Item - 2024.HX4.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Board of Health - Strategic Plan Development Committee on June 4, 2024 and was adopted with amendments.
- See also Item HL14.1
HX4.1 - Toronto Public Health’s Strategic Plan 2024-2028
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Board of Health - Strategic Plan Development Committee recommends that:
1. The Board of Health direct the Medical Officer of Health to develop an implementation plan that includes monitoring and tracking to measure progress for the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan and to report to the Board of Health with annual progress reports on the implementation of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan.
2. The Board of Health direct the Medical Officer of Health to develop a public dashboard that will track the progress of implementation of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan.
3. The Board of Health direct the Medical Officer of Health to include a “Strategic Impact” section on all reports from Toronto Public Health to the Board of Health which outlines how the report aligns with and advances strategic priorities and objectives.
4. The Board of Health direct that progress on implementation of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan should be a metric integrated into the performance appraisal of the Medical Officer of Health.
5. The Board of Health request the Medical Officer of Health to report to the Board of Health in the third quarter of 2027 with an interim report on the full-term implementation of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, to inform the development of the next strategic plan; and recommendations on re-establishing the Board of Health - Strategic Plan Development Committee to develop the next Toronto Public Health strategic plan.
6. The Board of Health request the Medical Officer of Health to monitor forthcoming changes to the Ontario Public Health Standards and report to the Board of Health on changes and their impact.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Board of Health - Strategic Plan Development Committee:
1. Requested the Medical Officer of Health to report directly on this item to the Board of Health at its meeting on July 8, 2024 with the final version of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, including strategic objectives as follows:
Strategic Priority 1 - Strengthen health protection, disease prevention, and emergency preparedness.
- Prepare for and respond to outbreaks and public health emergencies informed by best evidence and lessons learned from previous responses.
- Enhance emergency preparedness and response infrastructure.
- Effectively communicate with the public about how they can protect their health.
- Monitor, prepare, and collaborate with partners on climate change impacts
Strategic Priority 2 - Promote health and well-being across the lifespan.
- Advocate for healthy social, natural, and built environments and collaborate with partners on initiatives that advance these goals.
- Prioritize effective interventions for children and youth to meet their changing needs.
- Reduce the burden of chronic and infectious diseases across the lifespan.
- Advise on aging in place and age-friendly communities.
Strategic Priority 3 - Promote the conditions to support positive mental health and reduce the harms of substance use.
- Deliver public health interventions that respond to the drug toxicity epidemic.
- Reduce harms associated with alcohol, cannabis, tobacco and vapour products use.
- Strengthen public health services that are trauma informed and reduce stigma.
- Deliver public health interventions that promote mental health.
Strategic Priority 4 - Advocate to advance health equity.
- Assess and report on health inequities and population health needs.
- Collaborate with partners across multiple sectors to address local health needs.
- Share evidence, advocate, and collaborate to influence actions that impact population health.
Strategic Priority 5 - Nurture a positive workplace culture.
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and learning.
- Develop and retain a skilled and diverse workforce.
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive work environment.
- Optimize collaboration across Toronto Public Health for greater impact.
The Medical Officer of Health, the Director, Public Health, Strategy and Clinical Services and the Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives, Toronto Public Health gave a presentation on Toronto Public Health’s Strategic Plan 2024-2028.
Summary
The Medical Officer of Health, the Director, Public Health, Strategy and Clinical Services and the Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives, Toronto Public Health will give a presentation on Toronto Public Health’s Strategic Plan 2024-2028.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/hx/bgrd/backgroundfile-245931.pdf
Communications
(May 29, 2024) E-mail from Steven Jacobs (HX.New)
(May 29, 2024) E-mail from Kurt Kroesen (HX.New)
(May 29, 2024) E-mail from Ekaterina Habbous (HX.New)
(May 29, 2024) E-mail from TJ Machado (HX.New)
(May 29, 2024) E-mail from Donna Czosnek (HX.New)
(May 29, 2024) E-mail from Gaelle Martin-Cocher (HX.New)
(May 29, 2024) E-mail from Dennis Ing (HX.New)
(May 29, 2024) E-mail from Michael Bublavy (HX.New)
(May 29, 2024) E-mail from Mandy Sala (HX.New)
(May 29, 2024) E-mail from Laurence Olivo (HX.New)
(May 29, 2024) E-mail from Peter Elliott (HX.New)
(May 29, 2024) E-mail from Kate Chung (HX.New)
(May 30, 2024) E-mail from German Panov (HX.New)
(May 30, 2024) E-mail from Angus MacCaull (HX.New)
(May 30, 2024) E-mail from Gail Viggiani (HX.New)
(May 30, 2024) E-mail from Sinan Imamoglu (HX.New)
(May 30, 2024) E-mail from Beth Learn (HX.New)
(May 31, 2024) E-mail from Sally Hsu (HX.New)
(May 31, 2024) E-mail from Randi Libman (HX.New)
(May 31, 2024) E-mail from Anne-Marie Tynan (HX.New)
(June 1, 2024) E-mail from Kristian Truelsen & Katharine Miller (HX.New)
(June 1, 2024) E-mail from Deena Turner (HX.New)
(June 1, 2024) E-mail from Harold B. Smith (HX.New)
(June 1, 2024) E-mail from Katie Babcock (HX.New)
(June 1, 2024) E-mail from Mary Beth Lato (HX.New)
(June 2, 2024) E-mail from Andrew Pope (HX.New)
(June 2, 2024) E-mail from Kate Mills (HX.New)
(June 2, 2024) E-mail from Holli Steels (HX.New)
(June 2, 2024) E-mail from Gordon Baird (HX.New)
(June 2, 2024) E-mail from Lia Kyranis (HX.New)
(June 2, 2024) E-mail from Celia Zhang (HX.New)
(June 2, 2024) E-mail from Ian Wilcox (HX.New)
(June 2, 2024) E-mail from Joan Cohen (HX.New)
(June 2, 2024) E-mail from Nan Yen (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Amanda Crocker (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Lyn Adamson (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) Letter from Samuel Kaufman (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Alexander Nathan (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) Letter from Dr. Molly K. Gregas (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Catherine Romano (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Amelia Facchin (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Delio Duque (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Allana Fulton (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Neil Bowen (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) Submission from Mary Jo Nabuurs (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Farheen Mahmood (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Alexandra Heeney (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) Letter from Lindsay Kneteman (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Laurie Hellens (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) Letter from Nicholas Badeen (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) Letter from Alison Stewart (HX.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/hx/comm/communicationfile-180230.pdf
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Catherine Prichard (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Donna Patterson (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Arthur Klimowicz (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Chris Keating (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) Letter from Louise Hidinger (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Erica Brandt (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Martha Elizabeth Wetmore (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Tanya Lee (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Akhilesh Tekchand (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Monique Aubé (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Zahara Mair (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Joanna Schonborn (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Wendy Greene (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Vee Ledson (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Deborah Iaccino (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Cian Filson (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) Letter from Heather Bell (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) E-mail from Rosel Kim (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) Submission from Marina Kolodizner (HX.New)
(June 3, 2024) Letter from Heather Pun (HX.New)
(June 4, 2024) E-mail from Tabassum Sakhawat (HX.New)
(June 4, 2024) E-mail from Inayah Sakhawat (HX.New)
(June 4, 2024) E-mail from Mello Fang (HX.New)
(June 4, 2024) Letter from Karuna Sharma (HX.New)
(June 4, 2024) E-mail from Amelia Volkman (HX.New)
(June 4, 2024) E-mail from K. Ross (HX.New)
(June 4, 2024) E-mail from Antonietta Coccaro (HX.New)
(June 4, 2024) Letter from Amanda Merpaw (HX.New)
(June 4, 2024) Letter from Sandra Brombal and Asmus Georgi (HX.New)
(June 4, 2024) E-mail from Rachael Kearns (HX.New)
(June 4, 2024) E-mail from Liv Capozzi (HX.New)
(June 4, 2024) E-mail from Margaret Wall (HX.New)
(June 4, 2024) Letter from Daniel Freiheit (HX.New)
(June 4, 2024) E-mail from Jenna Wakani (HX.New)
(June 4, 2024) Letter from Sandro Perruzza, Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (HX.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/hx/comm/communicationfile-180251.pdf
(June 4, 2024) Submission from Linda Poirier (HX.New)
(June 4, 2024) Letter from Ingrid Buday (HX.New)
Speakers
Ingrid Buday, No More Noise Toronto
Angus MacCaull
Lindsay Kneteman
Sally Hsu
Randi Libman
Harris Rosen, ADHD Toronto
Heather Bell
Nital Jethalal, Plant Based Data
Linda Poirier, YCCA
Marina Kolodizner
Mary Jo Nabuurs
Alison Stewart, Director, Advocacy & Public Policy, Cycle Toronto
Harold Smith
Heather Pun
Therese Dineen
Louise Hidinger
Motions
That:
1. The Board of Health - Strategic Plan Development Committee request the Medical Officer of Health to report directly on this item to the Board of Health at its meeting on July 8, 2024 with the final version of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, including strategic objectives as follows:
Strategic Priority 1 - Strengthen health protection, disease prevention, and emergency preparedness.
- Prepare for and respond to outbreaks and public health emergencies informed by best evidence and lessons learned from previous responses.
- Enhance emergency preparedness and response infrastructure.
- Effectively communicate with the public about how they can protect their health.
- Monitor, prepare, and collaborate with partners on climate change impacts
Strategic Priority 2 - Promote health and well-being across the lifespan.
- Advocate for healthy social, natural, and built environments and collaborate with partners on initiatives that advance these goals.
- Prioritize effective interventions for children and youth to meet their changing needs.
- Reduce the burden of chronic and infectious diseases across the lifespan.
- Advise on aging in place and age-friendly communities.
Strategic Priority 3 - Promote the conditions to support positive mental health and reduce the harms of substance use.
- Deliver public health interventions that respond to the drug toxicity epidemic.
- Reduce harms associated with alcohol, cannabis, tobacco and vapour products use.
- Strengthen public health services that are trauma informed and reduce stigma.
- Deliver public health interventions that promote mental health.
Strategic Priority 4 - Advocate to advance health equity.
- Assess and report on health inequities and population health needs.
- Collaborate with partners across multiple sectors to address local health needs.
- Share evidence, advocate, and collaborate to influence actions that impact population health.
Strategic Priority 5 - Nurture a positive workplace culture.
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and learning.
- Develop and retain a skilled and diverse workforce.
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive work environment.
- Optimize collaboration across Toronto Public Health for greater impact.
2. The Board of Health direct the Medical Officer of Health to develop an implementation plan that includes monitoring and tracking to measure progress for the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan and to report to the Board of Health with annual progress reports on the implementation of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan.
3. The Board of Health direct the Medical Officer of Health to develop a public dashboard that will track the progress of implementation of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan.
4. The Board of Health direct the Medical Officer of Health to include a “Strategic Impact” section on all reports from Toronto Public Health to the Board of Health which outlines how the report aligns with and advances strategic priorities and objectives.
5. The Board of Health direct that progress on implementation of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan should be a metric integrated into the performance appraisal of the Medical Officer of Health.
6. The Board of Health request the Medical Officer of Health to report to the Board of Health in the third quarter of 2027 with an interim report on the full-term implementation of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, to inform the development of the next strategic plan; and recommendations on re-establishing the Board of Health - Strategic Plan Development Committee to develop the next Toronto Public Health strategic plan.
7. The Board of Health request the Medical Officer of Health to monitor forthcoming changes to the Ontario Public Health Standards and report to the Board of Health on changes and their impact.