Item - 2024.HX1.3

The Board of Health – Strategic Plan Development Committee recommends that:

1. The Board of Health request the Medical Officer of Health develop a strategic plan that:

a. has a length of four years, from 2024 to 2028, to ensure consistency and direction between terms; 

b. follows the timeline for development as outlined in Attachment 1 to the motion by Councillor Alejandra Bravo; and

c. prioritizes embedding the Indigenous cultural safety principles (respect, truth, humility, engagement, and reciprocity).  

2. The Board of Health request the Medical Officer of Health further engage the public, stakeholders, City Divisions and Toronto Public Health staff on the Strategic Plan development between February and April 2024 and share the results of this consultation at the April 24, 2024 Board of Health – Strategic Plan Development Committee meeting.  

3. The Board of Health request the Medical Officer of Health to report to the April 24, 2024 Board of Health – Strategic Plan Development Committee meeting with recommendations on revising the vision, mission, and principles of Toronto Public Health.

The Board of Health – Strategic Plan Development Committee:

1. Engaged the public and stakeholders by inviting Public Presentations on developing the Strategic Plan during the February 5, 2024 Board of Health – Strategic Plan Development Committee meeting.
 

The Director, Public Health, Toronto Public Health, gave a presentation on Developing a New Strategic Plan for Toronto Public Health.

The Director, Public Health, Strategy and Clinical Services, Toronto Public Health will give a presentation on Developing a New Strategic Plan for Toronto Public Health.