"urban agriculture"

The City has received an $81,975 grant from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to purchase and install 10 greenhouses in community gardens, supporting local food production.

Acceptance of an $81,975 grant from the federal Local Food Infrastructure Fund to enhance the city's urban agriculture program.

Council approves a grant agreement with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for $81,975 to purchase and install 10 greenhouses in community gardens as part of the urban agriculture program.

Council approved new management agreements for two community gardens. The Regroupement des cuisines collectives de Gatineau will manage the Val d'Oise garden, and Entre deux Roues will continue managing the Entre deux fleurs garden. The City also approved small financial support payments for these and the Mont-Bleu community garden.

The committee recommended that the council approve new management agreements for the Val d'Oise and Entre deux fleurs community gardens for 2025-2029. The Regroupement des cuisines collectives de Gatineau will take over the Val d'Oise garden, and Entre deux Roues will continue managing the Entre deux fleurs garden.

The city is renewing its support for urban agriculture, including $79,200 in annual funding for community and collective gardens. The resolution also renews management protocols for several organizations, including the Apicentris beekeeping collective and various community garden associations, and reallocates residual funds from the 2022-2024 action plan.

This item establishes a framework to provide annual financial support and facilitate the creation of new urban agriculture gardens in the city.

Council approved $79,200 in financial support for community and collective gardens, extended the urban agriculture action plan for two years, and renewed management protocols with several community organizations for 2025-2029.

The city is providing $88,450 in financial support to various non-profit organizations to manage community and collective gardens. This includes renewing 10 existing agreements and authorizing three new ones to promote urban agriculture and food sovereignty.