AGENDA – CITY COUNCIL – MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2026
⭐ Notable items (4)
This item establishes the mandate and appoints members to a specialized committee tasked with addressing the housing crisis in Gatineau. This committee is responsible for proposing urgent solutions to improve housing availability and affordability for residents.
The City is voting to support the Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) in its opposition to recent provincial and federal immigration policy changes. These changes affect the ability of local businesses to retain foreign workers and impact the city's labor market.
This item outlines the formal process for selecting and hiring a new municipal Ombudsman. The Ombudsman acts as an independent official who investigates complaints from citizens regarding City services and administration.
This item deals with the final distribution of assets from ID Gatineau, the city's former economic development agency. It ensures that the remaining funds are properly allocated back to the City following the corporation's closure.
This item establishes the mandate and appoints members to a specialized committee tasked with addressing the housing crisis in Gatineau. This committee is responsible for proposing urgent solutions to improve housing availability and affordability for residents.
The City is voting to support the Union of Quebec Municipalities (UMQ) in its opposition to recent provincial and federal immigration policy changes. These changes affect the ability of local businesses to retain foreign workers and impact the city's labor market.
The City is considering a corporate donation to support the 2025 Centraide Outaouais (United Way) campaign. This funding helps support various community organizations that provide essential social services to Gatineau residents.
This item formalizes a partnership between the City and the CDROL (a regional cooperative development organization) to support local economic development and cooperative projects. This partnership aims to foster business growth and community-based economic initiatives.
The City is proposing internal changes to the structure of the Communications Department. These adjustments are intended to improve the efficiency of how the City shares information and interacts with the public.
This item outlines the formal process for selecting and hiring a new municipal Ombudsman. The Ombudsman acts as an independent official who investigates complaints from citizens regarding City services and administration.
This item deals with the final distribution of assets from ID Gatineau, the city's former economic development agency. It ensures that the remaining funds are properly allocated back to the City following the corporation's closure.