2023-11-21 Executive Summary

Recommendation
Individual /
Community
Organizations
Businesses
Municipal
Gov.
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/Federal
Gov.
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Governments, academics, and public health officials
continue studying public health measures to reduce
risky behaviour in youth, including harm reduction
and further restricting or banning of products which
disproportionately appeal to youth.
Provincial government increases resources and
implements sustainable funding for graduation coach
roles.
Provincial government uses a broader assessment
strategy including transferrable skills and
competencies that are already part of the curriculum
to better reflect the full scope of learning.
Municipal government and community organizations
work with community members to identify
opportunities to enhance social infrastructure such
as parks, libraries and recreation centres.
All levels of government ensure polling stations
offer learning opportunities for children to increase
awareness among future voters.
MPs, MPPs, schools and libraries collaborate, engage
and excite children about the electoral process
during election periods.
Federal and provincial voter registration websites
should include resources for young voters to increase
engagement.
The federal government should continue funding
programs to increase women’s participation in
municipal leadership.
(separate recommendations)
Grassroots organizations in Perth-Huron should seek
funding to support more diverse candidates.
Service providers and community organizations work
collaboratively to reduce the stigma related to mental
health and addictions.