AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL – MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Notable items
34.1 #
Mandate and appointment of members to the Housing Shock Committee
This item establishes the mandate and appoints members to a specialized committee tasked with addressing the housing crisis in Gatineau. The committee is expected to provide strategic recommendations to accelerate housing development and improve affordability.
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34.1 Project number 146471 - Mandate and appointment of members to the Housing Shock Committee
34.2 #
Support for the Union of Quebec Municipalities' requests regarding the abolition of the Quebec Experience Program and restrictions on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Council is asked to formally support the Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) in its advocacy against recent changes to immigration programs. The city aims to express concern that these policy shifts negatively impact the local labor market and the integration of foreign workers.
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34.2 Project number 146474 - Support for the Union of Quebec Municipalities' requests regarding the abolition of the Quebec Experience Program and restrictions on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
34.6 #
CES - Selection and hiring process for an Ombudsman
This item outlines the formal process for selecting and hiring a new Ombudsman for the City of Gatineau. The Ombudsman acts as an independent officer to investigate citizen complaints regarding municipal administration.
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34.6 Project number 146391 - CES - Selection and hiring process for an Ombudsman
34.7 #
CES - Distribution and allocation of the net assets of the corporation ID Gatineau
This item concerns the final distribution and allocation of net assets following the dissolution or restructuring of the economic development corporation, ID Gatineau. It ensures that remaining funds are properly accounted for and returned to the City's general funds or designated accounts.
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34.7 Project number 146294 - CES - Distribution and allocation of the net assets of the corporation ID Gatineau
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34.3 #
CES - Corporate grant request - Centraide Outaouais 2025 fundraising campaign – $47,275.43
The City is considering a corporate grant of $47,275.43 to support the 2025 Centraide Outaouais fundraising campaign. This contribution supports local community organizations that provide essential social services to Gatineau residents.
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34.3 Project number 146398 - CES - Corporate grant request - Centraide Outaouais 2025 fundraising campaign – $47,275.43
34.4 #
CES - Agreement between the City of Gatineau and the Coopérative de développement régional Outaouais-Laurentides (CDROL) - Partnership agreement
This item proposes a partnership agreement between the City and the CDROL to support regional cooperative development. The agreement aims to foster economic growth and social entrepreneurship within the Outaouais region.
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34.4 Project number 145813 - CES - Agreement between the City of Gatineau and the Coopérative de développement régional Outaouais-Laurentides, coopérative de solidarité - CDROL - Partnership agreement
34.5 #
CES - Organizational structure modifications - Communications Department
Council is reviewing proposed changes to the internal structure of the Communications Department. These modifications are intended to improve operational efficiency and better align the department with the City's strategic communication goals.