MINUTES – PUBLIC – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (EDC) – 4th meeting – September 18, 2025 – 12:34 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
⭐ Notable items (4)
No public questions were asked. The commission discussed a request from the Gatineau Chamber of Commerce to reserve a seat on the commission for a young entrepreneur under 35, which is currently being considered as part of a regulatory review.
The commission reviewed ongoing files including economic development governance, the commercial development policy, and the support fund for non-profits. Updates were provided on the restructuring of economic development services and the transition toward supporting commercial hubs rather than individual associations.
The commission reviewed its 2024-2025 performance, noting that all assigned mandates were completed. Discussions included the need to improve member attendance and the progress of key projects like downtown economic diversification, industrial park strategies, and the Maison de l'innovation technologique (MIT).
The commission reviewed the progress of the social economy policy, noting that 80% of planned actions have been implemented. Members discussed priorities for 2026, emphasizing the need for strategic partnerships and targeting sectors like affordable housing and the circular economy.
The meeting was called to order with quorum established. The session included the introduction of a new member, Robert Patrick-Meunier, representing the social economy sector through the organization Mobi-O.
The commission formally approved the meeting agenda.
No conflicts of interest were declared by members regarding the agenda items.
The minutes from the previous meeting were officially filed with no outstanding follow-up items.
No public questions were asked. The commission discussed a request from the Gatineau Chamber of Commerce to reserve a seat on the commission for a young entrepreneur under 35, which is currently being considered as part of a regulatory review.
The commission reviewed ongoing files including economic development governance, the commercial development policy, and the support fund for non-profits. Updates were provided on the restructuring of economic development services and the transition toward supporting commercial hubs rather than individual associations.
The commission discussed the end of terms for several members and the process for renewing mandates. A vacancy remains for a representative from the construction sector.
The commission reviewed its 2024-2025 performance, noting that all assigned mandates were completed. Discussions included the need to improve member attendance and the progress of key projects like downtown economic diversification, industrial park strategies, and the Maison de l'innovation technologique (MIT).
The commission reviewed the progress of the social economy policy, noting that 80% of planned actions have been implemented. Members discussed priorities for 2026, emphasizing the need for strategic partnerships and targeting sectors like affordable housing and the circular economy.
Members offered congratulations to the chair for their four years of service on the commission.
The next meeting of the Economic Development Commission is scheduled for February 2026.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:15 PM.