Board of Health

WHEREAS several years previous Ottawa Public Health received one-time funding from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care to work alongside partners to address bed-bug infestations in Ottawa; AND WHEREAS bed bug infestations continue to be prevalent and cause distress and hardship for Ottawa residents, including vulnerable populations who require assistance in order to effectively address bed bug infestations; AND WHEREAS Toronto Public Health received sustained funding to address bed bug infestations in the City of Toronto; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Ottawa Public Health staff be directed to consult with City of Ottawa staff, including By-law and Regulatory Services staff, and community partners to articulate the appropriate needs request; AND THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chair of the Board of Health write a letter that requests that the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care provide sustained funding to Ottawa Public Health for the purpose of working with partners to address and mitigate bed bug infestations in the City of Ottawa.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add the IPD titled “Update on Ottawa Public Health’s Food Safety Program “Ottawa Safe” Trial Project” to the Agenda for discussion.