"agriculture"

This is a procedural item to table the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting of the Agricultural Advisory Committee.

The City of Gatineau is joining the 2025-2029 regional agreement to support the bio-food sector. The city will contribute $105,000 over three years to help fund regional projects, following the success of previous agreements in supporting local agriculture and food systems.

This is a routine filing of the minutes from the Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting held in September 2025.

Council approved the City's participation in the 2025-2029 Outaouais Bio-food Sector Development Agreement (ESBO-3). The City will contribute $105,000 over three years ($35,000 annually) to support regional bio-food projects, continuing its commitment to agricultural development.

This item involves the formal approval of the minutes from a closed-door meeting of the city's agricultural advisory committee.

The City is partnering with the UPA to fund the revegetation of riparian strips on agricultural land, supporting the 2024-2029 Water Management Plan. The City will provide $50,000 annually from 2025 to 2029 to assist farmers in these environmental restoration efforts.

The city is submitting a request to the *Commission de protection du territoire agricole du Québec* (CPTAQ) to allow non-agricultural use of the property at 2098, chemin Montréal Ouest.

This item proposes a memorandum of understanding with the local agricultural union to promote the planting of vegetation along riverbanks on farmland. This initiative aims to improve water quality and prevent soil erosion in agricultural areas.

Council approves a $50,000 annual funding agreement (2025-2029) with the UPA Outaouais-Laurentides to support the revegetation of riparian strips on agricultural land. This initiative is part of the city's Water Management Plan to protect and restore water environments.

This is a procedural item to table the minutes from the September 19, 2024, meeting of the Agricultural Advisory Committee.

This item approves a one-year extension (until March 31, 2026) of the Outaouais Bio-food Sector Development Agreement. The City of Gatineau will contribute $25,000 to support the development of the regional bio-food sector and ensure continuity of services while regional partners renew their programs.

This bylaw updates zoning regulations for agricultural land, specifically clarifying what secondary activities are permitted on farms with or without livestock. These changes help ensure that zoning rules remain current with modern agricultural practices.

This item follows up on a proposal by Mr. Jean Lessard to implement a pilot project allowing hunting on agricultural lands. The goal is to manage migratory bird populations that are damaging local crops.

This bylaw amendment updates zoning rules for agricultural properties, specifically clarifying what additional uses are permitted on farms with or without livestock.

Notice of motion to update zoning regulations concerning secondary uses for agricultural properties.

Filing of the draft bylaw to update zoning regulations concerning secondary uses for agricultural properties.

The applicant is seeking permission from the provincial agricultural commission (CPTAQ) to build five tourist cabins on land currently zoned for agriculture, as an accessory to an existing golf course. The city's advisory committee (CCA) has recommended against this proposal, and council must now decide whether to support the request to the CPTAQ.

This item establishes a framework for supporting community and collective gardens in Gatineau. It includes provisions for annual financial assistance and the creation of new garden spaces to promote urban agriculture.

This item involves the formal filing of the minutes from the Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting held on December 4, 2023.