Bruce County Council

Charbonneau That the minutes of the June 6, 2024 Council meeting be approved as circulated.

Charbonneau Whereas the Counties of Bruce Grey and Huron, within the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, are primarily rural communities with a collective population of less than 250,000 supplying 30% of Ontario’s electricity and contributing more than $4 billion annually to Ontario’s GDP. And whereas, our region is relied upon to contribute to the pressing electrification of Canadian society through major energy investments, including Bruce Power’s Major Component Replacement; and other large-scale initiatives under consideration such as 4800 megawatts in new nuclear electricity generation; a nuclear waste deep geological repository; a pumped storage facility; and a large-scale battery storage facility. And whereas, a significant proportion of the world’s supply of medical isotopes (used to sterilize equipment and treat cancer) are produced by Bruce Power, in our region. And whereas, our local health care systems are struggling with limited resources that impact service levels, emergency room closures, access to primary care, and the sustainability of our systems. And whereas, the Rural Ontario Municipal Association has called for a new approach to resourcing rural health care to ensure its sustainability, through their “Fill the Gap Closer to Home” proposal. Now Therefore, be it resolved that, the Council of the Corporation of the County of Bruce calls upon the Ontario Ministry of Health to implement an immediate pause on all planned and future service leve

That Council proceed to a Closed Session Meeting, in accordance with the following section(s) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended: a. Section 239(2) (e) Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board Planning - Legal Matter b. Section 239(2)(d) labour relations or employee negotiations Labour Relations Update c. Approval of Minutes - June 6, 2024

That the Director of Long Term Care and Senior Services and the Director of Human Resources be authorized to implement the Bruce County Council Minutes – June 20, 2024 staffing increase recommendations to support the 4 hours of care per resident and allied health professional services for 2024-2025.

That the following by-law be approved: By-law 2024-034, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held on the 20th day of June, 2024.

That the meeting of Bruce County Council adjourn at 10:47 a.m.