Regional Municipality of Waterloo Community and Health Services Committee Addendum Agenda
The committee reviewed the 2027 Response Time Performance Plan for Paramedic Services, highlighting alignment with the Ambulance Act and performance metrics related to sudden cardiac arrest and CTAS acuity levels. Discussion included the impacts of the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) on response times and resource allocation. Additionally, the committee received updates on Paramedic Services' key performance indicators for early 2026, noting improvements in response times, reductions in offload delays, and current challenges regarding external violence against paramedics. A motion regarding housing and homelessness, focusing on equitable service distribution and capacity, was presented for consideration. Finally, an update on the Immigration Partnership was provided, outlining strategic priorities for newcomer integration and economic infrastructure development.