Notice of Motion

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January 26, 2026 Council Meeting:

15.1

Moved by:  Councillor Kieran McKenzie

Seconded by: ____________________

WHEREAS the Ontario Big City Mayors (OBCM) officially requested in December 2025 that the Government of Ontario declare a provincial state of emergency to address the "community safety and humanitarian crisis" caused by homelessness, mental health, and addictions;

WHEREAS recent 2026 data from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) indicates that nearly 85,000 Ontarians are currently experiencing homelessness, a number that has grown by nearly 50% since 2021;

WHEREAS municipalities have historically shouldered a disproportionate share of the costs for mental health and housing—spending over $4 billion in 2024—despite these being primarily provincial responsibilities;

WHEREAS current provincial interventions, while welcome, have proven insufficient to meet the scale of the growing crisis;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Windsor formally endorses the OBCM's Solve the Crisis campaign and its call for a provincial state of emergency;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Windsor City Council urges the Government of Ontario to:

1. Appoint a Lead Minister: Designate a single responsible Ministry and Minister with the authority and funding to coordinate action across the full spectrum of housing, mental health, and addiction supports.
2. Strike a Multi-Sector Task Force: Create a "Made in Ontario Action Plan" involving municipalities, healthcare providers, first responders, and community partners.
3. Expand HART Hubs: Rapidly scale the Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub model to more communities.
4. Invest in 24/7 Support: Provide dedicated funding for 24/7 community hubs and crisis centres to relieve the unsustainable pressure on emergency rooms and first responders.
5. Provide Legal and Financial Tools: Empower municipalities with the resources required to transition individuals from encampments to appropriate, long-term supportive housing.

15.2

Moved by: Councillor Angelo Marignani

Seconded by: ____________________

THAT administration BE DIRECTED to submit a comprehensive status report that benchmarks the Sandpoint Beach master plan against the Lifesaving Society of Canada’s safety standards, identifies the technical requirements to ensure the project is shovel ready for provincial and federal grants, and confirms alignment with the upcoming Parks and Recreation master plan; and further,

THAT this report includes formal input from the Port Authority regarding their landholdings and outlines a strategy to engage funding partners such as the Rotary Club of Windsor as well as corporate sponsorship for collaborative investment opportunities.