"cultural policy"

The City is modifying its payment process for the 2024-2027 Outaouais territorial partnership agreement. Instead of paying artists and organizations directly, the City will now pay its financial contribution to the MRC des Collines (the trustee), which will then distribute the funds.

Council will amend a previous resolution to update the implementation of the City's 2024-2034 Cultural Policy and its associated action plan.

Council amended a previous resolution to authorize the city treasurer to pay the city's financial contribution for the 2024-2027 Outaouais territorial partnership agreement directly to the 'MRC des Collines', which acts as the trustee for the agreement.

The Commission reviewed the proposed 2026 work plan, which focuses on five key areas: cultural governance and funding, cultural infrastructure, public art frameworks, the 2024-2034 cultural policy, and cultural citizenship. Members requested adjustments, including adding a specific focus on access to cultural facilities and ensuring a clear timeline for reporting on the PSOC (Cultural Organizations Support Program) review. The Commission officially recommended that the City Council adopt this work plan.

The committee will discuss the potential creation of a municipal arts council for Gatineau. This presentation will outline current findings and explore how such a body could support the local cultural sector.

A working session for the Cultural Policy Monitoring Committee to review the progress made during the first year of the 2024-2027 cultural action plan.

The Commission reviewed and recommended the adoption of a new Cultural Organization Support Program (PSOC) to replace the 20-year-old version. The new program aims to modernize support for cultural organizations, introduce expert peer juries for funding decisions, and align with current practices, with implementation planned for 2026.

The City is establishing a monitoring committee to oversee the implementation of the 2024-2034 cultural policy, titled 'Rencontrer la culture'.

This item establishes a monitoring committee to oversee the implementation and progress of the city's 2024-2034 cultural policy, titled "Rencontrer la culture".

The city is adopting a 2024-2026 action plan to promote and enhance heritage in the downtown area. This plan aligns with the city's cultural policy and includes reallocating $25,000 in funding to support specific heritage initiatives.

The committee will discuss the roles and membership structure of the group responsible for overseeing the city's Cultural Policy.

A presentation on the metrics the city will use to track the success of its new 10-year cultural policy, which aims to increase cultural engagement in Gatineau.