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Gatineau public meetings in 2025

98 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Comité exécutif

✓ Decided: Comité exécutif recommande l'adoption du budget 2026 de 925,6 M$

Le comité exécutif a recommandé à l'unanimité au conseil municipal d'adopter le budget 2026 de 925 647 938 $, ainsi que le Plan d'investissements – Volet maintien 2026-2028 de 818,6 M$. Il a aussi recommandé d'approuver le budget 2026 de la Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) et son programme décennal d'immobilisations. Plusieurs autres recommandations ont été adoptées, notamment sur le soutien financier à des organismes, des modifications réglementaires et des nominations intérimaires.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Conseil municipal

Gatineau council to set 2026 property tax rates, parking tax, and permit fees

The council will vote on several financial regulations for 2026, including setting general and special property tax rates, a tax on parking lots, and adjusting permit and service fees. A winter parking pilot project modification is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Gatineau adopts $925.6M 2026 budget, 13-7 vote

The council adopted the 2026 operating budget of $925,647,938 and the 2026-2028 infrastructure maintenance plan of $818,579,000 (with $323,495,000 for 2026), both on split votes. It also authorized publishing the budget explanatory document in a local newspaper instead of mailing it to every address. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 5:27 PM.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Caucus préparatoire

Gatineau preparatory caucus to discuss 2026 budget and council items

The body is meeting to discuss items on the agenda for two municipal council sessions scheduled for December 18, 2025. One session focuses specifically on the adoption of the 2026 budget.

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✓ Decided: Caucus préparatoire discute du budget 2026 et retire un item

Le caucus préparatoire du 18 décembre 2025 a discuté des items à l'ordre du jour du conseil municipal, notamment le budget 2026. Aucun vote n'a eu lieu; l'item 34.9 (entente avec la CDROL) a été retiré à la demande de la conseillère Tiffany-Lee Norris Parent. Des questions ont été soulevées sur la diffusion des documents explicatifs, les boîtes de dons, et des conflits d'intérêts potentiels sur certains items.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

Comité exécutif

Gatineau executive committee to approve $38.4M in disbursements

The executive committee will consider approving two disbursement lists totaling $38.4 million, and several procurement contracts including a fire truck ladder, rescue trucks, and collision-report software. A noise exemption for ice rink maintenance on the Brasserie stream is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Comité exécutif approuve l'achat de deux camions de sauvetage pour 5,7 M$

Le comité exécutif a approuvé l'achat de deux camions de sauvetage pour 5 728 014,24 $, ainsi qu'un camion-échelle de 125 pieds pour 3 503 206,03 $, tous deux à la firme Techno Feu inc. Il a également autorisé une dérogation au règlement sur le bruit pour l'entretien de la patinoire du ruisseau de la Brasserie, renouvelé des contrats de logiciels pour la police et les incendies, et résilié un contrat avec Électroméga Ltée pour non-respect des obligations. Plusieurs autres contrats et dépenses ont été approuvés à l'unanimité.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Comité plénier

Committee hears update on Gatineau’s West Multipurpose Complex

The Gatineau plenary committee met on December 16, 2025, first in closed session and then publicly. During the public portion, city officials and the Union des municipalités du Québec gave presentations; the main topic was a progress update on the Complexe multifonctionnel de l’Ouest.

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✓ Decided: Comité plénier recommande un stationnement souterrain au complexe multifonctionnel de l'Ouest

Le comité plénier a recommandé de modifier le projet du complexe multifonctionnel de l'Ouest pour remplacer le stationnement étagé par un stationnement souterrain, libérant ainsi de l'espace pour des plateaux sportifs et de futurs projets. Il a aussi recommandé que l'administration revienne présenter une démarche sur l'utilisation du terrain excédentaire. Ces recommandations seront soumises au conseil municipal le 20 janvier 2026. La séance a aussi inclus une présentation de l'UMQ sur des enjeux régionaux, sans décision.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Conseil municipal

Gatineau council to set 2026 property tax rates and permit fees

This is a special meeting of Gatineau city council. The council will consider motions to adopt by-laws that set 2026 property tax rates, a tax on parks and parking lots, and adjusted fees for building permits and other city services.

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✓ Decided: Gatineau council holds special session, adopts agenda and adjourns

The Gatineau municipal council held a special session on December 16, 2025, where it adopted the agenda and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made; the session was procedural, with notices of motion for future bylaw changes regarding permit fees, city tariffs, and property taxes for 2026.

Sat Dec 13, 2025

Autre instance

Youth Commission to review 2025 report and discuss community collaborations

The Youth Commission is meeting to adopt its 2025 balance sheet and discuss various youth and environmental initiatives. The session includes a public question period and updates on communication tools and event guides.

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✓ Decided: Commission jeunesse approuve collaboration et recommandations

La Commission jeunesse de Gatineau a tenu sa 8e séance le 13 décembre 2025. Elle a adopté l'ordre du jour, le procès-verbal de septembre, et a accepté à l'unanimité de collaborer avec la Commission du vivre-ensemble et de participer au Rendez-vous national des jeunes élus 2026. Elle a également adopté des recommandations pour nommer de nouveaux membres et déposer son bilan 2025 au conseil municipal.

Wed Dec 10, 2025

Comité exécutif

Gatineau Executive Committee to seek funding for multiple active transport projects

The Executive Committee is reviewing several requests for provincial financial aid to develop cycling and multifunctional paths. The body is also considering various infrastructure cost adjustments and property tax exemption requests.

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✓ Decided: Comité exécutif approuve 10 demandes de financement pour pistes cyclables

Le comité exécutif a approuvé à l'unanimité 10 demandes d'aide financière au gouvernement du Québec pour des projets de transport actif (pistes cyclables et sentiers) pour l'année 2026-2027. Il a également adjugé plusieurs contrats, dont un pour la relocalisation du collecteur Laviolette et un autre pour l'équipement de camions. Plusieurs ajustements de coûts de contrats existants ont été autorisés, sans impact budgétaire.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Comité plénier

Plenary Committee to review permit timelines, STO, and police roles

The committee will hold public presentations regarding urban planning and finance. A closed-session meeting will follow to discuss a strategic police matter.

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✓ Decided: Comité plénier briefed on URBAIN permit tool and STO 2026 budget

The committee received two presentations: the URBAIN online permit tool launching in early 2026, and the STO's 2025 projections and 2026 budget forecasts. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with discussions on service improvements, funding challenges, and the end of the PAUTC emergency aid in 2029. Minutes of STO board meetings were filed.

Thu Dec 4, 2025

Autre instance

✓ Decided: Gatineau budget committee recommends 3% tax hike, 4% for non-residential

The working session on the 2026 budget reviewed the police staffing plan, the 10-year financial plan, and the capital investment plan. The executive committee recommended a 3.0% tax increase for most categories and 4.0% for non-residential, along with several other budget measures. Several amendments were proposed and rejected, and the overall budget recommendation was approved by a majority vote.

Wed Dec 3, 2025

Autre instance

✓ Decided: Comité recommande d'atteindre 236 M$ par an pour l'entretien des infrastructures

Le comité exécutif a recommandé au conseil d'augmenter graduellement les investissements en maintien des infrastructures pour atteindre 236 M$ par an, avec une hausse équivalente à 1 % du compte de taxes financée par la dette pour 2026. Il a aussi recommandé d'adopter le Plan d'investissements 2026-2030 – Volet maintien, incluant des enveloppes pour les trottoirs manquants, la réfection des infrastructures, et le financement d'un second écocentre. Aucun vote n'a été pris lors de cette rencontre de travail.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Autre instance

✓ Decided: Comité approuve 5 démolitions, en refuse une à Gatineau

Le Comité sur les demandes de démolition de Gatineau a approuvé à l'unanimité cinq demandes de démolition (46 rue Bourget, 238 boul. Saint-Joseph, 93 rue des Oliviers, 140 boul. Montclair, 1360 boul. Maloney Est) et en a refusé une (852 boul. Saint-René Est). Une demande (923 rue Georges) a été reportée à une séance ultérieure. Des citoyens ont exprimé des préoccupations lors de l'audience publique, notamment concernant la relocalisation des locataires et l'insertion des nouveaux projets.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

Autre instance

✓ Decided: Gatineau budget committee reviews 2026 proposals, no votes taken

The working session on the 2026 budget was held with presentations and Q&A, but no formal decisions were made. The executive committee's recommendations, including a 3% tax increase for most categories and 4% for non-residential, were discussed but not voted on. The meeting was procedural, focused on reviewing budget proposals and staffing plans.

Wed Nov 26, 2025

Comité exécutif

Executive Committee to review over $81 million in disbursements

The Executive Committee is meeting to approve several lists of city disbursements and various municipal service contracts. The body will also discuss infrastructure repairs, parking signal changes, and a noise by-law exemption for a winter festival.

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✓ Decided: Gatineau executive committee awards $5.48M Joseph Street infrastructure contract

The executive committee unanimously approved a $5.48 million contract to Entreprises G.N.P. inc. for phase 2 of municipal services work on Joseph Street. It also awarded contracts for culvert replacement, chemical purchases, and various maintenance services, and approved several expenditure lists. All decisions were adopted unanimously.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

Caucus préparatoire

Caucus preparatory meeting to discuss upcoming municipal council agenda items

The Gatineau city council holds a preparatory caucus to review items scheduled for the municipal council meeting on November 25, 2025. This is a procedural meeting with no decisions or new business items.

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✓ Decided: Caucus préparatoire: retrait de 3 items, nomination du président du conseil

Le caucus préparatoire du 25 novembre 2025 a discuté des items à l'ordre du jour du conseil municipal. Trois items ont été retirés de l'ordre du jour: la dérogation mineure au 2, rue Côté, le règlement sur les compteurs d'eau, et les demandes de la Corporation de l'aéroport exécutif de Gatineau-Ottawa. Vincent Roy a été nommé président du conseil. Plusieurs nominations aux comités et commissions ont été annoncées.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

Comité exécutif

✓ Decided: Comité exécutif recommande l'approbation de 26 résolutions, dont l'entente sur les zones inondables

Le comité exécutif a tenu une séance spéciale et a recommandé à l'unanimité l'adoption de 26 résolutions au conseil municipal. Les décisions portent notamment sur la signature d'une convention avec le MAMH pour un plan d'adaptation aux inondations, un avenant pour la mise à jour des zones inondables, et une entente de financement pour l'usine d'eau potable. Un règlement sur les compteurs d'eau a été retiré de l'ordre du jour. Toutes les recommandations entreront en vigueur après approbation par le conseil municipal.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

Comité plénier

Plenary Committee meets for new elected official orientation

The committee is holding a closed-door session to welcome new elected officials and discuss the operation of the preparatory caucus. The meeting also includes the filing of several previous closed-session minutes from various committees.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Conseil municipal

Council considers $169.5 million in loans for west-end tramway planning

The Gatineau City Council will meet to discuss several zoning changes, including a 307-unit building on boulevard Saint-Joseph. The body is also reviewing financial authorizations for transit and housing, as well as updates to municipal organizational structures.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 307-unit building on Saint-Joseph Blvd, 10 storeys

The council approved a conditional use and a special project to build a 10-storey, 307-unit residential building at 720, boulevard Saint-Joseph, replacing a previous approval for 230 units. Councillor Isabelle Cousineau voted against the special project. The council also approved several other items, including a zoning by-law removing minimum parking requirements for commercial, industrial, community, and recreational uses, and a $169.5M STO borrowing by-law for the tramway project.

Thu Oct 30, 2025

Comité exécutif

✓ Decided: Gatineau executive committee authorizes collective bargaining with blue-collar union

The executive committee held a special meeting by videoconference and made two decisions. It authorized the administration to negotiate a new collective agreement with the Syndicat des cols bleus de Gatineau–CSN, with one member voting against. It also unanimously authorized the legal department to appeal a Quebec Court ruling ordering the city to release documents requested under access-to-information law.

Tue Oct 21, 2025

Autre instance

✓ Decided: Gatineau demolition committee approves 7 demolitions, 5 with conditions

The Comité sur les demandes de démolition approved all seven demolition requests on its agenda. Five demolitions on rue Dollard-des-Ormeaux (176, 178, 180, 182, 184) were approved with conditions, including a requirement that the future building include a base (basilaire) facing the street and that ground-floor units have direct street entrances. The demolitions at 204 rue Notre-Dame de l'Île and 1237 rue Notre-Dame were approved unanimously without conditions. The committee also heard public concerns about the Dollard-des-Ormeaux project, including traffic, waste, and lack of consultation.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

Autre instance

✓ Decided: CCU recommends approval of 307-unit building at 720 boul. Saint-Joseph

The Comité consultatif d'urbanisme (CCU) recommended that city council approve a 10-storey, 307-unit residential building at 720 boulevard Saint-Joseph, along with the required conditional use, both unanimously. The committee also unanimously recommended approving a pet funeral home and crematorium at 65 rue Adrien-Robert, a two-storey duplex at 15 rue des Servantes, and a cladding replacement at 145 rue Lamennais. Several minor variances and a conditional use for 178 units at 50 impasse du Griffon were also recommended. Two items were withdrawn from the agenda and two were deferred to a later meeting.

Thu Oct 16, 2025

Comité exécutif

✓ Decided: Gatineau committee authorizes Nuit des sans-abri event with bylaw exemptions

The executive committee unanimously approved a special event permit for the Nuit des sans-abri (Homelessness Night) at Parc Sainte-Bernadette on October 17, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., with teardown until 2 a.m. on October 18. The decision includes exemptions from Bylaw 42-2003 (public peace and good order) and Bylaw 44-2003 (noise).

Thu Oct 2, 2025

Conseil municipal

Council considers land expropriation for a school and retention basin

The municipal council is meeting to discuss several additions to the agenda. Key items include a land acquisition through expropriation and a report on parking lot taxes.

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✓ Decided: Gatineau council approves $88.3M bond issue and major development policies

The Gatineau city council held its regular meeting on October 2, 2025, and approved a series of measures. The most significant financial decision was authorizing the issuance of $88,301,000 in bonds to finance various capital projects. The council also adopted several new policies, including a commercial development policy, a workplace health and safety policy, and an equity, diversity, and living-together policy. Numerous zoning by-law amendments and minor derogations for residential and commercial projects were also approved.

Thu Oct 2, 2025

Comité exécutif

✓ Decided: Comité exécutif recommande 2,3 M$ pour les Ateliers du Ruisseau

Le comité exécutif a recommandé au conseil municipal d'approuver 25 résolutions, toutes adoptées à l'unanimité sauf deux. La plus importante est le financement de 2,3 M$ pour l'acquisition et l'adaptation de l'édifice du 75, promenade du Portage en 24 ateliers d'artistes par Les Ateliers du Ruisseau. Le comité a aussi recommandé l'achat de terrains pour la Place Laval (3,1 M$) et l'autorisation de procédures d'expropriation pour un bassin de rétention et une école. Toutes les recommandations entreront en vigueur après approbation par le conseil municipal.

Thu Oct 2, 2025

Caucus préparatoire

Gatineau caucus to discuss council agenda items

The Gatineau preparatory caucus will meet to discuss the items on the municipal council agenda for October 2, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Caucus préparatoire: discussions sur le zonage, stationnement et acquisitions

Le caucus préparatoire du 2 octobre 2025 a discuté des items à l'ordre du jour du conseil municipal, sans prendre de décisions formelles. Les discussions ont porté sur la suppression des normes minimales de stationnement pour certains usages, une exemption à la taxe sur les parcs de stationnement, l'acquisition de la Place Laval, et l'expropriation potentielle pour un bassin de rétention. Plusieurs conseillers ont exprimé des réserves sur certains projets, notamment concernant le financement et l'urgence des décisions.

Thu Oct 2, 2025

Comité plénier

Gatineau Plenary Committee to discuss police infrastructure and economic development

The committee will hold a closed session regarding human resources and real estate transactions. A public session will follow to review police infrastructure updates and the structure of economic development.

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✓ Decided: Comité plénier discute des infrastructures policières et du développement économique

Le comité plénier a reçu des présentations sur la mise à jour des infrastructures policières et sur les modalités de la nouvelle structure de développement économique. Aucune décision formelle n'a été prise; les membres ont posé des questions et exprimé leur accord avec les éléments présentés.

Wed Oct 1, 2025

Autre instance

Public safety commission meets to review police infrastructure and school zone safety updates

The Gatineau Public Safety Commission (CSP) holds its fourth session to discuss police infrastructure progress, school zone traffic safety commitments from the SPVG, and a review of its 2024–2025 work plan. The meeting includes a public question period and hybrid participation options.

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✓ Decided: Police HQ and Aylmer service point projects presented to commission

The commission received updates on police infrastructure projects, including the new police headquarters and the Aylmer service point, and on school zone safety initiatives. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with presentations and discussions only.

Wed Oct 1, 2025

Comité exécutif

Executive committee to approve $12.8 M in expenditures and multiple service contracts

The Gatineau Executive Committee will meet to approve routine expenditures and authorize cost adjustments for engineering, infrastructure, and municipal services. No major policy decisions are listed; most items are procedural approvals of contracts and budgetary adjustments.

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✓ Decided: Gatineau executive committee awards $7.2M road contract, approves $4.6M street work

The executive committee unanimously approved a series of contracts and cost adjustments, including a $7.2M road reconstruction contract for boulevard de la Gappe and a $4.6M contract for Davidson Est and A.-Gibeault streets. It also approved a $1.87M five-year contract for independent audit services with Deloitte and a $6.5M building envelope contract for the Jules-Desbiens centre, conditional on council approval. Two bids were rejected due to non-compliance or exceeding budget.

Mon Sep 29, 2025

Autre instance

Agricultural Advisory Committee to discuss permanent public market and wildlife refuge

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review a proposal for a permanent public market in Gatineau. The body will also discuss the creation of the Grandes-Baies-de-l'Outaouais wildlife refuge and a riparian strip restoration partnership.

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✓ Decided: Comité appuie le projet de refuge faunique, excluant deux lots agricoles

Le Comité consultatif agricole a recommandé à l'unanimité d'appuyer la demande d'autorisation du ministère de l'Environnement pour créer le refuge faunique des Grandes-Baies-de-l'Outaouais, à l'exception des lots 1 372 444 et 2 466 808 en raison de leur potentiel agronomique élevé. Le comité a également recommandé un amendement au Règlement de zonage pour autoriser l'usage spécifique « 9212 - Réserve pour la protection de la faune » dans certaines zones. De plus, le comité a appuyé les conclusions de l'étude sur le marché public permanent et recommandé la transmission d'un document final au conseil municipal.

Fri Sep 26, 2025

Autre instance

Commission Gatineau, Ville en Santé to discuss encampment management and PAI updates

The Commission Gatineau, Ville en Santé is meeting to review the 2024 balance sheet and update the PAI for families, seniors, and people with disabilities. The body will also receive information on homelessness and the management of makeshift encampments.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends accepting 2024 report, 2025 update of family/seniors action plan

The Commission Gatineau, Ville en santé held its final 2025 meeting, adopting its agenda and minutes. It recommended accepting the 2024 bilan and 2025 update of the integrated action plan for families, seniors, and persons with disabilities (CGVS-2025-02). Members also heard updates on homelessness initiatives, including a new PRISM program and the application of a new temporary occupation regulation, and on accessible infrastructure projects (PRIMA trail and Belmont Park playground).

Thu Sep 25, 2025

Autre instance

Commission du Vivre-Ensemble to discuss immigration and urban outdoor planning

The Commission du Vivre-Ensemble is holding a meeting to receive information presentations on immigration and urban planning. The session includes reports on newcomer settlement and the 2024-2025 work plan.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends ending bike locker agreement with Vélo-Transit

The Commission on Transportation, Sustainable Mobility and Safety adopted a recommendation (CTDDS-2025-04) to not renew the agreement with Vélo-Transit beyond December 2025, and to pursue other secure bike parking solutions. The recommendation includes continuing regulatory analysis, evaluating secure bike parking in municipal buildings, and using municipal levers to encourage secure bike lockers in commercial, institutional, and large employer zones. One member, Edmond Leclerc, registered his dissent, particularly on the fourth element, and left the meeting early.

Wed Sep 24, 2025

Autre instance

Commission reviews potential for a municipal arts council in Gatineau

The Commission des arts, de la culture, des lettres et du patrimoine will analyze the relevance of establishing a municipal arts council. The body will also review initial findings on cultural philanthropy in Outaouais and the 2024-2025 work plan balance sheet.

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✓ Decided: Commission hears studies on private arts funding and municipal arts council

The Commission heard presentations on two studies: one on private funding for culture in the Outaouais and another on the relevance of a municipal arts council for Gatineau. No decisions were made; the discussions were informational, and next steps will be developed by year-end. The Commission also approved its agenda and adjourned.

Wed Sep 24, 2025

Comité exécutif

Executive committee to approve adjustments and contracts for infrastructure projects

The Gatineau executive committee will review and decide on multiple infrastructure-related projects, including cost adjustments for wastewater treatment upgrades, road resurfacing, and equipment purchases. The meeting will also discuss pilot car-sharing services and winter parking signage changes.

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✓ Decided: Gatineau executive committee approves $85.4M wastewater plant contract adjustment

The executive committee unanimously approved a $546,612.90 cost adjustment, without budget impact, for the Lot 5 wastewater treatment plant renovation contract, bringing the total to $85,356,200.47. It also awarded several contracts, including a $1.12M floodplain lot development project in Pointe-Gatineau and a $316,868.11 road renovation on Rue Champlain. A pilot project for a flexible, reservation-free car-sharing service with Communauto was approved. The committee also approved a list of disbursements totaling $11,769,911 for the period of September 5-11, 2025.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

Autre instance

✓ Decided: Gatineau demolition committee approves six demolition requests

The Comité sur les demandes de démolition (CDD) approved all six demolition requests on the agenda, including a mixed-use building at 279-283 boulevard Saint-Joseph and five single-family homes. All approvals were unanimous except for 166 chemin Foley, which passed by majority with one member opposed. The committee also heard public comments, including concerns about tenant relocation and the Saint-Joseph project's scale.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

Comité plénier

Gatineau Plenary Committee to review road safety and commercial development plans

The committee will hold public presentations on a road safety intervention plan and a commercial development policy. The meeting includes closed-door strategic sessions regarding commercial hubs, economic development structures, the Île de Hull urban plan, and the Ateliers du Ruisseau.

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✓ Decided: Comité plénier recommande l'adoption du plan de sécurité routière et de la politique commerciale

Le comité plénier a examiné deux recommandations, sans vote formel. Il a recommandé la transmission du Plan d'intervention en sécurité routière (PISR) au MTMD et son acceptation, ainsi que l'adoption de la politique de développement commercial. Ces recommandations seront déposées au conseil municipal du 2 octobre 2025.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Autre instance

✓ Decided: CCU recommends approvals for housing, police HQ projects

The Comité consultatif d'urbanisme (CCU) reviewed several development applications and unanimously recommended that city council approve them. These include minor variances for a new police headquarters at 975, boulevard Saint-Joseph, and for multi-unit housing projects on rue Côté. The committee also recommended approval of renovation work at 43, rue John and a conversion at 5A, rue Damphousse. No public questions were received, and the meeting was largely procedural with all recommendations passed unanimously.

Fri Sep 19, 2025

Autre instance

Commission du développement du territoire et de l’habitation to review housing strategy

The commission is meeting to receive updates on the affordable housing strategy and the urban plan for Hull Island. The session also includes a review of the body's 2024-2025 work plan.

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✓ Decided: Commission reviews affordable housing strategy, no formal votes

The Commission de développement du territoire et de l'habitation (CDTH) held its 6th meeting of 2025, receiving updates on the Affordable Housing Strategy (SLA) and the Île de Hull special planning program (PPU). No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with discussions on funding mechanisms like development fees and a proposed eco-energy renovation fund. A public question raised concerns about the future of arenas, including the Baribeau arena and the Magnus community garden.

Thu Sep 18, 2025

Autre instance

Economic development commission reviews 2024-2025 work and 2026 planning

The Gatineau Economic Development Commission (CDE) holds its fourth 2025 meeting to review the 2024-2025 work plan and interim strategic plan, discuss the social-economy action plan, and set the 2026 meeting calendar. The session includes public questions, updates on previous files, and a review of commission membership.

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✓ Decided: Commission reviews 2024-2025 work plan, discusses 2026 social economy priorities

The Commission du développement économique held its final meeting of the 2024-2025 work plan, reviewing its achievements and discussing priorities for the next social economy action plan. No formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on reports, updates, and member input. The work plan bilan will be submitted to city council.

Wed Sep 17, 2025

Comité exécutif

Gatineau Executive Committee to review over $34 million in disbursements

The Executive Committee is meeting to approve several lists of city expenditures and professional engineering services. The session includes discussions on infrastructure stabilization and temporary traffic changes for an upcoming event.

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✓ Decided: Gatineau executive committee cancels CIMA+ contract, awards slope stabilization to Équipe Laurence

The committee unanimously cancelled a $761,203.49 contract with CIMA+ for slope stabilization on Georges and de la Côte-des-Neiges streets after determining the firm's bid was non-compliant, and awarded the contract to Équipe Laurence inc. for $400,572.90. It also approved a $4.74M contract with CIMA+ for the Wabassee Creek daylighting project, temporary street closures for the Courons Gatineau race, and three disbursement lists totaling over $34M.

Wed Sep 17, 2025

Autre instance

Gatineau leisure commission holds public session with ethics and outdoor rinks on agenda

The Gatineau Leisure, Sports and Community Development Commission (CLSDC) meets for its fourth 2025 session to conduct routine business, hear public questions, and receive presentations on ethics policies, outdoor rink deployment, surplus arenas, and the 2024–2025 work plan. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends ethics, safety and integrity action plan for Gatineau recreation

The Commission des loisirs, des sports et du développement communautaire (CLSDC) adopted a recommendation to the municipal council to mandate the Service des loisirs, des sports et du développement des communautés to implement an action plan on ethics, safety and integrity in recreation and sports. The Commission also discussed a deployment plan for outdoor skating rinks, including proposed changes to the support program, but an amendment on financial support for animation and heated facilities will be circulated by email for a written vote. A presentation on the reconversion of the surplus arenas (Campeau, Baribeau, Beaudry) was made, with open houses scheduled for October and a call for interest in December 2025.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Caucus préparatoire

Caucus preparatory meeting to review municipal council agenda items

This preparatory caucus meeting is held to discuss items listed on the municipal council agenda for the same day. No decisions are made at this session; it is procedural and closed to the public.

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✓ Decided: Gatineau council defers equity, diversity policy to Oct 2

The preparatory caucus discussed items on the Sept 16 council agenda. Mayor Maude Marquis-Bissonnette requested the withdrawal of the equity, diversity and living together policy (PO-061) from the agenda, deferring it to the October 2 meeting for further review. No votes were taken on this withdrawal. Other items were discussed, including a groundwater monitoring agreement, an OASIS grant application, a public art installation, a special financial contribution for Les Grands Feux du casino Lac-Leamy, and a BAPE consultation request for the Enbridge hydrogen pipeline.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Comité exécutif

✓ Decided: Comité exécutif recommande un financement révisé de 13,7 M$ pour le projet de logements abordables Sacré-Cœur

Le comité exécutif a recommandé au conseil municipal d'abroger la résolution CM-2024-747 et d'approuver une participation municipale révisée de 13 736 072,06 $ pour le projet de 199 logements abordables au 344, rue Champlain, incluant un remboursement de taxes de 6 345 746,27 $ sur 10 ans et des contributions monétaires de 7 390 325,79 $. Il a aussi recommandé d'adopter le règlement sur la gestion des matières résiduelles (990-2025), d'approuver l'œuvre d'art public « À fleur d'eau » pour la zone motrice de Pointe-Gatineau, et d'accorder une contribution de 100 000 $ aux Grands feux du Casino Lac-Leamy (avec un vote contre). Toutes les recommandations ont été adoptées à l'unanimité, sauf celle concernant les Grands feux, adoptée sur division.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Conseil municipal

Council to vote on $377K affordable housing funding and flood-adaptation plan

The Gatineau city council will decide on a $376,934 increase in spending and borrowing to join Quebec’s Affordable Housing Program. It will also discuss a request for provincial funds to create a flood-adaptation land-use plan. Other items include the 2026 meeting calendar, an amendment to a 2017 services agreement for the McConnell Road housing project, and an interim appointment to a planning director role.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $13.7M funding for 199-unit affordable housing project

The council approved a revised municipal contribution of $13,736,072.06 for the Sacré-Cœur affordable housing project at 344, rue Champlain, replacing a previous resolution. The council also adopted the Regional Plan for Wetlands and Hydric Environments, approved several zoning changes and development projects, and authorized a $100,000 contribution to the Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy event. A request to subject Enbridge's hydrogen pipeline project to a full BAPE environmental assessment was adopted.

Sat Sep 13, 2025

Autre instance

Youth Commission to decide on integrated leisure services policy

The Youth Commission is meeting to make a decision regarding the integrated policy of the leisure services. The session also includes a citizen exchange between two youth committees and discussions on youth action plans.

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✓ Decided: Commission jeunesse recommande l'adoption de la politique intégrée des loisirs

La Commission jeunesse de Gatineau a adopté deux recommandations visant l'adoption de la Politique intégrée des loisirs, des sports et du développement des communautés et le mandat de poursuivre la création des cadres et plans d'action. La séance a aussi inclus des présentations sur le service Aire ouverte, le programme « C'est parti, je vote ! » et le Sommet jeunesse. Aucune question du public n'a été posée.

Thu Sep 11, 2025

Autre instance

Commission discusses ecological transition grants and climate decision tool

The Commission de l’environnement et de la lutte aux changements climatiques is meeting to review a grant program from the Service de la transition écologique. The body will also examine a roadmap for the 'Test Climat' environmental impact decision tool.

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✓ Decided: Commission des aînés recommande l'adoption de la Politique intégrée des loisirs

La Commission des aînés de Gatineau a adopté deux recommandations au conseil municipal : adopter la Politique intégrée des loisirs, des sports et du développement des communautés (CA-2025-01) et accepter la mise à jour 2025 et le dépôt du bilan 2024 du Plan d'action intégré – Familles, aînés et personnes handicapées (CA-2025-02). Aucune question du public n'a été posée. La séance était la dernière avant les élections municipales.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Comité exécutif

Gatineau executive committee meets to approve minutes and contracts

The Gatineau executive committee will approve minutes from August 2025 and consider the termination of two architectural contracts for building restoration projects.

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✓ Decided: Gatineau executive committee terminates contracts for two heritage building restorations

The executive committee unanimously terminated contracts for the restoration of two buildings in Hull-Wright district due to unexpected soil contamination and asbestos. The committee also recommended road closures for the Tour de Gatineau cycling event and approved fundraising roadblocks for the 2025 Guignolée des médias.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Comité plénier

Gatineau Plenary Committee to discuss municipal indicators and budget recommendations

The committee will receive a presentation on the 2025 winter-spring municipal indicator. Closed-door sessions will cover strategic exchanges regarding the end of elected officials' mandates and budget recommendations following the repeal of Policy PO-035.

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✓ Decided: Comité plénier de Gatineau reçoit le sondage municipal hiver-printemps 2025

Le comité plénier a assisté à une présentation des résultats du sondage municipal hiver-printemps 2025 par la firme LEGER, suivie de questions et commentaires des élus. Aucune décision n'a été prise lors de cette séance, qui était de nature consultative et informative.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Autre instance

Gatineau Toponymy Committee to discuss park and community center naming

The Toponymy Committee is meeting to review the 2024-2025 work report. The body will also discuss the naming of a new park in Pointe-Gatineau and a name change for the Saint-Gérard community center.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends naming new Pointe-Gatineau park Hélène-W.-Panalaks

The Comité de toponymie recommended naming a new park in Pointe-Gatineau 'parc Hélène-W.-Panalaks' and continuing analysis of the name Yolande Larose-Duval. A proposed name change for the Saint-Gérard community centre was withdrawn for later discussion. The committee also noted requests to rename the Tétreau community centre and a street for Pat Burns, with further study planned.

Wed Sep 3, 2025

Autre instance

✓ Decided: Demolition approved for 157 Dorchester St, Gatineau

The Comité sur les demandes de démolition approved the demolition of a single-family home at 157, rue Dorchester, in the Buckingham district. The building, constructed in 1957, is vacant and in good condition, and the site will be redeveloped with a three-storey, six-unit multifamily building. The decision was adopted unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

Wed Sep 3, 2025

Comité exécutif

Gatineau Executive Committee to review noise bylaws and environmental grants

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss noise bylaw exemptions for construction and several provincial grant applications for water and forestry. The body will also review over $48 million in disbursements from July and August 2025.

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✓ Decided: Comité exécutif approuve l'achat d'un camion 10 roues avec nacelle pour 809 260 $

Le comité exécutif a tenu sa séance ordinaire du 3 septembre 2025, adoptant toutes les recommandations à l'unanimité. Il a notamment approuvé l'octroi d'un contrat de 809 260,31 $ à Posi-Plus technologie inc. pour l'achat d'un camion 10 roues avec élévateur nacelle articulée, avec option d'achat pour 2027. Plusieurs recommandations au conseil municipal ont été adoptées, incluant des demandes de subvention pour la protection de l'eau potable et le verdissement, ainsi que des ententes intermunicipales.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Autre instance

✓ Decided: Heritage council approves minutes with email follow-up amendment

The Conseil local du patrimoine held a procedural meeting, approving the minutes of its 57th session with a modification to specify that follow-ups were done by email. No substantive decisions were made; the next meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2025.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Comité plénier

City committee hears updates on wetlands plan, arts funding, and HR equity review

The Gatineau plenary committee will receive three presentations: a regional wetlands plan update, a financial partnership discussion with a major fireworks event, and a human-resources equity, diversity, and inclusion review with a 2026–2029 action plan. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

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✓ Decided: Comité plénier examine le plan régional des milieux humides et hydriques

Le comité plénier a reçu une présentation du Plan régional des milieux humides et hydriques (PRMHH) et de son plan d'action, sans vote ni décision formelle. Les discussions ont porté sur la protection des milieux humides, les échéanciers, les subventions et les prochaines étapes. Le dossier sera soumis à la prochaine séance du conseil municipal pour adoption.

Wed Aug 27, 2025

Comité exécutif

Executive Committee to review waste management and supply contracts

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss various departmental reports and procurement items. The agenda includes specific submissions for waste services and general supplies.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

Comité plénier

Closed-door meeting with city management on development strategy

The Gatineau plenary committee will hold a closed-door session at 11:00 in the committee room to discuss strategic exchanges on development management with city director Christian Tanguay. No public decisions or votes are listed.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025

Conseil municipal

Gatineau Council to discuss zoning changes and infrastructure funding

The municipal council is reviewing several minor derogations and zoning amendments, including the removal of donation box regulations. The body is also deciding on funding increases for fire safety infrastructure and various urban development projects.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 456-unit Cap-aux-Meules phase 1 development

The council approved the first phase of the Cap-aux-Meules residential project on rue de Grande-Entrée, which includes 456 housing units, along with a minor zoning variance for its parking lots. It also adopted a new architectural review regulation (PIIA) and approved the heritage inventory for the Gatineau and Masson-Angers sectors. Several other development projects, including a 96-child daycare in Vieux-Aylmer, were also approved.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

Comité exécutif

✓ Decided: Comité exécutif recommande 643 325 $ en soutien aux événements 2026

Le comité exécutif a recommandé au conseil municipal d'approuver 643 325 $ en contributions financières, 73 400 $ en services coûtants et 60 000 $ en valeur de services pour les événements de 2026. Il a aussi recommandé d'approuver un financement de 250 000 $ pour le Musée régional de l'Outaouais et une entente avec la MRC de la Vallée-de-la-Gatineau pour composter 2 000 tonnes de matières organiques. Toutes les recommandations ont été adoptées à l'unanimité.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

Caucus préparatoire

Gatineau caucus to discuss council agenda items

The Gatineau preparatory caucus will meet to discuss items on the August 26, 2025 council agenda. The session is scheduled for 2 p.m. in the committee room.

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✓ Decided: Caucus préparatoire: retrait d'un item sur une ruelle désaffectée

Le caucus préparatoire du conseil municipal de Gatineau du 26 août 2025 a discuté des points à l'ordre du jour, sans prendre de décisions formelles. Un item concernant la cession de lots pour une ruelle désaffectée (projet 144157) a été retiré de l'ordre du jour pour des vérifications supplémentaires. Plusieurs projets ont été présentés et commentés, notamment des dérogations mineures, des PPCMOI, des PIIA et des modifications réglementaires.

Wed Aug 20, 2025

Comité exécutif

Committee to approve infrastructure contracts and spending lists totaling over $63M

The Gatineau executive committee will review and vote on several infrastructure-related contracts, including adjustments to engineering fees for the Jacques-Cartier street redevelopment and agreements with Chemins de Fer Québec-Gatineau. It will also approve multiple spending lists from the city’s finance department, totaling over $63 million for June and early July 2025.

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✓ Decided: Comité exécutif approuve 12,1 M$ en déboursés et octroie un contrat d'entretien ménager

Le comité exécutif a tenu une séance ordinaire le 20 août 2025, adoptant à l'unanimité toutes les résolutions à l'ordre du jour. Les décisions incluent l'approbation de plusieurs listes de déboursés totalisant plus de 63 M$, l'octroi d'un contrat d'entretien ménager pour la Maison de la culture, et diverses autorisations pour des travaux, des ententes et des modifications réglementaires. Un item concernant une modification à la structure organisationnelle du Service de l'urbanisme a été retiré de l'ordre du jour.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Autre instance

✓ Decided: Comité approuve 13 démolitions, dont 9 pour un projet de 96 logements rue Kent/Laval

Le Comité sur les demandes de démolition a approuvé 13 demandes de démolition, toutes à l'unanimité. Neuf d'entre elles (35-37, 43, 45, 47 rue Kent et 80-82, 84, 86, 88, 90 rue Laval) sont conditionnelles à l'approbation du projet de remplacement de 96 logements. Les autres concernent des propriétés aux 16 rue Côté, 17 rue du Centre, 226 boul. Maisonneuve et 1221 rue Notre-Dame. Une demande de démolition partielle au 35-37 rue Kent a été approuvée avec conditions.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

Autre instance

✓ Decided: CLP recommends approving demolition of 17 rue du Centre and several Kent/Laval properties

The Conseil local du patrimoine (CLP) recommended approval of demolition for 17 rue du Centre (unanimous) and for multiple properties on rue Kent and rue Laval (majority for 35-37 Kent and 80-82 Laval, unanimous for others), all conditional on approval of replacement projects. It also recommended approval of exterior work at 31 and 61 rue Principale and construction of a 96-child daycare at 59 rue Principale (unanimous). The meeting was procedural in part, including approval of the previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

Wed Jul 30, 2025

Comité exécutif

✓ Decided: Gatineau executive committee approves three personnel actions

The executive committee held a special meeting and unanimously approved three personnel decisions: two administrative terminations of employees (numbers 121232 and 121277) who failed to complete their probation period, and a five-day unpaid suspension for employee number 117889 following an investigation. All decisions were adopted unanimously.

Wed Jul 9, 2025

Comité exécutif

Gatineau Executive Committee to review road repairs and municipal infrastructure

The Executive Committee is meeting to decide on various infrastructure contracts, including road resurfacing and water system repairs. The body will also discuss parking signage changes across multiple districts and the acquisition of new city vehicles.

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✓ Decided: Comité exécutif approuve 22,7 M$ pour le nouveau poste de police d'Aylmer

Le comité exécutif a adopté à l'unanimité l'octroi du contrat de construction du nouveau poste de police du secteur d'Aylmer à Groupe GMR Construction inc. pour 22 662 377,33 $, ainsi que plusieurs autres contrats de travaux routiers et de services. Il a aussi autorisé des acquisitions par expropriation pour l'usine d'eau potable et approuvé des fermetures de rues pour des événements.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Comité plénier

Gatineau committee to discuss economic structure and PIIA regulation overhaul

The committee will hold a closed session regarding the optimization of the economic development structure. A public session will follow to discuss the redesign of the Regulation on Architectural Integration and Site Plans (PIIA).

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✓ Decided: Comité plénier discute de la refonte du règlement sur les PIIA

Le comité plénier a reçu une présentation sur la refonte du règlement sur les plans d'implantation et d'intégration architecturale (PIIA), visant à simplifier la structure et à renforcer les critères environnementaux. Aucune décision n'a été prise lors de cette séance; les conseillers ont posé des questions et formulé des commentaires, notamment sur la consultation des promoteurs et le masquage des climatiseurs.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Autre instance

✓ Decided: Comité consultatif agricole approuve les procès-verbaux des 118e et 119e séances

Le Comité consultatif agricole de Gatineau a approuvé les procès-verbaux des séances des 14 novembre 2024 et 10 février 2025. La réunion a également inclus une présentation d'information sur le Plan régional des milieux humides et hydriques (PRMHH), sans décision formelle. Des points d'information ont été donnés sur le suivi du PDZAA et la gouvernance économique.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Conseil municipal

Notice of future resolution regarding Enbridge hydrogen pipeline

The council is reviewing a notice from Councilor Edmond Leclerc. This notice indicates that a resolution requesting BAPE public consultations regarding the Enbridge hydrogen pipeline project will be submitted on August 26, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Gatineau council approves $5.1M affordable housing borrowing, advances public participation

The council adopted several borrowing bylaws, including $5.1M for the Programme d'habitation abordable Québec and $414,039 for low-rental housing renovations. It also approved a series of measures to advance participatory governance, including mandating the administration to study sector assemblies, create an internal expertise hub, and begin steps to establish an Office de participation publique. The council also approved numerous minor zoning exemptions and various agreements, and rejected a proposal to exempt non-buildable lands from the parking lot tax.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Caucus préparatoire

Gatineau preparatory caucus to discuss July 8 city council items

The body is meeting to hold discussions regarding files listed on the July 8, 2025, municipal council agenda.

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✓ Decided: Caucus prepares for council: no final votes, several items discussed

This was a preparatory caucus, not a decision-making meeting. No formal votes were held. Key items discussed included the withdrawal of two housing projects (56 Charlevoix) at the promoter's request, an amendment to a parking tax proposal to not exclude non-buildable lands, and several other agenda items for the evening's council meeting.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Comité exécutif

✓ Decided: Comité exécutif recommande 5,1 M$ pour le logement abordable et 414 039 $ pour les HLM

Le comité exécutif a recommandé au conseil municipal d'adopter plusieurs règlements et ententes, tous à l'unanimité. Les plus importants concernent le financement de la participation de la Ville aux programmes d'habitation abordable (5 128 597 $) et de rénovation des HLM (414 039 $). Le comité a aussi recommandé l'adoption du programme de rénovation résidentielle, des modifications à la circulation, et plusieurs ententes de services et de gestion.

Thu Jul 3, 2025

Autre instance

Plenary Committee to discuss development management

The Plenary Committee is holding a closed-door working meeting. The session consists of a presentation by Christian Tanguay regarding development management for strategic exchanges.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025

Comité plénier

Committee to review Vieux-Alymer urban plan and surplus arenas

The plenary committee will hold presentations regarding the Vieux-Alymer special urban plan and an analysis of surplus arenas. A closed-session meeting is also scheduled for strategic exchanges regarding report CMQ.

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✓ Decided: Comité plénier examine l'avenir des arénas excédentaires et le PPU Vieux-Aylmer

Le comité plénier a reçu deux présentations sans prendre de décisions formelles. La première portait sur l'analyse d'opportunité des arénas excédentaires, avec un appel d'intérêts prévu et un retour au conseil municipal en mars 2026. La seconde concernait le Plan particulier d'urbanisme (PPU) du Vieux-Aylmer, qui reviendra au conseil municipal dans les prochains mois. Aucun vote n'a été tenu.

Wed Jul 2, 2025

Comité exécutif

Gatineau Executive Committee to review roadwork and multi-million dollar disbursements

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss infrastructure projects, including road rehabilitation and park improvements. The body will also review several lists of city disbursements totaling over 34 million dollars.

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✓ Decided: Comité exécutif approuve 7,3 M$ pour camions pompe-échelle et contrats de voirie

Le comité exécutif a approuvé l'achat de camions pompe-échelle pour 7 296 672,46 $, des contrats de réhabilitation de chaussées totalisant plus de 6 M$, et des ajustements de frais professionnels. Il a aussi autorisé des dérogations au règlement sur le bruit pour des travaux, des modifications de stationnement et des recommandations au conseil municipal.

Wed Jul 2, 2025

Comité plénier

Gatineau committee to review transit budget and commercial development policy

The committee will hold a public presentation on the Carte Accès Gatineau+ pricing and usage rights. This will be followed by closed-door strategic discussions regarding the STO budget and commercial development policies.

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✓ Decided: Comité plénier recommande hausse de 50% des tarifs Carte Accès Gatineau+

Le comité plénier a entendu une présentation sur les droits d'utilisation et la tarification de la Carte Accès Gatineau+. La recommandation proposée, soit une majoration de 50% des tarifs pour les non-résidents et les accès libres, ainsi que le retrait du paiement à la pièce pour les activités à très fort achalandage (badminton et pickleball), a été discutée. Aucun vote n'a eu lieu; les membres ont plutôt suggéré de surveiller l'impact de ces mesures lors de l'étude du budget annuel avant d'aller plus loin.

Thu Jun 26, 2025

Autre instance

Economic Development Commission meets June 26

The Economic Development Commission is holding its third session. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

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✓ Decided: Commission hears APICA concerns on commercial development policy

The Commission du développement économique held a routine meeting, adopting its agenda and previous minutes. No formal decisions were made. The public question period featured APICA's concerns about the upcoming commercial development policy, and staff provided updates on the downtown revitalization fund and aeropark mobility projects.

Thu Jun 26, 2025

Comité plénier

Plenary Committee to discuss Gatineau Service Centre strategic plan revision

The Plenary Committee is holding a closed-door work session. The meeting consists of a discussion workshop regarding a request to revise the 2021-2026 strategic plan for the Centre de services de Gatineau.

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Thu Jun 26, 2025

Conseil municipal

Gatineau City Council to vote on police collective agreement

The City Council is holding a special session to consider the approval of a collective agreement. This agreement is between the City of Gatineau and the Fraternité des policiers et policières de Gatineau inc.

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✓ Decided: Gatineau council ratifies police collective agreement 2026-2030

At a special meeting on June 26, 2025, the Gatineau city council approved and ratified the collective agreement between the City and the Fraternité des policiers et policières de Gatineau Inc. for the period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030. The motion was adopted, and authorized officials were designated to sign the agreement. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included adoption of the agenda and adjournment.

Wed Jun 25, 2025

Comité exécutif

Gatineau Executive Committee to review infrastructure and spending approvals

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss various municipal service contracts and infrastructure projects. Key items include wastewater management, traffic signal adjustments, and the approval of city disbursements.

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✓ Decided: Grants $122,400 to 10 nonprofits for waste management

The executive committee unanimously recommended that city council approve $122,400 in financial support for 10 non-profit organizations working on waste reduction and recycling initiatives. The committee also awarded several contracts, including a $3.15M security services contract and a $643,164 culvert replacement project. All decisions were adopted unanimously.

Wed Jun 25, 2025

Comité plénier

Committee to discuss convention center strategy

The Plenary Committee is holding a closed-door working session. The meeting consists of a presentation and strategic exchanges regarding the convention center.

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✓ Decided: Comité plénier recommande l'adoption du plan de conservation du parc du Lac-Beauchamp

Le comité plénier a examiné deux dossiers principaux. Il a recommandé au conseil municipal d'adopter le Plan de conservation du parc du Lac-Beauchamp 2025-2029, incluant son montage financier. Il a également recommandé l'adoption d'une nouvelle politique de participation publique et la création d'un office de participation publique, entre autres mesures. Aucune décision finale n'a été prise; les recommandations seront présentées à la prochaine séance du conseil municipal.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

Autre instance

Gatineau Toponymy Committee to hold extraordinary meeting

The Toponymy Committee is meeting for an extraordinary session. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items and a public question period.

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✓ Decided: Comité de toponymie recommande de nommer la salle du Théâtre de l'Île en l'honneur de Gilles Provost

Le Comité de toponymie de Gatineau a tenu une séance extraordinaire le 23 juin 2025. Il a recommandé unanimement de nommer la salle de spectacle du Théâtre de l'Île en l'honneur de Gilles Provost, d'abroger une recommandation antérieure visant à renommer le parc Laurent-Groulx en parc Louise-Boudrias, et de remplacer le nom du parc de la Guadeloupe par parc Louise-Boudrias. Ces recommandations seront transmises au conseil municipal pour décision finale.

Fri Jun 20, 2025

Autre instance

Commission discusses potential creation of a municipal arts council

The Commission des arts, de la culture, des lettres et du patrimoine is meeting to discuss cultural initiatives. A closed-door session will focus on the relevance of establishing a municipal arts council.

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✓ Decided: Commission discusses municipal arts council, cultural program updates

The Commission des arts, de la culture, des lettres et du patrimoine (CACLP) held its fourth public meeting of 2025, which included a closed-door workshop on the potential creation of a municipal arts council. Members received updates on the revised Programme de soutien aux organismes culturels (PSOC) and cultural infrastructure projects. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the agenda and adjourning.

Thu Jun 19, 2025

Autre instance

Gatineau Healthy City Commission to discuss youth education and homelessness

The Commission Gatineau, Ville en Santé is meeting to review information on youth school results and climate change adaptation. The session also includes status updates on homelessness and a guide for managing makeshift encampments.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends bylaw banning single-use plastics in Gatineau

The Commission adopted four recommendations to the municipal council regarding single-use plastics. These include banning certain plastic items, requiring reusable tableware for on-site dining, studying a ban on offering single-use items by default, and evaluating an eco-contribution. The recommendations were adopted and will be forwarded to the city council for decision.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

Comité exécutif

Executive Committee to review infrastructure and traffic changes

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss several infrastructure projects, parking and traffic modifications, and administrative contracts. Items include sewer overflow corrections and temporary traffic changes for upcoming June festivals.

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✓ Decided: Gatineau committee awards contracts and approves street changes

The executive committee unanimously approved several contracts, including engineering services for sewer investigations, construction work for overflow corrections, and professional services for leadership training. It also approved various traffic and parking regulation changes for events and specific streets, and authorized agreements for public space projects.

Wed Jun 18, 2025

Comité plénier

Plenary Committee to meet with Office de consultation publique

The Plenary Committee is holding a closed-door working session. The meeting consists of a presentation by Julie Malenfant Caron regarding the Office de consultation publique for strategic exchanges.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025

Autre instance

✓ Decided: Comité approuve deux démolitions de maisons à Gatineau

Le Comité sur les demandes de démolition a approuvé à l'unanimité la démolition complète de deux habitations unifamiliales : au 2, rue Côté (district Deschênes) et au 71, rue Saint-Henri (district Hull-Wright). Aucune opposition n'a été reçue pour la première, tandis que pour la seconde, le comité a tenu compte des oppositions et de l'avis favorable du Conseil local du patrimoine. La séance a aussi inclus une intervention du public sur le règlement de démolition, sans décision.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Comité plénier

Comité plénier to discuss business composting and budget request processes

The committee will receive a public update on composting and recovery in businesses. The session will continue in closed session to discuss council member budget request processes and the scientific council.

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✓ Decided: Gatineau committee briefed on mandatory business composting plan

The committee received a presentation on upcoming regulations to require businesses to compost and recycle, with no formal decision made. Discussion covered enforcement, costs, and support for businesses, and the mayor praised the city's waste management performance.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

Autre instance

✓ Decided: CCU recommends approval of 5-unit housing project at 56 Charlevoix

The Comité consultatif d'urbanisme (CCU) recommended approval of a PPCMOI for a five-unit multifamily dwelling at 56, rue Charlevoix, and also recommended approval of the PIIA for the same project by majority vote (5-3, one absent). The committee also recommended approval of a PIIA for an in-ground pool at 145, rue Principale. Two informal presentations were held behind closed doors.

Wed Jun 11, 2025

Autre instance

Commission to review Regional Plan for Wetlands and Water Bodies

The Commission du développement du territoire et de l’habitation (CDTH) will meet to receive a presentation and recommendation regarding the Plan régional des milieux humides et hydriques (PRMHH). Members of the Commission de l’environnement et de la lutte aux changements climatiques (CELCC) are invited to participate in the discussion.

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✓ Decided: Gatineau committee recommends 10-year wetlands action plan

The Commission de développement du territoire et de l'habitation (CDTH) held a special meeting to review the action plan for the Plan régional des milieux humides et hydriques (PRMHH). After a presentation and discussion, the commission unanimously adopted a recommendation to the municipal council to adopt the plan for a 10-year implementation. The meeting also included a public question about protecting the Champlain ecological corridor, and a conflict of interest was declared by one member.

Wed Jun 11, 2025

Comité exécutif

Executive Committee considers noise bylaw exemption for boulevard des Allumettières

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss several administrative projects and service contracts. Key items include a request for noise bylaw exemptions for transportation work and the awarding of community grants.

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✓ Decided: Comité exécutif approuve dérogation bruit pour travaux nocturnes sur boul. des Allumettières

Le comité exécutif a autorisé une dérogation au règlement sur le bruit pour permettre au ministère des Transports de réaliser des travaux de réfection de la chaussée sur le boulevard des Allumettières la nuit et le dimanche, de juin à septembre 2025. Il a aussi approuvé l'exercice de la deuxième période optionnelle et des montants supplémentaires pour le contrat de collecte d'appareils ménagers et électroniques avec La Relance Outaouais inc., totalisant 112 521 $ pour 2025. De plus, il a adjugé un contrat de 533 752,92 $ à Riobec Sécurité pour la fourniture d'équipement de protection individuelle, et retiré 37 propriétés de la liste de vente pour taxes impayées.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Caucus préparatoire

Gatineau preparatory caucus to discuss ID Gatineau and public domain regulations

The committee will hold closed-door strategic exchanges regarding an agreement for ID Gatineau and regulations on the occupation of the public domain. The session includes a review of human resources files and a public discussion on items for the June 10, 2025, municipal council agenda.

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✓ Decided: Caucus préparatoire: retrait d'un item sur le télétravail, discussions sur plusieurs projets

Le caucus préparatoire du 10 juin 2025 a discuté des items à l'ordre du jour du conseil municipal. Un item sur la politique de travail flexible (PO-062) a été retiré de l'ordre du jour à la demande du conseiller Moran. Plusieurs autres projets ont été discutés, notamment une dérogation mineure pour des logements sur le chemin Vanier, l'adoption d'un inventaire du patrimoine bâti à Aylmer, et un parc rue Laurier. Aucun vote formel n'a eu lieu lors de ce caucus.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Comité exécutif

✓ Decided: Comité exécutif recommande le dépôt du rapport financier 2024

Le comité exécutif a recommandé au conseil municipal de recevoir le rapport financier 2024, incluant le rapport de l'auditeur indépendant Deloitte. Il a aussi recommandé la nomination de Denis Doucet comme directeur du Bureau de la sécurité civile et la promotion de Marie-France Laviolette comme directrice des Ressources humaines. Toutes les recommandations ont été adoptées à l'unanimité.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Conseil municipal

Gatineau Council to review 2024 financial statements and organizational grants

The municipal council will review the city's financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024. The body is also considering the suspension of certain grant and neighborhood improvement budget mechanisms.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 17-storey, 298-unit mixed-use tower at 150 Wellington St.

Council gave final approval to a 17-storey, 298-unit residential and commercial building at 150 Wellington St., despite zoning height and setback variances. It also approved a $6.7M borrowing for affordable housing, a $5.1M contribution to a UQO student residence, and a 25% penalty on US-based companies bidding on certain contracts. A proposal for a single-family home on a private road (Knotty St.) was rejected.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

Autre instance

✓ Decided: Comité agricole recommande l'adoption du plan d'action PDZAA 2026-2030

Le Comité consultatif agricole a recommandé à l'unanimité au conseil municipal d'adopter le plan d'action actualisé du PDZAA 2026-2030, en tenant compte des commentaires formulés lors de la séance. Le comité a également discuté de l'utilisation de conteneurs en zone agricole, sans décision formelle, et a reçu une présentation d'information sur le Plan régional des milieux humides et hydriques.

Sat Jun 7, 2025

Autre instance

Youth Commission to hold consultation for Plateau sector and Avenue des jeunes

The Youth Commission is meeting to discuss a youth consultation regarding the Plateau sector and Avenue des jeunes. The body will also conduct elections for co-presidency and the internal committee.

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✓ Decided: Commission jeunesse de Gatineau élit Adélia Demers à la coprésidence

La Commission jeunesse de Gatineau a tenu sa 6e séance le 7 juin 2025. Adélia Demers a été élue coprésidente. La commission a également accepté les démissions de neuf membres et recommandé l'adoption de neuf nouveaux membres. Aucune décision budgétaire ou réglementaire n'a été prise.

Thu Jun 5, 2025

Autre instance

Gatineau to review urban plans for Vieux-Aylmer and downtown Hull

The Commission de développement du territoire et de l’habitation will meet to discuss urban planning. The body will review presentations and recommendations for two specific urban plans.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends completing Vieux-Aylmer and Île-de-Hull urban plans

The Commission de développement du territoire et de l'habitation (CDTH) adopted two recommendations at its June 5, 2025 meeting, both forwarded to city council. The first recommends completing the Plan particulier d'urbanisme (PPU) for Vieux-Aylmer, and the second recommends completing the PPU for the Île de Hull (downtown), each in the spirit of the elements presented, so the city can proceed toward official adoption. Both recommendations were adopted, with one member expressing dissent on the Vieux-Aylmer plan. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included presentations and discussions on both plans.

Wed Jun 4, 2025

Autre instance

Commission discusses community opportunities and recreational facilities

The Commission des loisirs, des sports et du développement communautaire will meet to review the status of 'opportunity files.' The body will also receive information regarding a refrigerated skating rink, a four-season public square, and the status of swimming pools.

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✓ Decided: Commission briefed on $10M recreation projects, pickleball, pools

The Commission des loisirs, des sports et du développement communautaire (CLSDC) received informational updates on several recreation projects, including the $10M opportunity files, the refrigerated rink pilot at Parc des Cèdres, and the status of municipal pools. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily for information and discussion. The commission also discussed pickleball development and a $3,000 police security fee for a community event.

Wed Jun 4, 2025

Comité exécutif

Gatineau executive committee to consider land transfer for affordable housing

The executive committee is meeting to discuss various municipal service contracts, noise bylaw exemptions, and grant allocations. Key items include a land transfer for affordable housing and updates to waste collection and water treatment funding.

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✓ Decided: Gatineau executive committee approves $985,906 bike path contract

The executive committee unanimously approved a $985,906.96 contract to Envert & Fils for the Tire Trail development, including a bike link and multi-use path. It also authorized several contract adjustments, including $112,514.54 for polymer at the water treatment plant, $264,553.73 for waste collection, and $400,895.70 for recyclable collection. The committee recommended to council the free transfer of land at 40 boulevard de la Technologie for 40 affordable housing units, and approved various street closures for the Grand Prix British event.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Comité exécutif

✓ Decided: Gatineau committee recommends $6.7M for affordable housing project

The executive committee unanimously recommended that city council approve a $6.7 million municipal contribution for the affordable housing project at 341-347 Saint-Joseph Boulevard, now under the PHAQ program. It also recommended repealing the previous resolution and borrowing bylaw tied to the FTQ program. The recommendations take effect only after council approval.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Comité plénier

Gatineau committee to review 2024 financial statements and fire fleet electrification

The committee will receive presentations on the city's 2024 financial statements and service levels for dog walkers. A closed-session meeting will address the potential electrification of the fire department's pumper truck fleet.

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✓ Decided: Comité plénier appuie les états financiers 2024 et le cadre des parcs canins

Le comité plénier a pris connaissance des états financiers 2024 et a appuyé les recommandations, incluant l'approbation des affectations du surplus budgétaire, qui seront présentées au conseil municipal. Il a également appuyé les modifications au Cadre de référence – Niveau de service pour les gardiens de chiens, qui seront soumises au conseil municipal. Aucune décision finale n'a été prise lors de cette séance.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Conseil municipal

Gatineau considers $6.7 million for affordable housing program

The City Council is meeting to discuss funding for affordable housing initiatives. This includes a proposed expenditure and loan for the Programme d'habitation abordable Québec (PHAQ).

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✓ Decided: Council approves $6.7M for affordable housing at 341-347 Saint-Joseph

The council held a special session and approved a $6.7 million municipal contribution for a 108-unit affordable housing project at 341-347 boulevard Saint-Joseph, switching its funding from the FTQ Capital pour TOIT program to the PHAQ Volet 4 program. It also repealed the previous resolution and borrowing bylaw related to the old program. The contribution is conditional on receiving the SHQ's final selection letter and approval of a new borrowing bylaw.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Autre instance

✓ Decided: Heritage committee hears Aylmer inventory totals 579 buildings

The Conseil local du patrimoine (CLP) held its 55th meeting, approving the minutes of the previous session and receiving an information update on the traditional built heritage inventory for the Aylmer sector, which counts 579 buildings. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with the next session scheduled for June 16, 2025.