MINUTES — PUBLIC – INTER-COMMITTEE – 1st session – May 30, 2025 – 9:01 a.m. to 11:48 a.m.

The meeting was called to order by chair Tiffany-Lee Norris-Parent. Quorum was confirmed for the Recreation, Sports and Community Development Commission, the Gatineau Healthy City Commission, the Living Together Commission, and the Seniors Commission.

The agenda was formally adopted by the commissions that met quorum requirements.

No members declared a conflict of interest regarding the items on the agenda.

City staff and commission chairs welcomed participants and outlined the meeting's goals: discussing a new integrated policy for recreation and community development and reviewing accessibility programs.

The city presented a new 20-year integrated policy aimed at improving quality of life through principles like inclusion, equity, and sustainability. Commissions recommended that City Council adopt this policy, which will guide future action plans and infrastructure development. The policy emphasizes collaboration with the health sector (CISSSO) and explicitly includes reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

The city is reviewing its financial accessibility programs for recreation and sports. The goal is to move toward a 'social pricing' model to reduce barriers for families and vulnerable populations, with further analysis and public consultation to follow.

The meeting concluded with thanks from the department director and the chair to all participants and elected officials.

The meeting was formally adjourned at 11:48 a.m.