2010/10/04 (2)S
CITY OF! CANADA
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The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
No. 24
Moved by Councillor Wing
Seconded by Councillor Diodati
October 4, 2010
WHEREAS it is recognized that there is a stigma in the public associated with Methadone
Maintenance Treatment ( "MMT ") facilities; and
WHEREAS the public would be more accepting if such facilities were located in hospitals and away
from sensitive uses such as churches and schools; and
WHEREAS in 2007, the Province of Ontario received the report of the Methadone Maintenance
Treatment Practices Task Force (the "Task Force "), chaired by W. Anton Hart; and
WHEREAS the Task Force was to provide advice on best practices, including community engagement;
and
WHEREAS the Task Force recognized the stigma associated with Methadone Maintenance Treatment
( "MMT ") and the perception in the public when a treatment facility appeared; and
WHEREAS the Task Force recommended that providers of MMT be open in their efforts and
undertake a community engagement process; and
WHEREAS subsequently in 2009, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health produced a document,
Methadone Maintenance Treatment , a Community Planning Guide, which guides MMT providers in
better integrating their services into the community.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province investigate location restrictions for clinics that
deal with chemical dependency drugs; and, failing that
BE IT RESOLVED that the Minister of Health and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
be petitioned to bring forward legislation making it mandatory for Methadone Maintenance Treatment
providers to engage in a community consultation process as outlined in the Centre for Addiction and
Mental Health's Methadone Maintenance Treatment , a Community Planning Guide.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN IORFIDA
CITY CLERK
Carried Unanimously
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R. T. (TED) SALCI
MAYOR