The Mayor of Sioux Lookout says he had solid discussions with provincial officials regarding community needs.
Doug Lawrance and his delegation were in Ottawa last week for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference.
Lawrance says they had a total of eight delegations.
He says they received positive feedback from the government about additional long-term care beds for the Meno Ya Win Health Centre.
Lawrance says one meeting was with Ontario’s Attorney General regarding their continued involvement in a Community Justice Centre for Kenora, which is supposed to include a satellite site in Sioux Lookout.
The government advised Lawrance that the municipality will be involved in the new initiative.
Lawrance says they also talked about the transfer of some Crown land within Sioux Lookout to the Municipality with the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Other meetings:
Solicitor General
-Cost relief on OPP policing costs.
-Mental Health and Addictions and advocating for a Detox/Addictions Treatment Centre and extra Psychiatric services in Sioux Lookout.
Minister of Children, Community and Social Services
-Safe houses for both female and male youth.
-Post-crisis housing for women and children.
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
-Private, Provincial and Municipal Incentive program related to single family rental housing.
-New Emergency Shelter and Service Hub for Sioux Lookout.
Minister of Transportation
-Clarity on five year transit grant.
-Upgrades to the By-pass around Sioux Lookout and upgrades on Highway’s leading into the community.
