MINUTES — PUBLIC – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (EDC) – 2nd meeting – April 10, 2025 – 1:03 p.m. to 1:27 p.m.
Major decisions
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Follow-up on previous meetings
The commission reviewed three key initiatives: mobility improvements at the Aéroparc (estimated at $1M), the development of a new Commercial Development Policy based on recent consultations, and a new $500,000/year downtown revitalization program. These projects aim to support local businesses, improve infrastructure, and stimulate economic activity across Gatineau. The downtown program will launch on April 16, 2025, offering grants of up to $50,000 for eligible projects.
economic-development $1,000,000
All items
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Quorum check and opening of the meeting
The meeting was officially opened at 1:03 PM. Jacqueline Frenette was introduced as a new member representing the small and medium-sized business sector.
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Declaration of conflicts of interest
Members confirmed they have no conflicts of interest regarding the agenda items.
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Filing and follow-up of the minutes from the February 13, 2025 meeting
The minutes from the previous meeting were officially filed with no outstanding follow-up actions required.
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Public question period
No members of the public registered to ask questions during this session.
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Next meeting: June 26, 2025
The next meeting of the Economic Development Commission is scheduled for June 26, 2025.
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