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AGENDA* – TOPONYMY COMMITTEE – 1st meeting – February 9, 2026 – 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

AGENDA* – TOPONYMY COMMITTEE – 1st meeting – February 9, 2026 – 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. February 9, 2026

📄 Agenda — 6 items · Other

⭐ Notable items (3)

Huis clos Designation of Anishinàbekwe Bay by the CTQ and replacement of Squaw Bay

The committee is addressing the official renaming of a local bay to reflect Indigenous heritage, replacing a colonial-era name. This is part of a broader effort to update place names to be more inclusive and respectful.

Huis clos Street naming – ZIBI project

The committee is selecting names for new streets within the ZIBI development area. These names will become the official addresses for the new residential and commercial units in that district.

Huis clos Name change – St-Gérard Community Centre

The committee is discussing a proposal to rename the St-Gérard community centre. This may affect local residents who use the facility for community programs and events.

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7 2026 Work Plan for the Toponymy Committee

The committee will review its strategic goals and project schedule for the upcoming year. This plan guides how the city names public spaces, streets, and parks throughout 2026.

8 Decisions regarding closed-session deliberations concerning: Notices of Intent, Analysis Grids, and Designations

The committee is formalizing decisions made during a private session regarding the naming of city locations. This includes reviewing criteria for new names and issuing official designations for public sites.

9.1 Follow-up on recommendations, if applicable

This item allows the committee to track the progress of previous naming recommendations. It ensures that past decisions are being implemented by the city administration.

Huis clos Designation of Anishinàbekwe Bay by the CTQ and replacement of Squaw Bay

The committee is addressing the official renaming of a local bay to reflect Indigenous heritage, replacing a colonial-era name. This is part of a broader effort to update place names to be more inclusive and respectful.

Huis clos Street naming – ZIBI project

The committee is selecting names for new streets within the ZIBI development area. These names will become the official addresses for the new residential and commercial units in that district.

Huis clos Name change – St-Gérard Community Centre

The committee is discussing a proposal to rename the St-Gérard community centre. This may affect local residents who use the facility for community programs and events.