COMPLIANCE DETERMINATION Safe Sleep – Recommendation 1 Recommendation Summary:

• In addition to the development of the working group, information was provided under this intent regarding the reiteration of the programming/supports identified in the 2022 response. [...] As indicated in the development of the working group of experts and relevant collaborators, the work towards an action plan is rooted in understanding what is available, what may be improved, prioritizing next actions, and improving how that information is disseminated to the individuals and families who require it. [...] The report had individual examples but no analysis of the issue of access to safe sleeping surface for the remaining 25%, did not include information or analysis of existing support in Manitoba to assist low income families in obtaining safe sleeping surfaces, or analysis showing issues related to access to these programs. [...] The implication of 1 in 4 infants dying without a safe sleep surface available in their home was deemed sufficient to recommend the government have a suitable action plan in place to ensure that all Manitoba families have access to a safe sleep surface, or at minimum have easy access to the information that supports families in knowing how to financially access safe sleep surfaces if needed. [...] Analysis Summary: Through the responses provided to this recommendation in both 2022 and 2023, there is an expressed need for further collaboration and understanding between MACY and the Government of Manitoba, on what the purpose of an action plan for ensuring access to safe sleep surfaces encompasses, and how the important work already in action across the province can contribute to that action.