MINUTES – PUBLIC – YOUTH COMMISSION – 6th meeting – June 7, 2025 – 1:11 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Presentation: Youth consultation in the Plateau sector, Avenue des jeunes
Presentation given by Ms. Thamara Boivin and Ms. Johanne Gadbois regarding Avenue des jeunes. During this presentation, several pieces of information were shared, citing:
- The objective of Avenue des jeunes.
- The various addresses of their youth centers.
- The procedures and conditions for attending a youth center.
- The activities as well as the programming of the various youth service points in the City.
At the end of the presentation, the youth were invited to fill out a survey on activities for youth in the Plateau sector. This survey will also be sent via Messenger so that members can complete it.
Break from 2:33 p.m. to 2:42 p.m.
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6.3 Co-chair elections
6.3.1 Procedure
Adélia Demers and Félix Roy present their 3-minute speeches for the co-chair position. Explanation of the voting procedure by Roxanne Portelance. From 3:02 p.m. until 3:10 p.m. Unveiling at 3:11 p.m. Adélia Demers won and thanked the members for choosing her.
6.3.2 Elections
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6.5 Resignation and adoption of members
6.5.1 Resignation
CONSIDERING that due to the end of their mandate, several members have submitted their resignation: CJ-03
The members who submitted their resignation are:
- Maïka Grangur, école secondaire de l’île
- Malak Abdelfatah, école secondaire de la Nouvelle-Ère
- Kershet Sagy, école secondaire de la Nouvelle-Ère
- Ismaël Moul, école secondaire du Versant
- Ash Bailey Toussain, Polyvalente Nicolas-Gatineau
- Philippe Carlos Giroux, école secondaire Mont-Bleu
- Rosalie Bédard, école secondaire de l’Érablière
- Dalande Jean Pier, Polyvalente le Carrefour
- Bryana Eddo, Polyvalente le Carrefour
It is proposed by Ash Bailey Toussaint, seconded by Clémence Lepage. Adopted.
CONSIDERING THAT seats are to be filled within the Youth Commission; CONSIDERING THAT the candidacies were analyzed and proposed by the internal committee of the Youth Commission responsible for selecting members;
CJ-04 The Youth Commission recommends to the municipal council the adoption, as members of the Gatineau Youth Commission, of the following candidates (see 2025 result):
- Matthew Dupuis, école secondaire Hormidas-Gamelin
- Vivianne Carbonneau, école secondaire du Versant
- Blessila Citegetse, Polyvalente le Carrefour
- Aisha Campeau, Polyvalente Nicolas-Gatineau
- Ryan Thabit, Polyvalente Nicolas Gatineau
- Jenera Nahallage, école secondaire Mont-Bleu
- Lynda Jouini, école secondaire de l’île
- Mila Drouin, école secondaire de la Nouvelle-Ère
- Morad Abdelfatah, école secondaire de la Nouvelle-Ère
It is proposed by Bryana Eddo, seconded by Céleste Prévil. Adopted.
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Establishment of quorum and opening of the meeting
The co-chairs welcome all members and open the public meeting at 1:11 p.m. Official roundtable: introduction of members.
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Adoption of the agenda
It is proposed by Malak Abdelfatah, seconded by Keshet Sagy, and resolved that this Commission adopt the agenda of the present meeting as proposed. Adopted.
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Filing and follow-up of the minutes of the May 24, 2025 meeting
The winner of the mystery word is: none. Draw for Salle Odyssée tickets: Samuëlle Cinq-Mars – École secondaire Grande-Rivière.
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Information and discussion items
Adogatineau.ca capsule: This is a promotional strategy for ado Gatineau. A street interview with the approach "Do you know ados Gatineau?" where participants are invited to discover the site's sections in exchange for a prize. We need 15 participants on June 25 for filming at the central park and surrounding areas (library, agora).
Summer projects: CJ 2025 Bootcamp: Maëlle Fortin asked if we could hold the camp in August because she will not be available in July.
Sub-committee:
- Céleste Prévil
- Clémence Lepage
- Mila Drouin
- Matthew Dupuis
- Aïsha Campeau
- Felix Roy
- Rosalie Bureau
- Emmanuel Nabine
They expressed their interest in the summer sub-committee.
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6.4 Internal committee elections
6.4.1 Procedure
Ms. Norris Parent explained the functioning and objective of the Internal Committee.
6.4.2 Submission of candidacies
The members who expressed their interest are:
- Rosalie Bureau
- Céleste Prévil
- Clémence Lepage
- Samuëlle Cinq-Mars
- Maëlle Fortin
- Desmond Dearham
- Ella Burron
- Karen Kenne Tchofo
- Louis Paré
- Félix Roy
6.4.3 Elections
We voted for:
- Louis Paré
- Rosalie Bureau
- Clémence Lepage
- Félix Roy
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Varia
1- Roxanne Portelance mentioned that Mathieu Cordo from Radio-Canada is looking for 3 young people who are finishing Secondary 4. She does not have other information for the moment such as the date, the filming location... The following members expressed their interest:
- Felix Roy
- Rosalie Bureau
- Adélia Demers
- Aicha Campeau
- Mathieu Dupuis
- Céleste Prévil
2- Jenera presented software that aims to encourage adolescents to read to increase the literacy rate. She is asking for help so that the software can be integrated into libraries, therefore mainly for the marketing of her product. Roxanne Portelance replied that she will send the information to the responsible persons to find out how it will be possible to help.
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Next meeting
The next meeting of the Youth Commission is scheduled for September 13, 2025.
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Adjournment of the meeting
It is proposed by Rosalie Bédard, seconded by Ismail Moulessehoul, and resolved that this Commission agree to adjourn the public meeting at 4:00 p.m. Adopted.