Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public
Please see the attached document for public notices and meeting information, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; processes and timelines for written and oral submissions; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.
Please see the attached document for public notices and meeting information, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; processes and timelines for written and oral submissions; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.
Roll Call
Regrets
Declarations of Interest
Confirmation of Minutes
Confirmation of minutes of the meeting of February 9, 2026.
Confirmation of minutes of the meeting of February 9, 2026.
- DRAFT-BOH Meeting Minutes - Feb09_2026 - English.pdf
- DRAFT BOH Meeting Minutes - Feb09_2026 - French.pdf
Communications
Eight communication items have been received (held on file with the Board of Health Secretary).
Eight communication items have been received (held on file with the Board of Health Secretary).
Motion to Introduce Reports
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report, the Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report, and the reports titled: Update on Ottawa Public Health’s Dental Health Services Program, Ottawa Public Health 2025 Annual Report, Delegation of Authority – Contracts Awarded for the Period of July 1 to December 31, 2025, 2025 Operating & Capital Year-End Results– Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit Status Report, and Performance Appraisal of Medical Officer of Health – In Camera – Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual. Reporting Out Date: Not to be Reported Out, be received and considered.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report, the Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report, and the reports titled: Update on Ottawa Public Health’s Dental Health Services Program, Ottawa Public Health 2025 Annual Report, Delegation of Authority – Contracts Awarded for the Period of July 1 to December 31, 2025, 2025 Operating & Capital Year-End Results– Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit Status Report, and Performance Appraisal of Medical Officer of Health – In Camera – Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual. Reporting Out Date: Not to be Reported Out, be received and considered.
Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report
File ACS2024-OPH-BOH-0004 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this verbal report for information.
File ACS2024-OPH-BOH-0004 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this verbal report for information.
Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report
File ACS2024-OPH-MOH-0002 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this verbal report for information.
File ACS2024-OPH-MOH-0002 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this verbal report for information.
Update on Ottawa Public Health’s Dental Health Services Program
That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Public Health Unit receive the Update on Ottawa Public Health’s Dental Services Program Report for information.
That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Public Health Unit receive the Update on Ottawa Public Health’s Dental Services Program Report for information.
Ottawa Public Health 2025 Annual Report
File ACS2024-OPH-MOH-0003– City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit: Receive Ottawa Public Health’s 2025 Annual Report; and Approve that it be forwarded to Ottawa City Council for information, in accordance with the City of Ottawa Act, 1999.
File ACS2024-OPH-MOH-0003– City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit: Receive Ottawa Public Health’s 2025 Annual Report; and Approve that it be forwarded to Ottawa City Council for information, in accordance with the City of Ottawa Act, 1999.
- 2025 Ottawa Public Health Annual Report.pdf
- 2025 OPH Annual Report EN.pdf
- 2025 OPH Annual Report FR.pdf
Delegation of Authority – Contracts Awarded for the Period of July 1 to December 31, 2025
File ACS2024-OPH-BDS-0001 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this report for information.
File ACS2024-OPH-BDS-0001 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this report for information.
- OPH Q3-Q4 2025 DOA Report.pdf
- Supporting Document 1 - Delegated Authority, July 1 to December 31, 2025.pdf
2025 Operating & Capital Year-End Results– Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit Status Report
File ACS2024-OPH-BDS-0002 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive the 2025 Operating and Capital Year-End Results report for information.
File ACS2024-OPH-BDS-0002 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive the 2025 Operating and Capital Year-End Results report for information.
- 2025 Operating and Capital Year-End Report.pdf
- Supporting Document 1 - 2025 OPH Q4 Operating Results-Suporting Documents.pdf
Information Previously Distributed
Ottawa Public Health Research Projects: 2025
File ACS2024-OPH-QES-0001 – City-wide
File ACS2024-OPH-QES-0001 – City-wide
In Camera Items*
NOTICE* In Camera Items are not subject to public discussion or audience. Any person has a right to request an independent investigation of the propriety of dealing with matters in a closed session. A form requesting such a review may be obtained, without charge, from the City’s website or in person from the Chair of this meeting. Requests are kept confidential pending any report by the Meetings Investigator and are conducted without charge to the Requestor.
NOTICE* In Camera Items are not subject to public discussion or audience. Any person has a right to request an independent investigation of the propriety of dealing with matters in a closed session. A form requesting such a review may be obtained, without charge, from the City’s website or in person from the Chair of this meeting. Requests are kept confidential pending any report by the Meetings Investigator and are conducted without charge to the Requestor.
Performance Appraisal of Medical Officer of Health - – In Camera – Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual. Reporting Out Date: Not to be Reported Out
File ACS2024-OPH-BOH-0006 Report to be circulated separately to Board members.
File ACS2024-OPH-BOH-0006 Report to be circulated separately to Board members.
Motion to Adopt Reports
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report, the Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report, and the reports titled: Update on Ottawa Public Health’s Dental Health Services Program, Ottawa Public Health 2025 Annual Report, Delegation of Authority – Contracts Awarded for the Period of July 1 to December 31, 2025, 2025 Operating & Capital Year-End Results– Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit Status Report, and Performance Appraisal of Medical Officer of Health – In Camera – Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual. Reporting Out Date: Not to be Reported Out, be received and adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report, the Medical Officer of Health Verbal Report, and the reports titled: Update on Ottawa Public Health’s Dental Health Services Program, Ottawa Public Health 2025 Annual Report, Delegation of Authority – Contracts Awarded for the Period of July 1 to December 31, 2025, 2025 Operating & Capital Year-End Results– Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit Status Report, and Performance Appraisal of Medical Officer of Health – In Camera – Personal Matters About an Identifiable Individual. Reporting Out Date: Not to be Reported Out, be received and adopted.
Motions of Which Notice has been Previously Given
None.
None.
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Confirmation By-law
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmation By-law no. 2026-2, a by-law of the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit to confirm the proceedings of the Ottawa Board of Health at its meeting of April 20, 2026, be read and passed.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmation By-law no. 2026-2, a by-law of the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit to confirm the proceedings of the Ottawa Board of Health at its meeting of April 20, 2026, be read and passed.
Inquiries
Adjournment
