December 10, 1998 Agenda
1998 at 9:00 A.M.
ORDERS OF THE DA Y
FOR THURSDA Y. DECEMBER 10TH,
Meeting Called to Order
Adoption of
1998
Nature Thereof
meeting held November 24,
Minutes -
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Interest and the General
Disclosure of Pecuniary
MORNING SESSION
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Presentations and Delegations
DELEGATIONS 9:00 A.M.
Claire Nelson, RN, BScN, Aids Educator, Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit, to
speak to County Council on the Aids Training Program.
Presenting Petitions,
"Committee Of The Whole Counci
and Staff
Motion to Move Into
Reports of Counci
5th
6th
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see attached
Reports of Staff
Council Correspondence
i) Items for Consideration
ii) Items for Information (Consent
In-Camera
7th
2
Agenda)
Items - see separate agenda
the Committee Of The Whole
Motion to Rise and Report
Statements/lnquiries by Members
Notice of Motion
Matters of Urgency
Motion to Adopt Recommendations from
OTHER BUSINESS
1)
2)
3)
8th
9th
10th
11th
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Consideration of By-Laws
ADJOURNMENT
12th
13th
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LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
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November 4
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11/04/98
Mr. Mark McDonald
County Clerk
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario, N5R 5VI
FAX: 633-7661
Dear Mr. McDonald:
AIDS Awareness Week is fast approaching. This year it will be held November 23 to December
1,1998. On behalf of the local AIDS committee (AACES) and the Health Unit AIDS Program,
this letters comes as the following request:
the week of November 23 to December I
"That the County of Elgin proclaim
AIDS Awareness Week."
1998 as
During this time I would be very pleased to do a one-hour training session or even a half-hour
training session to County Council, just as I have doae regularly for the City of St. Thomas.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Respectfully,
/ftl~
Claire Nelson, RN, BScN
AIDS Educator
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REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND STAFF
DECEMBER 10TH, 1998
STAFF REPORTS
1. C.D. Watters, Manager, Engineering Services - Talisman Energy Incorporated
(ATTACHED)
2. C.D. Watters, Manager, Engineering Services" Lease for County of Elgin Roads
Garage Facility (ATTACHED)
3. C.D. Watters, Manager, Engineering Services - Leasing Vacant Space at County
Administration Building (450 Sunset Drive) (ATTACHED)
4. C.D. Watters, Manager, Engineering Services - School Zone Signs (ATTACHED)
5. H.J. Underhill, Personnel Administrator - Proposed Amendment to Personnel Policy
10.120 (ATTACHED
6. H.J. Underhill, Personnel Administrator - The County Records Management Program
(ATTACHED)
7. C. Bishop, Manager, Library Services - Library Booksale (ATTACHED)
8. C. Bishop, Manager, Library Services - Canadian Rural Partnership Implementation
Plan (Delivery of Government Information) (ATTACHED)
9. K. Dunn, Emergency Measures Co-ordinator - Approval of County of Elgin
Emergency Response Plan (ATTACHED)
10. L. Veger, Treasurer - Purchase of Ambulances (ATTACHED)
11 L. Veger, Treasurer - Titles (ATTACHED)
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER
ENGINEERING SERVICES
1998
SUBJECT: TALISMAN ENERGY INCORPORATED
OCTOBER 30
DATE:
have to
Introduction
The Talisman Energy Incorporated is installing a pipeline and to facilitate this they wi
cross County Road #19 at Concession 1, Lots 12 and 13, Municipality of Bayham.
Discussion/ Conclusion
In the past the County has entered into a Franchise Agreement for the purposes of
constructing, using and operating a line or lines and works for the collection and distribution of a
pipeline within the County of Elgin
with
Recommendation
That the Warden and Administrator/Clerk be authorized to sign a Franchise Agreement
Talisman Energy Incorporated for the installation of a pipeline on County Road #19 at
Concession 1, Lots 12 and 13, Municipality of Bayham.
M M ONALD
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK
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RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED
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CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER
ENGINEERING SERVICES
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER
ENGINEERING SERVICES
1998
LEASE FOR COUNTY OF ELGIN ROADS GARAGE FACILITY
16
NOVEMBER
SUBJECT:
DATE
Introduction
The County of Elgin leased the County's Garage facilities to Central Elgin for a one year period
from January 1, 1998 to December 31, 1998 at an annual rental of $3,600.00
to be responsible for all utility costs, property and
maintenance costs associated with the care of the
Discussion/ Conclusion
The Municipality of Central Elgin agreed
liability insurance and any miscellaneous
building and attendant property.
The Municipality of Central Elgin also agreed to keep the buildings in good repair for the
duration of the agreement. That the use of salt/sand sheds on site remain the responsibility of
the County who may from time to time permit other agencies and municipalities to access the
sheds. Use of the radio tower be permitted with the County reserving the right to lease said
tower to other users.
The Municipality of Central Elgin has requested that the lease be extended as per the existing
terms of the lease for a period of five years expiring December 31, 2003.
Recommendation
How do you wish to proceed?
MÄ ONALD
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK
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RES;;~CrFULL Y SUBMITTED
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CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER
ENGINEERING SERVICES
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LEASE AGREEMENT made the
1997
day of
THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN
the Landlord
BETWEEN
-a n d
MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL ELGIN
the Tenant
The Landlord and Tenant hereby agree as follows:
THAT effective January 1, 1998 the County of Elgin lease the County Roads Garage facilities
at White's Station to the Municipality of Central Elgin for a one-year term ending on December
31, 1998 according to the following terms and conditions:
1) That the Municipality will be responsible for all utility costs, property & liability Insurance
and any miscellaneous costs associated with their use of the building and attendant property;
the total amount
the County in
2) That the Municipality will remit a yearly lease payment to
of $3,600.00, payable in equal monthly installments of $300.00;
repair for
to maintain the building and property in good
3) That the Municipality covenants
the duration of the agreement;
4) That the use of the salUsand sheds on site remain the responsibility of the County who
may from time to time permit other agencies and municipalities to access the sheds;
right to lease said
the County reserving the
5) That use of the radio tower be permitted with
tower to other users;
hereby agree to provide 90 days written notice of
6) That both parties to this agreement
termination of the agreement;
in the required time period, this agreement will
according to the terms and conditions of the
is received
one year term
7) That if no notice to terminate
automatically renew for a further
original agreement.
MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL ELGIN
CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF ELGIN
Mayor
Warden
Administrator/Clerk
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Administrator/Clerk
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
.;.
FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER
ENGINEERING SERVICES
1998
LEASING VACANT SPACE AT COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
(450 SUNSET DRIVE)
NOVEMBER 24
SUBJECT:
DATE
to
to provide services
Jackson Realty Corporation
with D. C
Introduction
The County has in the past dealt
lease existing space
Discussion/ Conclusion
the following services
Expose the vacant space for lease on the Multiple Listing Service (minimum 120 days)
Expose the vacant space for lease on the Internet through the Multiple Listing Service.
Advertise the space for lease locally.
Network with local Realtors for potential tenants.
Update you as to any changes in current market conditions
Prequality all prospective tenants.
Show the space to potential tenants.
Represent you during the presentation of all contracts.
provide
D. C. Jackson wi
that
The purchasing policy was followed and
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Fee: 7% on 1st year lease
2% on 2nd year lease
0% on balance of lease
·
to lease vacant
to provide services
Recommendation
That we accept D. C. Jackson Realty Corporations proposal
space at the Administration Building at 450 Sunset Drive
OR SUBMISSION
DONALD
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK
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RE~CTrU L Y SUBMITTED
CV\..J^ ~.
CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER
ENGINEERING SERVICES
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER
ENGINEERING SERVICES
"
1998
SCHOOL ZONE SIGNS
NOVEMBER 30
SUBJECT:
DATE
Introduction
Vehicular speeding on County Roads is an ever increasing problem. Roads are designed to
accommodate higher volumes of traffic and by increasing the level of service on these roads it
becomes more comfortable to travel at higher speeds. New car designs and the increased
pace of society are also uncontrollable factors. School zones are no exception to this speeding
problem but the safety of our children increases our awareness of the situation in these
locations.
Discussion
Recently the Ministry of Transportation has erected a signage scheme in front of a school zone
on Highway #3 east of Aylmer (at Summer's Corners) that includes timer controlled flashing
light signs that reduce speed limits within the school zone during two - one hour periods of each
school day. This system is only one of two in the entire province and was not installed because
of speeding problems in the area. The estimated cost of installing each sign system is
$15,000.00. This does not include costs incurred for maintenance, hydro, by-law changes and
increased enforcement.
This signage scheme may reduce the speed of motorists though the school zone during those
specified hours of the day but it does not address recess, lunch hour, evenings or weekends
when children may be in the area traveling to or from the playground. The signs may even
convey to the motorists that if the signs are not flashing that children are not around and extra
attention is not warranted in this area. Ultimately this is an expensive, uncommon and
unproven signage scheme.
Currently all signing for school areas consists of white letters/symbols on blue reflective
background signs. This is standard signage as outlined in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Contro
Devices for the Province of Ontario (MUTCD). Until the recent adoption of the Province's new
Tourism Oriented Directional Signage (TODS) this was one of the few signs for which this
colour scheme was allowed. Now that many tourism oriented signs are found on the roads and
are usually "bill-board" sized the use of this colour scheme as an identifier for school zones has
been significantly diminished.
The Regional Traffic Co-ordinating Committee (RTCC), which consists of staff from the Region
of Waterloo and seven Area Municipalities, recommended that the Region pursue the possible
use of a black letter/symbol on a strong yellow/green background for school signs as it was felt
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER
ENGINEERING SERVICES
DATE: NOVEMBER 30,1998
SUBJECT: SCHOOL ZONE SIGNS
that these colours will make signs more visible to drivers. Also, on March 11, 1996 the Counci
of the City of Cambridge passed the following resolution: "".THAT the colour of the school
warning signs be changed to a colour that will be more visible to drivers"
Cambridge Council also approved a one year test project in ten (10) test locations for the new
signs. The study concluded a 5-10% reduction in vehicle operating speed in most locations and
also showed an increase in the percentage of vehicles which slowed/stopped at crossing sites.
These test results paralleled similar tests carried out in the United States in their effort to
change the school zone colour scheme to the more visible signs. Many other Regions,
Counties and Cities including Brant, Wellington, Barrie, Collingwood and Brantford have either
shown genuine interest adopting the new signage colour scheme or have implemented it.
To date the Ministry of Transportation has not recommended any change to the MUTCD
regarding the colour of these signs, however, because these signs are not regulated under the
Highway Traffic Act (HTA) they can be altered without approval of the MTO. The only
configuration cited in the HTA (regulation 615) is when the school zone sign is used in
conjunction with a speed limit sign. These configurations must maintain the existing blue colour
scheme in order for them to be recognized by the HTA and therefore enforced.
It should be noted that although the shape, symbols and lettering of the signs are not altered,
from a legal perspective changing the signage colour scheme introduces an element of risk as
the signage would not conform to that shown in the MUTCD.
Conclusion
Although the Ministry of Transportation has not approved a new, more visible, signage scheme
for school zone signs, many other Municipalites, Counties and Cities are using them. The
fluorescent strong yellow/green sheeting material improves motorist recognition of the sign
legend, especially at twilight and during overcast conditions and introduces the possibility of
increasing pedestrian safety at crossing locations
Recommendation
That the Engineering Services department replace existing School Area and School Crossing
signs on County roads with a fluorescent strong yellow/green sheeting as these signs are
replaced in accordance with County of Elgin By-Law 96-15. Existing signage under HTA
regulation 615 will be replaced with existing colour scheme.
/pmd
OR SUBMISSION
MA ONALD
fOUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK
SUBMITTED
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CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER
ENGINEERING SERVICES
RES~ECTFðJL
County of Elgin Section: 10
Personnel Policy Manual Subject: Appeal Procedure
Policy Number: 10.120
Code - NUlPT Date Approved: Oct. 1/87
Page 1 of 1 Date Last Revision: Feb. 19/92
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(a) Employees who feel that they are not being treated fairly or in accordance with
County policy may raise the matter with their Immediate Supervisor/Department
Head.
(b) If the problem cannot be resolved, they may approach their Department Head, who in
consultation with the Personnel Administrator, will attempt to find a solution.
(c) Problems still unsolved may be referred to the [Delete: Executive Committee]
Administrator/Clerk.
(d) This appeal procedure does not apply to persons who are terminated "for cause"
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
Louise M. Eastbury, Records Management Co-Ordinator
November 16, 1998
THE COUNTY RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
INTRODUCTIONIBACKGROUND
THE ONSET - The need for a comprehensive and well-established Connty wide Records
Management Program was brought to our attention shortly after an employee attended a seminar
on "Shortcuts to Creating & Maintaining Organized Files and Records" in April 1997. The
significance of "Retention Schedules" was especially emphasized when the instructor made
reference to the 'predicament' a U.S. Tobacco Company was in, after the discovery of a twenty year
old memo. The memorandnm confirmed the company had long ago recognized the hazards of
smoking, and that their marketing strategy had been to promote their product to youth. The
trainer also cited the MFIPP A (Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act)
which requires the registry of records, as well as, stringent requirements for tbe handling of
personal information. The emphasis being placed once more, on Records Management to provide
access and protect privacy.
The information was shared with the Management Team and at their May 1, 1997, Management
Meeting, the subject of 'proper Records Management' was brought forward as an agenda item.
Consequently, a Records Management Committee (RM) was formed consisting of a representative
from each Department. The overall goals ofthe County in establishing the Program and the major
steps involved were outlined to the members, at their first meeting September 25, 1997.
Records Management has one main goal: the application of systematic and scientific control of
recorded information, no matter the media, from creation through processing, maiutenance,
protection, and ultimate disposition. The steps include:
Obtaining Top Management Snpport
Preparing an Inventory and Analysis of Existing Records
Establishing/Updating Records Retention Schedule and By-Law
Establishing a Records Centre for Inactive Records
Ensuring Protection of Vital Records (records essential for the operation ofthe Corporation)
Establishing a Corporate Files Classification System
Setting up standard procedures in a records policy by-law
Applying the Retention Schedule Annually
1
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
TO DATE - the following bas been accomplished:
· Phase I - conducted an inventory of record holdings using three records clerks funded by
Human Resources Development Canada's Job Creation Partnership Program (grant amount
$32,639.00) .
· Established a network of resonrces throngh the professional membership in ARMA (Association
of Records Managers & Administrators), in particular the Sonthwestern Ontario Chapter.
· Phase II - our application has been approved for two records clerks again fnnded throngh
HRDC to complete a final check-over of the records slated for disposition and to assist with the
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classification process (grant value $21,476.00).
Note: Total value of grants from HRDC = $54.115.00.
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Co-Ordinator
Management
Records
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
Louise M. Eastbury,
November 16, 1998
THE COUNTY RECORDS
FROM
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
RlVI Committee has
DISCUSSION
To keep the process going and to maximize the efficiency of effort, the
discussed the following:
We can develop our own system of classification, retention and procedures or we can purchase
and modify the one available from AMCTO (the system already being used by the City of
London, Ontario Hydro, Port Burwell and nnmerons other municipalities (approx. 257).
There may be onlv enoul!h enthusiasm and bndl!et to do this once; we need to get it right.
It is important and County employees lack the experience.
Consulting expertise, at this time, is conceivably the best way to proceed,
program implementation.
to manage the
1.
2.
3.
4.
CONCLUSION
We need a comprehensive and effective RlVI System to ensure:
- the elimination of duplication
- the rednction of paper and storage costs
- better deployment of staff resources - no time wasted searching for records
- faster docnment retrieval and faster response time
the streamlining of outdated processes and procedures
MFIPP A compliance
We have done the research and we shonld strongly consider acquiring external expertise for the
following reasons:
1.
2.
a records management consnltant -
would offer an outside point of view and new ideas
would have, as a specialist, more opportunities to know what is being done in other
organizations
wonld likely be more abreast of new equipment and methods that might solve
information handling problems, and
may be more influential than internal personnel in initiating new information processing
methods. (Note - Experience has shown, for example, that many personnel barriers may be
overcome more easily if a new program is the res nIt of recommendations by an outside
consultant.)
a)
b)
c)
d)
Staff have done their best to develop a comprehensive RlVI system without expending County funds.
In order to finish the project properly the RlVI Committee requires a total contribution of $7,000.00,
as outlined in the following recommendation.
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM Louise M. Eastbury, Records Management Co-Ordinator
DATE: November 16, 1998
SUBJECT: THE COUNTY RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION
That we purchase aud modify the system of classification, retention and procedures available
from AMCTO - TOMRMS (The Ontario Municipal Records Management System) for
$3,500.00 (includes training).
1.
That the services of Michael O'Shea (resume and references attached) be enlisted for an
additional $3,500.00. Mr. O'Shea's services include - the training, the development of the
implementation plan, working with the HRDC and County staff at certain phases of the
implementation plan and modifying the system as required to reflect additional record types.
Mr. O'Shea's resume will clearly point out, his extensive experience in the field of Records
Management.
2.
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M. Eastbury, R.M. Co-Ordinator
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Prepared LME
C.D.
University of Toronto
Commerce and Finance with specialties In Economics and Actuarial Science.
Francis 0' Shea,
Michael
Education:
Work Study (MTM),
Analysis, Project
Canadian Forces Management Development School
Courses in Systems and Procedures Analysis, Methods and
Network Analysis, Organizational Analysis, Statistical
Management.
Certified by Department of National Defence as a Management
Consultant.
The Information Professionals
President,
Present
Experience:
1998
Manager, A-G Canada Ltd.
A-G Canada Ltd. Is the largest Canadian developer and supplier of automation
tools for the public, academic and corporate library markets. Mr. O'Shea was
responsible for all operations including programming, project management,
record processing, product development, accounting, administration and sales.
He was also responsible for all library automation operations and sales world-
wide, with the exception of the United States. Mr. O'Shea reported directly to the
Chief Operating Officer of the parent corporation, Auto-Graphics Inc. In Pomona
California.
General
General Manager, Business Records Services, VytalBase
Responsible for all aspects of operations and customer service of the Canadian
operations for Business Records Services. This includes all operational aspects
of seven centres within the Greater Toronto Area managing more than 3 million
cubic feet of client records. In addition Mr. O'Shea was responsible for all
marketing and sales activities to VytalBase's 2,500 clients. Budgetary
responsibilities were in excess of $13 million.
1996 -1998
Mr. O'Shea secured the first outsourcing of an active file room operation for
VytalBase. It was also the first time that a Canadian law firm had allowed a
vendor to manage its on-site records program. The program showcased all of
VytalBase's services, including Confidential Destruction and Electronic Vaulting.
After only three months of operation, the program attained operating profit
margins of 21.5%. Two more outsourcing contracts were secured in early 1998.
Mr. O'Shea was also responsible for business development within the business
records community. This Invoived development of new service offerings such as
the outsourcing program and identification and development of business partner
relationships with corporations in related fields. These included vendors of
services related to media other than paper as well as companies involved in
outsourcing operations in corollary areas.
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19tH . 1996 Datafi/o/TAB Information Management Servlcs$, Director of COnsulting
Services
DatafllelTAB: DatafilelTAB is the largest Canadian manufacturer and vendor of fiHng
equipment, supplies and technical furniture. The company has a staff of 163,
employed in 22 offices across Canada. The Consulting Division provides
information management solutions to clients in all public and private sectors. It
has a full-time staff of 18 professional and 4 support staff.
Mr. O'Shea was responsible for all North American cOnsulting sales and
operations for DatafilelTAB, headquartered in Toronto and its parent company,
Tab Products of Palo Alto. Consulting sales offices are located In Ottawa,
Toronto, Calgary , Vancouver, Chicago and New York. Each office has a
Regional Manager, Consulting Services who reported directly to Mr. O'Shea. He
was also responsible for the operational aspects of consulting projects. Control
was exercised through a network of National and Regional Project Managers who
have consultants reporting directly to them.
TAB Information Management Services achieved revenues of $3.5 million during
Mr. O'Shea's last year as Director (1997). The projects span the entire scope of
information management from indexing systems for paper based filing to
complete electronic document management systems.
The selling of consulting services was accomplished through the Regional
Managers for Consulting Services and through the product sales force of both
Datafile and TAB Products. Also, overall responsibility for trainìng of product
sales representatives in identifying and qualifying consulting opportunities and for
coordination of marketing plans with senior marketing staff in both Toronto and
Palo Alto.
Responsible for the management of Datafile's Strategic Alliance program. Mr.
O'Shea developed strategic alliances with industry leaders in corollary areas to
enhance the visibility and capabilities of the consulti~g o~eration and all product
areas of Datafile. With 65 direct sales representatives In Canada and .a long-
term relationship with most of Canada's largest companies, ~atafile provides a~
attractive vehicle for other information ma~age!1"~nt comp~nles to expand their
markets. Mr. O'Shea was responsible for IdentlfYI~g potential business partners
in key areas, Initiating first contact, researching tra~k records, nurturing
embryonic relationships and setting ground rules for posslb.le alliances. tn 1996,
relationships were solidified with software vendors, system mtegr~tors, hardware
distributors and data centre and business records storage compal1les.
Mr O'Shea was also responsible for the concept, developme~t and m~r~e¡ing of
D~taflle's FileLaw product which is unique ~ R~~ ~~~~~I;~ ~::L:: ~~e~n
pUblls~e~ ~Yb ~:s~~1I i~a~:~~~aie~er~~~n~ ~rovinciallaws pertaining to the
indexe a a a ~. d The CD-ROM version is delivered on
requirement to retain ~uslness recor s. on the market. The publication of
~~~~~~n;la~e~~~;:f~~e¡nf~~t~~d~~~:::~os¡tlon of leadership in this area of
information management.
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(ACL)
In 1987, purchased a majority share position in Arenburg Consultants. At the
time of purcha.se, ACL was based solely in Toronto with revenues close to $0.5
million. Over the next four years purchased the remaining shares and increased
revenues to $1,2 million In 1991. OffIces were also opened in Ottawa and New
York.
President, Arenburg Consultants Itd,
1991
.
1987
n 1989, recognizing that the introduction of Freedom of Information legislation,
was going to place a tremendous burden on the information management
resources of local governments, approached The Association of Municipal Clerks
and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) to seek an alliance which would be profitable
for both parties. Up to that point, neither AMCTO, nor any of Its sister
associations (AMO, MISA. etc.) had ever entered into a joint marketing
agreement with a sole vendor. Mr. O'Shea was able to convince the Directors of
AMCTO that his company was the only logical choice to assist its members in
meeting the upcoming challenge. The system which ACL developed and
Implemented in over 200 municipalities in Ontario became the de facto standard
for information management. AMCTO realized license fees in excess of
$100,000.
Arenburg Consultants Ltd.
Conducted projects for clients in all areas of both the private and public sectors,
Involving development and implementation of filing methodologies for both paper
and electronic media, assignment of retention periods to meet legal, operational
audit, fiscal and archival needs and related policIes and procedures. Clients
included New Brunswick Occupational Health & Safety Commission, Olympia &
York Developments, Abitibi Price, INCO, Global Television, Royal Trust, CP Rail
and others.
1984.1987, Consultant,
In late 1985, promoted to Executive Vice President and assumed responsibility
for all consulting services activities. In addition, was responsible for development
of alliances with vendors of records management software that could be used to
support Implementation projects.
Management Consulting Services, Canadian Forces
1981 - 1984, Commanding OffIcer,
Base Borden
Planned, co-ordlnated, managed and conducted projects for various government
departments relating to improving information flow and efficiency. This Included
organizational and statistical analysis, systems design, staffing requirements and
office layout designs.
Instructor in statistical analysis at The Canadian Forces Management
Development School and at The-Canadian Forces Schools of Medicine and
Dentistry.
Pilot, Royal Canadian Air Force, Canadian forces
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1981
1967
Managers
the
on
Card
MIs.cellaneous
Past President (1988/89),
and Administrators.
Assistant Region Vice-President. Region VIII of ARMA (1989 -1991)
Executive Director, Canadian Information and Image Management Society
Voting Member, Canadian General Standards Board Committee
Micrographics and Opticallm;;lging
Member, Standards Council of Canada Working Group on Optical
Standards
Founding Member, Optical Card Technology Association
A member of the Advisory Counoil of George Brown College (Toronto) on
development and administration of their Infonnation Management Course.
Records
Association of
Chapter,
Torohto
Perennial speaker at international conferences across North America and Britain
on records management, project management, records automation, document
management and optical imaging including:
Association
(8 years)
Association for Information and Image Management (3 years)
Canadian Information & Image Management Sooiety (2 years)
Institute For International Research (2 years)
Associations of Municipal Clerks & Treasurers of Ontario and Alberta (5
years)
American Society For Quality Controi
American Society of Association Executives
Comdex/SCIB - Montreal
Life Insurance Institute of Canada (3 years)
Insurance Institute of Ontario
Optical Disk Institute - sessions across North America
conferenoe
Managers & Administrators annual
Reoords
of
Has given numerous presentations to local chapters of information management
associations across North America (Including all Canadian ARMA chapters).
Over the past year he has presented 22 sessions on Document Management in
Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria,
New York and Nashville.
Has authored more than 15 articles in national and international trade
publications including: Office Management and Automation, Office Equipment &
Methods, Canadian Data Systems, Infonnation & Retrieval Report, Office
Management, and CIO Canada.
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
Cathy Bishop, Manager of Library Services
FROM
1998
Library Booksale
November 30
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Introduction/Backaround:
The Elgin County Library staff held a booksale in the lounge of the County
Administration building on Friday, October 2 and Saturday October 3,1998.
The library staff worked very hard preparing for the sale and contributed many
volunteer hours.
Discarded and outdated books were sorted and priced, signs were made, flyers
were designed and distributed, newspaper, radio and cable cast announcements
were sent to various organizations. The staff in the library as did some of the
County employees, baked items to sell at the sale. Arrangements were made to
have a popcorn machine, (donated by our driver/maintenance person), a
storyteller for children and adults (a staff member from the Bayham Township
Library), and a magician for the children, (a staff members husband).
Discussion
The library has had booksales in the past and library board members and library
staff have volunteered their time. A fundraising policy was passed to encourage
community support for the Elgin County Library system and supports the staff
and community volunteers in their efforts to raise funds outside of tax revenue to
improve library service. All fundraised money or funds from liquidated donations
will be deposited into an account set up by the County of Elgin as a Reserve for
the Elgin County Library. The Reserve can be carried over from budget year to
budget year. Funds raised by the efforts of the staff at an individual branch will
be spent on the needs of the branch, in consultation between the staff and
"Chief Librarian". Funds raised for the library as a whole will be spent on needs
determined by input from all staff and Chief Librarian
Conclusion
The main office library staff raised approximately $900.00 at their booksale this
year. The staff would like to donate $500.00 worth of children's books to
Christmas Care and spend the remaining funds on library needs.
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Recommendation:
That the library staff be authorized to donate $500.00 worth of children's books
to Christmas Care in 1998.
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f Library Services
Rèspectfully submitted
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Mark nald
Administator/Clerk
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of previously enjoyed books
Friday, Oct. 2, 2 - 6 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 - 3 p.m.
at 450 Sunset Drive (hiway 4), St. Thomas
(across from St. Thomas Psychiatric Hospital)
Paperbacks 25 ¢
Hardcovers 50 ¢
Other items as priced
Local History as priced
coffee, baking, popcorn, candy floss
satutòa'r- 9 a.m. - Bakesale; home baking - it won't last long.
\<! ós·. 9:30-10 - Jane Grass, a wonderful storyteller
fot'tne \ 10-11 - Richard De Vas, the magic man
fR€.€. marvelous, mystical magic! - loads of fun!
11 :30-12 - Jane Grass, more great stories!
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
Cathy Bishop, Manager of Library Services
FROM
1998
Canadian Rural Partnership Implementation Plan
(Delivery of Government Information)
December 1
DATE
SUBJECT:
Introduction/Background
The goal of the project is to expand on the delivery of government information
and services to the rural residents of Elgin County by improving access to
provincial, federal and municipal information
The Elgin County Library system has twenty (20) public access internet stations
in our branch libraries. Elgin County Library recognizes the need to optimize the
delivery of government information or services in rural areas and would like to
form multi-partnerships to help with the deliver of these services.
ibraries in Elgin
market the
Despite a vastly increased capacity for service, staff of rural
County have not received sufficient training to efficiently deliver or
new technology of their rural communities.
Discussion
The Personnel Administrator and The Manager of Library Services attended a
meeting at the HRDC office on October 29, to discuss the proposal projéct in
detail. Mr. Ed St. Gelais, from HRDC said they were very supportive of the
proposal and were willing to support the project with the total funding requested
by the library. HRDC feels that the library project is one that warrants
duplication throughout the province.
Mr. St. Gélais chose to share the Elgin County Library proposal with Industry
Canada and as a result Sue Potter from Industry Can¡;¡da, Ottawa, set up a
conference call with myself and Mr. St. Gelais to discuss the project in more
detail. It was explained that the library and County of Elgin's connectivity to the
internet is done via telephone lines which can be very slow at times and costly.
Recommendation to resolve this problem would be to investigate the wireless
technology, Industry Canada may consider funding a feasibility study for the
County of Elgin. Speaking with colleagues from Waterloo and Oxford Counties,
who are already on a wireless connection, their estimate was approximately
$25,000.00 for their feasibility study.
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The Treasurer being in charge of automation for the County has been involved
in discussions with HRDC and Industry Canada and agrees that the wireless
project should be investigated. This will be discussed at the next Computer
Committee meeting.
wireless connections usually include:
- conducted by a "certified" company
checks for terrain for "line of sight"
Topography study:
Feasibility studies for
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radio
conducted by an engineer
checks for interference
- notes location, feasibility of existing
towers
Radio study:
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I nfrastructure plan;
- who will be included in this
- what services do they need
Consulting plan
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When and how?
mplementation plan
4.
The following is a detailed implementation plan for Council's approval
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DELIVERY OF GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
TO RURAL RESIDENTS OF ELGIN COUNTY
PILOT PROJECT
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Project Description:
The objectives of the program are to:
train library staff in Internet accessibility of federal and provincial
information, particularly as that information pertains to rural residents
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forms on our library internet sites
provide government
2
link government sites and information to our existing library homepages
3.
empower the local community
enjoin municipal, provincial and federal govemments to offer direct
service at library sites through existing Internet connectivity
4.
5.
make services available during all open hours
6.
replicate and implement in other rural libraries in Ontario
7.
involving community newspapers
- presentations to rural organizations and service clubs
school visits
to sustain the program beyond the
private partnerships
its opportunities by:
promote awareness of the project and
8.
funding period; attain public and
identify core information requirements for govemment information
evaluate changing library and technology usage patterns
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9.
10.
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Contribution:
In Elgin County the infrastructure is in place, thanks to Industry Canada, Elgin
County Council, and the municipalities. We will be able to improve access to
government services as the nucleus for the project, (internet sites) is in place.
Benefits of the Project:
Elgin County Library sees this as an opportunity to give our community a
value-added service with professional training and delivery
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technologies as
Partnership service covering several sectors using new
well as traditional sources
2
Create a favourable business climate for local economic development
initiatives by working with all municipalities in Elgin County
3.
rural residents including those who have home Internet
Targets al
access
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forms of
Local libraries are a core focus for rural residents to obtain al
information
5.
The sense of dependence on distant offices and bureaucrats will now
be a cooperative initiative with access and assistance in the libraries
6.
Library staff who receive training will be viewed as a valuable asset to
the community as they usually remain in the community
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7.
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Human Resources:
Oxford County in
Elgin County Library will be building on the initiatives of
relationship to "Canadian Rural Partnerships".
Action Plan:
Project Staff
be Cathy Bishop, Manager of Library
The project manager wi
Services, Elgin County.
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A full-time project coordinator/trainer to liaison with various
goverr¡ment agencies to identify sources of information, develop library
procedures, handle overall planning, prepare reports as required,
staff training, public relations, promotion, implementation and seeking
further partners for sustainability. This will ensure that deliver of
information is efficient and effective to all rural residents.
2.
Coop students from various schools throughout the area can be utilized
under the direction of the project coordinator to enhance their learning
skills and benefit the public.
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Elgin County Library
DELIVERY OF GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
TO RURAL RESIDENTS OF ELGIN COUNTY
(Pilot Project Proposed Budget)
Expenditures Project Costs
Wages & $alaries - Project Staff (includes 15% benefits)
1. Full-time CoordinatorlTrainer $40,000.00
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2. Branch Staff (training hours) $35,000.00
Materials & Supplies
1. Project promotion, advertising $ 8,000.00
2. Resource materials $ 5,000.00
Travel
1. Project Staff @ .36/kilometer
Library sites/Gov. agencies $2,500.00
Elgin County Library's Request $90,500.00
For Funding From Human Resources
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Project Time Frames
December, 1998 - December, 1999
1999
(As Information
Apri
May, 1999 - December, 1999
is made available)
December, 1998
Pre-Project Preparation
Implementation of Services
to the Public:
December 1998
for position of CoordinatorlTrainer
recruit
Advertise and
a)
1999
Interview and hire CoordinatorlTrainer to begin contract
January, 1999
April,
1999
January,
a)
Coordinator/Trainer:
prepare inventory of opportunities for government services
interview and interact with Municipal, Federal and Provincial
designates to identify information and or services which might be
offered
a)
b)
arrange for presentations to service clubs, community groups and
Thames Valley School Board
c)
ity
partners for sustainab
recru it
d)
brary staff
plan and prepare delivery of information criteria for
e)
to Implement
training schedules for staff
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plan and prepare procedures manua
training plan and
plan and prepare
f)
g)
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brary home pages
sites etc. to
ink government
h)
develop web pages in each branch for promotion of project
i)
develop promotional material for distribution
j)
(as information is compiled)
training to begin
staff
k)
procedures are tested and revised as required
)
trainer
arr,mge for press releases and adds in local papers. Further
distribution of promotional materials
project evaluation report by coordinator and
submit
m)
n)
December, 1999 (sooner if possible)
May, 1999
(federal, provincial &
deliver government information and services
municipal) to rural residents of Elgin County
a)
promotional open houses in each municipality
final report and evaluation of project submitted by
CoordinatorlTrainer
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b)
c)
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Conclusion
I trust the attached implementation plan adç1resses Council's request
Recommendation:
That the Manager of Library Services be authorized to implement in all branch
libraries in Elgin County, the "Delivery of Government Information" project plan
and that The Manager of Library Services provide County Council with a
progress report during the implementation process.
Respectfully submitted: ~
Cathy Bish
Manager of Library Services
Approved for submission cfyU/0
Mark McDonald
Administrator/Clerk
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Elgin County Counci
To:
Karen Dunn, Emergency Measures Co-ordinator
From:
November 30, 1998
Approval of County of Elgin Emergency Response Plan
Date:
Re:
Introduction
Attached is a copy of the Emergency Response Plan for the County of Elgin
Discussion
As you are aware, this document is the culmination of several months' of research,
meetings and discussion. The Emergency Measures Committee, which consists of
elected officials, emergency response personnel, and staff has worked diligently to meet
deadlines and to prepare a comprehensive document. On April 30, 1998 the draft plan
was circulated to lower-tier municipalities and emergency agencies for comments. On
November 18, 1998 the plan was tested. The attached plan has been amended to
respond to the changes required as a result of the circulation and testing.
For confidentiality, personal phone, pager, and cell numbers have been deleted from the
directories of this public document. The confidential version of the Emergency Response
Plan will contain these numbers and will be circulated to you upon approval of the plan.
the necessary
mplementation and
for
Recommendation
THAT the Emergency Response Plan be approved
by-law be prepared.
Emergency Measures Co-ordinator
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
Linda Veger
FROM
1998
Purchase of Ambulances
November 23
DATE
SUBJECT:
ntroduction
This summer, Mr. Bob Padfield, Service Operator, Rodney required repairs to a
vehicle that is nearing the end of its service life. The County budgeted for the
replacement of two vehicles in 1998 and seriously considered replacing the
aging ambulance. However, at that time, the Province self insured its fleet with
no collision coverage. Our insurer, Frank Cowan Company Limited, advised that
it was impossible for the County to insure a vehicle owned by the Province.
Discussion
Mr. Dennis Brown, Emergency Health Services, advises that the Province is now
prepared to enter into agreements with Counties to insure vehicles for collision
and comprehensive coverage. Bryce Sibbick, Frank Cowan Company Limited,
is currently discussing the insurance issue with the Province's Risk Management
Group and assures me that new vehicles would be covered.
Mr. Brown also indicated that the amount the Province set out for our 1998
budgetary requirements included a top up of 6% for the replacement of vehicles
and equipment plus 3% for contingencies (WSIB, maternity leaves, etc.). These
additional dollars, on the combined City/County budget for ambulance services,
equate to $162,000. A new ambulance costs approximately $81,700 plus taxes
and a remount costs from $54,000 to $58,000 plus taxes.
It may be prudent to consider purchasing a vehicle or vehicles prior to the end of
1998. The dollars are available within the budget amount set out by the
Province, By the end of 1998 we will have, in fact, paid for two vehicles through
the invoices from the Minister of Finance. The amount we spend in ambulance
services may have an effect on our 1999 CRF allocation. Mr. Eves has stated
that "no municipality's 1998 CRF allocation will be reduced from the March
estimate, even though program costs have decreased in some cases. However,
in future years, CRF allocations may be adjusted from the 1998 amounts to
reflect any decreases in program costs." The County is aware that at least two
ambulances need replacement. Purchasing them in 1998 may have a positive
affect of our 1999 and future CRF allocation.
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12/02/1998
amburepl.doc
Ambulance Replacement
Usage
Hours
1998
Usage
Km's
1
Unit
Number
The fleet consists of the following as of January
Ambulance
Make &
Type
4,141
2,397
3,696
259,918
131,615
212,656
90-0095
92-0098
92-0113
Rodney
Ford III
Ford III
Ford III
5,721
3.692
2,107
1,478
186,502
122,374
88,874
47,480
91-0049
94-0014
94-0140
96-0056
st. Thomas
Dodge II
Dodge II
Ford III
Ford III
The Rodney vehicles are diesel and St. Thomas are gas
Recommendation
THAT staff approach the Service Operators within the jurisdiction of the County
for their input and advice on the condition and expected -life of vehicles within
their fleet; and
THAT considering the condition of the fleet, staff be directed to negotiate the
purchase of one (two) vehicle(s) from the Province of Ontario.
Mark onald
Administrator/Clerk
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amburepl.doc
Ambulance Replacement
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Treasurer
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
Linda Veger
FROM
1998
November 19
DATE
Titles
SUBJECT:
ntroduction
Staff were instructed by Council to review titles of departments and department heads
The Management Team considered the responsibilities of departments including the
public perception of the actual functions of a department. We also made note of the
statutory duties of officers as set out in County By-Laws.
Discussion/Concluslon
The Management Team presents the following
your consideration
Proposed Title
Administrative Services
Library Services
Human Resources
Homes & Seniors Services
Financial Services
Social Services and Ontario Works
Engineering Services
titles for
Department
Current Title
Administration/Clerk's Office
County Library
Personnel
Homes of the Aged
Treasury
Social Services
Engineering Services
Proposed Title
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Manager of Library Services
Director of Human Resources
Director of Homes & Senior Services
Director of Financial Services
Director of Social Services & Ontario
Works
Manager of Engineering Services
Department H
Current Title
Administrator/Clerk
Manager of Library Services
Personnel Administrator
Director/Administrator of Homes
Treasurer
Director of Social Services
ead
Manager of Engineering Services
Mark McDonald, Linda Veger, and Clayton Watters are named in County By-Laws to
carry out the statutory duties of Clerk, Treasurer, and County Road Superintendent.
The statutory duties will continue to be carried out by the persons named in the By-
Laws.
12/02/1998
deptitle.doc
Tities
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titles prior to
the previous
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Staff will exhaust stationery and business card supplies with
replacing with new titles
Recommendation:
Presented for your consideration
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Mark G. McDonald
Administrator/Clerk
12/02/1998
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Titles
REPORTTOCOUNTYCOUNC~
Mark G. McDonald,
County Administrator/Clerk.
FROM:
1998
SUBJECT: AMBULANCE CONSUL TANT
December 8
DA TE:
Introduction:
In September, Council approved the County's participation in an RFP to hire an
Ambulance Consultant. Staff were directed to set aside $5,000.00 as our upset
cost, noting that a number of municipalities would contribute on a per capita basis.
Since September, we have issued an RFP, reviewed submissions, and interviewed
four consulting firms. The bid from the preferred Consultant is $200,000.00, which is
subject to negotiation and hopefully reduction. Nevertheless, as indicated in the
attached chart, the County's share of the cost would be $7,641.00, if the bid is not
reduced.
Discussion:
Staff is seeking your authorization to spend up to $7,700.00 as the County's share
of the RFP, representing a $2,700.00 increase over the previously authorized
allocation. At this time, it does not appear that the Province will be re-assuming
ambulance services, therefore we must continue to sort out the download.
n addition, this is a new business area and as such, it is imperative that we obtain
current and pertinent advice from a reputable firm. Further, we may not have the
opportunity in the future to share costs with other municipalities
RFP be
Recommendation:
THAT the County of Elgin's financial share In the Ambulance Consultant
increased to a maximum of $7,700.00.
which is respectfully submitted
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County Administrator/Clerk.
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Municipality Population %0' Share to Share to Share to Share to Share to Share to
. Population $100,000.00 $125,000.00 $150,000.00 $160,000.00 $175,000.00 $200,000.00
1 Grey-Owen Sound 82,570 7.07 7,068 8,834 10,601 11,308 12,368 14,135
2 Bruce 61,568 5.27 5,270 6,587 7,905 8,432 9,222 10,540
3 Perth (includes . 70,062 6.00 5,997 7,496 . 8,995 9,595 10,495 11,994
Stratford & SI. Marys)
4 Middlesex 62,183 5.32 5,323 6,653 7,984 8,516 9,314 10,645
5 London 330,258 28.27 28,268 35,335 42,402 45,229 49,470 56,537
6 St. Thomas 31,319 2.68 2,681 3,351 4,021 4,289 4,691 5,361
7 Elgin 44,633 3.82 3,820 4,775 5,731 6,113 6,686 7,641
8 Huron 58,748 5.03 5,029 6,286 7,543 8,046 8,800 10,057
9 Oxford 97,374 8.33 8,335 10,418 12,502 13,336 14,586 16,669
10 Lambton-Samia 123,390 10.56 10,562 13,202 15,842 16,898 18,483 21,123
11 Chatharn-Kent 109,945 9.41 9,411 11,763 14,116 15,057 16.469 18,821
12 Haldimand Norfolk 96,247 8.24 8,238 10,298 12,357 13,181 14.417 16,476
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THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH (MOHJ
Submitted by representatives of :
Chatham-Kent, Elgin, Haldimand-
Norfolk, Huron, Lambton, Oxford
and S1. Thomas.
November 27,1998
Officer of Health and the Southwestern Ontario Experience
The Medical
Introduction:
The purpose of this document is to highlight the key issues and concerns of several
municipaiities in Southwestern Ontario, regarding the duties and responsibilities of Medical
Officers of Health. The paper also offers some suggestions on how best to reconcile the
Ministry of Health's responsibility to protect public health with the municipalities' obligation to
operate cost-effective Health Units. It is expected that the material contained herein will form
the basis of a discussion amongst M.P.P.'s (representing the municipalities of Chatham-
Kent, Elgin, Haldimand-Norfolk, Huron, Lambton, Oxford and St. Thomas) and the Minister of
Health.
(Section 62 of
Health
The Issues and the Solutions
The definition of what constitutes a Full-time Medical Officer of
HPPA) needs clarification.
1)
While the municipalities agree that an MOH should be "available" on a Full-time basis,
there is no need to insist that the MOH work exclusively for one Board of Health, based
on a 35 or 40 hour work week. Our experience is that MOH's may be under-employed
and, in such cases, should be deployed in more than one jurisdiction. Similarly, if
arrangements cannot be made to share an MOH with other jurisdictions, then
municipalities should have the flexibility to employ an MOH on a part-time basis
provided that the services of the MOH are "available" around the clock.
The HPPA should be flexible, allowing for a clear separation of the administrative duties
and functions of an MOH from the medical program delivery requirements, if so desired.
2)
The role of the MOH as the implementor of public health measures that benefit the
public is vital. On medical matters, the MOH's role and responsibilities are paramount
and remain unchallenged. However, the administrative requirements of the position, we
submit, may be better suited to other professional staff who have the expertise. For
example, Human Resources personnel are better qualified to handle labour
negotiations and Treasury staff are more skilled in budget preparation, accounting, and
finance
The elimination of the administrative functions from the MOH's job description should
be an option available to municipalities, thereby reducing the workload and enabling
the MOH to serve more than one Board or to work part-time.
The appropriate size of the jurisdiction served by an MOH should be determined on a
case by case basis.
3)
One size does not fit all, and the legislation should allow for some flexibility in this
regard. For example, the suggested parameter, that 250,000 people would make an
ideal delivery service area, may be appropriate in a relatively small geographical area,
but may not be appropriate in areas with much larger geographical boundaries.
to determine
the latitude
should be given
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Municipalities, on the advice of their MOH
appropriate jurisdictional arrangements.
ke Regions, should have the ability to govern Boards of Health.
The new planning framework for governance indicates that, "applications from
municipalities will only be considered if they are an approved delivery agent for Ontario
Works, Child Care, and Social Housing". That criteria ignores the fact that local
consolidation agreements have envisioned separating the responsibility for Health Units
from Ontario Works, Child Care, and Social Housing, by assigning these functions to
different municipalities. Local solutions should take precedence over the planning
framework criteria.
Counties,
4)
Municipalities agree that the MOH should be employed by one board/municipality and
the MOH services should be contracted out by the employer to other jurisdictions. The
designated employer would have ultimate responsibility for the MOH and accountability
would be obvious.
5)
Another concern, specific to Chatham-Kent, is the onerous requirement to make an
application through the new planning framework to alter the composition of its Board of
Health. We contend that Chatham-Kent should be permitted, without going through a
protracted application process, to increase its membership to include all members of
Council, given that the present Board consists of Council members only.
6)
The Evidence
To support our point of view, it should be emphasized that Huron County has been providing
Full-time medical officer of health coverage through less than a Full-time position for a
number of years, Chatham-Kent's former MOH worked a four day work week and other
municipalities have shared, or are sharing, an MOH with great success. A strict definition of
Full-time and forcing each jurisdiction to have its own MOH will not improve public health but
will certainly add to the cost.
Conclusion
The Provincial Government has emphasized local solutions, creativity and innovation
throughout its term of office. Further, municipalities have been given financial responsibility
for a range of services under the assumption that we know best what our communities
require. We ask that the Minister of Health enable municipalities to achieve these goals by
giving us the flexibility to work efficiently. The solutions suggested in this document
recognize the importance of the Ministry's role in safeguarding public health and permit local
governments to act responsibly with taxpayers' dollars. We believe our goals and those of
the Province are mutual.
1998
COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE - DECEMBER 10TH.
Items for Consideration
Mr. P.J. Leack, City Clerk, City of St. Thomas, with a resolution endorsing the
Dispute Resolution Process and Mechanisms, as amended, and a resolution to
appoint Alderman M. Turvey and Alderman R. Parks to the Dispute Resolution
Mechanism Committee. (ATTACHED)
1
Mrs. Grace Campbell, Secretary-Treasurer, Elgin County District Women's
Institute, informing Council that the Institute wishes to re-appoint Rena Campbel
and Marion McKenzie to the Elgin County Pioneer Museum Board.
2
Mr. Peter Steckenreiter, Area Manager, London Area Office, Ministry of Community
and Social Services, regarding Consolidation of Municipal Services Management·
Changes in Designation of Delivery Agents for Ontario Works. (ATTACHED)
3.
H. Bidinot, M.D., President, St. Thomas & Elgin Medical Association, regarding the
sample resolution from the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Board concerning
hospital workload on rural physicians. (ATTACHED)
4.
Pat O'Neil, Warden, County of Essex, with information that may concern
municipalities that have recently gone through restructuring and could be faced
with annexation of land that falls within these new restructured boundaries.
(ATTACHED)
5.
Ms. Maureen A. McCauley, President-Elect, Ontario Chapter - Canadian Public
Works Association, seeking a submission from municipalities for "National Public
Works Week 1999". ATTACHE. D) .Jd~
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St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3V7
Telephone: (519) 631-1680 Ext.100
Fax: (519) 633-9019
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OCT·30 1998
COUNTY !.IF ElGl!\!
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Thomas
Corporation of the City of St.
Peter J. Leaek, A.M.C.T.
City Clerk
October 27th, 1998
Mr. Mark G. McDonald
Administrator/Clerk
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5R 5VI
of the Corporation ofthe City ofSt. Thomas adopted the
Dear Mr. McDonald:
Please be advised that the Council
following resolutions
and Mechanisms as outlined in
"THAT: The City endorse the Dispute Resolution Process
Report CA-48-98 as amended;
And that Council agree to the formation of a Transitional Advisory Committee consisting
of the Mayor and two members of City Council and the Warden and two members of
County Council for the purpose of reviewing agendas and minutes of all amalgamated
services; to meet on a monthly basis or as required; to review and comment or request
clarification from committees on their actions in order to provide for a dispute resolution
process to be built into the Consolidation of Services Plan;
And further, that both Councils have the Administrator's or their designates attend as
support staff."
of Council to the Dispute Resolution
"THAT We appoint the following members
Mechanism Committee:
1 Alderman M.
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Alderman R. Parks.
2.
Turvey
further, please advise.
If you require anything
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+519 633 9019
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CA-48-98
Report No.
File No.:
The Corporation of the
City of St. Thomas
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June 18,
Date:
Aldennan P. Ostojic, Chainnan and
Members of the Finance and Administration
Committee
to:
Directed
Dispute Resolution Mechanism-Consolidated Services with Elgin County
Subject:
Attachments:
Administrative Services
PreDared by: N. Roy Main. City Administrator
Department:
.
That the City endorse in principal the Dispute Resolution Mechanisms as outlined in Report
CA-48-98 and that the RepoT1 be forwarded to Elgin County for comment and/or adoption.
.
,
in
of the Consolidation of Services Agreement reached with Elgin County in March of this
was agreed that a simplified dispute resolution mechanism should be established in the
event of any disagreements at'ising from the delivery of services by either of the municipalities.
Our present agreement with Elgin requires that the Head of Council or designate will participate
any and all meetings at the Council level and further that any disputes involving irreconcilable
financial matters be referred to a formal arbitration process and ultimately the Ontario Municipal
Board for a resolution.
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As part
year, it
that
firstly proposed
is
it
may exist,
In order to be prepared for circumstances where disagreement
both Councils adopted the following practices:
items of
on a regular basis to discuss both general and specific
both Councils agree to meet
concern or
1)
interest
the
to afford ample opportunity for
to b~ circulated in advance of meetings
review discussion topics;
all agendas are
other party to
2)
both parties agree to a heightened sensitivity to areas of potential concern to the other and an
acknowledgement to exercise best efforts to inform and seek input from the other party in such
instances
3)
his/her opinion where a
designate in
Council review matters referred by the Mayor or
direction is appropriate and/or required;
City
Counci
4)
nput
County for
that the City agree to refer issues which at'e solely of a County concern to the
and direction prior to the matter being dealt with by the City (and visa versa);
5)
budgetary requests in advance of their
opportunity to reviewal
Councils be given an
that both
approval
6)
that all budget variances, additional expenditures and other related financial information be
shared on a timely and regular basis
7)
timely
directives and information be shared on a regular and
Provincial guidelines
that al
basis
8)
nformed and
parties
to the above basic principals WIll assist greatly in keeping both
transition of the service as smooth and efficient as possible.
The adherence
making the
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n those instances where the City and/or the County is not satisfied with any decision policy
statement or expenditure matter, Staff would recommend the following dispute procedure
Step 1:
municipalities
to Chief Administrative Officers of both
The referral of the matter
the two Councils to discuss the
practical date between
Step 2:
A meeting be convened at the earliest
issue;
Step 3'
to by both parties be asked to intervene
third party arbitrator mutually agreed
A
Step 4'
Matters involving financial issues only can exercise this additional step by referring the matter
to a more formal arbitration process and ultimately the Ontario Municipal Board given the
failure to resolve the issue under Steps 1 through 3.
steps
the Councils
It should be noted that regard should be had to the progression through the above noted
however the matter could be referred to a higher step with the direction of either of
Notwithstanding the best efforts of both parties, there is likely to be situations where disagreements
will arise as to how a service is being delivered. The basic guidelines should assist in most
instances to eliminate the need to exercise the more formal dispute process as noted in the "4 Step"
process
The success of consolidation of services rests with the ability to communicate and keep the other
party fully informed on matters that require the others attention. It is incumbent on the Staff of
both municipalities to be cognizant of this fact and the approaches outlined above.
1998
July 21
11
County Counci
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Walters
THAT the Mayor and two Aldermen from the City of St.Thomas, and the Warden and two
Councillors from the County of Elgin, receive agendas and minutes from all amalgamated
services and meet on a monthly basis to review and comment or request clarification from
committees on their actions, in order to provide for a dispute resolution process to be built into
the Consolidation Plan; and further
THAT both Councils have their respective Administrators, or designates, in attendance as
support staff.
Carried
Moved by Councillor VanBrenk
Seconded by Councillor Wilson
recommendations of the Committee of The Whole
THAT we adopt the
Carried
OTHER BUSINESS
Members
Councillor Walters requested that the Manager, Engineering Services, look into the night
setback of the air conditioning units in the Council Chambers
Councillor Walters advised Council that Bruce Smith, M.P.P., recently announced that
Chatham-Kent had received $10 M from the Province towards their restructuring process and
feels the County of Elgin should get more than what was granted towards our restructuring
efforts. Several Councillors will be meeting with Mr. Smith in the near future on other issues,
and will ask him why the County of Elgin did not get a larger grant and if the citizens of Elgin
have been treated fairly, considering the Chatham-Kent funding.
None.
Notice Of Motion
None
Matters Of Ur,
BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Habkirk
Seconded by Councillor Walters
THAT By-Law No. 98-27 "A By-Law to Establish a Large Industrial Real Property Class for the
County of Elgin" be read a first and second time.
Carried
Moved by Councillor van Kasteren
Seconded by Councillor Walters
time and finally passed.
- Carried
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read a third
Moved by Councillor Walters
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THAT By-Law No. 98-27 be
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DISTRICT WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
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ELGIN
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R.R. I - Box 120
Iona Station, ant.
November 9, 1998
Mrs. SJ. Heffren
Deputy Clerk, Elgin County
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, ant.
N5R 5V1
Dear Mrs. Heffren,
In response to your letter of November 2, 1998, regarding the appointment of a representative to
the Elgin County Pioneer Museum Board from the Elgin County Women's Institute. The
Women's Institute wish to reappoint both Mrs. Rena Campbell and Mrs. Marion McKenzie to
represent Women's Institutes in Elgin County.
The County no longer is divided into Elgin East District and Elgin West District, but is now one
District, namely Elgin County District Women's Institute. At the present time we wish to
reappoint both former representatives for another term.
These are our nominees for representatives to the Elgin County Pioneer Museum Board
Marion McKenzie
1024 Talbot St.
St. Thomas, ant.
N5P IG3
Rena Campbell
RR 2
Dutton, Onto
NOL 110
3647
631
762 2787
phone
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Grace Camph
Secretary-treasurer, Elgin County District Women's Institute
Phone 762 - 5133
We hope that this arrangement is satisfactory.
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Ministère des
Services sociaux
et communautaires
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Community and
Social Services
Box 5217
217 York Street
London, Ontario
N6A 5R1
Tel: (519)438-5111 Ext.134
FAX: (519) 672-9510
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Mr. R. Main
Chief Administrative Officer
City of St. Thomas
545 Talbot Street, P. O. Box 520
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 3V7
Mr. Main
Consolidation of Municipal Services Management
Chanties in De$ianationof Delive Aaents for Ontario Works
Dear
Re:
On May 11, 1998, the Minister of Community and Social Services confirmed approval of
the City of St. Thomas as a consolidated municipal service manager for Ontario Works,
child care and social housing. In that letter, your municipality was advised that formal
designation and transfer of authority for service delivery would take place after approval
of specific implementation plans for Ontario Works and child care
Joint implementation plans for Ontario Works and child care were to be completed by
August 31, 1998, so that implementation could be completed by the end of the year. We
understand that the Joint Implementation Plan will be submitted to the Ministry in the very
near future
39
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1998
2
Mr. Main November 27
Re: Changes In Designation of Delivery Agents for Ontario Works
The objective was to complete implementation planning in sufficient time to allow the
consolidated municipal service managers to be legally designated as a delivery agent for
Ontario Works on January 1, 1999. Designation formalizes the accountability relationship
between the consolidated municipal service manager and the province for Ontario Works.
Costs that are currently shared with Ontario Works delivery agents (social assistance and
the provincial costs of child care) will be shared with the consolidated municipal service
manager as of the date of designation. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing plans
to make changes in billing for social housing to reflect consolidation at such time as the
consolidated municipal service manager is designated as a delivery agent for Ontario
Works.
Although the joint implementation planning process for transfer of provincial responsibilities
for sole support parent case load and child care is not fully complete, we do not want this
fact to delay changes in designation where municipalities are ready to implement
consolidated municipal service management. I am prepared to recommend changes in the
designation of Ontario Works delivery agents on February 1 1999 if the requirements
outlined in the attachment to this letter are met.
If your municipality wishes to be designated as the sole delivery agent for the geographic
area of the City of St. Thomas and County of Elgin on February 1, 1999, I am asking that
you confirm this to me, in writing, by no later than December 16, 1998. If you are
requesting designation on February 1, please confirm that the requirements outlined in the
attachment to this letter will be met and provide me with a copy of any transition plan or
agreements that are involved.
If implementation is not far enough advanced to permit designation on February 1, the
alternative date for changing designation of Ontario Works delivery agents will be
April 1 , 1999. All consolidated municipal service managers will be designated by that date.
Regardless of whether designation of the consolidated municipal service manager takes
place on February 1 or April 1 , implementation planning with MCSS for the transfer of the
sole support parent case load and the transfer of responsibility for managing the delivery
of child care services will continue.
Please note that designation under the Da Nurseries Act will not take place unti
implementation planning for child care is completed and the consolidated service manager
is ready to assume service management responsibilities for this program. This process is
to be completed by no later than the end of 1999.
40
Mr. Main November 27,1998
Re: Changes In Designation of Delivery Agents for Ontario Works 3
¡look forward to hearing from you by December 16. If you have questions about Ontario
Works designation, please contact either myself or Leo Nusink, the Transition Manager for
this Area Office.
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Peter Steckenreiter
Area Manager
London Area Office
PS:pc
Attachment
Mark G. McDonald
County of Elgin
c.c.
Chester Hinatsu
City of St. Thomas
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Leo Nusink
Transition Manager
Attachment
Requirements
Designation of A Consolidated Municipal Services Manager
As Sole Delivery Agent for Ontario Works
Southern Ontario
the designation of delivery agents under the Ontario Work
be in place
Before changes are made in
Act. 1997. the following must
an agreement among the consolidating municipalities for division of municipal
costs for social assistance, child care and social housing, OR appointment of an
arbitrator to determine the division of these costs
confirmation that current municipal delivery agents are willing to waive the 60
day notice period for termination of service contracts with MCSS where
necessary to permit designation on the specified date;
plan for completion of the transfer of client files for Ontario Works from previous
municipal delivery agents to the consolidated municipal service manager, OR
transitional or longer term purchase of service agreements between the
consolidated municipal service manager and existing municipal delivery agents
arrangements for the consolidated municipal service manager to administer cost-
sharing arrangements with the province for Ontario Works, child care and social
housing.
If planning is underway to transfer files from existing municipal delivery agents, but not
yet complete, a written transition plan agreed to by the parties may be used to cover the
requirement for a temporary purchase of service. The plan must outline accountabilities
during the transition period, the date of completion of the transfer, and demonstrate the
consent of the municipalities involved.
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November 26, 1998
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450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ont.
N5R 5V1
Heffren
Mrs
Dear
1998
As President of the St. Thomas and Elgin Medical Association, it would be difficult not
to agree with the general sentiments expressed in the "sample resolution" you
forwarded. There are, however, many areas of concern I have with the motion as
written. One specifically concerns the difference in circumstances in the area near St.
Thomas; another is more general, and ultimately more significant. There are many
others (i.e., how do you define "rural"), but at present, I would like to expand on these
two.
letter dated November 12
Thank you for your
At the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, all anaesthesia, almost all obstetrics, and a
large proportion of the in "patient care and surgical assisting, are provided by specialist
physicians. Some of our emergency physicians are, in fact, specializing in emergency
care (and have little, if any, office practice). In these areas, the motion as worded
should be (charitably) described as mostly overstating the situation or (less charitably)
as deliberate distortion; in either event, the impact of the motion would be lost.
The second area of concern is the "band-aid" solution proposed. Exemption of hospital
based services by family physicians would tend to ameliorate some of the symptoms of
discrimination against busy rural physicians, by effectively raising the thresholds for
these individuals. It would do nothing to address the underlying disease. Worse, by
salving a few of the sores, it will deflect attention from the need for real solutions. Two
examples immediately come to mind of serious inequities not addressed:
At the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, certain of our specialists have had to
reconsider and reduce services provided because of threshold limits. The
underlying reason is, again, a large population needing services.
43
Mrs. S. Heffren
County of Elgin
Paae 2
In St. Thomas and in Aylmer, the family physicians have organized "walk-in"
clinics run by the family physicians, at their expense, in order to relieve some of
the stress on the hospital Emergency Department and hospital budget. They
have had to accommodate this within their threshold. Under the motion, they
would be better off closing these and clogging the Emergency Department, at
great cost to the hospital. This would be considered a "perverse" incentive in
favour of hospital based care. Or do you force them to keep the walk-in clinics
open, punishing them for trying to help out the hospital and the community in the
past?
Thresholds, especially those imposed without adequate consideration for the size and
characteristics of the population served, are clearly a "brain-dead" approach to a
complex problem. The OMA (Ontario Medical Association) continues to work toward
elimination of the arbitrary limit, and I hope that eventually this may occur. You may
wish to contact the Ontario Medical Association for more information or current activities
in this regard, including various primary care reform trial programs
Yours truly,
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H. Bidinot, M.D
President
St. Thomas & Elgin Medical Association
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HB/nr
450 SUNSET DRIVE
ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO
N5R 5V1
PHONE (519) 631·1460
FAX (519) 633·7661
MARK G. McDONALD
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK
(Mrs.) SANDRA J. HEFFREN
DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK
1998
November 12,
Dr. Hugo Bidinot, President
St. Thomas & Elgin Medical Association
P.O. Box 2007
ST. THOMAS, Ontario
N5P 3W2
Bidinot:
The Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin discussed the attached resolution
at its November 10th, 1998 meeting, and adopted the following
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Hospital Board be referred to the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, Four
Counties Health Services and St. Thomas & Elgin Medical Association for their
review and comment.
- Carried
(signed)
Warden Perry Clutterbuck"
did not adopt the resolution pending
Although Council was in general agreement, it
comment from you.
receiving your comments as soon as possible
We look forward to
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Moved by
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of residents per family physician in Ontario is
the average number
WHEREAS
and,
the number of residents per family physician in Southwestern Ontario is
WHEREAS
1358; and,
1858;
is
of residents per family physician in Oxford County
the number
WHEREAS
and
for
services
and,
WHEREAS family physicians in rural communities provide on-cal
Emergency, Anesthesia, Obstetrics, In-patient Care and assist in surgery;
WHEREAS the OHIP Billing Threshold does not recognize this essential service to the
hospital as being over and above the busy office practice; and
service if
WHEREAS hospitals in rural Ontario are in serious risk of losing such critical
physician coverage is not available;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation of the County of Eigin notify the
Thames Valley District Health Council, the Minister of Health for the Province of
Ontario, the Premier of Ontario, all other rural communities in Ontario and area MPP's
that:
We are greatly concerned that the increasing hospital workload on rural
physicians is placing needed hospital services at risk.
1
which
Threshold
ing
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OHIP
We are strongly opposed to an
discriminates against rural physicians
2
We strongly request that the Minister of Health for the Province of
Ontario immediately amend the OHIP Billing Threshold ,so that payment
to family physicians for service to the hospital be exempted from the
physician threshold.
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3
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memorandum
TO: THE WESTERN WARDEN'S ASSOCIATION
FROM: PAT O'NEIL, WARDEN OF THE COUNTY OF ESSEX
RE: RESTRUCTURING
I would like to make each of you aware of a serious situation that
exists in the County of Essex and could be repeated in other
Counties in the Province of ontario.
The County of Essex has restructured and effective January 1st,
1999, the previous 21- municipalities that had existed will be
reduced to 7. The restructuring process was locally driven, albeit
under pressure from the Province including the possibility of a
Commissioner being appointed if the County municipalities did not
agree to the restructuring.
The restructuring order provided for the creation of transition
boards in 1998 which have been in place and which boards have being
making a multitude of decisions in order that the 7 new
municipalities will be in a position to function as at January 1st,
1999. Those decisions include staffing, policing including in some
cases, the disbanding of municipal forces and/or the termination of
opp contracts, municipal building requirements including the sale
of surplus buildings and renovations to existing buildings. The
Province provided substantial financial support to offset the costs
of restructuring. Elections have been held this month and new
councils will be sworn in on January 1st, 1999.
The problem is that the City of Windsor, being a separated
municipality, continues to press the Minister of Municipal Affairs
for the appointment of a restructuring commissioner and/or the
appointment of a non binding arbitrator as it wants to annex at
least 40% of the land area of the new restructured county of Essex
which would include some 7 or 8 of the municipalities that had
existed prior to restructuring. The restructuring that has
occurred is not yet in place and yet there is pressure to appoint
a restructuring commissioner which could undo everything that was
agreed upon and possibly result in a Chatham-Kent situation.
The Minister has urged the County to consider legitimate concerns
of the city of Windsor or he would consider the appointment of a
restructuring commissioner as requested by the city. The Minister
hasn't defined legitimate concerns but the County has identified
those concerns as being sufficient lands to accommodate the city of
Windsor's growth needs and a sharing of the costs of Social
Services. The County has made an offer to the City to provide it
with lands that will accommodate the city's needs for the next 75
years and is proceeding to arbitration on the costs of Social
Services which presumably will conclude in an equitable sharing of
the costs. Still, the request for the appointment of a
Commissioner is being maintained.
47
The problems, quite simply is that the County now faces, and other
Counties might face, the prospect that you can embark on the·
restructuring process, reach an agreement with the requisite triple
majority, obtain the Minister's approval to the restructuring,
proceed to implement the restructuring and yet still face the
threat of a further restructuring if a separated city wishes to
expand its own boundaries. The decisions reached by the
municipalities at the time of restructuring were based on 7
municipalities remaining in a County structure. The City of
Windsor now suggests to the Minister that an upper tier level of
government is archaic and serves no purpose and that it should be
allowed to annex a large portion of the County and that the
remaining municipalities should become one municipality
Again, if such a situation can occur in Essex County, it can occur
in every County, especially if one considers that Essex County is
one of the most populated counties and the new restructured
municipalities will each have a population ranging between 20,000
and 25,000 persons
I would propose to you that consideration be given by each County
to urge that the Minister of Municipal Affairs not be permitted to
make any additional changes after restructuring has occurred
without the consent of all parties for at least 10 years after the
effective date of a restructuring so that the restructuring order
and the benefits contemplated by that restructuring would have an
opportunity to bear fruition. I put this position forward for
discussion.
48
ONTARIO CHAPTER
CANADIAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION
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Phone: (905)
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530 Otto Road, Unit #2, Mississauga, Ontario,
998
Mayor/Reeve and Counci
All Ontario Municipalities
Ontario Chapter- American Public Works Association
1998 Public Works Week Award
12,
November
To
Address:
Re
As a public service professional, you are no doubt aware as to how Public Works plays
an important role in the life of your community. To celebrate Public Works and the
contribution it makes to our communities, the third week of May has been declared as
"National Public Works Week" across North America for the last 35 years. The
Ontario Chapter of APW A strongly· supports this initiative and encourages
municipalities, large and small, to undertake activities during this week which wìl1 raise
the profile of Public Works. A competition is held by the Chapter each year for the
best program undertaken by a municipality.
winners include:
City of North Bay
Region of Halton
City of Etobicoke
City of Scarborough
Town of Rìchmond Hi
993
994
995
1996
1997
Recent
threefold:
The purpose of this letter is
To request that this letter be placed on an upcoming Council agenda.
DetaìIs regarding
members of
1998 competition.
beeo distributee! to 3J
To seek your municipality's submission for the
entries are noted on the attached flyer which has
APWA.
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2)
1999.
Thank you for this opportunity and your continuing support for the delivery of Public
Works services.
Week
Works
to plan for National Public
To encourage you to start now
3)
Sincerely,
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Maureen A. McCauley, P.Eng.
APW A
President-Elect,
Ontario Chapter
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ONTARIO CHAPTER
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION
1998
Week
National Public Works
This past May, the annual National Public Works Week was held
during May 18th to 22nd. For many years, public works
professionals have taken the opportunity of promoting their
profession during this week long celebration. Many municipalities
host events such as open houses, school tours, information
sessions, displays etc. all designed to raise public awareness - and
appreciation for - the public works profession.
We want to hear about the success of your week. Each year the
Ontario Chapter sponsors a competition for the best program
undertaken by a municipality. The Bruce Brunton trophy is
awarded to the municipality with the most exciting and
enthusiastic program. If you took that extra effort to promote
public works week this past May, let us know. Send in a brief
description of what you did to promote public works amongst your
staff, your colleagues, and the public to:
Mr. Jim Drury
President
Ontario Chapter - APW A
Manager of Public Works
City of Guelph
59 Garden Street
Guelph, ON N1H 3A1
Phone: (519) 837-5628
Fax: (519) 821-0839
All entries must be received by December 18th. The winner of the
1998 competition will be announced at the Chapter's 1999 Annual
General Meeting, January 21st 1999.
Hear From You!
50
Let's
W. (John] Laughlin, Director of Education and Secretary
December 1 998
Mr. Mark McDonald
Administrator
County of Elgin
450 Talbot Street
5t. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1
SENT VIA FAX 633-7661
SUBJECT: DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY
400 5unset Drive, St. Thomas, Ontario
Former Elgin County Board of Education Administrative Building
The Thames VaHey District School Board has approved the closure and disposition of the former Elgin
County Board of Education administrative building.
The Ministry of Education and Training has approved Regulation 444/98, Disposition of Surplus Real
Property, August 12, 1998. (Copy attached). This regulation requires that the above property first be
offered to other public sector bodies before it Is offered on the open market. An offer must be for sale,
lease or other disposition at fair market value.
As a result of our Board decision to dispose of this property and Regulation 444/98 we are offering you
the property at 400 Sunset Drive, 51. Thomas, for $550,000.00
If you are interested in purchasing this property at fair market value. please fax me at 519-452-2254 so
that we can begin discussions immediately. Should you have no Interest in purchasing this property at
fair market value, I would ask that you advise me, In wnting. based on a sample letter attached.
The reason we are asjdng for your eany consideration Is that, subject to your interest In the property, we
can proceed with the sale of this property at fair market value to the public. I am sure you can
appreciate we would like to expedite the disposition of this property. If we can be of any assistance,
please contact me.
Thank you for your eany consideration.
Yours truly,
!f2:/
Dll'llctor of Education
BG/j
c: Heather Wiœ, Chairperson
encl (2)
Thames Valley District School Board - Office of the Director of Educotion
1250 Dundas Street, P.O. Box 5888, London, Ontario N6A 511 Tei: (519) 452-2150 Fax: (519) 452-2396 websits: www.1Vdsb.an.ca
. "Our Students, Our Future"
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1998
December 7,
SAMPLE RESPONSE
John Laughlin
Director of Education
Thames Valley District School Board
P.O. Box 5866
London, ON N6A 5L 1
market
Thomas, Ontario
We have considered your offer to sell 400 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, at fair
value and wish to advise you that we do not wish to acquire this property.
St.
400 Sunset Drive,
RE:
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(Response may be faxed to (519) 452-2254)
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This version of Ontario RegulatIon 444/98 Is proplllred for purposes of convenience only. The
lIIuthorltatlve text Is set out In the official volumes.
REGULATION MADE UNDER THE
EDUCATION ACT
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DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY
PART I
DISPOSITION FOR MUNICIPAL HARD SERVICES
1. (1) Subject to subsection (3), a board that has adopted a resolution under clause 194 (3) (a) of
the Act that real property is not required for the purposes of the board may sell, lease or otherwise dispose
of the property to a person referred to in subsection (2) if the purpose of that person in acquiring the
property is to provide one or more of the sel'\lices described in paragraphs 1 to 7 of subsection 5 (5) of the
Devalopment Charges Act, 1997.
are
(1)
(2) The persons referred to in subsection
The municipality in which the property Is located
1
Any local board of the municipality in which the property is located
If the property is located in a county, in a regional municipality or in The District
Municipality of Muskoke, that county, that regional municipality or The District
Municipality of Muskoka, as the case may be.
2.
3.
If the property is located In a county. in a regional municipality or in The District
Municipality of Muskoka, any local board of that county, of that regional
municipality or of The District Municipality of Muskoka, as the case may be.
4.
be at fair market valua
A sale, lease or other disposition under this section must
PART II
OTHER DISPOSITIONS
(3)
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Application
if.
This Part epplies
(1)
2.
a board proposes to sail, lease or otherwise dispose of real property;
the board has adopted a resolution under clause 194 (3) (a) of the Act that the
property is not required for the purposes of the board; and
(a)
(b)
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(2) If this Part applies, a board shall not sell, lease or otherwise dispose of property except after
issuing a proposai In accordance with section 3 or 4, as the case may be, and except in accordance with
this Part.
the sale, lease or other disposition is not permitted under section
(c)
(3) For the purposes of this Part, a building Is considered to be last used for providing pupil
accommodation even if, since It was last so used, It wes used by the board primarily for storage or
maintenance purposes.
Bodies to Receive Proposals from District School Boards
3. (1) An English-language public district school board shall issue a proposal to sell, lease or
otherwise dispose of the real property to each of the following bodies on the same day:
The French-language public district school board the area of jurisdiction of which
includes the property.
1
The Engllsh-Ienguage separate district school board or Roman Catholic school
authority the aree of jurisdiction of which includes the property.
2
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3. The French-language separate district school board the araa of jurisdiction of
. which includes the property. .
4. The board of a Protestant separate school the area of jurisdiction of which
includes the property.
5. The English languaga college, within the meaning of Regulation 771 of the
Revised Regulatlon9 of Ontario, 1990, for the area in which the property is
located.
6. The French language college, within the meaning of Regulation 771 of the
Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, for the area in which the property is
located.
7. The university named in the Schedule the head office of which is nearest to the
property.
8. The municipality in which the property is located.
9. If the property is located in e regional municipality, in The District Municipality of
Muskoka or in the County of Oxford, that regional municipality, The District
Municipality of Muskoka or the County of Oxford, as the case may be.
10. If the property is located in tha geographical area within which a local services board may
exercise its jurisdiction, the local services board.
11. The Crown In right of Ontario.
12. The Crown In right of Canada.
. (2) A French-Ianguaga public district school board shall issue a proposal to sell, lease or
otherwise dispose of the real property to each of the following bodias on the same day:
1. The English-language public district school board the area of jurisdiction of which
includes the property.
2. The French-language separate district school board or Roman Catholic school
euthority the area of Jurisdiction of which Includes the property.
3. The English-language separate district school board the area of jurisdiction of
which includes the property.
4. The board of a Protastant separate school the area of jurisdiction of which
Includes the property.
5. The French language college, within the meaning of Regulation 771 of the
Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, for the area In which the property is
located.
6. The English languaga collage, within the maanlng of Regulation 771 of the
Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990. for the area In which the property is
located.
7. The university named in the Schedule the head office of which is nearest to the
property.
8. The municipality In which the property is located.
9. If the property Is located in a regionel munlcil?allty, in The DI.strict Munlcil?ality of
Muskoke or in the County of Oxford, that regional municipality, The District
e Municipality of Muskoka or the County of Oxford, as the case may be.
10. If the property is located in the geographical aree within which a local services board may
exercise its jurisdiction, the locai services board.
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. 12. The Crown in right of Canada.
. (3) An Engllsh-Ianguaga saparate district school board shall Issue a proposal to sell, lease or
otherwise dispose of the real property to each of the following bodies on the same day:
1. The French-language separate district school board the area of jurisdiction of
which includes the property.
2. The English-language pUblic district school board or the board of district school
area the area of jurisdiction of which Includes the property.
3. The French-language pUblic district school board the area of jurisdiction of which
Includes the property.
4. The board of a Protestant separate school the area of jurisdiction of which
includes the property.
5. The English lenguage college, within the meaning of Regulation 771 of the
Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, for the area in which the property is
located.
6. The French language college, within the meaning of Regulation 771 of the
Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, for the area in which the property is
located.
7. The university named in the Schedule the head office of which is nearest to the
property.
. 8. The municipality in which the property Is located.
9. If the property is located in a regional municipality, in The District Municipality of
Muskoka or in the County of Oxford, that regional municipality, The District
Municipality of Muskoka or the County of Oxford, as the case may be.
10. If the ~roperty is located in the geographical area within which a local services board may
exerc se its jurisdiction. the local services board.
11. The Crown in right of Ontario.
12. The Crown In right of Canada.
(4) A French-language separate district school board shall issue a proposal to sell, lease or
otherwise dispose of the real property to each of the following bodies on the same day:
1. The English-language saparate district school board the area of jurisdiction of
which Includes the property.
2. The French-language pUblic district school board or the board of a district school
area the area of Jurisdiction of which Includes the property.
3. The English-language pUblic district school board the area of jurisdiction of which
inciudes the property.
4. The board of a Protestant separate SChool the area of jurisdiction of which
Includes the property.
6. The Franch language college. within the meaning of, Regulation 771 of the
Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, for the area in which the property is
. located.
6. The EngliSh language college, within the meaning of Regulation 771 of t~e
Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990. for the area in which the property IS
located.
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7. The university named in the Schedule the head office of which is nearest to the
. property.
6. The municipality in which the property is loceted.
9. If the property is located In a regional municipality, in The District Municipality of
Muskoka or In the County of Oxford, that regional municipality, The District
Municipality of Muskoka or the County of Oxford, as the case may be.
O. If the property is located in the geographical area within which a local services board may
exeroise its jurisdiction, the local services board.
11. The Crown in right of Ontario.
12. The Crown In right of Canada.
(5) If, before February 1, 1999. a district school board Issues a proposai to the bodies mentioned
in subsection (1), (2), (3) or (4), the board may, on the same day, issue the proposal to the Ontario Realty
Corporation continued under the Capital Investment Plan Act, 1993.
(6) A body mentioned in paragraph 6 or 9 of subsection (1), (2), (3) or (4) to which a proposal is
issued may refer the proposal to any of Its local boards, not including a school board.
(7) The Crown in right of Ontario may refer the proposal to any agency. board or commission of
the Crown in right of Ontario.
(8) The Crown in right of Canada may refer the proposai to any agency, board or commission of
the Crown in right of Canada..
Bodies to Receive Proposals from School Authorities
. 4. (1) A board of a district school area shall Issue a proposal to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of
the real property to each of the following bodies on the same day:
1. A board of a secondary school district established under section 67 of the Act the
area of jurisdiction of which Includes the property.
2. The English-language separate district school board or Roman Catholic school
authority the area of jurisdiction of which includes the property.
3. The French-language separate district school board the area of jurisdiction of
which includes the property.
4. The English languag8 college, within the meening of Regulation 771 of the
Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, for the erea in which the property is
located.
5. The French language college, within the meaning of Regulation 771 of the
Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, for the area in which the property is
located.
6. The university named In the Schedule the head office of which is nearest to the
property.
7. The municipality in which the property Is located.
6. If the property is located in a regional municipality, in The District Municipality of
MusKoka, in the County of Oxford or In the Moosonee Development Area, that
regional municipality, The District Municipality of Muskoka, the County of Oxford
or the Moosonee Deveiopment Area Board. as the case may be.
tt 9. If the property is located in the geographical area within which a local services
board may exercise its jurisdiction, tha local services board.
10. The Crown In right of Ontario.
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(2) A board of a secondary school district established under section 67 of the Act shall issue a
proposal to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of the reel property to each of the following bodies on the
same day:
The Crown in right of
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A board of a district school area the area of jurisdiction of which includes the
property.
the area of jurisdiction of which Includes the
The Roman Catholic school authority
property.
2
The English language college, within the meaning of Regulation 771 of the
Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, for the area in which the property is
located.
3.
The French language college, within the meaning of Regulation 771 of the
Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, for the area in which the property Is
located.
4.
The university named in the Schedule the head office of which is nearest to the
property.
5.
The Moosonee Development Area Board
If the property is located in the geographical area within which a local services
board may exercise its jurisdiction, the local services board.
6.
7.
right of Ontario.
The Crown in
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Canada.
(3) A Roman Catholic school authority shall Issue a proposal to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of
the real property to each of the following bodies on the same day:
The Crown in right of
9.
.
section 67 of the Act the
A board of a sacondary school district established under
area of Jurisdiction of which Includes the property.
1
The English-language public district 6chool board or the board of a district school
area the area of Jurisdiction of which Includes the property.
2.
the area of jurisdiction of which
The French-language pUblic district school board
includes the property.
3.
The English language college, within the meening of Regulation 771 of the
Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990. for the area in which the property is
located.
4.
The French language college, within the meening of Regulation 771 of the
Revised Re9ulations of Ontario, 1990, for the area in which the property is
located.
5.
The university named in the Schadule the head office of which is nearest to the
property.
6.
Is located
If the property is located In a regional municipality, in The District Municipality of
Muskoka, in the County of Oxford or in the Moosonee Development Area. that
regional municipality. The District Municipality of Muskoka, the County of Oxford
or the Moosonee Development Area Board, as the case may be.
The municipality in which the property
7.
8.
If the property is located in the geographical area within which a local services
board mey exercise its jurisdiction, the local servÎces board.
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11. The Crown in right of Canada.
. (4) A board of a Protestant separate school shall issue a proposal to sell. lease or otherwise
dispose of the real property to each of tha following bodies on tha same day:
1. The English-language public district school board the area of jurisdiction of which
Includes the property.
2. The French-language public district school board the area of jurisdiction of which
Includes the property.
3. The English-language separate distriot school board the area of jurisdiction of
which includes the property.
4. The French-language separate district school board the area of jurisdiction of
which includes the property.
5. The English language college, within the meaning of Regulation 771 of the
Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, for the area in which the property is
located.
6. The French language college, within the meaning of Regulation 771 of the
Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990, for the area in which the property is
located.
7. The university named In the Schedule the head office of which is nearest to the
property .
. 8. The municipality in which the property is located.
9. The Crown in right of Ontario.
10. The Crown In right of Canada.
(5) If, before February 1, 1999, a school authority issues a proposal to the bodies mentioned in
subsection (1), (2), (3) or (4), the school authority may, on the same day, issue the proposal to the Ontario
Realty Corporetion continued under the Capital Investment Plan Act, 1993.
(6) A body mentioned in paragraph 7 or 8 of subsection (1), paragraph 6 of subsection (2),
paragraph 7 or 8 of subsection (3) or paragraph 8 of subsection (4) to which a proposal is issued may
refer the proposal to any of its local boards, not including a school board.
(7) The Crown in right of Ontario may refer the proposal to any agency, board or commission of
the Crown in right of Ontario.
(8) The Crown in right of Canada may refer the proposal to any agency, board or commission of
the Crown In right of Canada.
Proposals for Lease
5. A proposal for leasa issued under section 3 or 4 must specify the term of the lease of the
property .
Offers
6. A body to which a board issued a proposal under section 3 or 4 or to which a proposal was
referred under section 3 or 4 may make an offer to the board In response to the proposal.
" 7. Except as otherwise provided in sections 8 and 9, an offer under section 6 must be for sale,
lease or other disposition of the property at fair market value.
8. (1) This seotion applies to an offer under section 6 for the sale or lease of property on which
there is a building that is used or was last used for providing pupil accommodation, If,
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. (a) the body making the offer is a board; or
(b) the purpose of the body making t~e offer Is to acquire the property in order to use
the bUilding to accommodate pupils in,
(I) an elementary school program or program leading to a
secondary school diploma in a school established or continued
under section 13 of the Act, or
(Ii) an education program that, under the legislative grant regulations
made under subsection 234 (1) of the Act, would be considered
in determining a board's programs in facilities amount.
(2) Subject to section 9, an offer to which this section applies must be for sale or lease at the
lesser of fair market value and,
(a) in the case of property on which there is a building that Is used or was last used
for providing accommodation for elemantary school pupils, an amount calculated
in accordance with subsection (3); or
(b) in the case of property on which there is a building that is used or was last used
for providing accommodation for secondary school pupils, an amount calculated
in accordance with subsection (4).
(3) The amount refarred to in clause (2) (a) shall be calculated as follows:
1. Determine the elementary capacity of the property by applying the most recent
loadings determined by the Minister for the purpose of pupil accommodation
allocations under the legislative grant regulations made under subsection 234 (1)
of the Act to those spaces In the property that are used or were last used for
. providing accommodation for elementary school pupils.
2. Multiply the capacity detarmlned under paragraph 1 by 9.29 square metres.
3. MUltiply the product obtained undar paragraph 2 by,
I. $1,259 per square metre, in the case of a proposal for sale, or
ii. $118.40 per square metre, In the case of a proposal for leesa.
(4) The amount referred to in clause (2) (b) shall be calculated as follows:
1. Determine the secondary capacity of the property, by applying the most recent
loadings determined by the Minister for the purpose of the pupil accommodation
allocations under the legislative grant regulations made under subsection 234 (1)
of the Act to those spaces in the property that are used or were last used for
providing accommodetion for secondary school pupils.
2. Multiply the capacity determined under paragraph 1 by 12.07 square metres.
3. Multiply the product obtained under paragraph 2 by,
I. $1,356 per square matre, In the case of a proposal for sale, or
II. $129.17 per squara metre, in the case of a proposal for lease.
9. (1) This section applies to an offer under section 6 for the sale of property on which there is a
bUilding that is used or was last used for providing pupil accommodation, if,
(a) the offer is made by a board and the proposal in respect of which the offer is
e made was issued under section 3 or 4 on or before January 31, 1999; or
(b) the offer Is made by the Ontario Realty Corporation and the proposal in respect of
which the offer is made was Issued under subsection 3 (5) or 4 (5).
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. . (2) An offer to which this section applies may, if the proposal in respect of which the offer is made
so provides, be for sale at no cost.
Acceptance of Offers
1 O. (~) A board shall not accept any offer to purchase, lease or otherwise acquire property in
respect of which a proposal must be Issued under section 3 or 4 before the expiration of 90 days after the
dey on which the board Issued the proposal.
(2) At the expiration of the 90-day period referred to in subsection (1) the only offer that the board
may accept, subject to subsections (3) and (4), is an offer that, '
(a) oomplies with section 7, 8 or 9. as the case may be; and
(b) is made by the body that, In accordance with subsection (5), has the highest
priority among the bodies that made offers.
(3) If the body that, in accordance with subsection (5), has the highest priority among the bodies
that made offers and the board disagree on the fair market value of the property,
(a) they shall attempt. within 30 days of tha 90-dey period referred to in subsection
(1), to negotiate the fair market value and the body shall amend its offer to refiect
the agreed value;
(b) If they cannot agree under clause (a) on the fair market value, the body making
the offer may, at or before the termination of the 3D-day period referred to in
clause (a),
(I) withdraw Its offer, or
. (ii) elect to have the fair market value determined through binding
arbitration and shall amend its offer according to the fair market
value determined by the arbitrator; and
(c) if no price is agreed to under clause (a) at the termination of the 30-day period
referred to in clause (a) or the body withdraws its offer or does not elect binding
arbitration under clause (b), the board ma~ consider instead the offer made by the
body that. in accordance with subsection 5). has the next highest prior~y and
whose offer complies with clause (2) (a).
(4) SUbsection (3) applies to each subsequent offer that the board considers under clause (3) (c)
excapt that the reference to the 90-day period shall be read as the day on which the board acts under
clause (3) (c).
(5) For the purposes of this section, priorities shall be determined in accordance with the following
rules;
1. A body mentioned in a paragraph of subsection 3 (1), (2), (3) or (4) or 4 (1), (2),
(3) or (4) has a higher priority than a body mentioned in a subsequent paragraph.
2. For the purpose of a proposal issued under subsection 3 (5) or 4 (5), the Ontario
Realty Corporation has a lower priority than a board and a higher priority than a
body that is not a board.
3. A body that receives a referral from another body under subsection 3 (6), (7) or
(8) or 4 (6), (7) or (8) shall be deemed to have the same priority as the body that
made the referral.
4. If offers are made by two or more bodies that, under paragraph 3, have the same
priority, priorities among those bodies shall be determined by the body that
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. . .11. (1) ~n agreement for the sale or lease of real woperty to which section 8 applies shall include
a c~ndltl~n that If the body making the offe~ does not use he property to provide accommodation for
pupils eligible to be Included In the calculation of legislative grants for new pupil places for any period of 12
consecutive months within the 25 years after the sale or the commencement of the lease,
(a) in the case of a sale, the body shali offer the property for sale to the board from
which it purchased the site or part at the price the board from which it was
purchased sold it to the body, within the tima specified in the agreement; and
(b) in the oase of a laase, the lease Is terminated on the day specified in the
agreement.
(2) An offer for the sale of property under clausa (1) (a) or the resulting sale, or the termination of
a lease under clause (1) (b), Is not a closing of the school.
(3) This section applies only where the calculated amount referred to in subsection 8 (2) is less
than the fair market value of the property at the time of the issuance of the proposal.
Disposition to Others after Proposal Process
12. (1) If a board does not receive an offer from a body to which a proposal Is issued or referred
under section 3 or 4 before the expiration of the gO-day period referred to in subsection 10 (1) that
complies with section 7,8 or 9, as the case may be, the board may, subject to subsections (2) and (3),
seli, lease or otherwise dispose of the property at fair market value to any other body or to any person.
(2) If the proposal referred to In subsection (1) is only for the lease of property, the board that
Issued the proposal may, under subsection (1), lease but not sell or otherwise dispose of the property, and
the leese shall be for the term specified in the proposal.
. (3) A board shali not sell, lease or otherwise dispose of property under subsection (1) unless it
provides written evidence satisfactory to the Minister that.
(a) It first issued a proposal of the sale or lease of the property to each body to which
e proposal must be issued under section 3 or 4, as the case may be; and
(b) no offer was received by the board from a body to which the proposal was Issued
or referred under section 3 or 4 before the expiration of the 90-day period referred
to in subsection 10 (1) that complies with section 7, 8 or 9, as the case may be,
(4) For the purposes of subsections (1! and (3), the reference to compliance with section 7, 6 or 9
means as determined under subsections 10 (3 and (4) if those provisions were applied in the case of the
offer.
Miscelianeous
13. If a board does not sell, lease or otherwise dispose of real prorrerty In respect ofwhic~ a
proposal must be issued under section 3 or 4 within three years of the exp ration of the 90-day penod
referred to in subsection 10 (1) and the board wishes to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of the property,
the board shall issue another proposal under section 3 or 4, as the case may be.
Schedule
Brock University
Carleton University
Lakehead University
laurentlan University of Sudbury
e McMaster University
Nipls9ing University
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. Queen's University at Kingston
Ryerson POlytechnic University
The University of Western Ontario
Trent University
University of Guelph
University of Ottawal Université d'OttawB
University of Toronto
University of Watarloo
University of Windsor
Wilfrid Laurier University
York University
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APPENDIX B
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Disposition of Real Property
Ontario Regulation 444/98 governs the disposition of surplus real property. A copy of the
regulation is included in this appendix. This regulation replaces Ontario Regulation 497/97,
which came into effect January 1, 1998, and which dealt with the disposition of school sites.
Boards are responsible for determining whether a school is surplus and whether surplus
property should be leased or sold. Boards were advised in June that they are expected to
develop a pupil accommodation review policy by September 30, 1998. This policy is to include.
if necessary. revisions to board policies under paragraph 8(1) 26 of the Education Act to permit
the consolidation of schools at the end of the 1998-99 academic year. The policies must
contain the following elements:
procedures which wi
for consolidation
1
be considered
procedures which wlil be used to enable citizens who may be concerned over the
general social and economic effects on the community to make their views known to the
board before any decision to consolidate a school;
be applied to identify when and how a school wi
2.
the establishment of a minimum time period between the identification of a school as a
candidate for consolidation and the final decision of the board;
3.
to the board in pUblic session, of the following reports:
the effects of consolidation on community activities of a social, educational
cultural, or recreational nature which takes place on the school premises;
the effects of consolidation of a specific school on the following:
(i) the attendance area defined for that school;
(Ii) attendance at other schools;
(ili) the need and extent of busing;
a report and analysis of the implications for the program for students both in the
school under consideration for consolidation and in the school{s) where
programs may be affected by the school being consolidated;
a report on the financial effects of consolidating or not consolidating the school,
including any capital implications;
a report indicating the possible alternative use or disposition of the school. if it is
consolidated.
Requirement for the presentation
(a)
(b)
(d)
(e)
(c)
4.
e
As well, boards are required to develop a strategic plan which would identify specific schools
which would be consolidated at the end of the 1998-99 academic year. Boards wíll have an
opportunity to reduce the capacity figures used in the determination of the Grants for New Pupi
Places for 1999-00 and subsequent years if the board passes a resolution to consolidate
specific schools at the end of the 1998-99 academic year by December 31, 1998 and within 30
days of passing the resolution they offer the schools to be consolidated at no charge to their co-
terminous boards or to the Ontario Realty Corporation, or notify the Ministry of their intention to
sell them in accordance with agreements developed with the Education Improvement
Commission regarding the distribution of the assets and liabilities between the English and
French components of the old board structure.
Boards wili also have the option of selling schools which may be surplus to their needs at fair
market value, except that the price for the property is not to exceed the value of the Ministry's
Grants for New Pupil Places when the purchaser is a coterminous school board. or a Provincial
School or publicly funded care and treatment facility offering programs leading to a diploma.
The proceeds from the sale are to be placed in a Pupíl Accommodation Reserve. Regulation
446/98 regarding Reserve Funds governs the use of the proceeds of such transactions (see
Appendix C).
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processes to be followed.
The Regulation also specifies processes which are to be followed in the event that there is a
disagreement regarding the price of the property. Should no agreement be reached with any
of the public sector bodies given priority, the board may then lease, sell or otherwise dispose of
the property at fair market value to any other person or organization.
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Mrs. Sandra J. Heffren
Deputy Clerk
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5R 5VI
December I,
Dear Mrs. Heffren:
Further to your letter dated November 12, 1998 regarding the resolution from the
Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Board, we wish to report that our hospital
board reviewed this resolution in detail on November 25, 1998. Further to this
review the board passed the following motion:
'THAT we support the resolution with the exception of point #2 which states "We
are strongly opposed to an OHIP Billing Threshold which discriminates against rural
physicians." MOTION CARRIED
We trust that this is the information that you requested. If you require any further
clarification on the above mentioned motion, please do not hesitate to contact us
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COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE - DECEMBER 10TH.
Consent Aaenda
The Honourable Elizabeth Witmer, Minister of Health, regarding the "Healthy
Babies, Healthy Children" program allocation of funds to the Elgin-St. Thomas
Health Unit. (ATTACHED)
Items for Information
1
P.J. Leack, City Clerk, City of St. Thomas, supporting County Council's resolution
for funding to the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital.
2.
P.J. Leack, City Clerk, City of St. Thomas, supporting County Council's resolution
requesting that the Minister of Community & Social Services re-introduce the
Special Assistance to the working poor.
3
The Honourable Janet Ecker, Minister of Community and Social Services,
acknowledging Council's resolution regarding Ontario Works Directives.
4
(ATTACHED)
The Honourable Christine S. Stewart, Minister of the Environment, acknowledging
Council's resolution concerning the levels of sulphur in gasoline and providing
Council with information regarding proposed sulphur and gasoline regulations.
(ATTACHED)
5.
Mr. Claude Cantin, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, 62nd Annual
Conference and Municipal Expo: Navigating Global Change, June 4-7, 1999 - hotel
reservation form and conference introduction. (ATTACHED)
6
Mr. Michael Power, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising
that the Ministry of the Environment will be reviewing Dust Suppressant
Regulations due to the strong municipal opposition.
7.
Mr. Peter Steckenreiter, Area Manager, London Area Office, Ministry of Community
and Social Services, regarding the allocation of funds to the City of St. Thomas
from the Homelessness Initiatives Fund. (ATTACHED)
8.
Warden Dave Shearer, County of Perth, with copy of correspondence sent to
Premier Mike Harris, advising of Perth County's objections to the transfer of land
ambulance services to municipalities. (ATTACHED)
9.
Mr. Tony Rockingham, Director, Ministry of the Environment, acknowledging
Council's resolution expressing concern for the sulphur levels in gasoline.
(ATTACHED)
10.
Mr. Pierre Tremblay, Executive Assistant to the Honourable Alfonso Gagliano,
Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation,
acknowledging Council's resolution concerning the proposed transfer of co-
operative housing programs to the province.
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Mr. Peter J. Leack, City Clerk, City of St. Thomas, regarding the City's
appointments to the 9-1-1 Steering Committee/Elgin County Emergency Measures
Committee. (ATTACHED)
12.
The Honourable Robert W. Runciman, Solicitor General and Minister of
Correctional Services, announcing the allocation of police officers under the
Community Policing Partnerships (CPP) Program. (ATTACHED)
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November
St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association, with a copy of a Press Release -
25,1998· New Tourism Web-site. (ATTACHED)
14.
Premier Michael D. Harris, acknowledging Council's resolution concerning the
realignment of local services and the land ambulance service.
15.
The Honourable Isabel Bassett, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation
announcing a proposed "Ontarians With Disabilities Act" (ATTACHED)
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1998
November 17
Health Unit
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Elgin-St. Thomas
99 Edward Street
St. Thomas ON
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The Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program confirms our government's commitment to
children. By increasing access to prevention and early intervention programs, we are
improving the quality of life and opportunities for children and their families. The program
identifies and supports vulnerable families in order to give children a better start in life. A
key component of the program is family visitors from the community who focus on
strengthening parenting skills and connecting families with appropriate supports and
resources in the community.
Crosby and Dr.
Dear Mrs
In addition to our initial investment of $10 million dollars in the Healthy Babies, Healthy
Children program, our government is enhancing the program by an additional $10 mìllion
dollars in 1998199, $20 mìllion dollars in 1999/00, $10 mìllion dollars in 2000101 for a
total annual commitment of $50 mìllion dollars
Board of Health from the
allocation for 1998199 to
I am pleased to announce the allocation for the Elgin-St. Thomas
enhanced funding for 1998/99 is $79,310. This brings your total
$138,245 which includes your base funding for 1998/99 of $58,935
This enhanced funding wì11 increase the intensity of home visiting provided to vulnerable
families, provide public health nurse home visiting, providing prenatal screening and home
visiting, and wì11 develop an information technology system to support program monitoring
evaluation and research.
The Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program is a joint initiative with the Ministry·of
Community and Social Services. The Ministry of Health, through the Public Health Branch
and the Office of Integrated Services for Ch.i1dren, is the lead ministry for this initiative
You wì11 receive a letter of funding directly from the Public Health Branch.
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I would like to thank: your Board of Health for your significant contribution in implementing
this program over the last year in partnership with my Ministry and the Ministry of
Community and Social Services and other community partners.
in life, and to
to achieve
child has a healthy start
in order to enable them
We look forward to working together to ensure every
enhance their confidence, capabilities and unique gifts
their ful! potential.
Sincerely
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Office of the Clerk
P. O. Box 520, City Han
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Thomas
Corporation of the City of St.
1998
November 16th,
Mr. Mark G. McDonald
Administrator/Clerk
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, C>ntario
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Dear Mr. McDonald:
Please be advised that on November 2nd, 1998, the Council
St. Thomas adopted the following resolution:
Thomas-Elgin
St.
"THAT: The resolution from the County of Elgin regarding Funding
General Hospital, be endorsed."
please advise.
further,
If you require anything
Office of the Clerk
Peter J. Leack, A.M.C.T. P. O. Box 520, City Hall
City Clerk St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3V7
Telephone: (5t9) 631-t680 Ext.lOO
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Mr. Mark G. McDonald
Administrator/Clerk
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5R 5Vl
Re: Special Assistance - Resolution Endorsed
Dear Mr. McDonald:
Please be advised that on November 2nd, 1998, the Council ofthe Corporation of the City of
St. Thomas adopted the following resolution:
"THAT: The resolution from the County of Elgin regarding Special Assistance be
endorsed."
If you require anything further, please advise.
Sincerely,
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Queen's Park
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Mrs. Sandra Heffren
Deputy County Clerk
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, ()ntario
N5R 5VI
November 13
s resolution regarding the Ontario Works
letter about the County of Elgin'
Heffren,
Thank you for your
Directives.
Dear Mrs
Where implementation issues are identified with the Ontario Works program, we have a
commitment to continually improve the program, especially where administrative efficiencies
may be found.
We have already responded with interpretive bulletins on the Motor Vehicles Asset policy and
the Living with Parents policy and will continue to respond with program clarifications and
modifications as we gain more information and experience.
I am encouraged that the Association of Municipalities of ()ntario (AMO) has expressed an
interest in setting up a provincial-municipal working committee to review the financial assistance
components of ()ntario Works and make recommendations regarding further improvements to
reduce expenditures and to maximize employment outcomes for the program
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Ms. Sandra J. Heffren
Deputy County Clerk
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive, 1 st Floor
St. Thomas, Ontario
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Ms. Heffren
I am writing to inform the County of Elgin that, on October 23, I announced that
the federal government will introduce a regulation requiring low-sulphur gasoline
in Canada
Dear
Enclosed is a copy of the news release and backgrounder that outline the details
of this announcement. The proposed Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations and the
accompanying Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement will be sent to you when
they are published in the Canada Gazette. There will be a 60-day period for
parties to provide comments, and I would be pleased to hear your views.
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Scientific evidence clearly supports this regulatory proposal. Low-sulphur
gasoline will reduce emissions of a broad range of pollutants from vehicles. An
independent scientific process has concluded that this measure will result in a
significant reduction in air pollution and accompanying benefits to the health of
Canadians. The federal government is committed to providing Canadians with
clean air, so that they can enjoy healthier lives. This measure delivers on that
commitment.
appreciate the Interest that the County of Elgin has shown In this matter.
Yours sincerely,
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Christine S. Stewart
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LOW SULPHUR GASOLINE WILL IMPROVE HEALTH OF CANADIANS
Toronto - .October 23,1998 - Environment Minister Christine Stewart and Health
Minister Arían Rock today announced the government will introduce regulations to
significantly lower the allowable level of sulphur in gasoline sold in Canada. The
proposed regulations represent a key element of the Government's clean air agenda
which will improve the health of Canadians
The proposed regulations would reduce the sulphur content in gasoline.to an average
level of 30 parts per million (ppm) with a maximum of 80 ppmc This is a 90% reduction
from average levels today. To reduce the impact on industry, the requirement would be
phased in. In 2002, the level would be lowered to an average of 150 ppm, with a
maximum of 200 ppm. The 30 ppm level would come into effect in 2005.
Canadians, especially the young and the elderly, are suffering from bad air in our cities
and need this regulation," said Minister Stewart.
The science supporting this regulatory proposal is clear and the result of an extensive
two year arm's length process. In 1995, the Canadian Council of Ministers of the
Environment endorsed a report from a federal-provincial Task Force on Cleaner
Vehicles and Fuels which called for a reduction in sulphur in gasoline. Since then
independent expert scientific panels have reported on the matter, and a federal
provincial working group has presented options for sulphur reductions to Minister
Stewart.
"Our process has been thorough, open and inclusive. We have engaged health and
environmental organizations, the provinces, industry and other stakeholders. This has
led to a national consensus on the need to lower the sulphur content in gasoline.'
Decreasing the level of sulphur in gasoline would cut the emissions of air pollutants
and reduce health impacts, including premature deaths. A federal-provincial work
group estimates that over 20 years, low sulphur gasoline would prevent 2,100
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premature deaths, 93,000 incidences of bronchitis in children, five million other health-
related incidents such as asthma attacks, and 11 million acute respiratory symptoms
such as severe coughs and new cases of pneumonia and croup. Health Minister Allan
Rock said:" Today the government of Canada is taking a positive step forward, based
on sound scientific advice, to protect Canadians' health and their environment.'
Sulphur occurs naturally in petroleum products, and causes increased emissions of
sulphur dioxide and sulphate particles, both of which contribute to air pollution. Sulphur
also decrea,ses the efficiency of emission control systems in vehicles, resulting in higher
emissions' of other pollutants such as carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen and volatile
organic compounds.
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Sulphur levels in gasoline now average 360 ppm in Canada, among the highest in the
world. Levels in Ontario averaged 530 ppm in 1997, but levels in other regions of
Canada averaged between 260 and 290 ppm. The proposed regulations would bring
Canadian gasoline sulphur levels in line with those in California, Japan and the
European Union, the major supplier of gasoline imports to Canada. National regulatory
measures are being considered in the United States, buta final decision is not
expected until2000.
This
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The new requirements for sulphur in gasoline would be phased-in in two stages.
will help the refining industry adjust to the new requirements, and would provide
independent distributors of gasoline with access to competitive sources of supply.
expected that the introduction of low sulphur gasoline would result in a 1 cent per
increase at the pumps, or about $20 a year per car for the average motorist.
fuel came into effect for on-road vehicles on January
Regulations on low-sulphur diesel
1, 1998.
"The Government óf Canada is committed to providing Canadians with clean air, so
they can enjoy healthier lives. This measure delivers on that commitment," said
Minister Stewart.
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nformation, please contact:
Ross White
Environment Canada
(819) 953-1120
For further
Michael Barluk
Office of the Minister
Environment Canada
(819) 997-1441
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BACKGROUNDER
LOW SULPHUR GASOLINE
Genera
ne?
Sulphur, a non-metallic element, is widely found in nature. It occurs naturally
in crude oil Consequently, it is found in products made from oil. such as
gaS"oline
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What is low sUlphur gasoline and what are the current levels of sulphur
gasoline?
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Low sulphur gasoline is gasoline that contains sulphur at an aver¡:¡ge
concentration of less than 30 parts per million (ppm) by weight. Under the
proposed regulation, this will be the new level of sulphur in gasoline in
Canada effective January 1, 2005.
Current levels in Canada average about 360 ppm, among the highest in the
industrialized world. At 530 ppm, Ontario has the highest average level in
Canada.
A 1996 international survey found the following levels of sulphur in gasoline
· France: 430 ppm
· Latin America: 600ppm
· United States: 310 ppm
· Britain: 340 ppm
· Europe (excluding Britain)
230 ppm
and Australia:
Asia (excluding Japan)
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What happens when gasoline containing sUlphur is burned in car engmes?
Most of the sulphur in gasoline burned in a car's engine comes out of the
exhaust pipe as sulphur dioxide and very tine sulphate particles. Both
contribute to air pollution. Some of the sulphur remains on the pollution-
reducing catalytic converter, reducing its efficiency. Consequently cars using
high sulphur gasoline emit more pollutants (nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and
carbon monoxide) than they otherwise would.
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Why should sUlphur levels In gasoline be reduced?
Cars that use low sulphur gasoline pollute less. Low sulphur
improve air quality and reduce health risks for Canadians.
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Car manufacturers see high sulphur levels as an impediment to the
introduction of low emission vehicules and the next generation of fuel efficient
engines. These new engines will help reduce the pollutants that contribute to
climåte change
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n gasoline completely?
Sulphur occurs naturally in petroleum and consequently in gasoline It is
technically difficult and very costly to remove all the sulphur from gasoline
An average of 30 ppmwill result in a reduction of more than 90% of the
sulphur content in Canadian gasoline
Why not ban sUlphur
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What is the government doing about sUlphur in dies.el?
Regulations requiring low sulphur diesel came into effect on January 1, 1998
The regulations will help achieve significant reductions of emissions from
heavy-duty trucks and buses. Emissions of fine particulates from on-road
diesel vehicles will be reduced by 23% and emissions of sulphur dioxide by
more than 30%.
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the federal government doing about air pollution?
The federal government recently approved new vehicle emission standards
which are among the most stringent in the world. It has also introduced
regulations which require the use of low sulphur on-road diesel and low
benzene gasoline. The federal government also recently published its Phase
2 Federal Smog Management Plan, which outlines many initiatives to reduce
emissions of pollutants which cause smog. The reduction of sulphur in
gasoline is a component of that plan. The federal government is also working
with the provinces and territories to develop Canada-wide Standards for
Ozone and Fine Particulate Matter.
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Health Benefits
What health benefits can be expected from
gasoline?
the
Independent expert panels on vehicle emissions, atmospheric science and
effect of ambient air on health studied sulphur in gasoline over a two-year
period. Their findings were ana lysed by a joint federal-provincial Government
Working Group (GWG) tasked with making recommendations to the Minister
of the Environment. The GWG concluded that sulphur reductions were
req).Jired. The GWG's report, issued in July 1998, estimates that the reduction
of sulphur in gasoline to 30 ppm would prevent, over a twenty year period:
· 2,100 premature deaths,
· 93,000 incidences of bronchitis in children,
· five million other health related incidents such as asthma attacks,
· 11 million acute respiratory symptoms, such as severe coughs and new
cases of pneumonia and croup.
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refiners and independent retailers
mplications for consumers
consumers have to pay for low sUlphur gasoline?
The consumer price of gasoline depends on market conditions and fluctuates
constantly. When California introduced low sulphur gasoline in 1996, the
average price increased by 1.1 cent per litre. For the average driver, a one
cent per litre increase would amount to approximately $20 per year per car.
How much more wi
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ow sUlphur gasoline be on refiners?
Refiners estimate that producing low sulphur gasoline in Canada (30 ppm)
would require an investment in equipment of $1.8 billion and annual
expenditures of $119 million to purchase supplies and operate the
equipment. Based on the volume of gasoline sold over the next 20 years,
these costs would amount to less than one cent per litre or approximately $20
per year per car, for the average motorist.
the impact of
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Well proven technology to remove sUlphur from petroleum products has been
in use for several decades,
Is technology available that refiners can use to reduce sUlphur
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There are new technologies currently being tested that have the potential to
reduce costs for the reduction of sulphur in gasoline by about two-thirds. By
the time these regulations would come into effect companies will be able to
assess these technological options
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refineries close because of the sUlphur reduction requirements?
A report on competitiveness commissioned as part of the independent panel
process estimates the economic viability of three or four refineries in Canada
may be threatened as a result of the requirement for low sulphur gasoline.
The oil companies will make their own decisions taking into consideration
manydifferent factors.
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required before 2002?
Refiners have indicated that they require 3 years to design and build the
equipment required to remove sulphur from gasoline. Therefore, early 2002
is th.e earliest time at which low sulphur gasoline could be made widely
available in Canada.
Why iSltpw SUlphur gasoline not being
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ndependent gasoline retailers?
The major concern of independent gasoline retailers is access to alternative
supplies of gasoline. Europe provides 84% of the gasoline imported into
Eastern Canada, and the. proposed regulations are consistent with standards
that come into effect in Europe in 2000 and 2005. The fact that Europe is the
largest overall source of Canadian gasoline imports has been takèn into
consideration in setting the level and timing specified in the proposed
regulations.
Synchronizing Canada's move to low sulphur gasoline with that of Europe
would provide independent marketers with a wider range of supply choices,
and enable them to keep their prices in line with those of the major oil
companies thus ensuring that they can compete more effectively.
this measure affect
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What are other jurisdictions doing?
Low sulphur gasoline is already in use in Japan. Low sulphur gasoline will be
required in all 15 countries in the European Union by 2000 (maximum 150
ppm). By 2005, further reductions will be required in the European Union
(maximum 50 ppm), to levels equivalent to those proposed in Canada. The
United States is studying the issue and plans to reach a decision in early
2000. The state of California already requires low sulphur gasoline. British
Columbia approved a regulation in 1997 setting a level of 150 ppm for the
lower mainland effective in 1999, and 200 ppm for the rest of the province
effective 2000.
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the United States does?
The science is clear. The reduction of sulphur to 30 ppm is justified to improve
air quality and the health of Canadians. The process to develop an
appropriate level of sulphur in Canadian gasoline has unfolded over four
years; and action is justified now.
The state of California is already at 30 ppm, and the U.S. Eastern seaboard
will ,háve an effective limit of 150 ppm in the year 2000.
The United States is still developing its national regulatiol'1. A final decision on
the level and the implementation time is not expected b'efore 2000.
Europe provides 84% of the gasoline imported into Eastern Canada. This
regulation brings Canada in line with European requirements for sulphur in
gasoline. This will mean that importers into eastern Canada will continue to
have access to supplies from this source.
Why doesn't Canada set the same level that
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match the European Union standard of 50 ppm maximum?
The Canadian sulphur requirement for an annual average of less than 30
ppm with a maximum level of 80 ppm is approximately equivalent to the
European per litre maximum of 50 ppm, which comes into effect 2005. The
Canadian requirement provides more flexibility to gasoline producers and
importers, allowing them to reduce their costs, while ensuring the same
environmental performance.
Why not
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Views of others on sUlphur reduction
What do others think is the best course to follow?
The Ontario Medical Association and the Canadian Medical Association
support reducing sulphur to 30 ppm.
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities recommends "dramatically lower"
levels. The City of Toronto, the Montreal Urban Community and a large
number of Ontario cities and towns endorse 30 ppm.
Vehicle manufacturers support the 30 ppm level since the low emission
vehicles are designed for low sulphur gasoline.
Gasoline refiners, marketers and independent distributors favour waiting for a
decision by the United States on an appropriate level and then matching the
American requirements.
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November 9
1998
COUNTY I!f El.GII\1
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Warden W. Perry Clutterbuck
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas. ON
N5R 5V1
Warden Clutterbuck:
AMO Staff, through discussions with Keith West of the Ministry of Environment, have
determined that the draft Dust Suppressant Regulation has received strong municipal
opposition It is our understanding that the Ministry will be reviewing these comments
Dear
By copy of this letter, we encourage the MInistry of involve representatives In the re-drafting
of this regulation and offer AMO's assistance in this regard
Yours truly,
~
Michael Power
AMO President
Environment
Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6
. emait: amo@amo,municom,com
The Hon. Norm Sterling, Minister of Environment
Doug Barnes, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of
393 University Ave" Suite 1701
(416) 971-9856 . fax: (416) 971-6191
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PO Box 5217
London, Ontario
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1998
November 9,
Thomas
Mr. Ron Main
City Administrator
The Corporation of the City of St.
545 Talbot Street
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 3V7
Dear Mr. Main:
As you are aware, the province announced the allocation of the $4.26M Homelessness
Initiatives Fund on October 9,1998. The CorDoration o(the City 0(&. Thbmas, as the
Consolidated Municipal Service Manager (CMSM), was allocated $40.0 fdr this year.
These funds are now available and will be sent as soon as you indichte willingness to
receive them under the specified conditions. To facilitate the release ofY0¥r allocation, the
Ministry has prepared a standard agreement form for you to sign and returq' (attached).
If you have any questions;please do not hesitate to contact the London Area Office. The
staff contact for this initiative is Nancy Madison, Program Manager, at 438c5111 extension 157
Sincerely,
úJJtkQ
Peter Steckenreiter
Area Manager
London Area Office
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Rob Bell, Director
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HOMELKSSNESS INITIATIVES FUND
A~REEMENTTOIKRMSANDCONDITIONS
The Ministry of Community and Social Services ('the Ministry') will provide
The Corporation of the City of St. TáQmas (CMSM) with the sum of $40.0, upon
signed receipt of this agreement,
1
The CMSM agrees to spend this amount on initiatives to achieve one or more of the
following:
2.
moving people from the streets to emergency accommodation
moving people from emergency to permanent accommodation
preventing homelessness by supporting the retention of permanent
accommodation
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share of
The funds provided by the Ministry will not be used to replace the CMSM
cost shared programs or other existing CMSM expenditures.
3.
In order to assist in determining the specific type(s) of initiative, the CMSM will
involve community organizations in determining the most appropriate use of the
funds provided,
4.
The CMSM will provide a status report to the Ministry by June 30, 1999 on actual
use ofthe funds and projected use of the funds to December 31, 1999 and on
measures for each type of use - see attached examples of possible types of initiatives
and measures. Future payments will be contingent on compliance with this
condition.
5.
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ATTACHMENT
EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE TYPES OF INITIATIVES AND MEASURES
Examples of Measnres (In addition to measnring costs of each
initiative)
Objective and Examples of Homeless
Support Initiatives
Moving peoole from the streets to emer~encv
accommodation:
average caseload
# of workers, # of clients served in a year,
# of calls per day, per year
# of drop-ins per day, per year
# of meals served to non-shelter clients
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Street outreach workers
Street help line
Extended 24 hr drop-in
Meal programs to entice people into shelters
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Move neonle fronu:'~men~_en.çy_t_!u'-erman.ent
accommodation:
# of dwelling units registered
# of workers, # of clients served in a year, average caseload
# of workers, # of clients placed
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# of negotiated leases with special payment provisions
# of clients
# of trips snbsidized, # of clients subsidized
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Housing registries
Portable supportive housing workers
Housing help workers to work with landlords to
place "hard to house"
Trusteeship/rent paid direct in exchange for lower
rent/waive fIrst and last month's rent
Improved voice mail access
Transportation to fmd housing
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Preventing homelessness bv suooortingJhe~retention
ofoemtammt acc01l)!)l~dation:
# of workers, # of crisis interventions, # of evictions averted
# of clients accessing fund, average $ amount per client,
# of clients still in place after x months
# of clients supported
Mobile crisis support for tenants and landlords
Rent banks for people about to be evicted
# of participants
# of instances of mediation, # attending seminars
# attending information sessions
# of initiatives,
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Supports for independent living: life skills,
money management, basic literacy, pre-
employment support
Facilitation/seed money for community economic
development benefItting homeless popultion
Landlord medialion and education
Tenant Protection Act education
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1998
November 2,
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COUNìY OF ElGIN
. Ÿl:~RI\'S OffiCE
NOV 16
The Honourable Mike Harris,
Premier
Room 281 Main Building
Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
M7AIAl
James G. Wilson
Clerk-Treasurer
jwilson@councyofperrh,on.ca
Judy Schweitzer
Deputy
Ckrk-Treasurer
Mr. Premier:
Dear
519271-0531
Fax519271·6265
jschwcitz.cr@wuocyofpcrrh.on.ca
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Land Ambulance Service Transfer to Municipalities
I wish to advise you that Perth County Council strenuously objects to the transfer ofIand
ambulance services to municipalities under the Local Service Realignment process. Like
many of the other Counties and Regions in this Province, County Council feels that this is
service that is best left under the jurisdiction and control of the Province. Perth County
Council is in full support of the efforts of Mr. Bill Murdoch, M.P.P. for Grey-Ow.en Sound to
have the issue of land ambulance services revisited.
Re
Bentley Ehgoetz
Road Manager
519271·1491
519 348-8501
Fax519271-6265
bchgoctz@couocyofþerth.on.ca
The existing service while not perfect provided seamless emergency medical coverage to al
citizens of this Province. By downloading this service to municipal control, this seamlessness
will disappear as levels of service and expertise will vary from one area to another.
Municipalities will lose the expertise of Ministry of Health support staff as they assume the
responsibilities of many tasks ranging from the purchase of land ambulance vehicles to
selecting qualified contractors. The Western Ontario Wardens' Association prepared a report
on this issue which was circulated to the area M.P.P.s on July 24, 1998. The report outlines
many of the municipal concerns associated with this service transfer. A copy of the report is
enclosed with this letter and you are encouraged to review the document and note the issues
raised in it.
County Council realizes that should the Province decide to take back land ambulance services,
some sort of financial balancing mechanism will have to be put in place. It is this Council's
opinion that the Province consider taking back the Provincial Offences Programme
administration including Net Revenue. Changes to the Community Reinvestment Fund could
also be examined should further adjustments be necessary.
Dave Hanly
Planning Director
519273·3511
Fax 519 273·5967
dhanly@councyofperth.on.ca
Carol Zimmer
Land Division
Secretary-Ireasurer
519271-2312
Fax 519 271·6265
czlmmcr@counr)'ofperth.on.ca
it
reconsider this issue and decide to take
It is hoped that you and your cabinet colleagues will
back under Provincial control and responsibility.
Ollie Henry
Social Services
Administrator
519273-2131
Fax519271-6265
ohenry@countyofperth.onxa
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Dave Shea;er,
Warden
The Honourable Elizabeth Witmer, Minister of Health
The Honourable Charles Harnick, Attorney General
Mr. Bert Johnson, M.P.P. Perth
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1998
NOV 13
62739
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Ministry Ministère
ofthe de
Environment l'El1vironn'ement
135 $t. ',Clair Avenue West 135, avenue St.',Cláìr ouest
TcirOnto'ON,:M4V'1P5 ' Toronto ON 'M4V tP5
Air Policy and Climate Change Branch
October 30, 1998
Mrs. Sandra J. Heffren
Députy Clerk
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5R 5VI
Mrs, Retrren:
Thankyoufor your letterdate4September 25, 1998, regarding sulphur in gasoline. The
Honourable Norm¡ìn Sterling, Minister.ofthe Environment, appreciates your correspondeJ;1ce and
has asked me to respond on hisbehal[ .
Dear
The fèderal goy~rnment þave announi:édä regulation to coptrol the level. of sulphur in gasoline. at
150 ppmby200hnd 3() ppm by2005. This regulation is based on recommendations of the
Canadian Council of Ministers oftheEnvironment(CCME)Task Group on Cleaner Vehicles and
Fuels which established a nationaVproviricial.multi-stakeholder process to address the issue. In
July 1998, the Government Working Groupreleasedtheir final report titled "Setting a Level for
Sulphur in Gasoline and Diesel". It is available along with the press release for the announcement
ät Environment Canada's website
www.ec.l!:ed~dD\:elIevèI13elFin \ISuIJ)hurReport/toce.htm
997-1220. supports the actions of the federalgovernment.
(819)
or by calling
at (416) 314-
David Hall
If you have any further questions or concerns, ple\lse feel free to cpntact
4163
Sincerely,
H-P
Tony ROçkingham
Director
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1998
lNOV.¡'L8
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Heffren
Mrs. Sandra J.
Deputy Clerk
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5R 5V1
Heffren
On behalf of the Honourable Alfonso Gagliano, Minister responsible for Canada
Mortgage and Housing Corporation, I would like to acknowledge receipt of your letter of
October 28, 1998, regarding the proposed transfer of co-operative housing programs to
the province.
Mrs
Dear
is currently being considered
Please be assured that the matter you have raised
that you will receive a response as soon as possible
and
Yours sincerely
¡!C}¿f¡P
Pierre Tremblay, Ph.D
Executive Assistant
Canadã
Office of the Clerk
P. O. Box 520, City Hall
St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3V7
Telephone: (519) 631-1680 Ext.100
Fax: (519) 633·9019
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Peter J. Leack, A.M.C.T.
City Clerk
tUUN'fY af ELGI~
Cl£R1\'S OFFICI:
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Corporation of the City of St.
1998
November 24th,
Mr. Mark McDonald
Administrator/Clerk
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5R 5VI
Measures. C!!.mmittee
Committee/EI
9-1-1 Steerin
Re:
Steering Committee/Elgin
Dear Mr. McDonald:
Please be advised that the following have been appointed to the 9-1-1
County Emergency Measures Committee for the year 1999
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631-0936
631-1680 Ext.
631-0210
N5P 3TI
R. R. #6, St. Thomas,
Alderman M. Turvey
Mr. P. J. Leack, City Clerk
Mr. R. Lyons, Fire Chief
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City Clerk
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The Ministry of Solicitor General
¡nfol1l1ation on their behalf.
3 PM
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Mlnlstòro du
Solllc:lteur gónéral et dos
Servlces correctlonnels
Ministry of the
Solicitor General and
Corractlonal Services
Bureau du
mil'!¡$trc
25 rue Grosvenor
11'étage
Toronto ON M7A lY6
Télóphone (416) 326·6075
Télóeopieur (416) 327·5085
OWee of the
MinIster
25 Gtosvenor St
11th Ploor
Toronto ON M7A 1Y6
Telephone (416) 326-5076
Facsimile (416) 326·5085
November 2S, 199&
Heads of Council
As Solicitor Generai and Minister of Correctional Services, I am pleased to ¡"fonn you that the allocation
of police officers under tbe Community Policing Pørtnerships (CPP) Progrøm was announced on
November 24, 1998. Attached is a list of the allocations to individual police services under 'the program.
To:
This program, tI1e first of its kind and scope in Canadian ruslory, represents tI1e Mike Harris government's
commi1rnent to protecting our communities by helping municipalities hire a total of 1,000 new police
officers. The program glmerated almost 1,500 requests from police services across 'the province for 1,000
new front-Jino officers. AU applications wore reviewed carcfulty and tI1e allocation of police officers was
detemúned to ensure representation from communities across tI1e provinoe, (¡ùdng into account the size of
caeh service.
Forty new offioer positions have not yet been assigned to indi vidual municipaJities and these will be set
aside to assist rural and northern munioipalities, many of whom are paying directly for policing for the very
first time. The Ministry wi1\ work ,vitl1 tI1cse munioipalities to detennine tI10 final allocations.
The Ministry wiJl be fOlwarding the appropriate documents to participating municipalities :md the Ontario
PoHce College wiJl contact these municipalities regarding training arrangements for tI1e new police recruits
Should you have any questions or concerns about the program, please contact Frances McKeague,
Manager, Program Development Section, Policing Services Division, at (416) 314-3079.
The interest expressed by municipalities in thIS program indicates their commi1rnent to creating safer
communities. I look forward to 'the joint partnership between the province :md municipalities over the next
five years in helping to increase police visibility and presence in communities across Ontario.
.
CA-6-
Sincerely,
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Robert W. Runciman,
Leeds-Grenville
Solicitor General and
Minister of Correctional Services
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(CPP)
Community Policing Partnerships
1998
November 24,
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$240,000.00
$140,000.00
$1,320,000.00
$1.120,000.00
$260,000.00
$840,000.00
$2.380,000.00
$140,000.00
$280,000.00
$280,000.00
$120,000.00
$140,000.00.
$140,000.00.
$140,000.00.
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$140,000.0<1,
$140,OOO.0(!
$120,000.00
$240,000.00
$240,000.00
$140,000.00
$1,720,000,00
$5,220,000.00
$5,750,000.00
$700,000.00
$280,000.00
$280,000.00
$1,120,000.00
$140,000.00
$280,000.00
$280,000.00
$420,000.00
$3,840,000.00
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Aylmer police Service
Barrie Police Service
Brantford police Service
Brockville Police Service
Caledon Detachment OPP (Contraoted to
Ca/edon)
Chatham-Kent Police Service
Chesley OPP, Kincardine I Walkerton Detachment
(contracted to the Town of Chesley)
Cobourg Police Service
Colchester South / Harrow Police Service
Collingwood OPP Detachment (Contracted to the Town of
Collingwood)
Deep River Police Service
Dryden Police Service
Durham Police Service
Durham Regional Police Service
Elliot Lake Police Service
Espanola Police Service
Essex Detachment OPP (Contracted to the now corporation of
the Town of Kingsville - Gosfield South -Go. field NorllJ)
Essex Detachment OPP (Con/rao/ed to the new corporation of
the Town of Sandwich South - Tacumseh - SI. Clair Beach)
Essex Detachment OPP (contraoted to the new corporation of
the Township of Lakeshore - Roohester - Tilbury North - TIlbury West
Gananoque Police Service _
Guelph Police Service
Halton Regional Police Service
Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Police Service
Huron Detachment OPP (Contrected to the Town of Huron)
Ingersoll Police Service
Kenora police Service
Kingston Police Service
Kirkland Lake OPP (Contracted to
LaSalle Police Service
Leamington Police Service
Lindsay police Service
London Police Service
Kirkland Lake)
the Town of
the Town of
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$560,000.00
$840,000.00
$140,000.00
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$280,000.00
$140,000.00
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$140,000.00.
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$140,000.00
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$280,000.OQ
$640,000.00
$30,260,000.00
$140,000.00
$6,650,000.00
$2,800,000.00
$140,000.00
$10,140,000.00
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North Bav Police Force
North Frontenac OPP
North Perth OPP (Contracted to tha Town of North Perth)
Orangeville Police Service
Ottawa-Carleton Reç ional Police Service
Owen Sound Police Service
Oxford Community police Service
Palmerston Police Service
Peel Regional Police Service
Pembroke police Service
Perth Police Service
Peterborough Community Police Service
Port Hope Police Service
Prescott Police Service
Quinte West Police Service
Sarnia Police Service
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service
Six Nations Police Commission
Smiths Falls Police Service
South Bruce-Grey Police Service
South Simcoe Police Service
Southampton Port Elgin Police Service
St. Thomas Police Service
Stirling police Service
Stratford Police Service
Strathroy Police Service
Sturgeon Falls Police Service
Sudbury Reç ional Police Service
Thunder Bav Police Service
Tillsonburç Police Service
Timmins Police Service
Toronto Police Service
United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Anishnaabe
Police Service
Waterloo Regional Police Service
Windsor Police Service
Wingham Police Service
York Regional Police Service
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Thomas-Elgin. Tourist
81.
Association
Release
1998
Press
November 25,
To: All Media Contacts
New Tourism Web-site
http://www.elgintourist.com
Re:
As the needs of its members increased, the St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association has
responded by investing in the creation ofa new web-site that better serves the needs of Elgin
County. This site has been deaigned to be inviting, user ftiendly, and infonnative. Some special
features have been incorporated to give the web-site an interactive quality. Visitors to the web-
site will discover that they can search for infonnation in a multitude of different ways. This serves
to promote Tourist Association members and visitors alike.
As the site grows, the content will increase to completely represent all the things that
make Elgin County great! Whether a visitor is researching Elgin County for a day trip or an
extended visit, the web-site will provide them with useful and relevant information to plan their
itinerary. And, an on-line interactive calendar has been added to let a visitor know about all the
exciting activities that happen in Elgin County each year.
If someone has never been to Elgin County, they can take advantage of the detailed maps,
on-line tour, interactive calendar, and searchable members database to plan and organize their
trip. Already, this web-site provides the best tourist information about Elgin County anywhere on
the Intemet and its only just begun. Our members are currently provicling updated infonnation for
the web-site. Each day the Tourist Association attracts more members to add to the richness and
content ofthe web-site.
Is this site only for out-of-county visitors? Certainly not! We hope the local residents will
be just as surprised by how much there is to do and see in Elgin County. We want to encourage
local people to be proud of Elgin County and explore the richness and diversity that exists
throughout the whole area. Why not booknw-k this new web-site or make it your default browser
page. 011, and don't forget to sign our guest book when you visit our web-site. The web-site will
keep getting better over time.
The St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association web-site has been created and is maintained by
a local company, Gra-Ber Web Page DesignÆLGlNBiz.com (http://www.elginbiz.com). Since its
creation Ia$t spring, ELGINBiz.com has been focused on its mission to promote Elgin County to
the World. The Tourist Association's web-site is a great example ofa web-site that promotes
Elgin COlUlty in a positive and productive manner.
Summary of Web-site features:
Searchable tourist information (updated regularly);
Interactive Event Calendar (updated regularly);
On-line tour of key Elgin County attractions (growing);
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Communiqué
Ministère des Affaires civiques,
de la Culture at des Lolsirs
Ministry of Citizenship,
Culture and Recreation
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 23. 1998
PROPOSED ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
FIRST OF ITS KIND IN CANADA
TORONTO - A proposed Ontarians with Disabilities Act and a package of new initiatives to improve
access for persons with disabilities were announced today by Citizenship, Culture and Recreation
Minister Isabel Bassett.
"Today is a milestone because the Act this government is proposing is the first of its kind in Canada,"
said Bassett. "If approved by the Legislature, it will require every ministry to identify, remove and
prevent barriers by systematically reviewing its legislation, policies, programs, practices and services.
Thousands of government activities that affect persons with disabilities, either directly or indirectly,
will be reviewed and improved."
The proposed Act would require ministries to prepare annual Disability Access Plans as part of the
business-planning process. Plans would contain a list of all ministry activities that would be reviewed
in that year, measures to ensure new activities are assessed for their effect on access for persons with
disabilities, steps that will be taken in the coming year to remove and prevent barriers, and a report on
measures already taken.
"We heard during our province-wide consultation that government's role should be to foster
information sharing, encourage partnerships, provide incentives for barrier removal, and lead by
example," said Bassett. "This is what the proposed Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the new
initiatives do."
include
A Committee on Employment for Persons with Disabilities to promote access to employment in
the private sector and advise the government on access matters related to employment. The
committee will be composed of representatives of business, labour and the disability community.
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which complement the proposed legislation,
The new initiatives,
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Fiche de renseignements
Mlnlstère des Affalres clvlques,
de la Cullure el des Lolslrs
Mlnlslly of CItizenship.
Culture and Recreation
INITIATIVES SINCE 1995 TO IMPROVE ACCESS
FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Initiatives announced November 23, /998:
A proposed Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Key features of the proposed Act include:
recognizing the rights of persons with disabilities to equal treatment without discrimination in
accordance with Ontario's Human Rights Code;
·
improving access to persons with disabilities through the identification, removal and prevention of
barriers to their participation in the social and economic life of the province; and
·
requiring every ministry to prepare an annual Disability Access Plan, as part of the ministry's
annual planning process, setting out its measures for improving accessibility by identifying,
removing and preventing barriers in ministry legislation, policies, programs, practices and
services.
·
A Committee on Employment for Persons with Disabilities
This new committee will promote access to employment initiatives for persons with disabilities in the
private sector and advise the government onaccess matters relating to employment. The committee
will be composed of representatives of business, labour and the disability community and will be
supported by the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation.
An Information and Referral Service
The Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation will establish an information and referral service
to provide a point of access for business and for broader public sector service providers who want
information and resources on topics such as employment accommodation, bårrier-fi'ee design,
alternative formats, in order to make their services and workplaces more accessible. Information will
also be made available on-line.
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An $800,000 Incentive Fund
Administered by the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, the incentive fund will
encourage the development of barrier-removal projects that have broad application and can be shared
within and across sectors. The incentive fund will:
support leadership projects that encourage sectors to work together to establish best practices in
order to improve access in priority areas such as employment, access to buildings, transportation,
education and training for persons with disabilities;
·
support community projects that bring together various local partners - chambers of commerce,
service clubs, service providers and other not-for-profit organizations to remove barriers and
improve access to local businesses and services.
·
meet the local
Enhancementto Community Transportation Action Program (CTAP)
The Community Transportation Action Program will be enhanced to help communities
transportation needs of people with disabilities.
Enhancements to Job Connect Program
The Ministry of Education and Training's Job Connect Program will be enhanced to better help
persons with disabilities fmd and keep jobs. The enhancements include:
· providing training, assessment and labour market infonnation materials in alternative fonnats;
· expanding outreach services to include persons with disabilities; and
· training staff in prograrn delivery agencies on employment preparation for persons with
disabilities.
Job Connect services are being coordinated at the local level with the new Ontario Disability Support
Program, under the Ministry of Community and Social Services.
Enhancements to Literacy and Basic Skills Program
The Ministry of Education and Training's Literacy and Basic Skills Program will be expanded to
target literacy and numeracy skills for persons who are deaf or have a learning or psychiatric
disability. The enhancements include:
and
learning disabilities
holding workshops for literacy practitioners
deaf learners;
developing curriculum materials and instructional strategies for people who work with adult
learners with disabilities; and
extending service to adult learners who are deaf.
with
who work with people
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Consultation on the Ontario Building Code
· The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will be consulting with organizations representing
persons with disabilities and with municipalities as well as the homebuilding and development
industries, to identify priorities for improving barrier-free design standards in the Ontario Building
Code.
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Other initiatives the government has undertaken since 1995 include:
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Media contacts: Ellie Sadinsky, Minister's Office Susanne Gregor, Communications Branch
(416) 325-6204 - (416) 314-7239
Public inquiries: Equal Opportunity and Access Branch
(416) 326-0207; Toll-free 1-888-520-5828; TIY (416) 326-0148
Fax: (416) 314-7307; (416) 327-4080
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· proposing in the 1998 Ontario Budget a new Workplace Accessibility Tax Incentive to help
Ontario businesses accommodate employees with disabilities (up to $50,000 per employee);
· proposing in the 1998 Ontario Budget an expansion to the Retail Sales Tax Rebate for personal-
use vehicles purchased for transporting people with physical disabilities to include additional
family members and non-family caregivers;
· introducing the Ontario Disability Support Program which fulfills the government's commitment
to create a new income and employment support program that better meets the needs of persons
with disabilities;
· committing more than a billion dollars a year to school boards specifically for special education;
· dedicating $30 million over five years to the Task Force on Learning Opportunities for pilot
projects to help persons with learning disabilities make the transition from high school to post-
secondary education;
· improving the standards in the Ontario Building Code to make buildings more accessible;
· launching InfoAbility, a free, confidential information and referral service for vulnerable adults;
· establishing Community Connections, a program to strengthen linkages and improve coordination
among groups providing services to vulnerable adults;
providing direct funding to persons with disabilities to enable them to arrange and manage their .
own attendant services independently;
creating the Community Transportation Action Program to offer technical support and one-time
funding to communities to co-ordinate local transportation services, including transportation for
persons with disabilities;
creating the Equal Opportunity Plan which has a special focus on persons with disabilities. Some
components of the plan include:
· the Access Fund provides approximately $1.5 million annually for retrofit projects to remove
physical barriers to persons with disabilities in community-based facilities to provide
opportunities for volunteering and bridging to employment;
· a project with the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work which helps to match
employers to job seekers who have disabilities;
· a project with the Alliance of Manufacturers and Exporters Canada to produce a guidebook on
achieving business results through diversity.
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Culture and Recreation
PREVENTING AND REMOVING BARRIERS FOR ONTARIANS WITH
DISABILITIES CONSULTATION GENERATES BROAD P ARTICIP ATION
The proposed Ontarians with Disabilities Act is the first of its kind in Canada.
This government has gone further than any previous Ontario government to increase access for
persons with disabilities.
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Consultations on preventing and removing barriers began on July 13, 1998 with the release of a
discussion paper called Preventing and Removing Barriers for Ontarians with Disabilities.
·
Two hundred and eighty three organizations representing the disability community, business,
municipalities, service providers and labour contributed to the province-wide consultation, along
with many individuals.
·
were distributed across the province. There were
www.gov.on.caloda. where the paper is posted.
More than 7,300 copies of the discussion paper
also more than 1,700 visits to the Web site,
·
The discussion paper invited feedback through written, e-mail or alternative format submissions.
About 260 submissions were received from individuals and organizations, with approximately
60 per cent coming from groups representing disabled persons, individuals with disabilities, and
parents or caregivers of persons with disabilities.
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More
The consultation included meetings with 283 organizations in eight Ontario communities
Toronto, Sudbury, Hamilton, London, Peterborough, Ottawa, Windsor and Thunder Bay.
than 100 of the participating groups were from the disability sector.
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participated in the consultation, either through meetings or
, www.gov.on.caloda on the Internet. To obtain the list in alternative
(416) 326-0207,1-888-520-5828 or TTY (416) 326-0148
A list of organizations that
submissions, is available at
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Branch
Public Inquiry:
Equal Opportunity and Access
(416) 326-0207;
Toll-free: 1-888-520-5828
TTY (416) 326-0148
FAX (416) 314-7307; (416) 327-4080
formats, please call
Susanne Gregor
Communications Branch
Media Contacts:
Ellie Sadinsky
Minister's Office
325-6204
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Ontarians with Disabi2ities Act, 1998
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Bill requires every minister to prepare an annual plan, as
part of the ministry's annual planning process, setting out his or
her ministry's measures for improving accessibility for persons
with disabilities and for identifying, removing and preventing
barriers to persons with disabilities.
The Bill sets out the contents of ministry plans and requires
that they be prepared and submitted in accordance with any
guidelines issued by the Management Board of Cabinet.
A review of the effectiveness of this Act is to be undertaken
within five years of its coming into force
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An Act to improve the identification,
removal and prevention of barriers
faced by persons with disabilities
1998
Bill
Preamble
The people of Ontario have recognized the right of persons with
disabili ties to equal treatment wi thout discrimination in
accordance with the Human Rights Code. The Government of Ontario
recognizes that this right includes the right to equal treatment
with respect to services, goods and facilities without
discrimination in accordance with section 1 of the Human Rights
Code, and the right to equal treatment with respect to employment
without discrimination in accordance with section 5 of the Human
Rights Code.
The right of persons with disabilities to equal treatment without
discrimination in accordance with the Human Rights Code is
addressed in a number of Ontario statutes
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms also provides that
persons with disabilities are equal before and under the law and
have the right to equal protection and equal benefit of the law
to
of
in Ontario
participation
everyone
to the
It is the shared responsibility of
identify, remove and prevent barriers
persons with disabilities
Identifying, preventing and removing barriers will increase the
contribution of persons with disabilities to the economic and
social life of the province
the
as
Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of
Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts
follows
Purpose
1. The purpose of this Act is to improve access for persons
with disabilities through the identification, removal and
prevention of barriers to their participation in the economic and
social life of the province
out in the
(1) of the
Act,
disability has the same meaning as "handicap", as set
definition of "because of handicap" in subsection 10
Human Rights Code
Definition
2 In this
2
annual planning process,
for the identification,
with disabilities in
programs, practices
ministry's
plan
to persons
policies,
prepare a
of barriers
legislation,
Ministry plans re barriers
3. (1) As part of each
every minister shall
removal and prevention
his or her ministry's
and services
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Contents
(2) The plan
shall include,
a report on the measures the ministry has taken to
identify, remove and prevent barriers to persons with
disabilities;
a
policies,
be reviewed
barriers to
a list of the ministry's legislation,
programs, practices and services that will
in the coming year in order to identify
persons with disabilities
b
the measures in place to ensure that any proposals by
the ministry for legislation, policies, programs,
practices and services are assessed for their effect on
access for persons with disabilities;
c
the measures to be taken in the coming year to remove
and prevent barriers to persons with disabilities.
d
Guidelines
(3) The plan shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with
any guidelines issued by the Management Board of Cabinet
Review of Act
4. The Executive Council shall cause a review of this Act to
be undertaken within five years of its coming into force, and the
review may include recommendations to improve the effectiveness of
this Act.
Ontario
persons
Recognition of existing legal obligations
5. (1) The existing legal obligations of the
government with respect to the provision of access for
with disabilities are hereby recognized and affirmed
Human
of the
operation
not affected
this Act affects
Human Rights Code
(2) Nothing in
Rights Code.
the
No new cause of action created
(3) No new cause of action, right of appeal, claim or other
remedy exists in law because of this Act or because of anything
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done or omitted to be done under this Act.
Commencement
6. This Act comes into force on a day to be named by
proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor.
Short title
7. The short title of this Act is the Ontarians with
Disabi2ities Act, 1998.
COMPENDIUM TO AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE IDENTIFICATION,
REMOVAL AND PREVENTION OF BARRIERS FACED BY
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Persons with disabilities have the right to equal treatment without discrimination under
Ontario's Human Rights Code, including with respect to services, goods and facilities in
accordance with section 1, and with respect to employment in accordance with section 5
The rights of persons with disabilities to equal treatment without discrimination in
accordance with the Human Rights Code is also addressed in a number of other Ontario
statútes.
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms also provides that persons with
disabilities are equal before and under the law and have the right to equal protection and
equal benefit of the law.
This Bill recognizes the existing legal obligations regarding the right of persons with
disabilities to equal treatment without discrimination in accordance with Ontario's
Human Rights Code
The Bill requires every minister of the CroWll to prepare an annual plan setting out his or
her ministry's measures for improving accessibility for persons with disabilities. The
plans will set out the annual approaches to identifying, removing and preventing barriers
to persons with disabilities in ministry legislation, policies, programs, practices and
servICes.
Section I sets out the purpose ofthe Bill, which is to improve access for persons with
disabilities through the identification, removal and prevention of barriers to their
participation in the economic and social life of the province.
Section 2 of the Bill gives disability the same meaning that is assigned to "handicap" in
section 10(1) of the Human Rights Code. Under section 10(1) of the Human Rights
Code, "because of handicap" means for the reason that the person has or has had, or is
believed to have or have had:
any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation or disfigurement that is
caused by bodily injury, birth defect or illness and, without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, includes diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, any degree of paralysis,
amputation, lack of physical coordination, blindness or visual impediment,
deafuess or hearing impediment, muteness or speech impediment, or physical
reliance on a guide dog or on a wheelchair or other remedial appliance or device;
a condition of mental retardation or impairment;
a learning disability, or a dysfunction in one or more of the processes involved in
understanding or using symbols or spoken language;
(a)
(b)
(c)
a mental disorder; or
an injury or disability for which benefits were claimed or received under the
insurance plan established under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997.
(d)
(e)
Section 3 of the Bill requires every minister to prepare an annual plan for the
identification, prevention, and removal of barriers to persons with disabilities. These
plans will set out the approaches that will be taken to identify, remove and prevent
barriers to persons with disabilities in each ministry's legislation, policies, programs,
practices and services.
annual planning
Subsection 3(1) requires that ministry plans be developed as part of the
process undertaken by the ministry.
include at least the following four components
a report on the measures the ministry has taken to identify,
barriers to persons with disabilities;
a list ofthe ministry's legislation, policies, programs, practices and services that
be reviewed in the planning year with the purpose of identifying any barriers to
persons with disabilities;
measures that will be put in place by the ministry to ensure that proposals for new
legislation, policies, programs, practices and services will be assessed for their effect
on access for persons with disabilities; and
the measure that will be taken in the coming year to remove and prevent barriers to
persons with disabilities.
will
and prevent
remove
that every plan
Subsection 3(2) specifies
2.
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4.
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Subsection 3(3) further specifies that plans are to be developed and submitted in
accordance with any guidelines issued by Management Board of Cabinet.
Section 4 of the Bill requires the government to review the Act within five years of its
coming into force. The purpose of the review is to assess the effectiveness of the Act
with a view to making any necessary recommendations for the Act's improvement.
Section 5 of the Bill recognizes and affirms all ofthe existing legal obligations of the
Government of Ontario regarding the provision of access for persons with disabilities.
This includes recognition in subsection 5(2) of the existing jurisdiction of the Human
Rights Cornmission under the Human Rights Code. The Bill will not affect the operation
of the Human Rights Code or legal rights which exist under other Ontario statutes.
Subsection 5(3) clarifies that the Bill is not intended to create any new enforceable legal
rights. Subsection 5(3) states that no new cause of action, right of appeal, claim or any
remedy exists as a result of anything done or not done under the Act.