"Biodiversity"

The commission reviewed the first integrated report on the city's ecological transition, covering climate, biodiversity, water, and urban forestry plans. The report highlights progress toward environmental targets, such as a 28% protection rate for terrestrial environments and a 38% urban canopy cover, while noting challenges like rising total greenhouse gas emissions due to population growth and the need for better water management.

Council approved a collaboration agreement with the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation to work together on biodiversity conservation in the Outaouais region. This partnership leverages traditional knowledge to help meet regional conservation goals and biodiversity action plans.

Council expressed support for a feasibility study led by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS-OV) to restore wetlands in the Grandes Baies of the Outaouais and the Forêt Boucher. The project focuses on restoring swamp forests affected by the emerald ash borer.