"community development"

The committee will analyze how the city's integrated policies apply to the Recreation, Sports, and Community Development Department, followed by a scheduled break.

The City is approving $3,658,846 in financial support for various community organizations under the Community Development Support Framework. This includes new partnership agreements with the Association des résidents du district de Limbour and the Centre communautaire Entre-Nous, as well as funding adjustments for the Maison de l'Amitié de Hull.

The commission recommended that the City Council adopt the new integrated policy for the Recreation, Sports, and Community Development Department to improve citizen quality of life.

The committee recommended that Council approve an addendum to the partnership agreement with the Comité de vie de quartier du Vieux-Gatineau, allowing for the reallocation of $65,000 previously earmarked for an urban revitalization project to other community priorities.

The commissions reviewed a proposal for a new integrated policy titled 'Une nouvelle politique en loisirs, sports et développement des communautés — Du cœur à l’action'. This 20-year vision aims to improve citizen quality of life through principles like equity, inclusion, and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. The commissions recommended that City Council adopt this policy and mandate the department to develop specific action plans.

The Recreation, Sports and Community Development Department presents a new policy aimed at better aligning city services with the needs of the local population.

This is a routine filing of the minutes from the Commission on Recreation, Sports and Community Development meeting held on February 5, 2025.

The City is launching a municipal strategy to support volunteerism, which is essential for the operation of over 300 partner organizations. This item approves the implementation of Phase 1 of the strategy.

This item proposes a change to the organizational structure of the Recreation, Sports and Community Development department. Such changes are typically made to improve administrative efficiency or align the department with current city priorities.

The city is introducing a new funding program under the Community Development Support Framework specifically designed to assist local residents' associations. This initiative aims to strengthen neighborhood-level engagement and provide resources for community-led projects.

The city is updating its Community Development Support Framework to better meet the needs of local organizations. The administration is also tasked with developing new non-financial support tools, such as training and equipment loans, and continuing to refine the service offering.

This item approves the 2024 updates to the City's framework for supporting community development initiatives.

The commission received a presentation on the updated community portrait, which uses 2021 census data to help the City understand the needs of its 76 defined communities. The data, categorized by a material and social deprivation index, is intended to guide future community development and social planning through citizen engagement.

The Executive Committee approves a $6,000 grant from Councillor Louis Sabourin's discretionary budget to the Association des Résidents de Limbour to support community development and social cohesion projects in the Limbour district.

The city is approving $2,023,435 in financial support for various community, sports, and recreation organizations. This includes new multi-year partnership agreements with Avenue des Jeunes, the Comité de Vie de quartier du Vieux-Gatineau, and M-Ado Jeunes for the 2024-2028 period.