of an amount up to the interest earned. A4.6 Recipient's Acknowledgement of Responsibility for Project. The Recipient will, in respect of the Project, assume full responsibility for the Project, including, without limitation: (a) complete, diligent, and timely Project implementation within the costs and timelines specified in the Agreement and in accordance with all other terms and conditions of the Agreement; (b) all of the costs of the Project, including, without limitation, unapproved expenditures, Ineligible Costs, cost escalations and cost overruns, if any; (c) subsequent operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, construction, demolition, or reconstruction, as required and in accordance with industry standards, and any related costs for the full lifecycle of the Project; and (d) the engineering work being undertaken in accordance with industry standards. A4.7 Rebates, Credits, and Refunds. The Province will calculate Funds based on the actual costs to the Recipient to carry out the Project, less any costs (including taxes) for which the Recipient has received, will receive, or is eligible to receive, a rebate, credit, or refund. Page 11 of 40 Page 170 of 236 A4.8 Increase in Project Costs. If, at any time during the Term, the Recipient determines that it will not be possible to complete the Project due to cost escalations or cost overruns (a "Shortfall"), the Recipient will immediately notify the Province of that determination. The Province may exercise one or more of the remedies available to it pursuant to section A13.2. A4.9 Retention of Contribution. The Province will retain 15% of the Maximum Funds in respect of the Project ("Holdback") up until the following conditions have been met: (a) the Recipient has fulfilled all of its obligations under the Agreement for the Project; and (b) the Province has carried out the reconciliation, as set out in section A4.10 (Final Reconciliation and Adjustments), and has made any adjustments required in the circumstances. A4.10 Final Reconciliation and Adjustments. Without limiting the rights of the Province under this Agreement or otherwise, following receipt and satisfactory review of the Final Report and supporting material by the Province, the Province will carry out a final reconciliation of payment in respect of the Project and make any adjustments required in the circumstances. A5.0 RECIPIENT'S ACQUISITION OF GOODS OR SERVICES, AND DISPOSAL OF ASSETS A5.1 Acquisition. If the Recipient acquires goods, services or both with the Funds, it will: (a) Do so through a process that is transparent, fair and promotes the best value for the money expended and at competitive prices that are no greater than fair market value after deducting trade discounts or any other discounts available to the Recipient; and (b) Comply with any Requirements Of Law that may be applicable to how the Recipient acquires goods, services or both. A5.2 Contracts. The Recipient will ensure that all Contracts: (a) Are consistent with this Agreement; (b) Do not conflict with this Agreement; (c) Incorporate the relevant provisions of this Agreement to the fullest extent possible; Page 12 of 40 Page 171 of 236 (d) Require that any parties to those Contracts comply with all Requirements Of Law; and (e) Authorize the Province to perform audits of the parties to those Contracts in relation to the Project as the Province sees fit in connection with Article A7.0 of this Schedule "A". A5.3 Disposal of Assets. The Recipient will not, without the Province's prior consent, sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any asset purchased or created with the Funds or for which Funds were provided, the cost of which exceeded the amount as provided for in Schedule "B" at the time of purchase. A6.0 CONFLICT OF INTEREST A6.1 Conflict of Interest Includes. For the purposes of Article A6.0, a conflict of interest includes any circumstances where: (a) the Recipient; or (b) any person who has the capacity to influence the Recipient's decisions, has outside commitments, relationships, or financial interests that could, or could be seen by a reasonable person to, interfere with the Recipient's objective, unbiased, and impartial judgment relating to the Project, the use of the Funds, or both. A6.2 No Conflict of Interest. The Recipient will carry out the Project and use the Funds without an actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest unless: (a) the Recipient- (i) provides Notice to the Province disclosing the details of the actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest; and (ii) requests the consent of the Province to carry out the Project with an actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest; (b) the Province provides its consent to the Recipient carrying out the Project with an actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest; and (c) the Recipient complies with any terms and conditions the Province may prescribe in its consent. A7.0 REPORTS, ACCOUNTING, AND REVIEW A7.1 Province Includes. For the purposes of sections A7.4, A7.5 and A7.6, "Province" includes any auditor or representative the Province may identify. Page 13 of 40 Page 172 of 236 A7.2 Preparation and Submission. The Recipient will: (a) submit to the Province at the address set out in Schedule "B": (i) all Reports in accordance with the timelines and content requirements set out in Schedule "F"; (ii) any other reports in accordance with any timelines and content requirements the Province may specify from time to time; (b) ensure that all Reports and other reports are- (i) completed to the satisfaction of the Province; and (ii) signed by an authorized signing officer of the Recipient. A7.3 Record Maintenance. The Recipient will keep and maintain: (a) all financial records (including invoices and evidence of payment) relating to the Funds or otherwise to the Project in a manner consistent with generally accepted accounting principles applicable in Canada; and (b) all non -financial records and documents relating to the Funds or otherwise to the Project. A7.4 Records Review. The Province may, at its own expense, upon twenty-four hours' Notice to the Recipient and during normal business hours enter upon the Recipient's premises to conduct an audit or investigation of the Recipient regarding the Recipient's compliance with the Agreement, including assessing any of the following: (a) the truth of any of the Recipient's representations and warranties; (b) the progress of the Project; (c) the Recipient's allocation and expenditure of the Funds. A7.5 Inspection and Removal. For the purposes of any Records Review, the Province may take one or both of the following actions: (a) inspect and copy any records and documents referred to in section A7.3; (b) remove any copies the Province makes pursuant to section A7.5(a). A7.6 Cooperation. To assist the Province in respect of its rights provided for in Page 14 of 40 Page 173 of 236 section A7.5, the Recipient will cooperate with the Province by: (a) ensuring that the Province has access to the records and documents wherever they are located; (b) assisting the Province to copy records and documents; (c) providing to the Province, in the form the Province specifies, any information the Province identifies; and (d) carrying out any other activities the Province requests. A7.7 No Control of Records. No provision of the Agreement will be construed to give the Province any control whatsoever over any of the Recipient's records. A7.8 Auditor General. The Province's rights under Article A7.0 are in addition to any rights provided to the Auditor General pursuant to section 9.1 of the Auditor General Act (Ontario). A8.0 COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS A8.1 Communications Protocol. The Parties agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the communications protocol provided for in Schedule "G" (Communications Protocol). A9.0 INDIGENOUS CONSULTATION A9.1 Indigenous Consultation Protocol. The Parties agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Indigenous Consultation Protocol provided for in Schedule "H" (Indigenous Consultation Protocol). A9.2 Legal Duty to Consult. In the event that the Province determines that a legal duty to consult and, where appropriate, accommodate Indigenous Communities (the "Duty to Consult") arises in respect of the Province's proposed funding of the Project: (a) no site preparation, removal of vegetation or construction will occur in respect of the Project until the Province provides confirmation in writing to the Recipient otherwise; (b) the Province may, in writing, require the Recipient to suspend further site preparation, removal of vegetation or construction pending completion of the required consultation; (c) despite section A.4.1, if the Province has not provided confirmation in writing to the Recipient that site preparation, removal of vegetation or Page 15 of 40 Page 174 of 236 construction may begin or resume, the Province has no obligation to pay any Eligible Costs that are capital costs incurred during that period, as determined by the Province; and, (d) the Province must be satisfied that- (i) Indigenous Communities have been notified and, if applicable, consulted; (ii) where consultation has occurred, the Recipient has provided an Indigenous Consultation Record; (iii) the Recipient is carrying out accommodation measures, where appropriate; and (iv) any other information that the Province deems appropriate has been provided to the Province. I_li[film IZ117=1►Y,1Z1kCA A10.1 Indemnify. The Recipient will indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any Loss and any Proceeding, unless solely caused by the gross negligence or wilful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. A11.0 INSURANCE A11.1 Insurance. The Recipient represents, warrants, and covenants that it has, and will maintain, at its own cost and expense, with insurers having a secure A.M. Best rating of B+ or greater, or the equivalent, all the necessary and appropriate insurance that a prudent person carrying out a project similar to the Project would maintain, including commercial general liability insurance on an occurrence basis for third party bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, to an inclusive limit of not less than the amount set out in Schedule "B" per occurrence, which commercial general liability insurance policy will include the following: (a) the Indemnified Parties as additional insureds with respect to liability arising in the course of performance of the Recipient's obligations under, or otherwise in connection with, the Agreement; (b) a cross -liability clause; (c) contractual liability coverage; and Page 16 of 40 Page 175 of 236 (d) at least 30 days' written notice of cancellation. A11.2 Proof of Insurance. The Recipient will: (a) provide to the Province, either- (i) certificates of insurance that confirm the insurance coverage required by section All. 1; or (ii) other proof that confirms the insurance coverage required by section A11.1; and (b) in the event of a Proceeding, and upon the Province's request, the Recipient will provide to the Province a copy of any of the Recipient's insurance policies that relate to the Project or otherwise to the Agreement, or both. Al2.0 TERMINATION ON NOTICE Al2.1 Termination on Notice. The Province may terminate the Agreement at any time without liability, penalty, or costs upon giving 30 days' Notice to the Recipient. Al2.2 Consequences of Termination on Notice by the Province. If the Province terminates the Agreement pursuant to section Al2.1, the Province may take one or more of the following actions: (a) cancel further instalments of Funds; (b) demand from the Recipient the payment of any Funds remaining in the possession or under the control of the Recipient; and (c) determine the reasonable costs for the Recipient to wind down the Project, and do either or both of the following- (i) permit the Recipient to offset such costs against the amount the Recipient owes pursuant to section Al2.2(b); and (ii) subject to section A4.1(a), provide Funds to the Recipient to cover such costs. A13.0 EVENT OF DEFAULT, CORRECTIVE ACTION, AND TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT A13.1 Events of Default. Each of the following events will constitute an Event of Default: Page 17 of 40 Page 176 of 236 (a) in the opinion of the Province, the Recipient breaches any representation, warranty, covenant, or other term of the Agreement, including failing to do any of the following in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement- (i) carry out the Project; (ii) use or spend Funds; or (iii) provide, in accordance with section A7.2, Reports or such other reports as the Province may have requested pursuant to section A7.2(a)(ii)-7 (b) the Recipient's operations, its financial condition, its organizational structure or its control changes such that it no longer meets one or more of the eligibility requirements of the program under which the Province provides the Funds; (c) the Recipient makes an assignment, proposal, compromise, or arrangement for the benefit of creditors, or a creditor makes an application for an order adjudging the Recipient bankrupt, or applies for the appointment of a receiver; (d) the Recipient ceases to operate. A13.2 Consequences of Events of Default and Corrective Action. If an Event of Default occurs, the Province may, at any time, take one or more of the following actions: (a) initiate any action the Province considers necessary in order to facilitate the successful continuation or completion of the Project; (b) provide the Recipient with an opportunity to remedy the Event of Default; (c) suspend the payment of Funds for such period as the Province determines appropriate; (d) reduce the amount of the Funds; (e) cancel further instalments of Funds; (f) demand from the Recipient the payment of any Funds remaining in the possession or under the control of the Recipient; (g) demand from the Recipient the payment of an amount equal to any Page 18 of 40 Page 177 of 236 Funds the Recipient used, but did not use in accordance with the Agreement; (h) demand from the Recipient the payment of an amount equal to any Funds the Province provided to the Recipient; (i) demand from the Recipient the payment of an amount equal to the costs the Province incurred or incurs to enforce its rights under the Agreement, including the costs of any Records Review and the costs it incurs to collect any amounts the Recipient owes to the Province; and (j) upon giving Notice to the Recipient, terminate the Agreement at any time, including immediately, without liability, penalty or costs to the Province. A13.3 Opportunity to Remedy. If, pursuant to section A13.2(b), the Province provides the Recipient with an opportunity to remedy the Event of Default, the Province will give Notice to the Recipient of: (a) the particulars of the Event of Default; and (b) the Notice Period. A13.4 Recipient not Remedying. If the Province provides the Recipient with an opportunity to remedy the Event of Default pursuant to section A13.2(b), and: (a) the Recipient does not remedy the Event of Default within the Notice Period; (b) it becomes apparent to the Province that the Recipient cannot completely remedy the Event of Default within the Notice Period; or (c) the Recipient is not proceeding to remedy the Event of Default in a way that is satisfactory to the Province, (d) the Province may extend the Notice Period, or initiate any one or more of the actions provided for in sections Al3.2(a), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) and 0). A13.5 When Termination Effective. Termination under Article A13.0 will take effect as provided for in the Notice. A14.0 FUNDS UPON EXPIRY Page 19 of 40 Page 178 of 236 A14.1 Funds Upon Expiry. Upon expiry of the Agreement, the Recipient will pay to the Province any Funds remaining in its possession, under its control, or both. A15.0 DEBT DUE AND PAYMENT A15.1 Payment of Overpayment. If at any time the Province provides Funds in excess of the amount to which the Recipient is entitled under the Agreement, the Province may: (a) deduct an amount equal to the excess Funds from any further instalments of Funds; or (b) demand that the Recipient pay to the Province an amount equal to the excess Funds. A15.2 Debt Due. If, pursuant to the Agreement: (a) the Province demands from the Recipient the payment of any Funds, an amount equal to any Funds or any other amounts owing under the Agreement; or (b) the Recipient owes to the Province any Funds, an amount equal to any Funds or any other amounts owing under the Agreement, whether or not the Province has demanded their payment, such amounts will be deemed to be debts due and owing to the Province by the Recipient, and the Recipient will pay the amounts to the Province immediately, unless the Province directs otherwise. A15.3 Interest Rate. The Province may charge the Recipient interest on any money owing to the Province by the Recipient under the Agreement at the then current interest rate charged by the Province of Ontario on accounts receivable. A15.4 Payment of Money to Province. The Recipient will pay any money owing to the Province by cheque payable to the "Ontario Minister of Finance" and delivered to the Province at the address set out in Schedule "B". A15.5 Fails to Pay. Without limiting the application of section 43 of the Financial Administration Act (Ontario), if the Recipient fails to pay any amount owing under the Agreement, His Majesty the King in right of Ontario may deduct any unpaid amount from any money payable to the Recipient by His Majesty the King in right of Ontario. A16.0 NOTICE Page 20 of 40 Page 179 of 236 A16.1 Notice in Writing and Addressed. Notice will be: (a) in writing; (b) delivered by email, postage -prepaid mail, personal delivery or courier and (c) addressed to the Province or the Recipient as set out in Schedule "B", or as either Party later designates to the other by Notice. A16.2 Notice Given. Notice will be deemed to have been given: (a) in the case of postage -prepaid mail, five Business Days after the Notice is mailed; and (b) in the case of email, personal delivery or courier, on the date on which the Notice is delivered. A16.3 Postal Disruption. Despite section A16.2(a), in the event of a postal disruption: (a) Notice by postage -prepaid mail will not be deemed to be given; and (b) the Party giving Notice will give Notice by email, personal delivery or courier. A17.0 CONSENT BY PROVINCE AND COMPLIANCE BY RECIPIENT A17.1 Consent. When the Province provides its consent pursuant to the Agreement: (a) it will do so by Notice; (b) it may attach any terms and conditions to the consent; and (c) the Recipient may rely on the consent only if the Recipient complies with any terms and conditions the Province may have attached to the consent. A18.0 SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS A18.1 Invalidity or Unenforceability of Any Provision. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of the Agreement will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of the Agreement. A19.0 WAIVER Page 21 of 40 Page 180 of 236 A19.1 Condonation not a waiver. Failure or delay by the either Party to exercise any of its rights, powers or remedies under the Agreement will not constitute a waiver of those rights, powers or remedies and the obligations of the Parties with respect to such rights, powers or remedies will continue in full force and effect. A19.2 Waiver. Either Party may waive any of its rights, powers or remedies under the Agreement by providing Notice to the other Party. A waiver will apply only to the specific rights, powers or remedies identified in the Notice and the Party providing the waiver may attach terms and conditions to the waiver. A20.0 INDEPENDENT PARTIES A20.1 Parties Independent. The Recipient is not an agent, joint venturer, partner, or employee of the Province, and the Recipient will not represent itself in any way that might be taken by a reasonable person to suggest that it is or take any actions that could establish or imply such a relationship. A21.0 ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT OR FUNDS A21.1 No Assignment. The Recipient will not, without the prior written consent of the Province, assign any of its rights or obligations under the Agreement. A21.2 Agreement Binding. All rights and obligations contained in the Agreement will extend to and be binding on: (a) the Recipient's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and permitted assigns; and (b) the successors to His Majesty the King in right of Ontario. A22.0 GOVERNING LAW A22.1 Governing Law. The Agreement and the rights, obligations, and relations of the Parties will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada. Any actions or proceedings arising in connection with the Agreement will be conducted in the courts of Ontario, which will have exclusive jurisdiction over such proceedings. A23.0 FURTHER ASSURANCES A23.1 Agreement into Effect. The Recipient will: (a) provide such further assurances as the Province may request from time to time with respect to any matter to which the Agreement pertains; and Page 22 of 40 Page 181 of 236 (b) do or cause to be done all acts or things necessary to implement and carry into effect the terms and conditions of the Agreement to their full extent. A24.0 JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY A24.1 Joint and Several Liability. Where the Recipient comprises more than one entity, each entity will be jointly and severally liable to the Province for the fulfillment of the obligations of the Recipient under the Agreement. A25.0 RIGHTS AND REMEDIES CUMULATIVE A25.1 Rights and Remedies Cumulative. The rights and remedies of the Province under the Agreement are cumulative and are in addition to, and not in substitution for, any of its rights and remedies provided by law or in equity. A26.0 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OTHER AGREEMENTS A26.1 Other Agreements. If the Recipient: (a) has failed to comply with any term, condition, or obligation under any other agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario or one of His agencies (a "Failure"); (b) has been provided with notice of such Failure in accordance with the requirements of such other agreement; (c) has, if applicable, failed to rectify such Failure in accordance with the requirements of such other agreement; and (d) such Failure is continuing, the Province may suspend the payment of Funds for such period as the Province determines appropriate. A27.0 SURVIVAL A27.1 Survival. The following Articles and sections, and all applicable cross- referenced Articles, sections and schedules, will continue in full force and effect for a period of seven years from the date of expiry or termination of the Agreement: Article 1.0, Article 2.0, Article A1.0 and any other applicable definitions, section A2.1(a), sections A4.4, A4.5, A4.7, A4.9, A4.10, section A5.3, section A7.1, section A7.2 (to the extent that the Recipient has not provided the Reports or other reports as the Province may have requested and to the satisfaction of the Province), sections A7.3, A7.4, A7.5, A7.6, A7.7, A7.8, Page 23 of 40 Page 182 of 236 Article A8.0, Article A10.0, section Al2.2, section A13.1, sections Al3.2(d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i) and 0), Article A14.0, Article A15.0, Article A16.0, Article A18.0, section A21.2, Article A22.0, Article A24.0, Article A25.0 and Article A27.0. END OF GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS Page 24 of 40 Page 183 of 236 SCHEDULE "B" PROJECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION AND ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS Maximum Funds $3,697,500.00 Expiry Date March 31, 2029 Project Start Deadline September 30, 2025 Project Completion Deadline March 31, 2028 Amount for the purposes of $50,000 section A5.3 (Disposal of Assets) of Schedule "A" Insurance $2,000,000 Contact information for the Position: Manager, Housing Enabling Program Delivery purposes of Notice to the Unit Province Address: Ministry of Infrastructure Infrastructure Program Design Branch 777 Bay St Toronto, ON M7A 2J4 Email: I (c_ontano.ca Contact information for the Position: Andrew Parker, Manager of Roads and Asset purposes of Notice to the Management Recipient Address: 450 Sunset Dr St Thomas, ON N5R 5V1 Email: a arker el in.ca Additional Provisions: None Page 25 of 40 Page 184 of 236 SCHEDULE "C" PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION C1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Recipient will undertake road reconstruction in the Village of Fingal, (Township of Southwold, County of Elgin). Project work will involve the reconstruction of approximately 1.2 kilometres of Union Road (County Road 20) and approximately 1.0 kilometre of Fingal Line (County Road 16). This project will include lane widening to facilitate new turning movements, new fully signalized intersection, streetlighting, active transportation facilities, and stormwater management including low impact design to offset the effects of climate change, followed by full road reconstruction. The County will also engage all local utilities (telecom, gas, etc.) to ensure any proposed works are included as part of this work. New/expanded drinking water and wastewater works, stormwater management facilities, and any soft costs (design, engineering) related to these works are ineligible. The outcomes of this project will enhance roads and bridges, promote growth, and enable housing. C2.0 FINANCIAL INFORMATION C2.1 Total Eligible Costs. The total Eligible Costs means $7,395,000.00 C2.2 Province's Reimbursement Rate. Without limiting the generality of the Province's rights and remedies under this Agreement, the Province will reimburse the Recipient for up to a maximum 50% of Total Eligible Costs, or up to the Maximum Funds. C2.3 Combining Funding from Other Government Sources (Stacking). The Recipient may combine (i.e., stack) federal and municipal funding (including development charges revenue) to fund a minimum of 50% Recipient contribution to Total Eligible Costs. The Recipient shall not stack other sources of provincial funding, with the exception of funding received from the Building Faster Fund (BFF) and the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF). Page 26 of 40 Page 185 of 236 SCHEDULE "D" ELIGIBLE AND INELIGIBLE COSTS D1.0 ELIGIBLE COSTS D1.1 Eligible Costs are those direct costs that are, in the Province's sole and absolute discretion, properly and reasonably incurred and paid by the Recipient, are necessary for the successful completion of the Project, and are paid to an arm's length third party, as evidenced by invoices, receipts or other records that are satisfactory to the Province. Eligible Costs do not include Ineligible Costs. Eligible Costs include the following costs incurred and paid after April 1, 2023: (a) Costs associated with the planning, environmental assessments, design and engineering, project management, materials and construction of the Project; (b) Costs associated with Indigenous consultation related to the Project; and (c) Costs associated with any compliance audit undertaken in accordance with Article F3.0. D2.0 INELIGIBLE COSTS D2.1 Unless a cost is considered an Eligible Cost pursuant to section D1.1, such cost will be an Ineligible Cost. Without limiting the discretion of the Province in section D1.1, the following costs are Ineligible Costs and are therefore ineligible to be paid from the Funds: (a) All capital costs, including site preparation, removal of vegetation and construction costs, prior to confirmation in writing from the Province to the Recipient that site preparation, removal of vegetation or construction may begin or resume, as described in section A9.2; (b) Financing and financing charges, debt restructuring, loan interest payments bank fees, and legal fees including those related to easements; (c) Costs associated with operating expenses for assets and regularly scheduled maintenance work; (d) Costs of relocating entire communities; (e) Planning costs, if not tied to a capital project (i.e., planning -only project submitted); Page 27 of 40 Page 186 of 236 (f) Land acquisition; leasing land, buildings and other facilities; real estate fees and related costs; (g) Leasing equipment other than equipment directly related to the construction of the Project; (h) Costs related to furnishing and non -fixed assets which are not essential for the operation of the asset/Project; (i) Any overhead costs, including salaries and other employment benefits of any employees of the Recipient, any direct or indirect operating or administrative costs of the Recipient, and more specifically any costs related to planning, engineering, architecture, supervision, management and other activities normally carried out by the Recipient's staff; (j) Any goods and services costs which are received through donations or in kind; (k) Provincial sales tax, goods and services tax, or harmonized sales tax; and (1) Any costs eligible for rebates. Page 28 of 40 Page 187 of 236 SCHEDULE "E" MILESTONE PAYMENT PLAN E1.0 MILESTONE PAYMENTS E1.1. The table below sets out the Project milestones and, if the conditions for achieving the milestone are met, the amount that the Recipient is entitled to be paid in connection with the completion of that milestone, subject to the Recipient's compliance with the terms of the Agreement, calculated as a percentage of the Maximum Funds. PAYMENT MILESTONE PAYMENT AMOUNT REQUIRED REPORTS (see Schedule "F" for more detail Milestone 1: Execution of 25% of the Maximum The following the Agreement. Funds. documentation is required to be provided to the Province by the Recipient prior to execution of the Agreement: • Municipal by-law as described in section A2.2(b), • Initial Project Report as described in Schedule "F", • Notice of Completion for Environmental Assessment (if applicable), and • Any other reporting requested by the Ministry. Milestone 2: Subject to Up to 25% of the Maximum • Construction Contract the terms and conditions of Funds. Award Documentation, this Agreement, the • Project Progress receipt, to the satisfaction The payment amount is Report, including a of the Province, of the subject to the adjustments revised expenditure Construction Contract set out in section A4.2(c). forecast, and Award Documentation and • Any other reporting Project Progress Report requested by the described in Schedule "F". Ministry. Page 29 of 40 Page 188 of 236 Milestone 3: Subject to Up to 35% of the Maximum 85% Expenditure the terms and conditions of Funds. Documentation this Agreement, the confirming that at least receipt, to the satisfaction The payment amount is 85% of the Total of the Province, of the 85% subject to the adjustments Eligible Cost (TEC) has Expenditure set out in section A4.2(c). been incurred, Documentation and Project Project Progress Progress Report described Report, including a in Schedule "F". revised expenditure forecast, and • Any other reporting requested by the Ministry. Milestone 4: Subject to Release of Holdback as . Final Report, the terms and conditions of defined in section A4.9: Up . Compliance with the this Agreement, the to 15% of the Maximum Financial Information receipt, to the satisfaction Funds. Return (FIR), of the Province, of the . Compliance audit Final Report. The payment amount is documentation if subject to the reconciliation required by the and adjustments set out in Province, and sections A4.2(c) and . Any other reporting A4.10. requested by the Ministry. Page 30 of 40 Page 189 of 236 SCHEDULE "F" REPORTING REQUIREMENTS F1.0 DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT Name of Document Description Submission Timeframe Initial Project Recipient's forecast of Within two weeks of being Report timelines and costs sent by the Province and prior (expenditure forecast) to to execution of the Project com letion. Agreement. Council By -Law Municipal by-law as described Prior to execution of the in section A2.2(b). If Agreement. delegated authority is given, the Recipient must include the delegation by-law (refer to Section 23.1 of the Municipal Act 2001). Executed The executed Agreement Required for Milestone 1 Agreement between the Province and payment. Reci ient. F2.0 REPORTS F2.1 Reporting Requirements. The Recipient will submit to the Province the following Reports in a format to be provided by the Province and in accordance with the timelines below. Required Documentation Description Submission Timeframe Construction A report from council The majority of Project Contract Award including a resolution or by- construction contracts must Documentation law recognizing the awarding be awarded no later than of the Project construction September 30, 2026. The contracts following tender. Construction Contract Award Documentation is due within 60 Business Days of this award. Required for Milestone 2 payment. Project Progress A report that includes: Project Progress Reports are Report . an update on the Project's required twice per calendar status and signage status; year, in the Spring and Fall, • revised expenditure for the duration of the project. forecast, which must be Page 31 of 40 Page 190 of 236 based on contracts awarded to complete the Project; • the amount of interest earned on the Funds; • an updated Indigenous Consultation Record, if applicable; and • any other information as requested by the Province. This Report is due within 30 Business Days of a written notice from the Province unless otherwise indicated by the Province. A Project Progress Report is required for Milestone 2 and Milestone 3 payment. 85% Expenditure Documentation A report that confirms that at least 85% of TEC has been incurred. Required for Milestone 3 payment. Final Report A report that summarizes the This Report is due within 60 Project's final timelines, costs, Business Days of the Project and outcomes, and includes Completion Deadline. Project and signage photos and the information required Required for Milestone 4 under the Project Progress payment. Other Reports Reports with such content as Within the timeframe may be requested by the requested in a written notice Province from time to time, from the Province. which may include the Indigenous Consultation Record described in Schedule «H„ F3.0 COMPLIANCE AUDIT F3.1 Financial Information Return. Without limiting the generality of Article A7.0 (Reports, Accounting, and Review), the Recipient must have submitted Financial Information Returns (FIR) per Section 294(1) of the Municipal Act for the preceding two fiscal years. F3.2 Financial Information Return Compliance. If the Recipient does not submit the FIR in accordance with F3.1, without limiting the Province's rights under Article A13.0, the Province may suspend the payment of Funds until the FIR are satisfactorily completed. F3.3 Compliance Audit. Without limiting the generality of Article A7.0 (Reports, Accounting, and Review), the Recipient may be required to engage the services Page 32 of 40 Page 191 of 236 of an external auditor to conduct a final compliance audit upon reaching the project completion date. Additional compliance audits may be conducted by the Province at its sole discretion, for which the Recipient shall assist and disclose any information requested by any independent auditor. F3.4 Requirements of Compliance Audit. Each compliance audit will be conducted in accordance with Canadian Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, as adopted by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, applicable as of the date on which a record is kept or required to be kept under such standards. In addition, each compliance audit will assess the Recipient's compliance with the terms of the Agreement and will prepare a report that addresses, without limitation: (a) whether the Funds were spent in accordance with the Agreement; (b) the progress or state of completion of the Project; (c) whether the financial information the Recipient provided to the Province was complete, accurate, and provided in a timely manner; (d) whether the Recipient's information and monitoring processes and systems are adequate to carry out its obligations under the Agreement; (e) the Recipient's overall management and administration of the Project; (f) recommendations for improvement or redress of non-compliance of the terms of the Agreement by the Recipient; and (g) whether the Recipient took timely corrective action on any prior audit findings, if any. Page 33 of 40 Page 192 of 236 SCHEDULE"G" COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL G1.0 DEFINITIONS G1.1 Definitions. For the purposes of this Schedule "G" (Communications Protocol): "Joint Communications" means events, news releases, and signage that relate to the Agreement that are not operational in nature, and that are collaboratively developed and approved by the Province and the Recipient. "Communications Activities" means, but is not limited to, public or media events or ceremonies including key milestone events, news releases, reports, web and social media products or postings, blogs, news conferences, public notices, physical and digital signs, publications, success stories and vignettes, photos, videos, multi -media content, advertising campaigns, awareness campaigns, editorials, multi -media products, and all related communication materials under the Agreement. "Contentious Issues" means matters that are, or may reasonably be expected to be, of concern to the Legislative Assembly or the public, or are likely to result in inquiries being directed to the Minister or the provincial government. Contentious Issues may be raised by: • Members of the Legislative Assembly • The public • Media • Stakeholders • Service delivery partners G2.0 PURPOSE G2.1 Purpose. This communications protocol outlines the roles and responsibilities of each of the Parties to the Agreement in respect of Communications Activities related to the Project. G2.2 Guidance. This communications protocol will guide all planning, development and implementation of Communications Activities with a view to ensuring efficient, structured, continuous, consistent, and coordinated communications to the public. G2.3 Application to Communications Activities. The provisions of this communications protocol apply to all Communications Activities related to the Agreement and the Project. Page 34 of 40 Page 193 of 236 G3.0 GUIDING PRINCIPLES G3.1 Information to public. Communications Activities undertaken through this communications protocol should ensure that the public are informed about the Project and its benefits, including the ways in which the Project helps improve their quality of life. G3.2 Factors to Consider. The scale and scope of Communications Activities undertaken for any Project will take into consideration the financial value, scope and duration of the Project and the feasibility of Joint Communications for such Communications Activities. G3.3 Deficiencies and Corrective Actions. The Province will communicate to the Recipient any deficiencies or corrective actions, or both, identified by the Province or, as applicable, the Committee. G3.4 Approval of Communications Material. The announcement or publication of the Project must be approved by the Parties prior to being carried out. G3.5 Costs of Communication Activities. With the exception of advertising campaigns outlined in Article G.9.0 (Advertising Campaigns), the costs of Communication Activities and signage will follow the eligibility rules established in Schedule "D" (Eligible and Ineligible Costs). G4.0 JOINT COMMUNICATIONS G4.1 Subject Matter. The Parties may have Joint Communications about the funding and status of the Project, including recognition of key project milestones. G4.2 Prior Knowledge and Agreement. Joint Communications in respect of the Project should not occur without the prior knowledge and agreement of the Parties. G4.3 Recognition of the Province's Contributions. All Joint Communications material must be approved by the Province and will recognize the Province's contribution to the Project. G4.4 Notice and Timing. The Recipient and the Province may request Joint Communications. The Party requesting the Joint Communications will provide at least 15 Business Days' notice to the other Party. If the Communications Activity is an event, it will take place at a date and location mutually agreed to by the Parties. G4.5 Participation and Representatives. The Party requesting a Joint Communications will provide the opportunity for the other Party to choose to Page 35 of 40 Page 194 of 236 participate and, if participating, to have their own designated representative quoted or present (in the case of an event). G4.6 English and French. The Province has an obligation to communicate in English and French. Communications products related to events must be bilingual in most instances. In such cases, the Province will provide the translation services and final approval on products. G5.0 INDIVIDUAL COMMUNICATIONS G5.1 The Province's Obligations. Notwithstanding Article G.4.0 (Joint Communications), the Parties agree that the Province has the right to communicate information to Ontarians about the Agreement and the use of Funds to meet its legislated and regulatory obligations through their respective own Communications Activities. G5.2 Restrictions. Each Party may include an overview in respect of the Project in their own Communications Activities. The Province and the Recipient will not unreasonably restrict the use of, for their own purposes, Communications Activities related to the Project and, if the communications are web- or social - media based, the ability to link to it. G5.3 Publication. The Recipient will indicate, in respect of the Project -related publications, whether written, oral, or visual, that the views expressed in the publication are the views of the Recipient and do not necessarily reflect those of the Province. G5.4 Recognition in Documents. In respect of the Project where the deliverable is a document, such as but not limited to plans, reports, studies, strategies, training material, webinars, and workshops, the Recipient will clearly recognize the Province's respective financial contribution for the Project. G5.5 Acknowledgement of Support. Unless the Province directs the Recipient to do otherwise, the Recipient will, in respect of the Project -related publications, whether written, oral, or visual, acknowledge the Province's support for the Project. G6.0 OPERATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS G6.1 Responsibility of Recipient. The Recipient is solely responsible for operational communications in respect of the Project, including but not limited to calls for tender, contract awards, and construction and public safety notices. G7.0 MEDIA RELATIONS Page 36 of 40 Page 195 of 236 G7.1 Significant Media Inquiry. The Province and the Recipient will share information promptly with the other Party if significant media inquiries are received or if emerging contentious issues arise in respect of a Project. Significant media inquiries include, but are not limited to, contentious media requests where either or both the province and the recipient are implicated. Note that any media request received by the Recipient that impacts or falls under the purview of the province (e.g., program guidelines, funding allocations) must be shared with the Province to determine who is best positioned to respond. G8.0 SIGNAGE G8.1 Recognition of Funding Contribution. The Parties agree that the Province and the Recipient may each have signage recognizing their funding contribution in respect of the Project. G8.2 Funding Recognition. Unless otherwise agreed by the Province, the Recipient will produce and install a sign to recognize the funding contributed by the Province at the Project site in accordance with, as applicable, their current respective signage guidelines. Provincial sign design, content, and installation guidelines will be provided by the Province. G8.3 Notice of Sign Installation. The Recipient will inform the Province of sign installations, including providing the Province with photographs of the sign once the sign has been installed. G8.4 Timing for Erection of Sign. If erected, signage recognizing the Province's contributions will be installed at the Project site(s) 30 days prior to the start of construction, be visible for the duration of the Project, and remain in place until 90 days after construction is completed and the infrastructure is fully operational or opened for public use. G8.5 Size of Sign. If erected, signage recognizing the Province's respective contribution will be at least equivalent in size and prominence to Project signage for contributions by other orders of government and will be installed in a prominent and visible location that takes into consideration pedestrian and traffic safety and visibility. G8.6 Responsibility of Recipient. The Recipient is responsible for the production and installation of Project signage, and for maintaining the signage in a good state of repair during the Project, or as otherwise agreed upon. G9.0 ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS Page 37 of 40 Page 196 of 236 G9.1 Notice of Advertising Campaigns. Recognizing that advertising can be an effective means of communicating with the public, the Recipient agrees that the Province may, at their own cost, organize an advertising or public information campaign in respect of the Project or the Agreement. However, such a campaign will respect the provisions of the Agreement. In the event of such a campaign, the Province will inform the Recipient of its intention no less than 21 Business Days prior to the campaign launch. Page 38 of 40 Page 197 of 236 SCHEDULE "H" INDIGENOUS CONSULTATION PROTOCOL H1.0 INDIGENOUS CONSULTATION H1.1 Procedural Aspects of Consultation. If consultation with Indigenous Communities is required, the Recipient agrees that: (a) the Province may delegate certain procedural aspects of the consultation to the Recipient; and (b) the Province will provide the Recipient with an initial list of the Indigenous Communities the Recipient will consult. H1.2 Development of Indigenous Consultation Plan. The Province, based on the scope and nature of the Project, may require the Recipient, in consultation with the Province, to develop and comply with an Indigenous consultation plan ("Indigenous Consultation Plan"). H1.3 Provision of Plan to Province. If, pursuant to section H1.2, the Province provides Notice to the Recipient that an Indigenous Consultation Plan is required, the Recipient will, within the timelines provided in the Notice, provide the Province with a copy of the Indigenous Consultation Plan. H1.4 Changes to Plan. The Recipient agrees that the Province, in its sole discretion and from time to time, may require the Recipient to make changes to the Indigenous Consultation Plan. H1.5 Requirement for Indigenous Consultation Record. If consultation with an Indigenous Community is required, the Recipient will maintain an Indigenous Consultation Record and provide such record to the Province, and any update to it, as part of its reporting to the Province pursuant to section F2.1. H1.6 Notification to and Direction from the Province. The Recipient will immediately notify the Province: (a) of contact by Indigenous Communities regarding the Project; or (b) of any Indigenous archaeological resources that are discovered in relation to the Project, and, in either case, the Recipient agrees that the Province may direct the Recipient to take such actions as the Province may require. The Recipient will comply with the Province's direction. Page 39 of 40 Page 198 of 236 H1.7 Direction from the Province and Contracts. In any Contract, the Recipient will provide for the Recipient's right and ability to respond to direction from the Province as the Province may provide in accordance with section H1.6. Page 40 of 40 Page 199 of 236 From: Dan Soos Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 2:59 PM To: tourism <tourism@elgin.ca>; Carolyn Krahn <ckrahn@ELGIN.ca> Subject: Re: Tourism -Oriented Directional Signing Program in Elgin County I hope the county realizes the burden of cost associated with this new program. Old costs were approx $250/ year I had a sign east and west and on Talbot line and graham road heading south into west Lorne If all I do is get an east and a west sign for hyw 3 my cost will be $800/ year if I add in the 401 signage it would be and extra $1500/ year that's $2300/ year You state this makes Elgin easier to explore where in -fact it makes Elgin businesses broke! I have a face to face 1 on 1 with both the MP and MPP I will be discussing this new proposal I ask that my email be read at county council's next meeting. We have gone the exact opposite of attracting tourism to this county! Daniel Soos Natterjack Brewing Company Itd West Lorne, Ontario From: tourism <tourism@elgin.ca> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 2:45 PM To: Carolyn Krahn <ckrahn@ELGIN.ca> Subject: Tourism -Oriented Directional Signing Program in Elgin County Dear Tourism Operator, We're excited to share a new opportunity that will improve how visitors navigate and discover all that Elgin County has to offer —including your business. County Council has approved a partnership with the Tourism -Oriented Directional Signing (TODS) program, offering eligible tourism businesses the ability to install professional, highly visible directional signage beginning on provincial highways and continuing along County roads. Page 200 of 236 This new initiative replaces the former County -run signage program, which many of you participated in and supported. We want to thank everyone who reached out with feedback during this transition. We heard your concerns —about visibility, signage costs, and whether there would still be opportunities for individual promotion. These conversations helped shape our approach. The TODS program offers a long-term, consistent solution that aligns with provincial standards and makes it easier for visitors to find tourism destinations throughout the region. It also ensures your investment in signage leads to real results. How the TODS Program Works TODS signs must begin at a provincial roadway (such as Highway 401 or Highway 3) and continue at each turn along the route to your business. This ensures a complete and reliable visitor experience from the highway right to your doorstep. Costs per Direction 401 Sign (Freeway Regular Rural Mainline & Ramp): $750 Highway 3 or County Roads (King's Highway Regular): $400 Eligibility Requirements Your business must: Operate at least 12 consecutive weeks per year, 5 days a week Cater to visitors from outside the local area Be located within 40 km of a provincial highway Offer visitor infrastructure (e.g., signage, reception, washrooms, parking) To complement the TODS program, Elgin County has begun installing new cluster signage. These signs highlight key tourism areas like Port Stanley, Port Burwell, Port Bruce, Port Glasgow, Sparta, Aylmer, and John E. Pearce Provincial Park. Using symbols for beaches, shopping, food, and cultural attractions, these signs make it easier for travelers to explore our communities. If your business is located in one of these clusters, this will help increase your visibility and attract pass -through traffic. If you're outside a designated cluster, you can still participate through the TODS program to guide visitors directly to your door. Learn more: Page 201 of 236 .L.!..i.I jl.j: y....I ,fad; .u:�.!.Ireir7fal.fali::i:ts If you're unsure whether your business qualifies or want to get started, reach out to: Sandra Peters I Field Account Manager t. E@ As always, we're here to help and want you to feel part of this regional effort. Together, we can make Elgin County easier to explore —and more rewarding to visit. Warm regards, Carolyn Krahn Manager of Economic Development & Strategic Initiatives 519-631-1460 ext. 133 (Main Office) www.elgincounty.ca 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, ON N5R 5V1 Page 202 of 236 87 John Street South Aylmer ON N5H 20 Phone: 519-773-5344 Fax: 519-773-5334 www.malahide.ca June 9, 2025 iheTOWNSH 1 Pof MAiAMMOR A proud tradition, a brightfuture. Elgin County Council (sent via email: kthompson@ELGIN.ca) County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1 RE: Request for Consideration of Road Safety Enhancements — Highway 73/45 Intersection and Highway 73 near Clovermead At its regular meeting held on June 5, 2025, Malahide Township Council considered and passed the following: "No. 25-204 Moved By: Mark Widner Seconded By: Sarah Leitch THAT Council direct staff to contact the County and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to discuss potential improvements at the intersection of Highway 73 and Highway 45, as well as no -passing enhancements along Highway 73 near Clovermead; AND THAT a letter outlining these concerns and proposed improvements be sent for inclusion in the County Transportation Master Plan. Carried" The Township respectfully requests your co-operation with respect to this matter and thanks you for your consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact this office if you require any further information. Respectfully, MINAM1,10 Allison Adams, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk Cc: County of Elgin Traffic Master Plan - tmp(c_elgin.ca Page 203 of 236 TheCounty PRINCE ED WARD COUNTY 4 ONTARIO June 13, 2025 From the Office of the Clerk The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward T: 613.476.2148 x 1021 1 F: 613.476.5727 cleirlk.s@l'.)eCOLJl nty,Ol n,C,.1 I www,flheC0LJ1 nty,C,.A Please be advised that during the regular Council meeting of June 10, 2025 the following resolution regarding support of advocacy to the Federal Government for'disability without poverty' was carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-345 DATE: June 10, 2025 MOVED BY: Councillor Roberts SECONDED BY: Councillor Branderhorst WHEREAS one in four Ontarians lives with a disability; and WHEREAS the median household income in Prince Edward County ($75K) is already well below both the Basic Living Income and the Ontario Median Household Income ($84K); and WHEREAS persons with disabilities are twice as likely to live in poverty and would already require an average of 30% more income just to reach the poverty line; and WHEREAS the new federal benefit for people with disabilities (about $200/month) and called the Canada Disability Benefit) is about to be rolled out; and WHEREAS the Federal government has yet to exempt this new federal benefit from being considered income for federal tax purposes, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the Mayor be requested to communicate with Prime Minister Carney that the Council of the County of Prince Edward calls on the Government of Canada to commit to exempting the Canada Disability Benefit from income tax and work towards supporting Canadians with a disability to live without poverty; THAT Prime Minister Carney be requested to publicly confirm his government's commitment to making that legislative change as soon as possible; and THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to the federal Minister of Finance, the federal Minister of Health, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Prince Edward Lennox and Addington Social Services, the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) and all municipalities in the Province of Ontario. CARRIED Page 204 of 236 TheCounty PRINCE ED WARD COUNTY 4 ONTARIO Yours truly, Victoria Leskie, CLERK From the Office of the Clerk The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward T: 613.476.2148 x 1021 1 F: 613.476.5727 cleirlk.s@l'.)eCOLJl nty,Ol n,C,.1 I www,flheC0LJ1 nty,C,.A cc: Mayor Steve Ferguson, Councillor Roberts, Councillor Branderhorst, and Adam Goheen, Interim CAO Page 205 of 236 TOWNSHIP OF Southwold September 29, 2021 County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, ON N5R 5V1 Via Email: pdutchak@elgin.ca Attention: Peter Dutchak, Director, Engineering Services Dear Mr. Peter: RE: Fingal Design. Please be advised that Council for the Township of Southwold, at its Regular Meeting on Monday June 9, 2025 passed the following resolution: Fingal Design Drawings 2025-178 Councillor Fellows - Councillor Emons WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Southwold has received a presentation from staff regarding the proposed design for the reconstruction of Fingal Line and Union Road in Fingal; and RESOLVED THAT Council has approved the following requests to the proposed design: 1. The driving lane width shall be reduced to no wider than 3.7 meters, as recommended in the County's Transportation Master Plan (TMP). 2. Provision of parking bays in strategic locations. 3. Removal of on -road cycling lanes. 4. Should the County Council endorse the Cycling Master Plan and install paved shoulders on Union Road and Fingal Line approaching the Village, the Township will consider the installation of cycling facilities at its own cost, if warranted. CARRIED tel 519-769-2010 email development@southwold.ca Heartfelt and homegrown 35663 Fingal Line, Fingal, Ontario, NOL 1KO Page 206 of 236 If you have any questions or require anything further, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you. Yours truly Aaron Van Oorspronk Director of Infrastructure and Development Services cc: Andrew Parker, via email Page 207 of 236 � \�\/ / IA Cover Image: McDougall, Clark Talbot Street 1964, 1964 Oil and enamel on board 91.4 x 1 10.9 cm Gift of the University Women's Club in 1969. This art- work symbolizes the ongoing commitment to cele- brating and promoting local talent. Clark's work em- bodies the vibrant spirit and creativity of our commu- nity, and we are honoured to preserve and show- case it for future generations. The mission of the St. Thomas -Elgin Public Art Centre is to encourage and promote an appreciation for and support the practice of the visual arts in St. Thomas and Elgin County through a variety of exhibitions and educational programs and through the preservation of a permanent collection. The St. Thomas -Elgin Public Art Centre is a highly valued and respected art centre that is a focal point for the St. Thomas and Elgin community. The Art Centre is dedicated to fostering a welcoming, enriching and engaging environment of art and creativity, inspire, challenge and educate its audiences. www.stepac.ca Page 209 of 236 Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 1 BOARD 0,,,jF,D.I�RE,,",,CTOR$ Suzanne Baehr President Committees Bethany Green Acting Vice President Meaghan Vreman Treasurer Acquisitions Committee Neil Hubert Secretary Chair Bethany Green Jenny Couse Steven McLarty Payson Dang Ho Kevin Morrell Bethany Green Laura Woermke Steven McLarty Payson Sue Fortin Smith Fundraising Committee John Allen Ciabh McEvenue Andrew Snetsinger Andrew Snetsinger Jane Armstrong Bethany Green Dominique Giguere Sherri Howard (County of Elgin Rep.) Laura Woermke Tara McCaulley Finance Committee (City of St. Thomas Rep.) Chair Suzanne Baehr UE"@ C' Treasurer Meaghan Vreman "P TEAM, Laura Woermke Laura Woermke Executive Direc- Membership Committee for / Curator Chair Sue Fortin Smith Sherri Howard Program Director Laura Woermke Kait Ouellette Assistant Teagan Butler Instructor Preschool Human Resource Committee Picasso Chair Suzanne Baehr Brittany Clift (Temporary) Admin- Dang Ho istration Assistant Megan Vreman Ashely Lester Summer Student Gal- lery Attendant Sponsorship Committee Nathan Dennis Summer Student Laura Woermke Instructor/special projects Dang Ho Kiera Batzold Summer Art Program Instructor Volunteers Wilma Pineau Summer Art Program Makena DeVries Instructor Assistant Will Yoon Julianne Bryans Instructor / Part Aabel Aldo time Gallery Assistant Trent Hoff Amie Steven Gallery Attendant / Gift Shop Olivia Hoff Chloe Crosby Bethany Green Andrew Snetsinger Suzanne Baehr Jon Hayes John Allen Jake Ouelette Steven McLarty Payson Jenny Couse Danni Dowson Delilah Robinson Camryn Sibley Mark Cosens Mike Pineau Tara McCaulley Kevin Morrell Avery Payne Josee Coutu Mollie Potter Emmi Coburn Neil Hubert Meaghan Vreman Ardythe Anderson Total Volunteer Hours: 627.5 We gratefully acknowledge the continued support from the City of St. Thomas, the County of Elgin, donors, members and supporters. With your support you provide us with the opportunity to be creative, responsive and entertaining. STTHQMAS �w kA'i_W",A'Y OCARFAC a, 1A. INUAR • Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 2 Page 210 of 236 Message from the Executive Director Dear Friends and Supporters, As we reflect on another remarkable year at the St. Thomas -Elgin Public Art Centre, I am filled with gratitude for the vibrant community that surrounds us and the unwavering support we receive. This past year has been a transformative journey, marked by creativity, collaboration, and resilience. We have successfully hosted a diverse array of exhibitions that showcased the incredible talent of local and regional artists. From thought -provoking contemporary installations to engaging commu- nity -driven projects, each exhibition has provided a platform for dialogue and reflection, enriching our cultural landscape. One of the highlights of this year was the historic gift of artwork by local artist Clark McDougall to our permanent collection. This significant addition not only honours Clark's artistic vision but also empha- sizes our commitment to preserving and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of our community. We are excited to share this piece with you and to continue fostering an appreciation for local art. In addition to our exhibitions, we have expanded our educational programs, offering workshops, classes, and partnerships initiatives that engage individuals of all ages. Our goal is to inspire creativi- ty and provide meaningful opportunities for learning and connection. We believe that art should be accessible to everyone, and we are dedicated to breaking down barriers to participation. A very special thank you to Sherri Howard, our Program Director for her dedication and remarkable vision. As we look to the future, we remain committed to our mission to encourage and promote an appre- ciation for and support the practice of the visual arts in St. Thomas and Elgin County through a varie- ty of exhibitions and educational programs and through the preservation of a permanent collection and supporting artists and enriching our community through the power of art. Your continued sup- port and engagement are vital to our success, and we invite you to join us on this journey as we ex- plore new avenues of creativity and collaboration. Thank you for being an integral part of the St. Thomas -Elgin Public Art Centre family. Together, we will continue to celebrate the transformative power of art and its ability to connect us all. Warm regards, Laura Woermke Executive Director Clark McDougall "From William St. Thomas Smith, nd Watercolour on paper, 24"x32" Signed lower left Provenance: Artwork was gifted to John Roscoe and Helen Ferguson as a wedding gift c. 1954. it has been in their collection until it was gifted to the St. Thomas -Elgin Public Art Centre in 2024. Page 211 of 236 Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 3 As we look back on the past exhibitions of 2024 at the Public Art Centre, we are filled with pride and gratitude for the incredible talent and creativity that graced our walls. This year, we had the privi- lege of showcasing a diverse range of artists whose works sparked meaningful conversations and inspired our community. From groundbreaking solo exhibitions that highlighted the innovative practices of emerging local artists to thought -provoking group shows that explored personal and social themes, each exhibition contributed to a vibrant tapestry of artistic expression. We witnessed powerful narratives unfold through various mediums, engaging audiences and encouraging dialogue around the role of art in our lives. Reflecting on our recent Great Beginnings exhibition in the spring of 2024, we are filled with pride and admiration for the remarkable talent displayed by our elementary and secondary students. This biannual event provided a vibrant platform for young artists to showcase their creativity and unique perspectives, capturing the attention and hearts of all who attended. The exhibition featured an inspiring array of artwork, from paintings and drawings to mixed media and sculpture, each piece telling its own story and reflecting the diverse experiences of our stu- dents. It was truly a joy to witness the enthusiasm and passion of the young artists as they shared their creative journeys with family, friends, and the community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the students, teachers, and families who contributed to making this exhibition a success. Your support and dedication to the arts are invaluable. Thank you also to our community for coming out to celebrate the creativity of our youth. Together, we contin- ue to inspire and nurture the next generation of artists! We look forward to future exhibitions where we can once again celebrate the incredible talent of our students. We also celebrated collaborative projects that brought together artists and community members, fostering connections and a deeper appreciation for the arts. Through workshops, artist receptions, and interactive events, we created spaces for learning and engagement, reinforcing our commit- ment to accessibility and inclusivity in the arts. Thank you to everyone who joined us in experiencing and supporting these exhibitions. Your enthusi- asm and participation have been vital to our success, and we look forward to continuing this jour- ney of exploration and creativity together in the years to come! Gravure: An Exhibition of French Canadian Printmakers January 13 to February 17, 2024 Gallery One & Two This exhibition celebrates the rich tradition of printmaking in French Canadian art and showcases the talent and creativity of these printmakers. Printmaking is a versatile and expressive medium that al- lows artists to create multiple copies of their artwork. It encompasses various techniques, including etching, en- graving, lithography, and screen printing. French Canadi- an printmakers have made significant contributions to the field, with their unique styles and innovative approaches. In this exhibition, you will have the opportunity to explore a diverse range of prints created by French Canadian artists. Each artwork tells a story, captures a moment, or conveys an emotion through intricate details and skilled craftsmanship. Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 6 Page 214 of 236 I r SECONDARY SN:MNS'BM ART I1"NiI"4IM1110N Vive la Couleur: A Selection of French Canadian Painters from the Permanent Collection Gallery Three January 13 to February 17, 2024 The artistic landscape of Canada is a rich tapestry of diverse influences, with French Canadian painters playing a significant role in shaping its cultural identity. These artists, with their unique perspectives and styles, have contributed significantly to the global art scene, leaving an indelible mark on the world of art. Vive la Couleur: A Selection of French Canadian Artists from the Permanent Collection includes artists: Pierre Gendron, Lois Jacques, Marcel Barbeau and Jean Guy Mongeau. Le paysage artistique du Canada est une riche mosaique d'in- fluences diverses, et les peintres canadiens-frangais ont joue un role important clans la formation de son identite culturelle. Ces artistes, avec leurs perspectives et leurs styles uniques, ont contribue de maniere significative a la scene artistique mond- iale, laissant une marque indelebile sur le monde de I'art. Vive la Couleur: Une selection d'artistes canadiens-frangais de la collection permanence comprend Ies artistes suivants : Pierre Gendron, Lois Jacques, Marcel Barbeau et Jean Guy Mon- geau. Great Beginnings Elementary Exhibition Gallery One & Two February 24 to March 23, 2024 Great Beginnings Secondary Exhibition Gallery One & Two April 6 to May 4, 2024 The "Great Beginnings" student art exhibitions are where we celebrate the creativity and talent of our young artists. These exhibitions showcase the incredible artworks created by students from St. Thomas and Elgin County, providing them with a plat- form to share their artistic expressions with the community. The Great Beginnings Ex- hibitions are a testament to the importance of arts education and its positive impact on students' development. Through their artworks, students explore their imagination, develop their artistic skills, and express their unique perspectives on the world. Displaying student artwork is essential for fostering creativity, confidence, and a sense of community among young artists. It serves as a powerful acknowledgment of their hard work, imagination, and unique perspectives, allowing them to share their voices and stories with a wider audience. When students see their artwork on display, it validates their efforts and encourages them to continue exploring their artistic talents. This recognition can significantly boost their self-esteem and inspire them to pursue their passions, whether in the arts or other fields. Furthermore, showcasing student artwork promotes a culture of ap- preciation for creativity within our community. It highlights the importance of artistic expression and reinforces the idea that everyone's perspective matters. Moreover, exhibitions provide opportunities for dialogue and connection, bringing together students, families, educators, and community members. This engagement fosters a deeper understanding of the creative process and encourages collabora- tion among young artists. By creating spaces for students to exhibit their work, we cultivate an environment that values creativity and innovation, ultimately enriching our community as a whole. In essence, displaying student artwork is not just about showcasing talent, it is about celebrating the creativity that resides in our youth and nurturing a culture that cher- ishes artistic expression for generations to come. Participants: Arthur Voaden Secondary School, West Elgin HS, East Elgin HS, St. Joesph's HS, and Parkside Colligate. Page 215 of 236 Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 7 Great - RE r", 0 gal (a9'�kMlr ��"�pG1G1�G1 ti� WN ON,C 6�xnN, n K tltlls: cnmWe ' Ss m rolhTi 'NPI9�7 V�s6dl�c Sc hood J Gr r/ lmi @Now 011% Ass mpM CWh 5"Wit Elk Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 7 Page 216 of 236 In View of the Artist Annual Juried Exhibition May 11 to June 15, 2024 Gallery One & Two Opening Reception Saturday May 11, 2024 from 1-3pm This juried exhibition exhibited original two dimensional works of art that celebrated the artist behind the work, what the artist saw and created, "in their view", real or im- agined. This means anything goes. We were thrilled about the success of the annual juried group exhibition, "In View of the Artist." This year's showcase brought together a remarkable array of talent, featuring diverse artworks that captivated and inspired our community. Through a competitive selection process, we highlighted the unique perspectives and creative expressions of artists from various backgrounds, each contributing their own narrative to the collective experience. The exhi- bition encompassed a wide range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed me- dia, allowing visitors to engage with the rich tapestry of ideas and emotions that define contemporary art. "In View of the Artist" not only celebrated the artists' exceptional work but also fostered meaningful conversa- tions around the themes and inspirations behind their creations. We are grateful to everyone who participat- ed, from the talented artists to the enthusiastic viewers who supported this exhibition. Thank you for making this exhibition a memorable celebration of creativity and artistic expression in our community! We look forward to continuing this tradition in the years to come. St. ' 1101,11:�S ( To Thank you to the Downtown Development Board for sponsoring this important exhibition. r„rVE, OPM Nm a,O ARD Recent Acquisitions Selections for the Permanent Collection 2023 May 11 to June 15, 2024 Gallery Three Gallery Three hosted "Recent Acquisitions" an exhibi- tion showcasing the latest acquisitions to our perma- nent collection for 2023, featuring the exceptional work of local and regional artists. This exhibition not only highlights the incredible talent within our community but also enriches our collection with diverse voices and perspectives. Each piece tells a unique story and repre- sents the vibrant artistic spirit of our area. The exhibition featured a 21-part series by Jean Spence, titled the London/St. Thomas/Port Stanley Con- nection, and an oil on board work depicting a Birch Tree by local artist Lila Knowles. We extend our gratitude to the artists whose work has been added to our collection and the donors who made it possible. We look forward to sharing these remarkable artworks with visitors for years to come! Image: Jean Spence, Port Stanley Connection, 2005, oil on board Nick Johnson cornfield cosmography June 22 to August 10, 2024 Gallery One & Two Artist Statement "Almost all of my drawings since the 1980's, not counting the stones, have been done in cornfields, or rather, on the edges of cornfields. That is to say, up until 2007, the perspective rep- resented in the drawings was usually that of someone looking at the cornfield from outside. But beginning in that year I moved fully into the cornfield, looking for openings where I could be surrounded, where there was nothing but the ground I sat on, and the sun, and Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 9 Page 217 of 236 the corn, in motion from any breeze, growing into the sky on all sides. From that time forward, the prevailing perspective of my drawings, as in these Cornfield Cosmography drawings, became that of someone looking from the centre outward to the horizon in all directions. In the drawings, the cornfield becomes the whole world as it takes on the sun and the sun moves around it. This leaves the cornfield in many of the drawings looking like a bristling planet or island in the sky. Implicitly, at the centre of this configuration, there is an out- ward -gazing person, and a few of the drawings focus on that figure." Raegan Little Made in Canada June 22 to August 10, 2024 Gallery Three Raegan Little is a multidisciplinary artist based in Waterloo, Ontario, currently focusing primarily on ceramic sculpture. After years of practicing law and raising three chil- dren, she took a leap of faith, returning to school to pursue her honours fine arts de- gree from the University of Waterloo (2022). She continually experiments with differ- ent mediums, and her love of reading, words, junk food (and occasional cocktails) often spills into her artwork. Raegan's goal is to spread happiness, light and humour into every piece she creates. Legacy of Faith: A Bicentennial Celebration of Old St. Thomas Church A Collaboration with our Community August 17 to September 14, 2024 Gallery One and Two Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of the Old St. Thomas Church, as we celebrate its 200th anniversary through a stunning exhibition of historic artwork that captures the essence and spirit of this beloved landmark. Artworks in this exhibition have been graciously loaned to the St. Thomas -Elgin Pub- lic Art Centre from members of our community, the Elgin County Museum and from the Public Art Centres' permanent collection. A special thank you to Rev. Nick Wells for his collaboration on this project. Maxine Allen, Old St. Thomas Church and Lych Gate, 1976, Oil on canvas, on permanent Loan from the Elgin County Museum The Old St. Thomas Church Summer Student Workshops August 17 to September 14, 2024 Gallery Three We were delighted to present the "The Old St. Thomas Church Summer Student Workshops", an exhibition showcasing the creativity and talent of our summer students and the participates in the summer workshops. This vibrant exhibition highlighted the innovative artworks produced during the workshops, where stu- dents explored various mediums and techniques under the guidance of our skilled instructors. The displayed pieces not only captured the unique perspec- tives of the young artists but also celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 10 Page 218 of 236 The Public Art Centre offers curriculum based tours and hands-on art activities free of charge to the schools in our community. We continue to update our programs to better reflect the Ontario Arts Curriculum, incorpo- rating aspects of both the creative process and the critical analysis process, as well as offering students a more active, participa- tory experience. il Students encounter original artworks with a tour led by our Program Director, Sherri How- ard that complement and enhance class- room learning and are based on the Ontario Curriculum. They take time to look carefully, ask questions, and develop their own inter- pretations. Through open-ended discussion, students discover that art can possess multiple layers of meaning. Their shared endeavor - in which all voices are valued - becomes a powerful learning experience that will be memorable and meaningful. Kindergarten to Grade 6 Students taking part in tours at these grade levels will play an active role in learning about the choices an artist makes when creating art. They will be encouraged to generate questions, ideas and opinions about the exhibitions and the importance of art in expressing ideas and p p g 9 �' �� r4 feelings. Special attention will be given to �htlft the use of the elements and principles of art both in the work of professional artists and airy the work that they create. In the hands-on section students will create work, appropri- ate to each grade level, that emphasizes both the elements and principles of art. « , Grade 7 & 8 Tours at the grade 7/8 level place a strong emphasis on the use of the elements and principles of art and recogniz- ing how an artist has used these to create a successful composition. Using this information students will complete an art critique based on the exhibition. In the hands-on section students will look at examples from, and cre- ate art inspired by an artist from the Public Art Centre's permanent collection.@f (fM 13 age Art classes provide a vital platform for individu- als of all ages to explore their creativity, express themselves freely, and connect with others in a meaningful way. For adults, art classes offer a therapeutic outlet for stress relief and self- discovery, fostering personal growth and well- being. Teens benefit from art classes by honing their artistic skills, boosting their confidence, and providing a positive and constructive way to channel their emotions. Children, on the oth- er hand, develop essential cognitive and motor skills through art classes, while also cultivating a sense of imagination and creativity that will serve them well throughout their lives. Overall, art classes play a crucial role in nurturing artistic talent, fostering personal development, and building a sense of community among individu- PA Day Workshop Friday Jan 19, 2024 9:00am-3:30pm Grades J K-4 Instructor Sherri Howard Elementary Expressions February 3-24 (Saturdays) Grades JK-4 Instructor Wilma Pineau Drawing Illustrating Exotic Animals February 3-24 (Saturdays) Grades 4-8 Instructor Julianne Bryans March Break Camps Daily March 11-15, 2024 Grades JK-4 Instructors Sherri Howard & Wilma Pineau The Art of Lettering March 12 & 13, 2024 Grades 5 and up Instructor: Julianne Bryans Fable, Myth & Legend March 14, 2024 Grade 5 and up Instructor: Julianne Bryans Elementary Expressions April 27 to May 18, 2024 Grades JK-4 Instructors Kiera Batzold, Wilma Pineau Character Creations April 27 to May 18, 2024 Grades 4-8 Instructor Julianne Bry- ans Summer Art Camps Week One July 8 to 12, 2024 9:00am to 3:30pm Grades JK-4 Instructor Kiera Batzold, Jeevan Wil- ma Pineau Summer Art Camps Week Two July 15 to 19, 2024 9:00am to 3:30pm Grades JK-4 Instructor Kiera Batzold, Wilma Pineau Summer Art Camps Week Three July 22 to 26, 2024 9:00am to 3:30pm Grades JK-4 Instructor Kiera Batzold, Wilma Pineau Old St. Thomas Church Workshop July 24, 2024 10:00am to 2:00pm Instructor Nate Dennis Julianne Bry- ans Old St. Thomas Church Workshop July 30, 2024 10:00am to 2:00pm Instructor Nate Dennis Old St. Thomas Church Workshop August 6 & 7, 2024 10:00am to 2:00pm Instructor Nate Dennis Julianne Bry- ans Summer Art Camps Week Four August 12 to 16, 2024 9:00am to 3:30pm Grades JK-4 Instructor Kiera Batzold, Wilma Pineau Dungeons and Dragons Drawing August 13 to 16 1:00 to 3:00pm Instructor Julianne Bryans Summer Art Camps Week Five August 19 to 23, 2024 9:00am to 3:30pm Grades JK-4 Instructor Kiera Batzold, Wilma Pineau Preschool Picassos October 9 to 30, 2024 18 months to age 3 10:30-11:30a m Instructor Kait Ouellette Page 221 of 236 Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 13 PA Day Workshop Friday October ll'2O24 9:00orn-3:30prn GradesJK-4 Instructor Sherri Howard Elementary Expressions October l9toNov 9(Soturdoys) GradesJK-4 Instructor Wilma Pineou Drawing October l9toNov l6'2O24 Grades 4-8 Instructor Wilma Pineou PA Day Workshop November l5'2024 Grades JKto4 Instructor Sherri Howard Adult Workshops Life Drawing Feb 6to27'2O24 Self Directed Miniature Landscape and Botanical Paintings Saturday March 2' 2024 9:00ornto4:00prn Instructor: Angela Hardy Fine Art Eat Drink Create Nov 29'2O24 Instructors Sherri Howard LounoVVoennke KoitOueUette �� Programs �U�� m ~� Drop -in Acoustic Jam |n2O24'the participants and audi- ence wereimmersedintheme|od- iotopeshywovenbyspontoneous musicians osthey gather for the drop -in acoustic jam session inthe main gallery space. The air isfilled with the harmonious strumming of guitars and the gentle plucking of strings, which created osymphony that resonated through the walls. The gallery space transformed into omusical oasis where creativity flowed freely and osdid the boundaries between performer and audience. Jan 27'March 23'April 2O'May 4. Drop in2O25osthis exciting public program will continue! CMHAThames Valley Addiction& Mental Health Services Community Homes for Opportunity Seasonal Programs (Four Weeks each) We believe inthe tronsformative power ofart asameans offoster- ing mental well-being. Our free art programs are designed tosupport the Canadian Mental Health Asso- ciation byproviding individuals with a creative outlet toexpress them- se|ves'build connections, and pro- mote healing. Through these pro- grams, we aim to enhance the overall well-being of the partici- pants and our community. Togeth- er, we are committed to nurturing mental health and inspiring resili- ence thnoughart. Community Living (Community Access Program) This session of our free art educa- tion programs isdedicated topro- moting mental health and well- being by providing a creative out- let for self-expression and healing. Through sessional art activities' par- ticipants explored the materials while building connections with others. We believe that art has the power toinspire, uplift, and trans- form lives, making itanessential tool in supporting mental health in our community. "Eat Drink Create," is a multi -art workshop event designed toinspire and engage artists ofall levels! This immeoiveexperience invites participants toexplore various art forms, all while enjoying delicious refreshments and the company offellow art enthusiasts. Throughout the event, instructors guided participants through hands-on workshops, providing step-by-stepinstructions and encouragement as they unleash their creativity. /\ selection oflight bites and beverages were enjoyed as they worked on various projects, fostering are|axed and social atmosphere. Page 222 of 236 Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 14 ART EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS The partnership between the Thames Valley District School Board and the Public Art Centre exempli- fies a shared commitment to fostering art education and making it accessible to all students in the community. Through this collaboration, a range of innovative programs and resources are offered free of charge, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to engage with the arts, regardless of their background. This dedication to inclusivity not only enriches students' educational experienc- es but also nurtures their creativity and self-expression. By providing access to workshops, exhibitions, and mentorship from local artists, the partnership empowers students to explore their artistic poten- tial and appreciate the transformative power of art in their lives. Together, they are cultivating a vi- brant cultural landscape that inspires the next generation of artists and art enthusiasts. About the Specialist High Skills Major SPECIALIST HIGH SKIILLS MAThe Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a specialized high school pro- f f�� gram that allows students to earn their Ontario Secondary School Diplo- �n ma (OSSD) and focus their learning on a specific economic sector at the same time. 0nl anux,--a I'�HSIA On April 10, 2024, a group of students enrolled in the Specialist High Skills Major at Parkside had the unique opportunity to collaborate with local professional artist Angela Hardy. This immersive experience allowed them to explore new artistic techniques and mediums under the guidance of this seasoned professional. Throughout the program, Angela inspired the students to push their creative boundaries and develop their individual artistic voices. Through this hands-on work- shop and discussions about contemporary art practices, the stu- dents not only honed their technical skills but also gained invalua- ble insights into the art world. This part- nership between the Thames Valley Dis- ✓��' trict School Board and the Public Art Centre enriched their understanding of art as a dynamic form of expression, preparing them for future endeavors in the creative industry. Students from Eva Circe -Cote had an exciting day as they toured the captivating exhibition "Gravure," where they delved into the intricate world of printmaking. Guided by Sherri Howard, the students explored a variety of print techniques showcased in the exhibition, gaining a deeper appreciation for the artistry and craftsmanship behind each piece. Following the tour, they engaged in a hands-on activity that explored Neurographic. The day culminated in an engaging print- making demonstration, where they observed printmaking in action. This immersive experience not only enhanced their understanding of printmaking but also ignited their passion for creating art. Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 15 Page 223 of 236 Each year, graduating Sec- ondary School students from St. Thomas -Elgin, studying art at college or university, are invited to apply for the Clark McDougall scholarships. There is such a wealth of young talent in our communi- ty! Andie McGugan and Lance Annett, both gradu- ates of St. Joesph's High- school received the scholar- ship this year. Congratulations Andie and Lance and best of luck in uni- versity. Thank you to Diane Dobson, Eric Lemon, and Ron Milton for their expertise, and involvement with the McDougall Scholarships. Partnershi ps/Prog.rp ms/Outreach Education I School programs St. Anne's Catholic School Locke's Public School Mount Salem Christian School Parkside Colligate Institute Arthur Voaden Secondary School Eva Circe -Cote French Immersion Public School Monsignor Morrison Public School Elgin Court Public School Parkside Colligate Institute SHSM Pierre Elliott Trudeau Public School Southold Public School Mitchell Hepburn Public School Locke's Public School Partnerships and Special Programs Rogers Broadcasting Economic Development Board Canadian Mental Health Association Parkside Colligate Institute Elgin County Studio Tour Artists Downtown Development Board Pumpkin Prowl London & St. Thomas Association of Realtors Downtown Development Board Light Up Tal- bot Young Entrepreneurs Initiative Chambers of Commerce Historical Society Kinsmen Club of St. Thomas Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 16 Page 224 of 236 Wn/as At the Public Art Centre, we are committed to fostering collaboration and community impact. We recognize the invaluable work that non-profit organizations do to address various social issues and improve the lives of those they serve. To support these efforts, we are proud to offer our space for other non -profits to utilize in fur- thering their missions. By providing a welcoming and resource -rich environment, we aim to empower these organizations to host events, meetings, and initiatives that align with their goals, ultimately enhancing our col- lective ability to create positive change in the community. Together, we can amplify our efforts and make a greater difference. Discovery Week Health Recruiter -City of St Thomas & County of Elgin Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 6:00 - 9:30pm Picture a room with eager health professionals, their hands adorned with brushes and palettes instead of stethoscopes and pens. The air was alive with the sound of laughter and the scent of creativity, as these professionals delved into the world of art . With each stroke of the brush, they discovered a different side of themselves, tapping into a well of creativity that had long been dormant. The art activity became a journey of self-discovery, a way for these professionals to explore new perspectives. As they immersed them- selves in the world of art, they found a new way to connect and communi- cate, bridging the gap between the analytical world of healthcare and the expressive realm of art. The activity was lead by our Program Director and educator, Sherri Howard. *Thank you to everyone who canna ou�tto support our Art of Recovery event last night St, thorns -Elgin Public Art Centrel ilrrtantalhealtlrawarenoss ftrae N..r mare is Somerset Recovery May 31, 2024 Through our experience, strength and hope we contin- ue to carry a powerful mes- sage within communities. Cel- ebrating music & the arts, fo- cusing on community re- sources and programs sup- porting mental health & ad- diction. Legacy of Faith: A Bicentenni- al Celebration of Old St. Thomas Church A Collaboration with our Community Artworks in this exhibition have been graciously loaned to the St. Thomas -Elgin Public Art Centre from members of our community, the Elgin County Museum the Old St. Thomas Church, from the Public Art Centres' permanent collec- tion and new creations by our young artists. A special thank you to Rev. Nick Wells for his collaboration on this project. Pollinator Week June 17-23, 2024 Pollinator week is an annual celebration in support of pollinators health that was initiat- ed and is managed by Pollinator Partnerships. The Public Art Centre participated in this partnership with Rail- ways City Tourism. Page 226 of 236 Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 18 At the Public Art Centre, we are proud to support local service clubs, businesses and organizations, by offering our space for their meetings and events. We believe in the vital role these organizations play in our community and are committed to fostering collaboration and connection. By providing a welcoming environment, we aim to help service clubs further their missions and strengthen their impact, creating a positive ripple effect throughout our community. On February 29, 2024, the Young Entrepreneurs' Initiative, known as the YEI, hosted one of their popular networking events at the public art centre. The St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce responded to a gap in representation identified in the com- munity and brought YEI on as a sub -committee of the Chamber. „Tw T110FAd0kS r* DI "FPIIC IFAA MII,TIi Ii T 52E (w�'01114111' T.mT'1I "E On November 6, the Kinsmen Club of St. Thomas hosted their Annual General Meet- ing at the public Art Centre . It is our honour to support this caring community service club. The Downtown Development Board hosted their Annual General Meeting with over 50 downtown services and businesses in attendance. SIG.b5 downtown.. 0[ (I I') i fiat N f A ,AIR(! FLON New to the community, the Elgin County Studio Tour members began their new intuitive at the CrCr Public Art Centre by hosting their inaugural meeting on May 3, 2024. To 41 r"v The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) is a non -partisan, voluntary, self -funded or- ganization with over 6,600 members and 94 Clubs across Canada. Founded in 1919, CFUW works to improve the status of women by promoting public education, human rights, social justice, and peace in Canada and abroad. It encourages women's involvement in professional, economic, and iqpoo political life, and provides scholarships to Canadian women and girls for advanced degrees and research. November 14, 2024 I AS We also welcomed the St. Thomas Elgin Medical Associa- tion, the London & St. Thomas Association of Realtors and uiAl1ORS ,,,A, the Elgin Historical Society to the Public Art Centre is 2024. ART TREES AND TRAILS This project has brought historic and cotemporary artwork from the Art Cen- tre's permanent collection to our beautiful local trails and Elevated Park through the installation of attractive signs that features high quality repro- ductions of many of our landmark paintings. The "Art, Trees & Trails" project has been generously funded with $115,000 by the Estate of Donna Vera Ev- ans Bushell. Art has an incredible ability to unify. Supporting the mission of the Public Art Centre, especially "encouraging the appreciation for and supporting the practice of the visual arts in St. Thomas and Elgin County", the "Art, Trees & Trails" project will allow us to engage with the community outside the walls of the Public Art Centre, pro mote art education, and add to our visual environment in places where community members and visitors explore nature. Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 19 Page 227 of 236 A combined effort occurs Between the Boards as the light streams through the gaps. It is not a space that separates two things but a connection of the two that affects and encompasses both. Many artists return to locations continually to try to capture the subtle changes in the landscape. In doing so, they docu- ment these settings and nuances and record the ever - changing and sometimes disappearing surroundings. Clark McDougall was one such artist, and the interior barn paint- ings he created are, in part, the inspiration for this project. Works created will be part of the Between the Boards exhibi- tion at the St. Thomas -Elgin Public Art Centre from April 12 - June 7, 2025. On August 1 Oth, 2024, the Public Art Centre hosted, Between the Boards, an En Plein Air painting event at the picturesque Begg family barn, generously provided by Ian Begg. This spe- cial project aimed to engage local artists and community members in a crea- tive outdoor experience, encouraging appreciation for both the visual arts and our beautiful rural landscapes. The day fostered a sense of community, with artists sharing their work and in- spiring one another throughout the day. Many attendees expressed gratitude for the opportunity to connect with fellow artists and explore their creative talents in such a unique setting. We are grateful f• - additional suppor received • gh • generous em♦ • from Ian Begg, which allowed us to hire a summer student. This student played,o ,�anizing the event, assisting with logistics, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphe pants. Their contribution not only enhanced the overall experience but also pro felt thanks to Ian Begg for graciously hosting the event. Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 21 Page FUNDRAJS,'ING.i f ! Print and Poster Sale Gallery Three February 24 to May 4, 2024 The Public Art Centre hosted a print and poster sale in Gallery Three. The sale featured a charming and varied selection of images and artists. Proceeds of this event supported the Pub- lic Art Centre's mission. Redtail Cocktail Party and Silent Auction Saturday May 18, 2024 In the clubhouse of the Redtail Golf Club 4-7:30pm SOLD OUT The Redtail Cocktail Party fundraising event aimed at raising funds to support the Public Art Centre's efforts in providing engaging exhibitions and educational programs to the community. During the event, guests had the opportunity to enjoy a variety of delicious cocktails and hors d'oeuvres while mingling with fellow art enthusiasts and supporters. The silent auction featured a wide range of unique and valuable items, including artwork, experiences, and more. Annual Fall Art Auction Friday November 1, 2024 7:00pm Our Annual Art Auction, o vibrant celebration of creativity supported by talented local and regional artists, dedicated collectors, and generous donors was held on Friday, November 1. This event showcased a diverse array of artwork, highlighting the incredible talent within our community and beyond. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors and participants, whose contributions made this event possible. Your support not only enriches our artistic land- scape but also helps us promote and sustain the visual arts in our community. Halloween Revival 2024 Friday October 25, 2024 On behalf of the public art centre, we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to Reviv- al Studio and Arable Communications for hosting "Halloween Revival 2024", fundraising event. Their generosity and support have made a significant impact in our mission this year. The event was a resounding success, thanks to their dedication and commitment. Your efforts in organizing and hosting the event allowed us to raise much -needed funds to con- tinue our exhibitions and programs. The Halloween -Chemed activities, decorations, and entertainment created a fun and memorable experience for all attendees. We are incred- ibly grateful to them and everyone that attended, making the Halloween fundraising event a success. Your commitment to the Public Art Centre is commendable, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration in the future. Gift Shop / Appraisal Service Shop local! Our gift shop features many local artists and artisans. Support your community and discover unique treasures by shopping local artists! By choosing to purchase from local creators, you not only acquire one -of -a -kind artwork but also contribute to the growth and sustainability of your local economy. Local artists pour their passion and creativity into their work, offering diverse styles and mediums that reflect the spirit of our community. Whether you're looking for paintings, sculptures, handcrafted jewelry, or textiles, shopping local en- sures that your investment directly benefits the artists and their craft. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new appraisal service, designed to provide accurate and professional evaluations of artwork . This service aims to assist artists, collectors, and enthusiasts in understanding the value of their pieces, whether for insurance purposes, estate planning, or personal knowledge. Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 22 In 2024, the focus on acquisitions highlights a commitment to supporting and exhibiting artists from the local and regional community. By acquiring artworks created by local and regional artists, cultural institutions and organizations not only contribute to the growth and recognition of these artists but also celebrate the unique artistic expressions that reflect the cultural identity and diversity of the region. This focus on local and regional artwork acquisitions can help foster a sense of pride and connection within the community, promote the visi- bility of our artists, and enrich the cultural landscape with authentic and meaningful artistic contributions. Grooving in the Park By Tibor Nyilasi $3400.00 oil on canvas 20 x 24 inches circa 1980's Signed Condition: Excellent Provenance: From the estate of Tibor Nyilasi, Donna Nyilasi Evening at Home by Tibor Nyilasi $2300.00 watercolour 30 x 22 inches painting size 1975 Condition: Excellent Provenance: From the estate of Tibor Nyilasi, Donna Nyilasi Raegan Little $2000.00 Shaw's Ice Cream Ceramic 2024 Condition: Excellent Provenance: Gift of Sharon Little (exhibited at the Public Art Centre August/September 2024) Brian Jones $4800.00 Untitled, 1986 Watercolour on paper 21.5 x 29" Condition: Excellent From Private Collection (Gift in -kind) Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 23 Page 231 of 236 INDIVIDUAL John Allen Jane Armstrong Jane Atkinson White Robin Baratta Benjamin Belanger Brad Boug Mike Brouse Elizabeth Bourque Peter Bloch -Hansen Gwen Card Larry Cooke Kit and Jerry Cutting Michael Czupryna Christ Dancy Mike Dennis Mark Elms Bill Foster Patrica Fryer Lois Fuchs Sue Garrington Cheryl Kaufman Don Ferguson Lisa Gerrard Robin Grindley Melaine Goldsmith Cathy Groulx Richard Haddon Cherie Hall Kim Harrison Susan Hampson Pat Hartwell Mclean Cathy Hedley Dang Ho Joseph Hubbard Marion Hummel Brenda Hunniford Jolie Intjavong Heather Jackson Debra Jackson -Jones Nancy Johnson Mary Intven Wallace Dennis Kalichuk Barbara Landstreet David & Sandra Marr Shannon Martin Brian Masschaele Dawn Massiah Sandi McCabe Pat McCaig Gail McNaughton Kathy McNeil Janet Medlyn Judy Mennill Kathleen O'Dea Deb Packer Marcia Pensa-Snelgrove Alice Price Vermeulen Cheryl Radford Elizabeth Raven Deborah Rogers Kim Shouldice Cela Sloan Rosemary Sloot Michelle Stewart Denise Sutherland Susan Tantan Suzette Terry Patrick Thibert Pat Thorton Meaghan Vreman Susan Wells Harry Wilkinson Pat White FAMILY Janet Farley Brodie Gary & Elaine Clark John McMahon and Catherine Craig Diane & Steve Dobson Carol & Wally Ewaskiw Bethany Green Joel Keenleyside Dan and Katie Kelly Michael & Dana Lindsay Brian & Kathy Lyle Brian Lynch S'ine Maule Linda Maskell and Christopher Pe- reira Kevin Morrell Dan & Lynne Peterson Andrew Snetsinger Jeff & Susanna Suchak CONTRIBUTING Fred & Ardythe Anderson Philip & Janet Ballantyne Amanda Caldwell Wraith Pat & Bob Curtis Darrell & Joan Dennis Lynn Disbrowe Dawn Docker Sue Fortin Smith Ted Gilchrist Barb & Bruce Green Eileen Grimley Kathy Hagerman Bob & Maryanne Heath E R�,,`S,,, Rita and Jim Herbert Neil Hubert Allan & Kim Hughson Dagny & Mary Beth Ingolfsrud Donald & Gillian Lawrence Johnnene Maddison SUSTAINING Elizabeth Kusinski Katherine Nicli Steven McLarty-Payson Rowena Spersrud Tony Stacpoole & Pat Baker Patricia Thornton Wendy & Dan Tippin Steve Wookey & Breeda Kevany Catherine & Andres Villar Fanny Yeager SUPPORTING Agnes Berko Jeff Strong & Jenny Couse Joanne Ferguson Joyc Ferguson Jack & Louise Ferriman Sine B. Herold Joan & Matt Janes Patricia Johnson Wayne & Maxine Kentner Gary & Carolyne McLeod Ian Tripp Malcolm & Monique Wood NZOM19=4� Ciabh McEvenue Joanne Ferguson Sharon Little Sally Martyn Catherine Elliot Shaw SUSTAINING Suzanne Baehr Betty Burrell-Beaudry Ian Begg Carl & Debra Bagshaw Brian & Mary Ellen Bolt Elgin Contracting and Restoration Ltd. Brenda Fuhrman Candy McManiman St. Thomas Downtown Develop- ment Board Page 232 of 236 Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 24 Sponsors John Curtis Malcolm and Monique Wood Arable Communications / Revival Diane Dobson Richard Zawadzki Studio Downtown Development Board Aylmer Express Drayton Entertainment In Memory of Ben Veel Suzanne Baehr Elgin Theatre Guild Jan Row Ferguson Dimeo Lawyers Richard Fisher Doug Tarry Limited Ted Fraser Inspire a Student Elgin Contracting and Restoration Robin Grindley Centennial Sports Club Geerlinks Home Hardware Mary Harris Elgin Contracting and Restoration Graham Scott Enns Mary Intven Wallace Kinsmen Club of St. Thomas Kenny Insurance Broker Estate of John Smallbridge Elizabeth Kusinski Kettle Creek Landscaping Jean Johnson Lions Club of Port Stanley Locke Insurance Reta and Bill Lilley Lions Club of St. Thomas Railway City Tourism Reagan Little Optimist Club of St. Thomas Bingo Ellen Luft Williams Funeral Home Annual Giving Tara McCaulley Malcolm and Monique Wood Glen White Investments Ltd. Sonia McComb Sandra McKenzie Clark McDougall Scholarship Fund Special Programs Steven McLarty Payson Sifton Properties The Estate of Giles Alexander Hume Beth McLellan Ian Begg Sherry Mikelic Public Programs Ron Milton Port Stanley Artist Guild General Donations Minerva Gallery Arable Communications / Revival Donna Nyilasi Grants Studio Oxford Builders Supplies City of St. Thomas Clifford Barwick Gerald Pedros Elgin County Ian Begg Mike Pineau Turnberry Fund Downtown Development Board Port Stanley Festival Theatre Howard and Alice Williams Fund Elizabeth Kusinski John Sanders within the Elgin -St. Thomas Commu- Serge Lavoie Shaw Festival theatre nity Foundation Sharron Little Catherine Elliot Shaw Museum Assistance Program Candy McManiman Smith and Associates Canada Summer Jobs Tony Stacpoole / Pat Baker Cliffton Somerville Rowena Spersrud Gifts In -Kind St. Thomas Curling Club Ronnie Alter Stantec Consulting Ltd. Arable Communications / Revival Steelhead Food Co. Studio Streamliners Espresso Bar Art and Soul Cafe Studio Style Ladies Apparel Ascend Franchise Solutions Suzette Terry Suzanne Baehr The Clay Oven Agnes Berko The Windjammer Inn Blyth Festival Patrick Thibert Betty Burrell Beaudry Jens Thielsen Emmi Coburn Union Golf Course Jim Coburn Virginia Van Pelt Chris Coecho Randy Wallace Estate of Barabara Corbet Edith Ward Annual Report 2024 STEPAC page 25 Page 233 of 236 G EA7 BEGINNINGS ELEMENTARY '7 AINIVII s � /� � ism � ^� � • e�,; �/i�r�lorl IN POP 11 COUNTY OF ELGIN By -Law No. 25-26 "BEING A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM PROCEEDINGS OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN AT THE JUNE 24, 2025 MEETING" WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, the powers of a municipality shall be exercised by its Council; AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 5.3 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, the powers of every Council shall be exercised by by-law; AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin enacts as follows: THAT the actions of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin, in respect of each recommendation contained in the reports and each motion and resolution passed and other action taken by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin, at its meeting held on June 24, 2025 be hereby adopted and confirmed as if all such proceedings were expressly embodied in this by-law. 2. THAT the Warden and appropriate officials of the Corporation of the County of Elgin are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the actions of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin referred to in the preceding section hereof. 3. THAT the Warden and the Chief Administrative Officer, or alternate, are authorized and directed to execute all documents necessary in that behalf and to affix thereto the seal of the Corporation of the County of Elgin. READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 24TH DAY OF JUNE 2025. Blaine Parkin, Grant Jones, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk. Warden. Page 236 of 236