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.

March 31, 2026

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL

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

Dear Minister Jones:

Re: Public Health Sudbury & Districts 2026–2028 Risk Management Plan

On behalf of the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts, thank you for your consistent engagement and support of public health.

April 24, 2026

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL

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

Dear Honourable Minister Jones:

Re: Endorsement of Algoma Public Health Position Statement on Infant Hepatitis B Vaccination

ISSUE

PREPARED BY: Communications

DATE: 2026-05-14

SUBJECT: Language Supports and the French Language Services Act

ISSUE

Dear Food Policy Council Member,

This letter serves as formal notice of the dissolution of the Windsor‑Essex Food Policy Council (WEFPC), effective March 5, 2026.

Windsor and Essex County is facing an unprecedented level of food insecurity, with many individuals and families struggling to meet their most basic nutritional needs. The urgency of this situation requires a shift toward more direct, coordinated, and community‑driven action focused on getting food into the hands and bellies of our most vulnerable residents.