05-09-2023 - No. 6The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
Hon. Doug Ford
Legislative Building
1 Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
Sent via email: premier(Wontario.ca
Dear Hon. Doug Ford:
Re: Motion in Support of Bill 5—Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act.
This is to confirm that at the May 9, 2023 Council Meeting, the following resolution was adopted
with respect to the above noted matter:
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May 9, 2023
Moved by: Councillor Lori Lococo Seconded by: Councillor Mike Strange
WHEREAS municipally elected leaders do not have an appropriate accountability structure when
it comes to perpetrating violence and harassment in the workplace; and
WHEREAS a fundamental, underlying principle of broadening diversity,equity and inclusion in
politics rests on the assumption that the workplace is safe; and
WHEREAS Bill 5, theStopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Actwould require
Councillors to comply with the workplace violence and harassment policies of the municipality
they represent, permit municipalities to direct the Integrity Commissioner to apply to the court to
vacate a member's seat for failing to comply with the municipality's workplace violence and
harassment polices as well as restrict officials whose sea t has been vacated from seeking
immediate subsequent re-election; and
WHEREAS over 40 municipalities have formally endorsed and communicated public support for
Bill 5; and
WHEREAS Bill 5 would both hold accountable and protect all municipal officials;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Niagara Falls Council express its support
for Bill 5,Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act;
FURTHER that this resolution be sent to the Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and local area MPPs.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
WILLIAM G. MATSON, CITY CLERK
Carried Unanimously
JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
If any further information is required, please contact the undersigned at 905-356-7521, x4342.
Yours Truly,
Bill Matson
City Clerk, City of Niagara Falls
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Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark, steve.clark(aD_pc.ola.org
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MPP, Wayne Gates, wqates-coftndp.on.ca
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MPP, Jeff Burch, JBurch-QPpndp.on.