Terms of Reference for Progress Monitoring Committee Finalized
The newly established Progress Monitoring Committee will take a trauma-informed, victim-centric approach to monitoring and reporting publicly on the implementation of the Mass Casualty Commission’s recommendations.
That approach is at the core of the committee’s terms of reference, released today, July 31, by the governments of Nova Scotia and Canada, along with Linda Lee Oland, the committee’s Founding Chair.
“The events of April 2020 have had a profound impact on the families of victims, on survivors and on the Nova Scotia communities that are forever changed,” said Ms. Oland. “Countless Nova Scotians and Canadians have been impacted by this tragedy, and they deserve to see meaningful action toward stronger, safer communities. With these terms of reference, we have laid the groundwork for not only how the committee will operate, but also how progress will be monitored and reported going forward.”
The Progress Monitoring Committee was created to monitor and report on how Canada and Nova Scotia, in collaboration with other partners, respond to the recommendations of the Mass Casualty Commission. The committee will help ensure mutual accountability and the exchange of information.
The committee is expected to meet quarterly and report regularly to the federal and provincial governments. Public reporting will include a new website, which will be updated at least every six months.
Ms. Oland will recommend committee members to the federal and provincial governments, as well as provide advice on terms and handling vacancies. The governments are expected to appoint all members by September 1.
The committee will hold its first meeting in September.
Quotes:
“This is an important milestone as we continue our work to implement the Mass Casualty Commission’s recommendations. We are grateful for Ms. Oland’s leadership and her commitment to building a structure for this committee that supports partnership and collaboration as well as transparency and accountability.”
– Brad Johns, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Nova Scotia
“The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are continuing to make progress on the commitment to address the recommendations outlined in the final report of the Mass Casualty Commission. Ms. Oland’s leadership will play a critical role as we work collectively to advance this vital work.”
– Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, Government of Canada
Additional Resources:
Terms of reference for the Progress Monitoring Committee: https://novascotia.ca/just/publications/docs/mass-casualty-commission-progress-monitoring-committee-terms.pdf
Support for communities impacted by the April 2020 mass casualty: https://novascotia.ca/community-support
News Release – Founding Chair Named to Support Governments’ Work on Mass Casualty Commission Recommendations: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20230531001
Turning the Tide Together – Final report of the Mass Casualty Commission, Volume 6, Implementation: https://masscasualtycommission.ca/files/documents/Turning-the-Tide-Together-Volume-6-Implementation.pdf