At their Tuesday night meeting, the city’s Environment, Infrastructure & Transportation Policies Committee took a look at the completed Community Heat Response Plan.
On February 4, 2025, council passed a motion to take measures to mitigate the impact of extreme heat, including setting maximum indoor temperatures in rental units and the completion of the plan in collaboration with the South East Health Unit.
The plan outlines immediate actions for when Environment and Climate Change Canada issues heat alerts, including the use of cooling centres, extending public pool hours, and continuing awareness campaigns.
“I think it’s important to acknowledge that the heat response plan is one piece of a bigger picture,” said Councillor Wendy Stephen. “It’s not enough on its own. But I think that this is one piece that is a step in the right direction, at least in formalizing this.”
