The committee meeting addressed the creation of a new full-time Community Services Systems, Planning & Compliance Analyst position to support provincial modernization initiatives. Members endorsed the 2026-2027 investment plans for the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative and Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative, which support housing renewal and affordability. Finally, the committee approved a $125,000 unbudgeted funding request for Garafraxa Non-Profit Homes Inc. to address urgent repairs required for a sinkhole at their facility.
May 28, 2026
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The meeting addressed various items of correspondence, including the TC Energy pumped storage project, provincial resort condo tax class regulations, and regional governance legislation. The committee approved the Official Plan Amendment 27 regarding aggregate resource areas and endorsed the 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan. Discussions were held regarding the dissolution of specific committees for the upcoming council term and the potential implementation of honorarium payments for public members of sub-committees. Additionally, the committee approved the hiring of a full-time custodian for the housing department, adopted Community Services Committee minutes, and conducted a closed session concerning land acquisition for road stabilization.
May 12, 2026·Board meeting
Grey County Community Services Committee Minutes
The committee discussed the Safe 'N Sound Neighbourhood Response Pilot and reviewed plans for a new emergency shelter facility. Key agenda items included a review of the 2025-2026 Homelessness Prevention Program, highlighting funding challenges and service sustainability, and an update regarding Ontario Works statistics and discretionary benefits. Additionally, the committee reviewed updates to the Early Learning and Child Care Service Plan, directing staff to initiate an RFP for Special Needs Resourcing services, and received a report regarding the Service System Manager.
Feb 5, 2026·Board meeting
Grey County Community Services Committee Minutes
The committee held an election for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair for 2026. Delegations included an overview of the Special Needs Resourcing Review conducted for Grey County services to improve access and inclusion, and a presentation from OSHaRE regarding their community programs in food, shelter, and healthcare. The committee received several reports for information, including the draft 10-year Housing and Homelessness Plan, an update on short-term housing and homelessness statistics, the Rowe's Lane redevelopment project, and a verbal update on the Canada Builds Program. Additionally, correspondence regarding poverty reduction strategy submissions was received for information.
