Haldimand and Norfolk Housing and Social Services Advisory Committee

That the Medical Officer of Health Update be received as information.

That staff report HSS-24-007 be received as information; And that the Board of Health correspond with the provincial government applauding recent changes to Ontario Disability Support Program that indexed rates to inflation and recommend the same change for Ontario Works recipients. This would ensure that everyone receiving social assistance could afford their basic needs; And further that the Board of Health write a letter to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care in support of continued monitoring of food affordability by public health units as part of the revised 2025 Ontario Public Health Standards; And further that this Staff Report be forwarded to The Association of Local Public Health Agencies and Ontario Boards of Health.

THAT the report HSS-24-006 regarding the be received as information.

That staff report HSS-24-004 be received as information; and That Council direct staff to submit the Ontario Works Service Plan for 2024 to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) for approval.

That report CS-24-025 HNHU 2023 Q4 Report – BUDGET AMENDMENT be received as information; And that the Approved 2023 Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit Operating Budget be amended as outlined in the report; And further that the Board of Health endorse that COVID-19 programs remain 100% funded by the Ministry of Health.

That the Communication Item 9.1 February alPHa InfoBreak be received as information.

That the Health and Social Services Advisory Committee enter into Closed Session at 9:59 a.m..

That the Health and Social Services Advisory Committee resume Open Session at 10:24 a.m..

That the Closed Meeting Update Strengthening Public Health be received as information; and That staff proceed as directed.

That the Health and Social Services Committee be adjourned at 10:25 a.m..