AGENDA* – Arts, Culture, Literature and Heritage Commission (CACLP) – 5th meeting – September 24, 2025 – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Formal opening of the meeting to ensure enough members are present to conduct official business.

Formal approval of the meeting agenda by the committee members.

Opportunity for committee members to disclose any personal or professional conflicts regarding the items on the agenda.

Review and formal filing of the minutes from the previous committee meeting to ensure accuracy and track progress on past action items.

A dedicated time for residents to ask questions or provide comments to the committee regarding cultural matters.

The committee will review findings regarding the potential creation of a municipal arts council for Gatineau. This discussion explores how such a body could support local artists and cultural organizations, potentially changing how the city manages and funds arts initiatives.

A presentation on the current state of private and philanthropic funding for cultural projects in the Outaouais region. This helps the city understand how to better leverage non-municipal funding to support local cultural development.

A regular update on the status and maintenance of city-owned cultural facilities, such as theaters, museums, or community art spaces.

A review of the committee's achievements and progress over the past year regarding its strategic goals for arts and heritage in Gatineau.

A highlight of recent successful cultural events, projects, or initiatives within the city.

Discussion of any other business or items not specifically listed on the agenda.

Notification that the schedule for future committee meetings will be set following the upcoming municipal elections.

Formal closing of the meeting.

A working session for the Cultural Policy Monitoring Committee to evaluate progress on the city's multi-year cultural action plan halfway through the 2025 calendar year.