At their meeting this week, the Strategic Advisory Group on Downtown began gathering data to better understand the housing, mental health and social support needs of Guelphites as well as programs and services currently in place. This data will help determine funding gaps and develop research-based solutions for Guelph and Wellington County. Read the media…

I was honoured to join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister Ahmed Hussen in #Guelph today for the Housing Accelerator Fund announcement. Today’s announcement highlights the urgency of the housing crisis. The housing crisis doesn’t have boundaries, it doesn’t see borders. It’s real for all Canadians. To address this crisis, we require partnerships with all…

At our meeting today, the Strategic Advisory Group on downtown identified a coordinated advocacy approach to address urgent health and housing needs of the most vulnerable in Downtown Guelph. Read the media release to learn more: https://guelph.ca/2023/02/strategic-advisory-group-identifies-a-coordinated-advocacy-approach-to-address-urgent-health-and-housing-needs-in-downtown-guelph/

I wanted everyone to be aware of what I believe is an exciting opportunity that I’ll be tabling at our City Council meeting on Monday, July 18th. I have been thinking further, on what more we could do to help those in need in Guelph to obtain supportive housing. And in doing so, I remembered…