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MINUTES – PUBLIC – ARTS, CULTURE, LETTERS AND HERITAGE COMMISSION (CACLP)

MINUTES – PUBLIC – ARTS, CULTURE, LETTERS AND HERITAGE COMMISSION (CACLP) March 19, 2025

📋 Minutes — 14 items · Arts & Culture

⭐ Notable items (5)

6 Revision of event support programs – Prioritization exercise for desired outcomes – Information and discussion

The city is reviewing how it supports events by prioritizing specific social, economic, and cultural impacts. Commission members will participate in a survey to help define the criteria the city uses to fund and evaluate local events.

7 Overhaul of the Cultural Organization Support Program – Project status update

The city is updating its support program for cultural organizations. The commission received an update on the consultation process and the timeline, with a final recommendation expected in June.

8 Gatineau Arts Council – Presentation of the analysis mandate

The city has launched a study to determine the feasibility and structure of creating a dedicated Arts Council for Gatineau. The analysis will cover governance and financial aspects, with a final report expected in the fall of 2025.

9 2025-2027 Cultural Development Agreement (EDC)

The city discussed the 2025-2027 Cultural Development Agreement, which provides funding for cultural projects and infrastructure. The city is hiring a coordinator to oversee these cultural infrastructure projects, which will be supported by both municipal and provincial funds.

10 Statutory item: Cultural infrastructure – Information

The commission reviewed the progress of various cultural infrastructure projects. It was noted that while some projects have dedicated budgets, others may rely on the Cultural Development Agreement (EDC) for additional support.

infrastructure $30,000,000
All items
1 Quorum and opening of the meeting

The meeting was officially opened with a quorum present. The city noted that presentations from public meetings will now be available online to improve transparency and citizen participation.

2 Adoption of the agenda

The commission formally approved the agenda for the current meeting.

governance adopted
3 Declaration of conflicts of interest

No conflicts of interest were declared by members at the start of the meeting.

4 Filing and follow-up of the minutes of the January 22, 2025 public meeting

The minutes from the previous meeting were filed; no further follow-up actions were required.

5 Public question period

No members of the public submitted questions or comments during this session.

6 Revision of event support programs – Prioritization exercise for desired outcomes – Information and discussion

The city is reviewing how it supports events by prioritizing specific social, economic, and cultural impacts. Commission members will participate in a survey to help define the criteria the city uses to fund and evaluate local events.

7 Overhaul of the Cultural Organization Support Program – Project status update

The city is updating its support program for cultural organizations. The commission received an update on the consultation process and the timeline, with a final recommendation expected in June.

8 Gatineau Arts Council – Presentation of the analysis mandate

The city has launched a study to determine the feasibility and structure of creating a dedicated Arts Council for Gatineau. The analysis will cover governance and financial aspects, with a final report expected in the fall of 2025.

9 2025-2027 Cultural Development Agreement (EDC)

The city discussed the 2025-2027 Cultural Development Agreement, which provides funding for cultural projects and infrastructure. The city is hiring a coordinator to oversee these cultural infrastructure projects, which will be supported by both municipal and provincial funds.

10 Statutory item: Cultural infrastructure – Information

The commission reviewed the progress of various cultural infrastructure projects. It was noted that while some projects have dedicated budgets, others may rely on the Cultural Development Agreement (EDC) for additional support.

infrastructure $30,000,000
11 Cultural highlights

Members shared positive news and recent successes regarding cultural initiatives in the city.

12 Varia

No additional items were added to the agenda.

13 Next meeting

The next commission meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2025, with an inter-commission meeting planned for May 30, 2025.

14 Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 4:01 p.m.

governance adopted