WHEREAS the Ontario government is moving forward with significant, fast-moving and evolving health system reform by creating Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) established by the Connecting Care Act, 2019, a new integrated care delivery model being rolled out across Ontario; and

WHEREAS an Ontario Health Team (OHT) is a team of health care providers who work together to design a system for their population and deliver care to allow for a seamless transition for patients accessing health care; and

WHEREAS applications for Ontario Health Teams are being accepted by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; and

WHEREAS the City of Brantford would greatly benefit from involvement in the formation of the Brantford Brant Ontario Health Team; and

WHEREAS City of Brantford Staff continue to support the integration of health and social services as it pertains to mental health, addictions and homelessness strategies of the Brantford-Brant Ontario Health Team;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Brantford PROVIDE a letter in support of the full application for the formation of the Brantford Brant Ontario Health Team, due to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care March 2020.