Background

The Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS, 2026) are published by the Minister of Health (MOH) and documents the minimum expectations for public health programs and services to be delivered by Ontario's 29 boards of health/public health units. 

1. Establishment

By these terms of reference, the Governance Standing Committee (the "Committee") is established as a Standing Committee of the Board pursuant to By-law No. 1, Article 7.1.

2. Mandate

The Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Board and supports the Board in carrying out its governance responsibilities, including:

(a) Board effectiveness and assessment;

(b) Board officer and committee election processes;

(c) review of Board by-laws and governance policies;

March 15 , 2026 to April 14, 2026 Communications Update for Board of Health meeting

February 15 , 2026 to March 14, 2026 Communications Update for Board of Health meeting

March 5, 2026

Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
The Senate of Canada
soci@sen.parl.gc.ca

Hon. Marjorie Michel
Minister of Health, Health Canada
hcminister.ministresc@hc-sc.gc.ca

Hon. Sylvia Jones Minister of Health
Government of Ontario
sylvia.jones@ontario.ca

Dear Committee Members and Honourable Ministers,

February 13, 2026 SENT ELECTRONICALLY

Dear Honourable Ministers, Members of Provincial and Federal Parliament, and Stakeholders,

Re: Board of Health Resolution and Recommendations for the 2026 Ontario Budget Consultation – Strengthening Social Assistance Rates

Windsor-Essex County (WEC) is home to an increasingly diverse population, enriched by residents who speak a wide range of languages and bring with them unique cultural backgrounds. While English and French remain the two official languages of the region, a significant proportion of individuals and families report using non-official languages in their daily lives. This diversity shapes the way community members access health information, programs, and services, underscoring the importance of clear and inclusive communication delivered by public health.

MOTION: 2026-19

Support For Transitioning To The Combined Dtap-HB-IPV-Hib Vaccine Into Ontario’s Publicly Funded Immunization Schedule To Strengthen Early Protection against Hepatitis B

DATE: February 25, 2026

MOTION MOVED BY: D. McConnell

SECONDED BY: S. Hagman

March 31, 2026

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL

Honourable Sylvia Jones
Minister of Health of Ontario
Ministry of Health
5th Floor, 777 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5G 2C8

Dear Honourable Minister Jones:

Re: Healthy Smiles Ontario fee schedule and access to dental care for children and youth

Our Board thanks your government for its ongoing leadership in expanding access to dental care, particularly through the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program.