"social development"

The Commission reviewed its 2026 work plan, which focuses on homelessness, social development, food insecurity, affordable housing, and mental health. The plan emphasizes an integrated approach to social issues and will be recommended to the City Council for adoption. Members discussed the importance of cross-sector collaboration and the potential for future social pricing initiatives.

Council approved a 2025-2029 agreement with the Concertation pour le développement social de l'Outaouais (CDSO) to support social development networking and mobilization. The city will provide $5,000 annually, totaling $25,000, to support biannual gatherings and actor mobilization.

The City is entering into a 2025-2029 memorandum of understanding with the CDSO to support social development networking and mobilization, with a total financial contribution of $25,000 ($5,000 annually).

The commission reviewed the 2025-2029 Municipal Action Plan on homelessness and social development. The plan focuses on six key areas, including governance, housing, and adapted interventions, and emphasizes the city's commitment to addressing homelessness through a person-centered approach.

The city is entering into agreements with the CISSSO (regional health authority) to fund the 'An organized encampment in Gatineau' project. This initiative, part of the city's homelessness action plan, aims to provide better support for people living in encampments.

The City is creating two new 'Community Development Coordinator' positions within the Recreation, Sports and Community Development Service to support the 2025-2029 Homelessness and Social Development Action Plan.

The City is creating two new permanent Community Development Coordinator positions within the Recreation, Sports and Community Development Service to support the implementation of the 2025-2029 Homelessness and Social Development Action Plan.

A presentation providing an update on the current state of homelessness in Gatineau to inform future policy decisions.

The committee reviews the results and outcomes of the city's social development and homelessness initiatives from the previous three-year period.

The committee discusses and makes a recommendation regarding the proposed strategy for addressing homelessness and social development over the next five years.

Information regarding upcoming forums on immigration and social development will be shared with commission members via email.

Miscellaneous items, specifically a 'vox pop' discussion regarding the Summit on Homelessness and Social Development.

This item authorizes the creation of a working committee to organize the 2024 Summit on Social Development and Homelessness, a key initiative to address housing and social support challenges in the city.

The committee receives an update on current homelessness initiatives and discusses the process for renewing the city's Social Development and Homelessness Action Plan. This is a key strategic item for addressing housing and social support needs in Gatineau.