MINUTES – PUBLIC – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (EDC) – 4th meeting – September 18, 2025 – 12:34 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Notable items
5 #
Public question period
No public questions were asked. The commission discussed a request from the Gatineau Chamber of Commerce to reserve a seat on the commission for a young entrepreneur under 35, which is currently being considered as part of a regulatory review.
6 #
Follow-up on previous meetings and file updates
The commission reviewed ongoing files including economic development governance, the commercial development policy, and the support fund for non-profits. Updates were provided on the restructuring of economic development services and the transition toward supporting commercial hubs rather than individual associations.
8 #
Review of the 2024-2025 CDÉ work plan and filing of the 2021-2026 strategic plan interim report
The commission reviewed its 2024-2025 performance, noting that all assigned mandates were completed. Discussions included the need to improve member attendance and the progress of key projects like downtown economic diversification, industrial park strategies, and the Maison de l'innovation technologique (MIT).
9 #
Review of the social economy action plan and reflection on the next plan
The commission reviewed the progress of the social economy policy, noting that 80% of planned actions have been implemented. Members discussed priorities for 2026, emphasizing the need for strategic partnerships and targeting sectors like affordable housing and the circular economy.
All items
1 #
Quorum check and opening of the meeting
The meeting was called to order with quorum established. The session included the introduction of a new member, Robert Patrick-Meunier, representing the social economy sector through the organization Mobi-O.
2 #
3 #
Declaration of conflicts of interest
No conflicts of interest were declared by members regarding the agenda items.
4 #
Filing and follow-up of the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting
The minutes from the previous meeting were officially filed with no outstanding follow-up items.
7 #
Renewal of CDÉ members and 2026 meeting calendar
The commission discussed the end of terms for several members and the process for renewing mandates. A vacancy remains for a representative from the construction sector.
10 #
Varia
Members offered congratulations to the chair for their four years of service on the commission.
11 #
Next meeting
The next meeting of the Economic Development Commission is scheduled for February 2026.
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