Social Services Committee

Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Implementation of Seniors Designated Housing Pilot Project within the Perth & Stratford Housing Corporation” (SOC25-017), be received for information; THAT authority be delegated to the Director of Social Services to make and update local eligibility rules for the purpose of seniors designated housing pertaining to the Housing Services Act, 2011; AND THAT the Delegation of Authority By-law 135-2017, as amended, be further amended to delegate authority to the Director to make and update local eligibility rules for the purpose of seniors designated housing pertaining to the Housing Services Act, 2011. Members of the Committee held a discussion regarding the motion. Highlights of the discussion included:  staff being thanked for their work on this pilot project;  there being a high number of seniors who are on the waitlist for rent-geared-to-income housing while there is a limited number of units available;  this issue becoming more significant as provincial and federal agreements related to these projects are coming to a close; and  the program addressing a specific kind of need in the community. The Chair called the question on the motion.

Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “The Early Development Instrument (EDI) in Stratford, St. Marys, and Perth County” (SOC25-013), be received for information.

Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Partnership with The Local Community Food Centre” (SOC25- 014), be received for information. Members of the Committee held a discussion regarding the motion. Highlights of the discussion included:  the Local Community Food Centre being thanked for the work that they do for the community;  the Local having a program on Fridays where a public health paramedic and nurse are present to provide health care services to individuals who may have difficulty accessing them; Social Services Committee Minutes 5 November 24, 2025  the Local's programs having a significant impact to the community; and  companionship being one of the significant benefits that is offered by the organization through their programs. The Chair called the question on the motion.

Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Sports and Leisure Program – Outcomes and Impact” (SOC25-015), be received for information.

Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Stratford, St. Marys and Perth County Employment Ontario Services” (SOC25-016), be received for information.

Committee Decision: THAT the Social Services Committee meeting adjourn.