The purpose of the Burlington Ontario Health Teams’ Community Wellness Council (CWC) is to help guide the
Steering Committee of the Burlington OHT (Steering Committee). The CWC brings together members of the
community with a variety of experiences accessing the healthcare system and community supports within
Burlington. The council serves in an advisory capacity, making recommendations on matters that impact the
development and planning for the Burlington OHT.

The Council provides feedback on, and ideas for, guiding the development of the Burlington OHT and its
Steering Committee:

• To be a collaborative, positive and informed voice for the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care
• To advance patient engagement and patient-centred care principles guided by the Patients’ Declaration of Values
• To promote the inclusion of all voices in health care decision making

Further details on the background and function of the Community Wellness Council can be found within the
Burlington OHT CWC Terms of Reference