Item - 2021.MM28.15
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 2, 3 and 5, 2021 without amendments.
MM28.15 - Deployment of the Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Medical Corps to the Long Term Care Homes - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on February 2, 3 and 5, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Federal Government to deploy the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Medical Service for immediate assistance in long-term care homes, including the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, medical equipment, supplies and Personal Protective Equipment and, care for the residents.
2. City Council request the Federal and Provincial Governments to provide an additional enhanced funding increase to support long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-162925.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM28.15 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Adopt Item) Feb-03-2021 2:51 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM28.15 - Adopt the Item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Denzil Minnan-Wong |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |