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Members discussed various environmental initiatives, including a green infrastructure webinar, the restructuring of the Ecological Transition Service, the 'No Mow May' campaign, and regional ecological connectivity efforts.

The Ecological Transition Service presented the role and composition of the City's Scientific Council. Members discussed the importance of scientific data in decision-making, the need for regional collaboration, and the goal of making scientific findings accessible to the public.

The Ecological Transition Service provided an update on the pesticide bylaw as it applies to golf courses. The discussion covered the requirement for golf courses to have pesticide reduction plans and Audubon certification by 2027, as well as ongoing communication efforts to raise public awareness about pesticide use.

The commission reviewed the progress of the 2024 Climate Plan and discussed 2025 priorities. Key topics included greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction in buildings and transportation, the need for structural measures to reduce car dependency, and the upcoming launch of the Partenariat Climat Outaouais.