PUBLIC AGENDA* – FINANCE COMMITTEE – 5th meeting – July 3, 2026 – 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Notable items
6 #
Spreading of real estate transfer tax and property tax payments – Presentation
The committee will receive a presentation regarding the potential to allow residents to spread out their real estate transfer tax (often called 'welcome tax') and property tax payments over a longer period. This is an informational item intended to explore financial flexibility options for taxpayers.
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6. Spreading of real estate transfer tax and property tax payments – Presentation
- Information
- Real estate and property tax recommendation
- IN-CAMERA SESSION
- Spreading of real estate transfer tax and property tax payments
- Real estate and property tax recommendation
7 #
Follow-up on in-camera deliberations regarding the spreading of real estate transfer tax and property tax payments
The committee discusses the outcomes of the private (in-camera) session regarding the proposed payment spreading options for taxes.
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7. Follow-up on in-camera deliberations regarding the spreading of real estate transfer tax and property tax payments
- Information
8 #
Update on the long-term financial plan – Presentation of the work plan
The committee receives an update on the city's long-term financial strategy, including a presentation of the upcoming work plan to manage municipal finances effectively.
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8. Update on the long-term financial plan – Presentation of the work plan
- Information
All items
1 #
Quorum verification and opening of the meeting
This is a standard procedural step to confirm that enough committee members are present to legally conduct the meeting.
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1. Quorum verification and opening of the meeting
2 #
Adoption of public agenda 05
The committee formally approves the list of items to be discussed during this session.
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2. Adoption of public agenda 05
3 #
Declaration of conflict of interest
Committee members are given the opportunity to disclose any personal or professional interests that might conflict with the items on the agenda.
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3. Declaration of conflict of interest
4 #
Filing and follow-up of the minutes of the public meeting of June 9, 2026
The committee reviews and officially files the minutes from the previous meeting to ensure accuracy and track progress on past decisions.
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4. Filing and follow-up of the minutes of the public meeting of June 9, 2026
5 #
Public question period
A designated time for members of the public to ask questions or provide comments to the committee members.
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5. Public question period
9 #
Follow-up on items from the Commission's 2026 work plan
A status update on various projects and initiatives currently included in the committee's 2026 work plan.
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9. Follow-up on items from the Commission's 2026 work plan
- Information
10 #
Next meeting: September 3, 2026
Announcement of the date for the next committee meeting.
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10. Next meeting: September 3, 2026
11 #
Adjournment of the meeting
Formal conclusion of the committee meeting.
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11. Adjournment of the meeting
*The schedule may vary. It is provided for information purposes. The public meeting will be recorded. gatineau.ca