Part of motion from Ottawa Board of Health meeting April 20, 2020 put forward by Chair Egli:
Whereas Ottawa Public Health believes… that allotment and community gardens are also an important measure to increase food security for many residents…….be it resolved that the Board of Health of the City of Ottawa direct the Chair of the Board of Health to write a letter to the Premier of Ontario and to the Ontario Minister of Health… to exempt outdoor allotment gardens and community gardens from the closure of outdoor recreational amenities in jurisdictions where public health measures can be implemented to support their safe operation to prevent the spread of COVID19.
Passed unanimously.
