AGENDA – TOPONYMY COMMITTEE – 6th meeting – October 26, 2026 – 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Notable items
8 #
Commemoration – Part 1 Information; IN-CAMERA SESSION; A. Commemoration – Part 2 Information; B. Review of presentations from items 7 and 8; C. Analysis grid - Pat Burn and Horace Gauthier; D. Toponymic thematic file - Mariette Lapaix and project with the Haitian community; RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION*
This item covers the committee's work on commemorative naming projects. It includes an in-camera (private) session to discuss specific naming proposals for Pat Burn, Horace Gauthier, and Mariette Lapaix, as well as a project involving the Haitian community, before returning to the public session.
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- Commemoration – Part 1 Information
IN-CAMERA SESSION
A. Commemoration – Part 2 Information
B. Review of presentations held in items 7 and 8 Information
C. Analysis grid - Pat Burn and Horace Gauthier Analysis and orientation
D. Toponymic thematic file - Mariette Lapaix and project with the Haitian community Information
RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION*
All items
1 #
Quorum check and opening of the meeting
This is a standard procedural step to confirm that enough members are present to legally conduct the meeting and to formally open the session.
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- Quorum check and opening of the meeting
2 #
Adoption of the public agenda
The committee members formally approve the list of items to be discussed during the meeting.
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- Adoption of the public agenda
3 #
Declaration of conflicts of interest
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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- Declaration of conflicts of interest
4 #
Filing and follow-up of the minutes of the public meeting of September 14, 2026
The committee reviews and formally accepts the minutes from the previous meeting held on September 14, 2026.
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- Filing and follow-up of the minutes of the public meeting of September 14, 2026
5 #
Public question period
A designated time for members of the public to ask questions or provide comments to the committee.
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- Public question period
6 #
Round table – Introduction of new members
An introductory session to welcome and present new members joining the Toponymy Committee.
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- Round table – Introduction of new members
7 #
Committee operations and tools – Information presentation
An informational session regarding the operational procedures and resources available to the committee members.
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- Committee operations and tools – Information presentation
9 #
Decisions regarding the deliberations of the in-camera session
The committee formally votes on any matters discussed during the private in-camera session.
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- Decisions regarding the deliberations of the in-camera session
10.1 #
Follow-up on recommendations, if applicable
A review of the status of previous recommendations made by the committee.
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10.1 Follow-up on recommendations, if applicable
11 #
Next meeting: November 30, 2026
Announcement of the date for the next committee meeting.
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- Next meeting: November 30, 2026
12 #
Adjournment of the meeting
Formal closing of the committee meeting.
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- Adjournment of the meeting
*The schedule may vary. The public session will be recorded. gatineau.ca