EC2023-0090
Main motion at the Regular Meeting of Council, February 14, 2023. Carried 11–0.
Resolution
That with respect to Notice of Motion EC2023-0090, the following be adopted: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council endorse a request for decision (Attachment 2) containing the following recommendation to Alberta Municipalities Spring Municipal Leaders Caucus, and affirm its support for strengthening provincial regulations to improve safety of unlicensed private day homes across Alberta: That Calgary City Council requests that the Alberta Municipalities Board advocate to the Minister of Childrens Services to increase protections for the youngest and most vulnerable Albertans by: Mandating minimum safety standards for unlicensed private day homes including, but not limited to: Valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification for the day home operator and any employees. A criminal record check with vulnerable sector search for the day home operator and any employees. A criminal record check with vulnerable sector search for any individual 18 years or older who resides at the day home, regardless of whether they are providing care to children. Ensuring all unlicensed private day home providers across the province have access to affordable and timely First Aid/CPR training, criminal record checks and vulnerable sector searches.
How each member voted
| Seat | Member | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ward 2 | Jennifer Wyness | Yes |
| Ward 3 | Jasmine Mian | Yes |
| Ward 4 | Sean Chu | Yes |
| Ward 5 | Raj Dhaliwal | Yes |
| Ward 6 | Richard Pootmans | Yes |
| Ward 7 | Terry Wong | Yes |
| Ward 8 | Courtney Walcott | Yes |
| Ward 9 | Gian-Carlo Carra | Yes |
| Ward 11 | Kourtney Penner | Yes |
| Ward 12 | Evan Spencer | Yes |
| Ward 13 | Dan McLean | Yes |