Social Services Committee

March 23, 2026

Who was there

Present (9): Brad Beatty, Lesley Biehn, Jo-Dee Burbach, Mark Hunter, Larry McCabe, Harjinder Nijjar, Martin Ritsma, Cody Sebben, Geza Wordofa

Absent (2): Taylor Briscoe, Bonnie Henderson

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

5 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “2025 Rent Supplement and Housing Allowance Review” (SOC26-003), be received for information.

Moved by Councillor Hunter, seconded by Councillor Burbach

Carried

Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Ontario Works Division 2025 Year in Review” (SOC26-006), be received for information.

Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Nijjar

Carried

Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Children’s Services Division 2025 Year in Review” (SOC26-004), be received for information.

Moved by Councillor Burbach, seconded by Councillor Sebben

Carried

Committee Recommendation: THAT the report titled, “Housing and Homelessness Divisions 2025 Year in Review” (SOC26-005), be received for information.

Moved by Councillor Hunter, seconded by Councillor Biehn

Carried

Committee Decision: THAT the Social Services Committee meeting adjourn.

Moved by Councillor Nijjar, seconded by Councillor Burbach

Carried

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