2026.02.17 – Special meeting of the City of Gatineau executive committee held in the committee room of the Maison du citoyen, 25 Laurier Street, Gatineau, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 10:25 a.m., at which
⭐ Notable items (22)
The city is entering into a regional agreement to support the development of the bio-food sector in the Outaouais region. This initiative aims to foster local agricultural and food industry growth over the next four years.
Gatineau will participate in a new provincial heritage program to continue the work of preserving local real estate heritage. This ensures ongoing funding and support for protecting historical buildings in the city.
The city is applying for a grant from Tricentris to fund projects related to the 2023-2029 Residual Materials Management Plan (PGMR). These projects focus on improving waste management and sustainability.
The city is signing a financial agreement to fund the master plan for Blanchette Creek. This project aims to improve flood resilience and adaptation measures in the Rivière-Blanche district.
This new bylaw establishes updated rules for the installation and maintenance of water meters in Gatineau, replacing the outdated 2007 regulations.
This bylaw adjusts the tax brackets for the municipal land transfer tax (often called the 'welcome tax') for property transactions exceeding $750,000.
This bylaw updates the fee schedule for various goods, services, and activities provided by the City of Gatineau, including additions and modifications to existing tariffs.
The city is increasing its borrowing by $38,168,000 to cover rising costs for modernizing drinking water, sewage, and local road infrastructure under provincial funding programs.
The city is borrowing $19,400,000 to construct and equip a new eco-centre in the western sector of Gatineau, which will help residents manage waste and recycling more effectively.
The city is borrowing $15,243,000 to purchase essential vehicles and equipment for Public Works, the Fire Department, and other municipal services to ensure continued operations.
This major investment of $76,718,000 covers extensive repairs to the city's road network, water and sewer systems, drainage, and boulevard redevelopments as part of the city's maintenance plan.
The city is borrowing an additional $538,000 to complete the funding required to purchase a new tanker truck for the Fire Department, ensuring compliance with fire safety standards.
The city is borrowing $14,754,000 to perform necessary maintenance and repairs on various municipal buildings to ensure they remain safe and functional.
The city is borrowing $70,425,000 to fund major infrastructure work on Pink Road and La Vérendrye Boulevard, two key arterial roads in Gatineau.
This bylaw establishes a new code of ethics and professional conduct for members of the Gatineau City Council, ensuring transparency and accountability in local government.
This bylaw establishes a new code of ethics and professional conduct for the staff working in the offices of city councillors and the mayor, ensuring high standards of integrity.
This amendment clarifies the operational rules and participation requirements for businesses involved in the downtown revitalization program, aiming to make the process clearer for applicants.
The city is approving a corporate donation of $47,275.43 to support the 2025 Centraide Outaouais fundraising campaign, which helps fund local social services.
The city is initiating the formal process to select and hire an Ombudsman, an independent official who investigates complaints from citizens regarding municipal services.
The city is finalizing the distribution and allocation of the net assets of ID Gatineau, the city's former economic development corporation, following its dissolution or restructuring.
The Executive Committee has officially appointed a new Deputy Director General to oversee sustainable development initiatives within the city's administration. This role is critical for ensuring that Gatineau's long-term growth and infrastructure projects align with environmental and sustainability goals. This appointment is part of the city's ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership team in key strategic areas.
The Executive Committee approved adjustments to the internal organizational structure of the Gatineau Police Service. These changes are intended to improve operational efficiency and administrative oversight within the department. Residents may see shifts in how police services are managed or organized internally as a result of this restructuring.
This bylaw updates the rules for the Urban Planning Advisory Committee to allow for more flexibility in how meetings are held. This is a procedural change to improve administrative efficiency.
This bylaw updates the rules for the Local Heritage Council to allow for more flexibility in how meetings are held. This is a procedural change to improve administrative efficiency.
The city is entering into a regional agreement to support the development of the bio-food sector in the Outaouais region. This initiative aims to foster local agricultural and food industry growth over the next four years.
Gatineau will participate in a new provincial heritage program to continue the work of preserving local real estate heritage. This ensures ongoing funding and support for protecting historical buildings in the city.
The city is applying for a grant from Tricentris to fund projects related to the 2023-2029 Residual Materials Management Plan (PGMR). These projects focus on improving waste management and sustainability.
This item corrects the terms of a long-term lease (emphyteutic lease) for the property at 140 Montcalm Street, involving Les Habitations Carolam Inc. The adjustment clarifies the area covered by the lease.
This is a supplementary resolution to adjust the specific land area covered by the lease mentioned in the previous item.
The city is signing a financial agreement to fund the master plan for Blanchette Creek. This project aims to improve flood resilience and adaptation measures in the Rivière-Blanche district.
This new bylaw establishes updated rules for the installation and maintenance of water meters in Gatineau, replacing the outdated 2007 regulations.
The city is formalizing a financial support agreement with the Lifesaving Society (Société de sauvetage) for the 2024-2025 period to support water safety initiatives.
The city is formalizing a financial support agreement with the Lifesaving Society (Société de sauvetage) for the 2025-2026 period to support water safety initiatives.
This bylaw adjusts the tax brackets for the municipal land transfer tax (often called the 'welcome tax') for property transactions exceeding $750,000.
This bylaw updates the fee schedule for various goods, services, and activities provided by the City of Gatineau, including additions and modifications to existing tariffs.
The city is increasing its borrowing by $38,168,000 to cover rising costs for modernizing drinking water, sewage, and local road infrastructure under provincial funding programs.
The city is borrowing $19,400,000 to construct and equip a new eco-centre in the western sector of Gatineau, which will help residents manage waste and recycling more effectively.
The city is borrowing $15,243,000 to purchase essential vehicles and equipment for Public Works, the Fire Department, and other municipal services to ensure continued operations.
This major investment of $76,718,000 covers extensive repairs to the city's road network, water and sewer systems, drainage, and boulevard redevelopments as part of the city's maintenance plan.
The city is borrowing an additional $538,000 to complete the funding required to purchase a new tanker truck for the Fire Department, ensuring compliance with fire safety standards.
The city is borrowing $14,754,000 to perform necessary maintenance and repairs on various municipal buildings to ensure they remain safe and functional.
The city is borrowing $70,425,000 to fund major infrastructure work on Pink Road and La Vérendrye Boulevard, two key arterial roads in Gatineau.
The city is reallocating unused funds from previous renovation programs (2017-2020) to help finance the city's contribution to the new 2026-2028 Heritage Agreement Program.
This bylaw establishes a new code of ethics and professional conduct for members of the Gatineau City Council, ensuring transparency and accountability in local government.
This bylaw establishes a new code of ethics and professional conduct for the staff working in the offices of city councillors and the mayor, ensuring high standards of integrity.
This amendment clarifies the operational rules and participation requirements for businesses involved in the downtown revitalization program, aiming to make the process clearer for applicants.
The city is partnering with the Vieux-Aylmer Corporation to coordinate and host two festivals in the Aylmer district in 2026, supporting local culture and tourism.
The city is approving a corporate donation of $47,275.43 to support the 2025 Centraide Outaouais fundraising campaign, which helps fund local social services.
The city is entering into a partnership agreement with the CDROL (a regional cooperative development organization) to support local cooperative projects and economic development.
The city is making changes to the organizational structure of the Communications Department to improve internal operations and public information delivery.
The city is initiating the formal process to select and hire an Ombudsman, an independent official who investigates complaints from citizens regarding municipal services.
The city is finalizing the distribution and allocation of the net assets of ID Gatineau, the city's former economic development corporation, following its dissolution or restructuring.
The Executive Committee has officially appointed a new Deputy Director General to oversee sustainable development initiatives within the city's administration. This role is critical for ensuring that Gatineau's long-term growth and infrastructure projects align with environmental and sustainability goals. This appointment is part of the city's ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership team in key strategic areas.
The Executive Committee approved adjustments to the internal organizational structure of the Gatineau Police Service. These changes are intended to improve operational efficiency and administrative oversight within the department. Residents may see shifts in how police services are managed or organized internally as a result of this restructuring.