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The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m. This was the final meeting of the Arts, Culture, Letters, and Heritage Commission (CACLP) before the November municipal elections. Two new members were welcomed to the commission.

The commission reviewed its 2024-2025 work plan, reporting 100% completion of its objectives across five major areas, including the new Cultural Policy and the overhaul of the cultural support program.

The meeting was opened following a delay due to a lack of quorum. The commission acknowledged the contributions of departing members and invited the public to apply for commission vacancies.

The committee receives a progress report on the 2024-2025 work plan for the Commission des arts, de la culture, des lettres et du patrimoine (CACLP). This report tracks the committee's goals and achievements for the current year.

The Commission discussed proposed updates to the city's cultural funding program (PSOC). Key topics included balancing financial health requirements with the realities of small organizations, defining 'quality' in cultural offerings, and ensuring the program supports both local and regional cultural actors.

The Commission introduced its members, including a new member from the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum, and welcomed new internal resource staff.

The commission adopted the agenda with one modification: the presentation scheduled for item 5 is postponed to the December meeting.

The city is establishing a monitoring committee for its 2024-2034 Cultural Policy. The Commission for Arts, Culture, Letters, and Heritage (CACLP) will act as this committee to ensure continuity in the policy's implementation and oversight.

The commission recommended that it act as the monitoring committee for the Cultural Policy to ensure continuity. This committee will track progress, identify challenges, and act as an ambassador for the policy.