MINUTES — PUBLIC — TOPONYMY COMMITTEE — 2nd meeting — March 10, 2025 — 1:32 p.m. to 2:19 p.m.

Notable items

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Decisions regarding the deliberations of the closed session

The Toponymy Committee recommended adding five names to the city's toponymy bank for the Limbour sector, specifically under the 'Women' theme. These names are Thérèse Morency, Christine Martin, Clémence Guibert, Hélène Aubert, and Lucia Fillion.

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Decisions regarding the deliberations of the closed session

The members of the Toponymy Committee agree to issue the following recommendations:

Thérèse Morency (CT-2025-01): The Toponymy Committee unanimously recommends adding the name "Thérèse-Morency" to the toponymy bank and reserving it for the Gatineau sector, in the Limbour district, under the Women theme, priority 1. Proposed by Isabelle N. Miron, supported by Laurent Robillard-Cardinal. Adopted
Christine Martin (CT-2025-02): The Toponymy Committee unanimously recommends adding the name "Christine-Martin" to the toponymy bank and reserving it for the Gatineau sector, in the Limbour district, under the Women theme, priority 1. Proposed by Pierre-Luc Gagné, supported by Isabelle N. Miron. Adopted
Clémence Guibert (CT-2025-03): The Toponymy Committee unanimously recommends adding the name "Clémence-Guibert" to the toponymy bank and reserving it for the Gatineau sector, in the Limbour district, under the Women theme, priority 2. Proposed by Isabelle N. Miron, supported by Laurent Robillard-Cardinal. Adopted
Hélène Aubert (CT-2025-04): The Toponymy Committee unanimously recommends adding the name "Hélène-Aubert" to the toponymy bank and reserving it for the Gatineau sector, in the Limbour district, under the Women theme, priority 2. Proposed by Pierre-Luc Gagné, supported by Michel Noreau. Adopted
Lucia Fillion (CT-2025-05): The Toponymy Committee unanimously recommends adding the name "Lucia-Fillion" to the toponymy bank and reserving it for the Gatineau sector, in the Limbour district, under the Women theme, priority 2. Proposed by Isabelle N. Miron, supported by Laurent Robillard-Cardinal. Adopted

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All items

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Quorum check and opening of the meeting

The meeting was officially opened at 1:32 p.m. after confirming that a quorum of members was present.

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Quorum check and opening of the meeting

The chair welcomes those present. He confirms the quorum and opens the meeting at 1:32 p.m. The public meeting is being recorded. It will be possible to view it on a delayed basis on the City's website at gatineau.ca.

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Adoption of the agenda

The committee members formally approved the agenda for the meeting.

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Adoption of the agenda

It is proposed by Michel Noreau Supported by Isabelle N. Miron And resolved to adopt the agenda as presented.

Adopted

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Declaration of conflict of interest

No members declared any conflicts of interest regarding the items on the agenda.

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Declaration of conflict of interest

No member declares a conflict of interest regarding the subjects listed on the agenda.

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Filing and follow-up of the minutes of the January 27, 2025 meeting

The minutes from the previous meeting held on January 27, 2025, were officially filed.

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Filing and follow-up of the minutes of the January 27, 2025 meeting

Validated by email, the minutes of the public meeting held on January 27, 2025, are filed.

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Public question period

There were no questions from the public. The committee moved into a closed session for deliberations and returned to the public session at 2:14 p.m.

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Public question period

No person is registered for the question period.

Pierre-Luc Gagné joins the meeting at 1:34 p.m.

To facilitate discussions, the chair suggests opening a closed session. It is proposed by Michel Noreau, supported by Isabelle N. Miron, and resolved that this Committee open the session in camera at 1:34 p.m. Adopted

A period of deliberations in camera takes place.

It is proposed by Pierre-Luc Gagné, supported by Michel Noreau, and resolved to adjourn the closed session and return to the current public session at 2:14 p.m. Adopted

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Information item: 8 women/March 8

The committee noted a social media initiative celebrating International Women's Day by honoring eight women who are part of Gatineau's heritage and toponymy.

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Information item: 8 women/March 8

The heritage newsletter highlighted International Women's Day through a publication on social media paying tribute to eight women who are part of Gatineau's heritage and toponymy. In this fourth year of the initiative, the women honored are: Micheline Lemieux; Lyse Daniels; Sœur Edna Charland; Hélène Duval; Roberta Unwin; Marguerite Maillé; Marie-Louise McGregor; Élisabeth Bruyère. The link to the Facebook publication will be sent to the members.

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Varia (Other business)

No other business was discussed.

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