Back to SearchCOUNTY OF RENFREW: Representatives from the County of Renfrew met with several provincial MPPs during the Virtual 2022 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference to discuss issues and challenges faced by rural municipalities in Ontario.
The conference, which took place virtually from January 23rd – 25th, 2022, was a chance for elected officials and staff from the County of Renfrew to join more than 800 participants in a series of panels, delegations and presentations at the annual Conference.
“I look forward to participating in the annual ROMA conference each year”, says County of Renfrew Warden Debbie Robinson. “The conference is tailored to address the needs of rural communities in Ontario, and this year we were fortunate to take part in four delegations related to affordable housing, community infrastructure funding, future county funding applications for the completion of the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail and the municipal role in public health and its funding.”
Warden Robinson’s recent reappointment as Chair of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC), allowed her to lead a joint delegation with George Cornell, Chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC), where they had the opportunity to speak with Minister of Health Christine Elliott, regarding elected municipal representation on governance boards of all Ontario Health Teams. Minister Elliot has committed to discussing this initiative further in the weeks to come.
Warden Robinson was also a presenter, along with four health-care sector representatives, in the concurrent session: ‘Taking a Pulse Check on Rural and Northern Health’. She used the opportunity to speak about the successes and importance of the Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (RC VTAC) and the family physician shortage in the County of Renfrew.
“I’m pleased that we’ve opened the door for further discussion to ensure the services RC VTAC provides to our residents remain intact,” says Warden Robinson. “I want to sincerely thank our MPP John Yakabuski, for attending the County of Renfrew’s delegations. His presence sends a subtle message to his colleagues that he is supportive of our issues and is prepared to assist our lobbying efforts. He is well respected by his political colleagues in all three parties, and it is a privilege to work with him as the Warden on these important issues.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
Paul Moreau Chief Administrative officer/Clerk, County of Renfrew 613-735-7288
Sierra Stinson Media Relations Coordinator, County of Renfrew 613-735-7288
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