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On September 23, Norfolk County had the honour of welcoming Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Paul Calandra.

During his visit, Minister Calandra met with senior leadership team members and Mayor Amy Martin at the County Administration Building in Simcoe and toured Norfolk County Public Library, Simcoe Branch. Minister Calandra expressed much admiration for the historic building.

Minister Calandra, accompanied by Mayor Martin, then walked from the County Administration Building to Dogwood Suites, allowing the Minister to experience Simcoe’s downtown. Deputy Mayor VanPaassen joined them at Dogwood Suites for a scheduled tour of Indwell, where they were provided with insights into the organization’s innovative housing solutions and community support services.

Discussions throughout the visit focused on housing and the County’s official plan, highlighting ongoing efforts to address these critical issues. 

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Mayor Amy Martin

“On behalf of Council, I want to express our sincere appreciation to Minister Calandra for his visit to Norfolk County. His commitment and support are invaluable as we address our housing needs and refine our official plan. Minister Calandra’s recognition of our efforts and his invitation to tour Indwell underscore the strong partnership we have developed. Norfolk is fortunate to have such a dedicated advocate at the provincial level. We look forward to continued collaboration to ensure the prosperity and growth of our community.”

Andrew Grice, Heidy VanDyk, Paul Calandra, and Mayor Martin in Council Chambers

Above, left: Andrew Grice, General Manager, Environmental and Infrastructure Services, Heidy VanDyk, General Manager, Corporate Services, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Ontario, Paul Calandra, Mayor Amy Martin in Council Chambers, Simcoe.