AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE – MINUTES – 122nd Meeting / Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:32 p.m.
⭐ Notable items (1)
The committee reviewed a new governance model for economic development, focusing on better collaboration between the City and ID Gatineau. Discussions highlighted the need for improved support for agricultural businesses and the potential creation of a dedicated municipal position to assist farmers. This is part of a broader effort to integrate agricultural development into the City's economic strategy.
Procedural item to record attendance and formally open the meeting.
Procedural item for committee members and city staff to introduce themselves.
Procedural item to formally approve the meeting agenda.
Procedural item allowing members of the public to ask questions; no members of the public were present.
Procedural item to approve the minutes from the previous committee meeting.
The committee reviewed a new governance model for economic development, focusing on better collaboration between the City and ID Gatineau. Discussions highlighted the need for improved support for agricultural businesses and the potential creation of a dedicated municipal position to assist farmers. This is part of a broader effort to integrate agricultural development into the City's economic strategy.
The committee reviewed its past performance and set the schedule for 2026. Members discussed the need to increase public awareness regarding agricultural issues, as public engagement has been very low, and expressed a desire to collaborate more closely with other agricultural advisory committees in the Outaouais region.
General announcements regarding upcoming agricultural events in the Outaouais region, including the 2026 Agro-food Rendez-vous and maple syrup industry days. The committee also discussed the importance of farm tours for elected officials and the allocation of public land for maple syrup production.
Procedural item to formally close the meeting.