PUBLIC MINUTES – TOPONYMY COMMITTEE (TC) – 4th meeting – September 14, 2026 – 1:33 p.m. to 3:11 p.m.
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Decisions regarding the deliberations of the closed session
Following the deliberations held in a closed session, the Comité de toponymie presents the decisions related to them.
Notice of intent
The Comité de toponymie agrees to continue the analysis of the following names: Pierre McNicoll, Horace Gauthier, and Christine Guillet.
It is proposed by Michel Noreau Seconded by Julie Bélisle Adopted
Toponymic files and themes
Aimé Guertin It is mentioned that the Comité de toponymie and the Administration will continue their analysis on this subject.
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Quorum check and opening of the meeting
The Chair welcomes the members, confirms the quorum, and opens the public meeting in hybrid mode at 1:33 p.m. The meeting is recorded and will be made available on the City's website.
The Chair also highlights that this is the last meeting attended by the following citizen members before their terms expire on October 22, 2026: Mr. Michel Noreau, having completed a second and final term, and Mr. Laurent Robillard-Cardinal, having completed a first term. Thanks are extended to them for their commitment, sustained involvement, and the quality of their reflections, analyses, and contributions to the advancement of the work of the Comité de toponymie (Toponymy Committee).
Invited to speak, the outgoing members thank the Committee in turn. Mr. Noreau notes that he greatly appreciated his experience on the Committee, both on a human level and for the richness of the exchanges regarding the history and toponymy of Gatineau. He mentions having been particularly struck by the importance and impact of decisions relating to the naming and renaming of places. Mr. Robillard-Cardinal indicates for his part that his participation in the Committee allowed him to better understand its functioning as well as the repercussions that street name changes can have on the community.
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Adoption of the agenda
A member proposes the addition of a subject under the 'Miscellaneous' item, which will be dealt with in a closed session. The discussion concerns the possibility of communicating to the Committee the origin of toponymic requests, notably the identity of the applicants, in order to allow members to appreciate the context and foundations of the submitted requests.
It is proposed by Johanne Légaré Seconded by Michel Noreau And resolved that this Commission adopts the agenda as amended.
Adopted
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Declaration of conflict of interest
No conflicts of interest are declared upon reading the subjects listed on the agenda.
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Filing and follow-up of the minutes of the June 15, 2026 meeting
Email, is filed. No follow-up is reported.
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Public question period
No questions from the public are submitted to the Comité de toponymie for September 14. The public meeting is suspended at 1:39 p.m. to allow for a closed session.
It is proposed by Laurent Robillard-Cardinal Seconded by Michel Noreau
The public meeting resumes at 3:08 p.m.
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Miscellaneous
7.1 Follow-up on recommendations
The Service specifies the progress of a past recommendation.
CT-2026-10 Rue Marie-Le Franc It is mentioned that the resolution was adopted on June 25 last.
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Next meeting
The next meeting of the Comité de toponymie will take place on October 26, 2026.
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Adjournment of the public meeting
It is proposed by Michel Noreau Seconded by Laurent Robillard-Cardinal And resolved that this Commission agrees to adjourn the meeting at 3:11 p.m.
Adopted
DISTRIBUTION: To the members of this Commission, to the resource persons, to the members of the municipal council, and to the Clerk
CHAIR: JULIE BÉLISLE SECRETARY: JOSÉE MARCIL