AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE – NOTICE OF MEETING – 121st meeting / Monday, September 29 at 5:30 p.m.

Procedural item to record attendance and formally open the meeting.

Formal approval of the meeting agenda by the committee members.

A designated time for members of the public to ask questions or provide comments to the committee.

Formal approval of the minutes from the previous committee meeting.

The committee will receive a presentation from the provincial environment ministry (MELCCFP) regarding the proposed creation of a new wildlife refuge in the Grandes-Baies area. This project is significant as it involves land use planning that may impact agricultural zones and local biodiversity.

This item provides information on a partnership aimed at restoring riparian strips (vegetated areas along waterways) on agricultural land. The initiative is part of the city's water management plan to improve water quality and environmental health in farming regions.

The committee will review a study on the potential for a permanent public market in Gatineau, including site selection and operational feasibility. This is a significant project for local food security and economic development, and the committee will provide a formal recommendation to the city.

Discussion of any additional items not listed on the formal agenda.

Formal closure of the public portion of the meeting to move into a private, closed-door session.

Formal opening of the private, closed-door session.

The committee will discuss and make a recommendation regarding a formal request to the CPTAQ (the provincial agricultural land protection commission) concerning the wildlife refuge project. This is a sensitive matter involving the potential conversion or regulation of agricultural land for environmental protection purposes.

Discussion of any additional items during the closed session.

Formal adjournment of the committee meeting.