Dufferin County Council met on July 9, 2026 for a Council meeting. For the full Council meeting agenda and minutes, please see the County’s Meeting Agendas and Minutes page.

Here are the highlights of the July 9 meeting:

• Proposed Amendments to the Clean Water Act Presentation & Report
• Team Based Care Delegation
• OPA No 5 Update
• Health and Human Services Hub Update
• Shelter Operations Update
• Justice Centre Designation Request
• Governance Review Task Force

Council endorsed amendments to source protection plans and assessment reports to incorporate both the recent technical work completed for Orangeville-Mono water budget update and the addition of a new well to the Orangeville drinking water system. Council also endorsed updating risk assessment and mapping results to inform the upcoming Municipal Comprehensive Review and Growth Management Strategy in 2027.

The Team Based Care Delegation shared their action plan for moving care forward in Dufferin County, including focus on capacity expansion, local hub development, and connecting residents to primary care doctors and clinics.

The Community Development and Tourism team shared their extended efforts to connect with residents for feedback regarding the Official Plan Amendment No. 5 Update, including a letter to be sent to lower-tier municipalities to engage their communications channels in sharing the project.

As the Health and Human Services Hub develops, the County will fund upfront capital costs for approved renovations, with the intent to recover costs through lease agreements with Hub partners over time.

Council has approved the development and implementation of a Dufferin County Shelter Operations Manual, which would establish minimum service standards for all County-funded shelter providers. Staff have also committed to continue to work with service providers to ensure shelter and system needs are met, and meet County-established shelter standards.

Dufferin County has requested the Attorney General designate Orangeville courts and our community as a Justice Centre to compliment the work being done at the HART Hub and in recognition of the rapidly increasing workload and space pressures faced by local courts, the judiciary, and supporting services such as Legal Aid Ontario, Victim Services, Probation Services and many others.

At Council’s request, a Governance Review Task Force will be established to create a framework for a governance review of Council processes and practices, including setting a scope for the work, highlighting key issues and providing recommendations on the review process.