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 December 1, 2026.
Confirmation of minutes of the meeting of December 1, 2026.
Communications
One communication item has been received (held on file with the Board of Health Secretary).
One communication item has 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 the Revised Ontario Public Health Standards, Emergency Management at Ottawa Public Health – Annual Update and 2026 Governance Review Report for the Ottawa Board of Health, be received and considered; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to permit the agenda to be amended to introduce the report titled “Election/Confirmation of the Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026” for consideration at today’s meeting.
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 the Revised Ontario Public Health Standards, Emergency Management at Ottawa Public Health – Annual Update and 2026 Governance Review Report for the Ottawa Board of Health, be received and considered; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to permit the agenda to be amended to introduce the report titled “Election/Confirmation of the Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026” for consideration at today’s meeting.
Chair of the Board of Health Verbal Report
File ACS2026-OPH-BOH-0001– City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this verbal report for information.
File ACS2026-OPH-BOH-0001– 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 ACS2026-OPH-MOH-0001 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this verbal report for information.
File ACS2026-OPH-MOH-0001 – City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this verbal report for information.
Update on the Revised Ontario Public Health Standards
File ACS2026-OPH-KPQ-0001– City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this report for information purposes.
File ACS2026-OPH-KPQ-0001– City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive this report for information purposes.
Emergency Management at Ottawa Public Health – Annual Update
File ACS2026-OPH-EHI-0001– City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive the Emergency Management at Ottawa Public Health – Annual Update report for information.
File ACS2026-OPH-EHI-0001– City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit receive the Emergency Management at Ottawa Public Health – Annual Update report for information.
2026 Governance Review Report for the Ottawa Board of Health
File ACS2026-OPH-BOH-0002– City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit: Receive for information the Governance Self‑Evaluation and Policy Review (2026) report attached as Document 5; Approve amendments shown in Document 1 to the Board of Health Procedure By‑law; Approve amendments shown in Document 2 to the Delegation of Authority By‑law; Approve amendments shown in Document 3 to the Code of Conduct to align with the City’s current framework, clarifying conflict‑of‑interest processes and expectations for digital conduct and social media; Approve amendments shown in Document 4 to the Travel Policy; and Amend the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Performance Appraisal Policy to align with the City’s calendar‑year cycle, with completion of the appraisal in Q1 for the preceding year. Adopt the City of Ottawa’s Election-Related Resources policy, as described in this report and attached at Document 6, and confirm that for the purposes of the Board of Health, this policy applies to all Board members, including citizen members.
File ACS2026-OPH-BOH-0002– City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit: Receive for information the Governance Self‑Evaluation and Policy Review (2026) report attached as Document 5; Approve amendments shown in Document 1 to the Board of Health Procedure By‑law; Approve amendments shown in Document 2 to the Delegation of Authority By‑law; Approve amendments shown in Document 3 to the Code of Conduct to align with the City’s current framework, clarifying conflict‑of‑interest processes and expectations for digital conduct and social media; Approve amendments shown in Document 4 to the Travel Policy; and Amend the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Performance Appraisal Policy to align with the City’s calendar‑year cycle, with completion of the appraisal in Q1 for the preceding year. Adopt the City of Ottawa’s Election-Related Resources policy, as described in this report and attached at Document 6, and confirm that for the purposes of the Board of Health, this policy applies to all Board members, including citizen members.
- BOH 2026 Governance Review Report.pdf
- Document 1 - Procedure-By-Law-2011-1.pdf
- Document 2 - Delegation_of_Authority By-Law 2011-2.pdf
- Document 3 - Code of Conduct.pdf
- Document 4- Travel Policy.pdf
- Docutment 5- Governane SelfEvaluation Survey.pdf
- Document 6 - Election Related Resources Policy.pdf
Information Previously Distributed
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.
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 the Revised Ontario Public Health Standards, Emergency Management at Ottawa Public Health – Annual Update and 2026 Governance Review Report for the Ottawa Board of Health, 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 the Revised Ontario Public Health Standards, Emergency Management at Ottawa Public Health – Annual Update and 2026 Governance Review Report for the Ottawa Board of Health, 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. 2026-1, 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 February 9, 2026, be read and passed.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Confirmation By-law no. 2026-1, 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 February 9, 2026, be read and passed.
Inquiries
Adjournment
Next Meeting
Monday, April 20, 2026- 5:00 PM
Monday, April 20, 2026- 5:00 PM
Confirmation of the Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026
File ACS2026-OPH-BOH-0003- City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit: Confirm the election of Councillor Catherine Kitts as Chair for 2026, to be confirmed at the first meeting of each year of its term as required by the Health Protection and Promotion Act; and Confirm the election of Member Tammy DeGiovanni as Vice-Chair for 2026, to be confirmed at the first meeting of each year of its term as required by the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
File ACS2026-OPH-BOH-0003- City-wide That the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit: Confirm the election of Councillor Catherine Kitts as Chair for 2026, to be confirmed at the first meeting of each year of its term as required by the Health Protection and Promotion Act; and Confirm the election of Member Tammy DeGiovanni as Vice-Chair for 2026, to be confirmed at the first meeting of each year of its term as required by the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
