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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

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 February 17, 2026

📋 Minutes — 32 items · Executive Committee

⭐ Notable items (22)

CE-2026-91 Outaouais Bio-food Sector Development Agreement 2025-2029

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.

CE-2026-92 Participation in the 2026-2028 Heritage Agreement Program

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.

CE-2026-93 Grant Application to Tricentris for Sustainable Community Projects

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.

CE-2026-95 Financial Assistance Agreement for Blanchette Creek Flood Resilience

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.

infrastructure La Rivière-Blanche
CE-2026-96 Bylaw on Water Meter Installation and Maintenance

This new bylaw establishes updated rules for the installation and maintenance of water meters in Gatineau, replacing the outdated 2007 regulations.

CE-2026-99 Amendment to Land Transfer Tax Rates for Properties Over $750,000

This bylaw adjusts the tax brackets for the municipal land transfer tax (often called the 'welcome tax') for property transactions exceeding $750,000.

CE-2026-100 Amendment to Municipal Service Fees

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.

CE-2026-101 Loan Authorization Increase of $38,168,000 for Water and Road Infrastructure

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.

infrastructure $38,168,000
CE-2026-102 Loan Authorization of $19,400,000 for a New West-End Eco-centre

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.

environment $19,400,000
CE-2026-103 Loan Authorization of $15,243,000 for Municipal Vehicles and Equipment

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.

public-safety $15,243,000
CE-2026-104 Loan Authorization of $76,718,000 for Road and Water Infrastructure Repairs

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.

infrastructure $76,718,000
CE-2026-105 Loan Authorization of $538,000 for a New Fire Tanker Truck

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.

public-safety $538,000
CE-2026-106 Loan Authorization of $14,754,000 for Municipal Building Repairs

The city is borrowing $14,754,000 to perform necessary maintenance and repairs on various municipal buildings to ensure they remain safe and functional.

infrastructure $14,754,000
CE-2026-107 Loan Authorization of $70,425,000 for Pink Road and La Vérendrye Boulevard Projects

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.

infrastructure $70,425,000
CE-2026-109 New Code of Ethics for City Council Members

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.

CE-2026-110 New Code of Ethics for Cabinet Staff

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.

CE-2026-111 Amendment to Downtown Revitalization Program

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.

CE-2026-113 Corporate Grant for Centraide Outaouais 2025 Campaign

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.

other $47,275.43
CE-2026-116 Selection and Hiring Process for an Ombudsman

The city is initiating the formal process to select and hire an Ombudsman, an independent official who investigates complaints from citizens regarding municipal services.

CE-2026-117 Distribution of Net Assets of ID Gatineau Corporation

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.

CE-2026-118 Appointment of Deputy Director General, Sustainable Development

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.

CE-2026-119 Organizational Structure Changes - Police Service

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.

All items
CE-2026-89 Amendment to the Urban Planning Advisory Committee Bylaw

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.

governance adopted
CE-2026-90 Amendment to the Local Heritage Council Bylaw

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.

governance adopted
CE-2026-91 Outaouais Bio-food Sector Development Agreement 2025-2029

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.

other adopted
CE-2026-92 Participation in the 2026-2028 Heritage Agreement Program

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.

culture adopted
CE-2026-93 Grant Application to Tricentris for Sustainable Community Projects

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.

environment adopted
CE-2026-94 Correction of Emphyteutic Lease - 140 Montcalm Street

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.

housing adopted Hull-Wright
CM-2013-589 Adjustment of lease area

This is a supplementary resolution to adjust the specific land area covered by the lease mentioned in the previous item.

housing adopted
CE-2026-95 Financial Assistance Agreement for Blanchette Creek Flood Resilience

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.

infrastructure adopted La Rivière-Blanche
CE-2026-96 Bylaw on Water Meter Installation and Maintenance

This new bylaw establishes updated rules for the installation and maintenance of water meters in Gatineau, replacing the outdated 2007 regulations.

infrastructure adopted
CE-2026-97 2024-2025 Financial Assistance Agreement with the Lifesaving Society

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.

public-safety adopted
CE-2026-98 2025-2026 Financial Assistance Agreement with the Lifesaving Society

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.

public-safety adopted
CE-2026-99 Amendment to Land Transfer Tax Rates for Properties Over $750,000

This bylaw adjusts the tax brackets for the municipal land transfer tax (often called the 'welcome tax') for property transactions exceeding $750,000.

budget adopted
CE-2026-100 Amendment to Municipal Service Fees

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.

budget adopted
CE-2026-101 Loan Authorization Increase of $38,168,000 for Water and Road Infrastructure

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.

infrastructure adopted $38,168,000
CE-2026-102 Loan Authorization of $19,400,000 for a New West-End Eco-centre

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.

environment adopted $19,400,000
CE-2026-103 Loan Authorization of $15,243,000 for Municipal Vehicles and Equipment

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.

public-safety adopted $15,243,000
CE-2026-104 Loan Authorization of $76,718,000 for Road and Water Infrastructure Repairs

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.

infrastructure adopted $76,718,000
CE-2026-105 Loan Authorization of $538,000 for a New Fire Tanker Truck

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.

public-safety adopted $538,000
CE-2026-106 Loan Authorization of $14,754,000 for Municipal Building Repairs

The city is borrowing $14,754,000 to perform necessary maintenance and repairs on various municipal buildings to ensure they remain safe and functional.

infrastructure adopted $14,754,000
CE-2026-107 Loan Authorization of $70,425,000 for Pink Road and La Vérendrye Boulevard Projects

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.

infrastructure adopted $70,425,000
CE-2026-108 Reallocation of Surplus Funds for Heritage Program

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.

budget adopted
CE-2026-109 New Code of Ethics for City Council Members

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.

governance adopted
CE-2026-110 New Code of Ethics for Cabinet Staff

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.

governance adopted
CE-2026-111 Amendment to Downtown Revitalization Program

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.

housing adopted
CE-2026-112 Agreement with Vieux-Aylmer Corporation for 2026 Festivals

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.

culture adopted Aylmer
CE-2026-113 Corporate Grant for Centraide Outaouais 2025 Campaign

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.

other adopted $47,275.43
CE-2026-114 Partnership Agreement with CDROL

The city is entering into a partnership agreement with the CDROL (a regional cooperative development organization) to support local cooperative projects and economic development.

other adopted
CE-2026-115 Organizational Restructuring of the Communications Department

The city is making changes to the organizational structure of the Communications Department to improve internal operations and public information delivery.

governance adopted
CE-2026-116 Selection and Hiring Process for an Ombudsman

The city is initiating the formal process to select and hire an Ombudsman, an independent official who investigates complaints from citizens regarding municipal services.

governance adopted
CE-2026-117 Distribution of Net Assets of ID Gatineau Corporation

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.

budget adopted
CE-2026-118 Appointment of Deputy Director General, Sustainable Development

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.

governance adopted
CE-2026-119 Organizational Structure Changes - Police Service

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.

public-safety adopted