"Outaouais"

Council renews the agreement to support the Outaouais Development Observatory (ODO) for 2027-2031, authorizing an annual contribution of $125,000 to assist in data collection and analysis for the region.

A presentation regarding the health and well-being of seniors in the Outaouais region, providing data to help the committee make informed decisions.

The Public Health Department (DSP) presented a report on the health of seniors in the Outaouais. While most seniors report good health, the report highlights challenges such as chronic illness, psychological distress, loneliness, and the impact of climate change, emphasizing the need for integrated, intersectoral action.

The City of Gatineau is officially supporting the demands of community organizations in the Outaouais region. These groups are calling for $57 million in additional provincial funding to address underfunding and better support vulnerable populations.

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.

The City Council is considering a motion to formally express its support regarding the ongoing challenges within the Outaouais regional healthcare system. This item reflects the Council's role in advocating for better public services for Gatineau residents.

Council expressed deep concern regarding the critical state of the health and social services network in the Outaouais region, calling on the Quebec government to intervene immediately to address physician shortages and ensure service continuity.

This item involves a presentation on the state of cultural philanthropy in the Outaouais region, examining how private funding and donations support local cultural initiatives.

The City is providing support to the Outaouais regional delegation participating in the 58th Summer Quebec Games held in Trois-Rivières.

The City is entering into a sectoral agreement to provide financial and developmental support to the Musée régional de l'Outaouais.

Council authorized the launch of a process to develop a flood adaptation plan for Gatineau. This initiative, supported by the Bureau de projets de la rivière des Outaouais Ouest, aims to improve risk management and community resilience following the major floods of 2017 and 2019. The City will form a working committee and a consultative committee to guide this strategy.

The city is participating in a $5.2 million, five-year regional agreement (Alliance pour la solidarité) to combat poverty and social exclusion in the Outaouais. The city's 'Gatineau, Ville en santé' commission will lead the local action plan.

Gatineau is participating in a regional agreement to combat poverty and social exclusion. The city will work with the Conférence des préfets de l’Outaouais to implement a local action plan (2025-2029) funded by a $5.2 million provincial grant allocated to the Outaouais region.

The committee will analyze how high school dropout rates affect the local labor market and economic growth in the Outaouais region. This discussion aims to identify the link between education levels and regional economic health.

The City of Gatineau will extend its participation in the Outaouais bio-food development agreement until March 2026. The City will contribute $25,000 to support this regional initiative.

This item proposes a one-year extension to the existing development agreement for the bio-food sector in the Outaouais region, originally set for 2023-2025.

The City is entering into a delegation agreement to manage the 2024-2027 Sustainable Forest Management Program for the Outaouais region.

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.

The City is entering into a delegation agreement to manage the regional sustainable forest management program for 2024-2027. This involves authorizing the necessary documentation to formalize the partnership.

The City of Gatineau, along with other Outaouais MRCs, is entering into a delegation agreement for the 2024-2027 Sustainable Forest Management Program (PADF). The MRC de Pontiac will act as the lead administrator for the region. This program supports integrated forest planning and climate change awareness. The committee recommends that Council authorize the signing of the agreement and related documents.

A presentation of data and social trends in Gatineau, prepared by the *Observatoire de développement de l'Outaouais*, to help inform city policy and planning.

The council is voting to support regional development priorities for the Outaouais region for the 2025-2029 period.

The committee will receive an informational presentation on the energy profile of the Outaouais region, prepared by the *Conseil régional de l'environnement et du développement durable de l'Outaouais* (CREDDO). This report provides data on regional energy consumption and production, which helps inform local climate policy.

A presentation by the organization *L'Appui pour les proches aidants* regarding the current state and support systems for caregivers in the region.

The committee hosts a visit from provincial minister Mathieu Lacombe to discuss matters related to youth, culture, and regional affairs in the Outaouais.