It was an opportunity to highlight Renfrew County’s innovative programs and advocate for funding.
Elected officials and senior staff held a series of successful meetings at Queen’s Park in Toronto May 27. Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski served as host for the day and Warden Peter Emon led the group in discussions with provincial ministers, parliamentary assistants, and policy staff.
The local group highlighted the County’s renewed Housing First philosophy through the context of the recently launched Mesa Initiative. The meetings were an effort to seek support for funding to ensure the program can continue to provide services for vulnerable members of the community.
Other topics of discussion included challenges within the local social services sector, the affordable housing crisis, providing assistance for vulnerable persons and Highway 17.
County officials are thankful to MPP Yakabuski for coordinating this opportunity to highlight the great work being done in his home riding.
“We are very pleased with the reception we received from our Provincial Ministers and look forward to a path forward on these key initiatives,” said Emon. “MPP Yakabuski played an integral role in arranging these meetings and we cannot thank him enough for his continued support.”
(Written by Sherry Haaima)