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Date: December 20, 2024
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December 20, 2024
Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)
Pages
1. Region of Durham Correspondence
1.1 Region of Durham Anaerobic Digestion Update - December 16, 2024 3
1.2 Regional Budget By-laws Passed by Regional Council on December 18, 13
2024
1.3 Proposed Name Updates for the Planning and Economic Development 27
Department and Committee - December 18, 2024
1.4 Durham Green Development Program (2024-COW-49) - December 19, 33
2024
2. Durham Municipalities Correspondence
3. Other Municipalities Correspondence
3.1 Township of Puslinch - TAPMO Letter regarding Pre Budget 35
Announcement - December 13, 2024
3.2 City Stratford - Resolution Respecting Local Democracy and Cities - 48
December 18, 2024
3.3 City of Guelph - Opposing the Use of the Notwithstanding Clause to 56
Enable Encampment Relocations - December 19, 2024
4. Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence
5. Miscellaneous Correspondence
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From: ClerksExternalEmail
To: ClerksExternalEmail
Subject: From noreply from Region on Anaerobic Digestion
Date: December 20, 2024 11:46:49 AM
From: Libby Racansky
Sent: December 16, 2024 11:38 AM
To: ClerksExternalEmail <clerks6Dclarington.net>; Foster, Adrian <mayorfosterPclarington.net>;
Rang, Lloyd <LRang(@clarington.net>; Anderson, Granville <GAnderson(@clarington.net>; Zwart,
Margaret <MZwart(@clarington.net>; Traill, Corinna <CTrailI(cDclarington.net>; Elhajjeh, Sami
<SElhaiieh(@clarington.net>; Woo, Willie <WWoo(@clarington.net>
Cc: Perini, Mariano <MPerini(cDclarington.net>; Chambers, Michelle <MChambers(@clarington.net>
Subject: From noreply from Region on Anaerobic Digestion
EXTERNAL
Good late morning,
I understand that it is too late to add this to today's Agenda, but it is very important GOOD
NEWS from noreply from Durham Region Works. I have just received it and therefore I was
unable to include it within the Agenda for the public to hear about this.
Could our Council deal with this NEWS today anyway, please?
Libby Racansky
Thankyou
Webpage update including video: Green Bin Processing using Anaerobic Digestion.
Wonder where your Green Bin waste goes?
Durham Region processes all Green Bin materials at an existing Anaerobic
Digestion facility. This technology allows additional materials, such as diapers
and pet waste to be collected and processed. Anaerobic Digestion (AD) is the
preferred solution for Durham Region due to its many benefits including the
production of renewable natural gas and fertilizer from the Green Bin materials.
What is Anaerobic Digestion?
Watch our video and learn about the AD process!
Using waste as a resource
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AD is a natural process that uses micro-organisms to break down organic material, like food
scraps and pet waste, in an oxygen -free environment. This process produces biogas, a
renewable natural gas, and digestate, a nutrient rich fertilizer that keeps soil healthy. Now
that's using waste as a resource to promote a circular economy!
How is the renewable natural gas from the Anaerobic Digestion process
used?
The AD facility produces biogas, which is upgraded to renewable natural gas (RNG). The
RNG is upfraded to renewable natural gas (RNG). The RNG is used in a combined heat and
power generation unit, producing electricity and heat for nearby greenhouse operations. Future
plans include injecting the RNG into the natural gas pipeline network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What goes in the Green Bin?
Food waste
• Baked goods
• Bread and cereal
• Coffee grounds and filters
• Dairy products
• Eggs and eggshells
• Flour and grains
• Fruits
• Meat, bones, fish and shellfish
• Nuts and shells
• Pasta, couscous, rice and
• and potatoes
• Tea bags
• Vegetables
• Paper products
• Paper egg cartons and drink trays
• Paper towels and napkins
• Shredded paper
• Tissue
Other compostable items Other compostable items
• Diapers
• Dryer lint
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• Feathers
• Hair
• Houseplants
• Incontinence products
• Menstrual products
• Petfur
• Pet waste and pet litter
• Sawdust and wood shavings
What should not go in the Green Bin?
• Aluminum foil
• Babywipes
• Coffee cups
• Coffee pods
• Disposable mop sheets
• Plastic bags
• Plastic wrap
Where can I purchase a Green Bin?
Green Bins are available for sale through the Region of
Durham.
Are residents required to use compostable bags?
Residents are required to use 100 per cent certified
compostable liner bags for disposing of all Green Bin organic
waste. Residents are strongly encouraged to use compostable
alternatives for items such as diapers, menstrual and
incontinence products, pet waste and pet litter where
alternatives exist.
Why are compostable bags still required when the program
accepts items with plastic components?
Although the AD system is designed to remove non -organic
materials, the less plastic introduced into the system, the
easier it is to manage, and the less likely that plastic material
will make its way into the finished digestate, which is used as
fertilizer. Residents are encouraged to use compostable
alternatives for products and materials accepted in the Green
Bin where they exist. Compostable bags are designed to
break down naturally, while regular plastic bags do not
decompose. Compostable bags are also made from renewable
materials making them a sustainable alternative to traditional
plastic.
How are baby diapers and baby wipes managed?
Diapers are broken down in the pre-processing process of
the AD system. The organic portion of baby diapers will be
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processed in the AD system and the plastic portion will be
disposed of. Baby wipes are often made from inorganic
materials, therefore please place these items in the garbage,
and never flush them down the toilet as they clog pipes and
pumping equipment.
How are menstrual products managed?
Menstrual products are broken down in the pre-processing
process of the AD system. The organic portion of menstrual
products will be processed in the AD system and the plastic
portion will be disposed of. The organic portion of
menstrual products (cotton, rayon, cellulose fibers) can be
processed. Please put all plastic packaging and plastic
applicators in the garbage.
Does the free compost shared with residents during
Durham's Compost Giveaway events come from the Green
Bin?
No, all the compost distributed to Durham residents during
our Compost Giveaway events is produced from the leaf
and yard waste program, rather than the Green Bin
program and this program will continue.
Where is the Green Bin material processed?
The AD facility that processes Durham Region's Green Bin
material was selected through a competitive bidding
process and is located near Leamington, Ontario.
What happens to digestate after anaerobic digestion?
The material that is left after anaerobic digestion is called
digestate. Digestate is rich in nutrients and can be used
as fertilizer for crops.
Is digestate safe?
Digestate, when properly treated, is a safe and beneficial
product. The pasteurization process helps reduce
pathogens and enhances nutrient recovery, making it safe
for use. The digestate from Durham Region's AD
processor is Canadian Food Inspection Agency -
registered, meaning it meets safety, quality, and labeling
standards for use as a fertilizer or soil amendment in
Canada. The product undergoes testing for contaminants
and risks to human, animal, and environmental health.
Furthermore, the fertilizer derived from the digestate is
certified organic by reputable certification bodies,
ensuring it adheres to strict organic standards.
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Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic
Digestion Background Project Documents
Procurement for a Region -owned Mixed Waste Pre-sort
and Anaerobic Digestion Facility has been paused on
staff recommendation due to the volatile economic
market (2022-COW-22). The Region's long-term waste
management plan continues to focus on the diversion of
organics, while planning for the Region's rapidly growing
population.
Project Updates, Publicly Available Documents and
Public Consultation
Project Updates
• Plans for Region's Mixed Waste Pre-sort and
Anaerobic Digestion Facility in Clarington
Paused (July 14, 2022)
• Update on Mixed Waste Pre-sort and
Anaerobic Digestion Facility (May 3, 2021)
• Durham takes next step toward Anaerobic
Digestion Facility (May 28, 2020)
• Anaerobic Digestion facility siting report now
available online: recommends south
Clarington site (March 9, 2020)
• UPDATE: Region unveils list of potential sites
and invites residents to learn about the new
Anaerobic Digestion and Waste Pre-sort
facility (February 21, 2020)
• Region invites residents to learn about
potential sites for new Anaerobic Digestion
and Waste Pre-sort facility (February 13,
2020)
• Durham Region is working to address climate
changes (December 3, 2019)
Publicly Available Documents
Council Reports
• Negotiated Request for Proposal Results for
the Design. Build. Operate and Maintain
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Contract for a Mixed Waste Pre-sort and
Anaerobic Digestion Facility (June 22, 2022)
• Organics Management Solution Update -
Request for Prequalification and Initiation of
Request for Proposal Process (June 9, 2021)
• Facts about the Regional Municipality of
Durham's Mixed Waste Pre-sort and
Anaerobic Digestion Facility (May 28, 2021)
• Odour Mitigation Strategies for the Mixed
Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion
Facility (February 5, 2021)
• Report on the Organics Management
Solution — Joint Venture/Co-ownership with
EPCOR Power Development
Corporation (September 16, 2020)
• Anaerobic Digestion Facilities (August 28,
2020)
• The Regional Municipality of Durham's
Evolving Integrated Waste Management
System (August 14, 2020)
• Environmental Assessment Trigger for the
Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic
Digestion Project (July 17, 2020)
• Organics Management Solution - Joint
Venture Co -ownership with Epcor Utilities
Inc., Recommended Project Site, Current
Business Case and Risk Assessment Update,
and Procurement Process (May 27, 2020)
• Mixed Waste Transfer and Pre-sort
Anaerobic Digestion Facility Siting Report -
Response to Comments from the
Municipality of Clarington (May 27, 2020)
• Solid Waste Management: 2020 Strategic
Issues and Financial Forecast (January 15,
2020)
• Organics Management Solution - Expression
of Interest Process and Next Steps Including
Site Identification Criteria and Anti -Lobbying
Protocol (September 11, 2019)
am;
• Organics Management Next Steps and
Updated Preliminary Business Case (June 12,
2019)
• Organics Management Update and Next
Steps (May 15, 2019)
Results of the 2018 Residential Garbage
Composition Study Undertaken by Canada
Fibres Limited (March 27, 2019)
• 2019 Solid Waste Management Servicing and
Financing Study (January 16, 2019)
• Request for Information #RFI-1158-207 for
Mixed Waste Transfer and Pre-sorting.
Organics Processing, and Beneficial Use of
By-Products/End Products (June 6, 2018)
• Organics Management Technologies, Current
System, Technology Drivers, Proposed
Solution, Business
Partnership/Relationship (May 23, 2018)
• Organics Management Request for
Information Assessment (May 2, 2018)
• Organics Management Methods (March 23,
2018
• 2018 Solid Waste Management Servicing and
Financing Study (January 10, 2018)
• Organics Management Strategy (June 7,
2017)
• Green Municipal Fund Grant Funding for the
approved solid waste management study of
options for long term organics management,
including anaerobic digestion (March 1, 2017)
• 2017 Solid Waste Management Servicing and
Financing Study (January 11, 2017)
• 2016 Solid Waste Management Servicing and
Financing Study and forecast 2017 to
2025 (February 4, 2016)
2015 Annual Solid Waste Management
Servicing and Financing Study (January 29,
2015)
2014 Annual Solid Waste Management
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Servicing
and Financing Study (November 28,
2013)
• 2011 Annual Solid Waste Management
Servicing
and Financing Study (February 24,
2011)
• Moving
Towards a 70% Diversion Target for
Municipal
Solid Waste (March 24, 2009)
Information Reports
• Additional Information - Mixed Waste Pre-
sort Facilities (July 16, 2021)
• Current Waste Tonnage Projections:
Organics and Mixed Waste - (July 10, 2020)
• Mixed Waste Pre-sort Facilities (June 15,
2020)
• Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic
Digestion Informational Resources and
Communications (July 3, 2020)
• Mixed Waste Pre-sort Facilities (June 15,
2020)
Presentations
• Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic
Digestion - Clarington Council (November 2,
2020)
• Mixed Waste Pre-sort - Works Committee
(July 8, 2020)
• Organics Management Solutions - Durham
Region Council (May 27, 2020)
• Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic
Digestion - Clarington Council (May 4, 2020)
Procurement
• RFPO-1062-2020 Mixed Waste Presort and
Wet Anaerobic Digestion Organics
Processing Facility
• RFI-1075-2019 for Regional facility's
organics waste program
• RFPQ-1095-2018 for The Receipt. Transfer
and Haulage (if required) and Processing of
Organics from the Region's Source Separated
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Organics Green Bin Collection Program
• RFPQ-1095-2018 Doc 2 of 3
• RFPQ-1095-2018 Doc 3 of 3
• RFPQ-1095-2018 Attachment 1
Regional Municipality of Durham
Boundary Map
• RFPO-1095-2018 Attachment 2
City of Oshawa and Town of Whitby
Boundary Map
• RFPQ-1095-2018 Addendum 1
• E0I-1152-2018 for a Partnership to procure,
finance and share net costs arising from the
Regional Municipality of Durham's Long Term
Organics Waste Management Solution
• E0I-1152-2018 Appendix B.
Scoring Matrix
• E0I-1152-2018 Appendix C. 2018-
COW-146 RFI Organics
Management Report
• E0I-1152-2018 Addendum 1
• E0I-1152-2018 Addendum 2
• RFI-1158-2017 for Mixed Waste Transfer
and Pre-sorting. Organics Processing, and
Beneficial use of By-Products/End Products
• RFI-1158-2017 Doc 2 of 4
Appendix A - Respondent
Submission Form
• RFI-1158-2017 Doc 3 of 4
Appendix B - RFI Questions
• RFI-1158-2017 Doc 4 of 4
Appendix C - Background
• RFI-1158-2017 Attachment 1 -
Definitions
• RFI-1158-2017 Attachment 2 -
Map
• RFI-1158-2017 Attachment 3 -
Region of Durham 2016 Waste
Flow
• RFI-1158-2017 Public Notice
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• RFI-1158-2017 Addendum 1
• RFI-1158-2017 Addendum 2
• RFP-602-2016 Financial and Technical
Consulting for Region's Integrated Waste
Management System Utility Anaerobic
Digestion
• RFI-677-2014 Request for Information for
Organic Technologies
Technical Reports
• Executive Summary Mixed Waste Organics
Processing
• Background Research, Technical and
Options Analysis Report
• Pre-sort/Transfer & Organics Management
Preliminary Business Case Financial Analysis
• Pre-sort/Transfer & Organics Management
Preliminary Service Delivery Model
Assessment
• Anaerobic Digestion
Implementation/Organics Plan Development
• Pre -Feasibility Study on Anaerobic Digestion
Public Consultation
Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility
Siting Report
Comment period has closed. Questions? Contact us
by email.
• Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic
Digestion Facility (Siting Report)
• Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic
Digestion Facility (Public Consultation Report)
Public Information Centre I February 27, 2020
Comment period has closed. Questions? Contact us.
• Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic
Digestion Facility (Display Boards)
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The Regional
Municipality of
Durham
Corporate Services
Department —
Legislative Services
Division
605 Rossland Rd. E.
Level 1
PO Box 623
Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3
Canada
905-668-7711
1-800-372-1102
durham.ca
Alexander Harras
M.P.A.
Director of
Legislative Services
& Regional Clerk
THIS LETTER HAS BEEN FORWARDED
TO THE EIGHT AREA CLERKS
December 18, 2024
June Gallagher
Clerk
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6
Dear June:
RE: Regional Budget By-laws Passed by Regional Council on
December 18, 2024 Our File: F33
Attached please find the following By-laws which were passed at the
Regional Council meeting on December 18, 2024
2024-059 Being a by-law to approve and adopt the 2025
Business Plans and Budgets for General Purposes
including the payment of all debt of the Regional
Corporation falling due excluding current and capital
expenditures and debts for Water Supply and Sanitary
Sewage Works, Solid Waste Management, Durham
Regional Police Service and Durham Region Transit
Commission.
2024-060 Being a by-law to approve and adopt the 2025
Business Plans and Budgets for the Durham Region
Transit Commission.
2024-061 Being a by-law to approve and adopt the 2025
Business Plans and Budgets for Solid Waste
Management.
2024-065 Being a by-law to approve and adopt the 2025
Business Plans and Budgets for Durham Regional
Police Service.
Alexander Harras,
Director of Legislative Services & Regional Clerk
If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact Eamonn.Rodgers(a)durham.ca or
call 1-800-372-1102 extension 3677.
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AH/sr
Attachment
N. Taylor, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer
N. Pincombe, Director, Business Planning & Budgets
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By-law Number 2024-059
of The Regional Municipality of Durham
Being a by-law to approve and adopt the 2025 Business Plans and Budgets for General
Purposes including the payment of all debt of the Regional Corporation falling due
excluding current and capital expenditures and debts for Water Supply and Sanitary
Sewage Works, Solid Waste Management, Durham Regional Police Service Board and
Durham Region Transit Commission.
Whereas subsection 1 of section 289 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as
amended ("Municipal Act, 2001"), provides in part that an upper -tier municipality shall in
each year prepare and adopt estimates of all sums required during the year for the
purposes of the upper -tier municipality. Further, subsection 2 of section 289 of the
Municipal Act, 2001, provides in part that an upper -tier municipality in preparing a yearly
budget shall set out the estimated revenues and expenditures for the budget period;
And Whereas estimated total expenditures required by The Regional Municipality of
Durham for General Purposes in the year 2025 and for payment of all debt of the Regional
Corporation falling due within such year exclusive of current expenditures and debts for
Water Supply and Sanitary Sewage Works and for Solid Waste Management, Durham
Regional Police Service Board and Durham Region Transit Commission is $1,384,927,880;
And Whereas it is estimated that the sum of $878,799,880 will be received from the
following sources:
Provincial Subsidies and Grants $560,826,190
Reserves and Reserve Funds $93,855,475
Development Charges $48,590,593
Fees and Charges $41,977,342
Other Revenue $40,982,718
Federal Subsidies and Grants $34,225,318
Canada Community -Building Fund (Federal Gas Tax) $20,950,000
Debenture Financing $13,215,000
Payments -in -Lieu of Property Taxes (PILs) $12,273,500
Provincial Offences Act Net Revenues $11,803,744
Other Capital Financing $100,000
And the Net Regional Requirement from property taxation will thus be $506,128,000.
Now therefore, the Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham hereby enacts as
follows:
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1. The estimated sum required for payment of the current expenditures of the
Regional Corporation for General Purposes in the year 2025 and for payment
of all debt of the Regional Corporation falling due within such year, excluding
current and capital expenditures and debts for Water Supply and Sanitary
Sewage Works, Solid Waste Management, Durham Regional Police Service
Board and Durham Region Transit Commission in the amount of
$1,384,927,880 is hereby adopted together with the 2025 Business Plans
and Budgets.
2. The current estimates for each program of the Regional Corporation in the
total amount of $1,384,927,880 as set out in Schedule "A" attached hereto
are hereby adopted for the year 2025.
3. The estimated current expenditure amount of $1,384,927,880 be financed
from the following sources:
Provincial Subsidies and Grants
Reserves and Reserve Funds
Fees and Charges
Development Charges
Other Revenue
Federal Subsidies and Grants
Canada Community -Building Fund (Federal Gas Tax)
Debenture Financing
Payments -in -Lieu of Property Taxes (PILs)
Provincial Offences Act Net Revenues
Other Capital Financing
Property Taxation
4. Schedule "A" attached hereto forms part of this by-law.
This By-law Read and Passed on the 18t" day of December, 2024.
J. Henry, Regional Chair and CEO
A. Harras, Regional Clerk
$560,826,190
$93,855,475
$48,590,593
$41,977,342
$40,982,718
$34,225,318
$20,950,000
$13,215,000
$12,273,500
$11,803,744
$100,000
$506,128,000
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Schedule A
Regional Municipality of Durham
Estimates for Current Expenditures for 2025
1.
Works Department
$208,264,289
2.
Road and Bridge Reserves
$47,123,657
3.
Public Health
$69,410,633
4.
Paramedic Services
$106,274,268
5.
Long -Term Care
$165,622,718
6.
Social Housing Homelessness Supports
$145,542,905
7.
Social Assistance
$156,976,780
8.
Children's Services
$244,456,708
9.
Family Services
$9,157,031
10.
Governance and Administration
$122,862,213
11.
Planning and Economic Development
$16,260,300
12.
9-1-1 Emergency Services
$6,530,829
13.
Conservation Authorities
$9,909,083
14.
Durham OneNet Inc.
$17,217,906
15.
Special Contributions
$8,632,103
16.
Outside Agencies
$9,775,977
17.
Infrastructure Renewal
$24,543,765
18.
Other
$16,366,715
Total $1,384,927,880
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By-law Number 2024-060
of The Regional Municipality of Durham
Being a by-law to approve and adopt the 2025 Business Plans and Budgets for the
Durham Region Transit Commission.
Whereas subsection 1 of section 289 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as
amended ("Municipal Act, 2001'), provides in part that an upper -tier municipality shall in
each year prepare and adopt estimates of all sums required during the year for the
purposes of the upper -tier municipality. Further, subsection 2 of section 289 of the
Municipal Act, 2001, provides in part that an upper -tier municipality in preparing a yearly
budget shall set out the estimated revenues and expenditures for the budget period;
And Whereas estimated total expenditures required by the Durham Region Transit
Commission to finance the provision of Public Transit within the Regional Municipality of
Durham including the current and capital expenditures and payment of all debt in 2025 is
$266,762,294;
And Whereas it is estimated that the sum of $158,333,294 will be received from the
following sources:
Debenture Financing $68,130,000
Transit Fare Revenue $33,953,663
Provincial Gas Tax $15,529,396
Development Charges $14,000,252
Debenture Financing — Canada Infrastructure Bank $10,926,000
Universal Pass Revenue $8,748,185
Reserves and Reserve Funds $3,920,000
Payment in Lieu of Property Taxes (PILs) $1,448,200
Advertising Revenues $1,291,499
ODSP Discounted Pass Recovery $350,000
Other Revenues $36,099
And the Net Regional Requirement from property taxation will thus be $108,429,000.
Now therefore, the Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham hereby enacts as
follows:
1. The estimated sum required for payment of the current expenditures of the
Durham Region Transit Commission in the year 2025 and for payment of all
associated debt falling due within such year, in the amount of $266,762,294
is hereby adopted together with the 2025 Business Plans and Budgets.
2. The current estimates for each program of the Durham Region Transit
Commission in the total amount of $266,762,294 as set out in Schedule "A"
attached hereto are hereby adopted for the year 2025.
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3. The estimated current expenditure amount of $266,762,294 to be financed
from the following sources:
Debenture Financing
Transit Fare Revenue
Provincial Gas Tax
Development Charges
Debenture Financing — Canada Infrastructure Bank
Universal Pass Revenue
Reserves and Reserve Funds
Payment in Lieu of Property Taxes (PILs)
Advertising Revenues
ODSP Discounted Pass Recovery
Other Revenues
Property Taxation
4. Schedule "A" attached hereto forms part of this by-law
This By-law Read and Passed on the 18t" day of December, 2024.
J. Henry, Regional Chair and CEO
A. Harras, Regional Clerk
$68,130,000
$33,953,663
$15,529,396
$14,000,252
$10,926,000
$8,748,185
$3,920,000
$1,448,200
$1,291,499
$350,000
$36,099
$108,429,000
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Schedule A
Durham Region Transit Commission
Estimates for
Current Expenditures for 2025
1. Administration
$34,652,260
2. Operations
$63,529,335
3. Maintenance - Equipment
$35,378,779
4. Specialized Service
$4,943,192
5. Northern Service
$2,784,489
6. Facilities Management
$3,043,653
7. Debt Service
$5,209,292
8. Major Capital
$117,124,053
9. Headquarters Shared Cost
$97,241
Total $266,762,294
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By-law Number 2024-061
of The Regional Municipality of Durham
Being a by-law to approve and adopt the 2025 Business Plans and Budgets for Solid
Waste Management.
Whereas subsection 1 of section 289 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as
amended ("Municipal Act, 2001"), provides in part that an upper -tier municipality shall in
each year prepare and adopt estimates of all sums required during the year for the
purposes of the upper -tier municipality. Further, subsection 2 of section 289 of the
Municipal Act, 2001, provides in part that an upper -tier municipality in preparing a yearly
budget shall set out the estimated revenues and expenditures for the budget period;
And Whereas estimated total expenditures required for Solid Waste Management to
finance the collection, receiving, haulage, processing and disposal of waste in the Regional
Municipality of Durham, including the current and capital expenditures and payment of all
debt in 2025 is $85,036,750;
And Whereas it is estimated that the sum of $27,444,750 will be received from the
following sources:
Electric Power Revenue $7,642,423
Marketed Material Revenue $6,463,181
Recovery from York Region $5,123,015
Reserve Funds $4,875,000
Other Revenue $1,255,731
Payment in Lieu of Property Taxes (PILs) $1,003,200
Industry Funding $982,200
Federal Grant $100,000
And the Net Regional Requirement from property taxation will thus be $57,592,000.
Now therefore, the Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham hereby enacts as
follows:
1. The estimated sum required for payment of the current expenditures for Solid
Waste Management in the year 2025 and including all associated debt falling
due within such year in the amount of $85,036,750 is hereby adopted
together with the 2025 Business Plans and Budgets.
2. The current estimates for each program of the Solid Waste Management
function of the Regional Corporation in the total amount of $85,036,750 as
set out in Schedule "A" attached hereto are hereby adopted for the year
2025.
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3. The estimated current expenditure amount of $85,036,750 be financed from
the following sources:
Electric Power Revenue
$7,642,423
Marketed Material Revenue
$6,463,181
Recovery from York Region
$5,123,015
Reserve Funds
$4,875,000
Other Revenue
$1,255,731
Payment in Lieu of Property Taxes (PILs)
$1,003,200
Industry Funding
$982,200
Federal Grant
$100,000
Property Taxation $57,592,000
4. Schedule "A" attached hereto forms part of this by-law.
This By-law Read and Passed on the 18th day of December, 2025.
J. Henry, Regional Chair and CEO
A. Harras, Regional Clerk
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2
3
4
5
Schedule A
Solid Waste Management
Estimates for Current Expenditures for 2025
Disposal and Processing Services $33,945,665
Common Service Costs $21,039,319
Collection Services $16,808,000
Tangible Capital Assets $7,123,744
Waste Management Facilities $6,120,022
Total $85,036,750
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By-law Number 2024-065
of The Regional Municipality of Durham
Being a by-law to approve and adopt the 2025 Business Plans and Budgets for the
Durham Regional Police Service Board.
Whereas subsection 1 of section 289 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as
amended ("Municipal Act, 2001'), provides in part that an upper -tier municipality shall in
each year prepare and adopt estimates of all sums required during the year for the
purposes of the upper -tier municipality. Further, subsection 2 of section 289 of the
Municipal Act, 2001, provides in part that an upper -tier municipality in preparing a yearly
budget shall set out the estimated revenues and expenditures for the budget period;
And Whereas estimated total expenditures required by the Durham Regional Police
Service Board to finance the provision of Durham Regional Police Services within the
Regional Municipality of Durham including the current and capital expenditures and
payment of all debt in 2025 is $336,231,456;
And Whereas it is estimated that the sum of $22,899,456 will be received from the
following sources:
Provincial Subsidy $9,288,348
Recoveries from Others $6,479,855
Fees and Charges $5,631,713
Other Revenues $877,528
Reserves and Reserve Funds $622,012
And the Net Regional Requirement from property taxation will thus be $313,332,000.
Now therefore, the Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham hereby enacts as
follows:
1. The estimated sum required for payment of the current expenditures of the
Durham Regional Police Service Board in the year 2025 and for payment of
all associated debt falling due within such year, in the amount of
$336,231,456 is hereby adopted together with the 2025 Business Plans and
Budgets.
2. The current estimates for each program of the Durham Regional Police
Service Board in the total amount of $336,231,456 as set out in Schedule "A"
attached hereto are hereby adopted for the year 2025.
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3. The estimated current expenditure amount of $336,231,456 to be financed
from the following sources:
Provincial Subsidy $9,288,348
Recoveries from Others $6,479,855
Fees and Charges $5,631,713
Other Revenues $877,528
Reserves and Reserve Funds $622,012
Property Taxation $313,332,000
4. Schedule "A" attached hereto forms part of this by-law.
This By-law Read and Passed on the 18t" day of December, 2024.
J. Henry, Regional Chair and CEO
A. Harras, Regional Clerk
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Schedule A
Durham Regional Police Service Board
Estimates for Current Expenditures for 2025
1.
Public Safety and Command
$126,417,307
2.
Serious and Organized Crime
$63,419,296
3.
Strategic and Operational Support
$52,934,957
4.
NextGen Common Communications Platform
$2,387,865
5.
Administrative Support
$69,520,724
6.
Executive Branch
$4,756,152
7.
Police Service Board
$731,075
8.
Headquarters Shared Cost
$2,259,280
9.
Contribution to Reserves — Helicopter Reserve
$750,000
10.
Debt Service
$11,533,800
11.
Major Capital Projects
$1,521,000
Total
$336,231,456
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If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2564
The Regional Municipality of Durham
Report
To: Regional Council
From: Chief Administrative Officer
Report: #2024-P-17
Date: December 18, 2024
Subject:
Proposed Name Updates for the Planning and Economic Development Department and
Committee
Recommendation:
That it be recommended to Regional Council:
Effective January 1, 2025, the "Planning and Economic Development Committee" be
renamed as the "Community Growth and Economic Development Committee" and
that the necessary amendments to the Procedure By-law to reflect this change be
presented to Regional Council for approval.
Report:
1. Purpose
1.1 The purpose of this report is to recommend that the Planning and Economic
Development Committee be renamed as the "Community Growth and Economic
Development Committee" effective January 1, 2025, to reflect Durham's
forthcoming proclamation under Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act. The name
of the Department will change accordingly and a number of other changes within the
Department will also be made as of January 1, 2025, as detailed in Paragraph 3.2 of
this report.
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2. Background
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2.1 In the November 15th Council Information Package, a Memorandum from the
Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development advised that the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing announced on November 5th that the Durham
Regional Official Plan and certain upper -tier land use planning responsibilities will
be removed from Durham Region on January 1, 2025.
2.2 The Commissioner's Memorandum further noted that Regional and area municipal
planners are currently working together on the necessary steps to implement this
proclamation. To that end, a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will soon
be circulated to the area municipalities and when executed, this MOU will
confirm/clarify the scope of regional interests in planning matters. It is expected
these MOUs will be finalized in the first quarter of 2025.
2.3 Until the MOU with the area municipalities has been executed and a period of time
has passed to allow the impact of the changes to settle, it is premature to impose
changes to the organizational structure of the Planning and Economic Development
Department. At present, there are a significant number of staff vacancies within the
Regional Planning Division. Given the number of staff vacancies, no staff reductions
will need to be made as a result of proclamation.
2.4 As noted in Information Report #2024-P-16 which was before the Planning and
Economic Development Committee on November 5th, a host of upper -tier planning
activities will continue post -proclamation, e.g. transportation planning, integrated
growth management, GIS and data analytics related to land and housing supply,
support to other regional departments in relation to the planning of infrastructure,
housing and development charge background studies, etc.
2.5 As an owner of infrastructure, facilities and land across Durham, the Region will
continue to provide comments on development applications submitted to the area
municipalities for approval, to ensure Regional interests are properly protected.
2.6 In 2000, Durham Region delegated its approval authority for subdivisions,
condominiums and part -lot control exemption by-laws to the five lakeshore
municipalities; hence, the Region has been a commenting agency on development
matters for almost 25 years. As of January 1, 2025, the Region will become a
commenting agency on development applications in the Townships of Brock,
Scugog and Uxbridge. Consistent with all other commenting agencies, the Region
charges a fee to private sector applicants for these comments. The principle is that
those who benefit from the service should pay, rather than the general taxpayer.
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The Region's fees for commenting on development matters have not been updated
in nearly four years; therefore, a fee review will be undertaken in early 2025 and
staff will be recommending increases to ensure the Region's commenting fees
properly reflect the cost of providing the service.
2.7 In 2025, the Region will undertake a comprehensive review of the recommendations
resulting from various departmental assessments to ensure effective alignment of
programs and services to the needs of communities in Durham Region. This will
ensure the Region is well -positioned to deliver on the community -informed Strategic
Plan and remain responsive to the changing legislative landscape.
3. Proposed Name Updates
3.1 While it is premature to make organizational changes until the impacts of the
changes are better known, as a first step, certain departmental name changes will
be made that reflect the diminishment of the regional land use planning function
imposed by Bill 23. It is not a provincial requirement to remove the word "Planning"
from upper tier Planning Departments, but doing so is consistent with what other
upper tier regions have done.
3.2 Upon Bill 23's proclamation on January 1, 2025:
a) the "Planning and Economic Development Department" will be renamed as the
"Community Growth and Economic Development Department";
b) the "Planning Division" will be renamed as the "Community Growth Division";
c) the "Plan Implementation Section", the section within the Planning Division that
has historically led the development approvals function, will be renamed as
"Development Advisory Services". Going forward, this section will coordinate
our one -window Regional comments on local development applications; and
d) the "Policy Planning and Special Studies Section" will be renamed as the
"Integrated Growth Management and Policy Section".
3.3 Subject to Council approval, the "Planning and Economic Development Committee"
will be renamed as the "Community Growth and Economic Development
Committee".
3.4 Three positions from the former Plan Implementation section have been held vacant
in the 2025 budget with a potential savings of $465,000. Consideration will be given
as to whether these positions could be redeployed elsewhere to meet operational
needs, e.g. expanding the Integrated Growth Management team; a dedicated staff
liaison reporting to the Rapid Transit/Transit-Oriented Development Office for our
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dealings with Metrolinx; an Economic Development Coordinator to assist with
implementing Ready Set Future; and a dedicated coordinator for the annual
Business Count/employment survey.
4. Following Proclamation
4.1 Upon proclamation, the following will occur:
a) The new Regional Official Plan (ROP) will become the official plan for the
lower -tier municipalities that may repeal or amend it, meaning that each area
municipality will have responsibility for the ROP as it pertains to their
municipality;
b) It is anticipated that area municipalities will assume approval authority for all
Planning Act decisions, except official plans which will need to be approved by
the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and
c) All eight area municipalities will have approval authority over subdivisions.
condominiums, land division, and part lot control exemption by-laws.
Commenting responsibilities on all land use planning applications and related
matters will continue to be performed by the Region to protect Regional
interests related to infrastructure, facilities, services and Regionally -owned
land.
4.2 A draft Planning Services Agreement was prepared last year that could allow an
area municipality to request development related planning advice, assistance,
services or expertise from the Region. Regional staff from this Department could
then be contracted to provide support similar to the way other Regional supports
are provided in areas of human resources, IT and legal.
5. Previous Reports and Decisions
5.1 The implications of Bill 23 on the Region of Durham was first presented through
Report #2022-COW-33 in December of 2022.
5.2 The delegation of Durham Region's Land Division responsibilities and an update on
Bill 23 was provided through Report #2023-P-22 in September of 2023.
5.3 A proclamation update was provided in Report #2024-P-16 which was before the
Planning and Economic Development Committee on November 5, 2024. The report
stated that a proclamation date was still unknown and detailed the upper tier
planning functions and responsibilities that would continue post -proclamation. That
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afternoon, the proclamation date of January 1, 2025 was announced by the Minister
of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
6. Relationship to Strategic Plan
6.1 This report aligns with the Strategic Goal of Service Excellence in the Durham
Region Strategic Plan and the following priorities:
a) 5.1: Optimizing resources and partnerships to deliver exceptional quality
services and value: by ensuring capacity and training are provided and
available for consent applications; and
b) 5.2 Collaborating for a seamless service experience: by ensuring that training,
materials, time and communication are provided so that existing and future
land division applicants are aware of process changes.
7. Conclusion
7.1 Durham Region was created by the province on January 1, 1974. Ever since that
time, a strong upper tier land use planning program has served to guide the
Region's tremendous growth over the last half century.
7.2 The Ontario Planning system has evolved over time. In the past five years alone,
there have been a significant number of changes with the introduction of at least
twelve significant pieces of new legislation. The practice of land use planning
operates within this environment of change and Durham Region will adapt to its new
planning role.
7.3 Effective January 1, 2025, the Durham Regional Official Plan and certain upper -tier
land use planning responsibilities will be removed from Council's purview. Staff from
the Region and area municipalities are working together to implement these
changes. Specific changes to the organizational structure of the Planning and
Economic Development Department have yet to be determined, but as a first step to
implement Bill 23's proclamation, staff are recommending that the name of the
Planning and Economic Development Committee be changed to the Community
Growth and Economic Development Committee, and that the Procedure By-law be
amended to reflect this change. On January 1, 2025, the name of the Planning and
Economic Development Department will similarly be changed to "Community
Growth and Economic Development" with companion changes to the Planning
Division and Sections within the Division.
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7.4 Staff will report on progress related to the Memoranda of Understanding as new
information becomes available.
7.5 A copy of this report will be shared with Durham's area municipalities and
conservation authorities.
Respectfully submitted,
Original signed by
Elaine C. Baxter-Trahair
Chief Administrative Officer
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The Regional
Municipality of
Durham
Corporate Services
Department —
Legislative Services
Division
605 Rossland Rd. E.
Level 1
PO Box 623
Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3
Canada
905-668-7711
1-800-372-1102
durham.ca
Alexander Harras
M.P.A.
Director of
Legislative Services
& Regional Clerk
Sent Via Email
December 19, 2024
Mansoor Mahmood
Director, Building and Development Branch
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay Street, 12' Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2J3
Dear M. Mahmood:
RE: Durham Green Development Program (2024-COW-49),
Our File: D00
Council of the Region of Durham, at its meeting held on December
18, 2024, adopted the following recommendations of the Committee
of the Whole:
"A) That Regional Council endorse the Durham Green
Development program as outlined in Report #2024-COW-49
of the Chief Administrative Officer and Attachment #1 to
Report #2024-COW-49, and direct staff to pursue
implementation over an initial three-year period from 2025-
2027 in collaboration with the development industry, energy
utilities and local area municipalities, subject to securing
external funding sources:
B) That Regional Council direct staff to apply to the federal
government's Codes Acceleration Fund, and other applicable
funding sources, to support the implementation of the
Durham Green Development program, specifically focused
on securing funding for integrated community design
charrette processes, and training and stakeholder
engagement related to building codes and energy
performance;
C) That Regional Council direct staff to apply to the Federation
of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Community Energy
Accelerator funding stream to support an assessment and
prioritization of district energy and waste heat opportunities
across all strategic growth areas outlined in the Regional
Official Plan, in collaboration with local area municipalities
and utilities; and
If you require this information in an accessible format, please call 1-800-372-1102 extension 2097.
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D) That Report #2024-COW-49 and associated resolution(s) be
forwarded to local area municipalities, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Ontario Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Ontario Ministry of
Energy, Natural Resources Canada, the Durham Region
Home Builders' Association, and FCM for their information.
Please find enclosed a copy of Report #2024-COW-49 for your
information.
Alexander Harras, M.P.A.
Director of Legislative Services & Regional Clerk
AH/tf
c: T. Gilbert, Assistant Deputy Minister, Conservation and
Renewable Energy Division, Ministry of Energy
D. Leyburne, Assistant Deputy Minister, Energy Efficiency and
Technology Sector, Natural Resources Canada
D. Haslip, Director General, Office of Energy Efficiency, Natural
Resources Canada
J. Grossi, Clerk, Town of Ajax
F. Lamanna, Clerk, Township of Brock
J. Gallagher, Clerk, Municipality of Clarington
M. Medeiros, Clerk, City of Oshawa
S. Cassel, Clerk, City of Pickering
B. Labelle, Clerk, Township of Scugog
D. Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge
C. Harris, Clerk, Town of Whitby
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
Durham Region Home Builders' Association
A. Burgess, Director, Communications and Engagement
B. Hannelas, Manager, Corporate Initiatives and Government
Relations
A. Bongard, Policy Advisor — Government Relations, Office of the
CAO
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Finance Minister Chrystia
Freeland
VIA EMAIL:
chrystia.freeland@parl.gc.ca
Association of Municipalities
of Ontario (AMO)
VIA EMAIL:
amo@amo.on.ca
Rural Ontario Municipalities
Association (ROMA)
VIA EMAIL:
roma@roma.on.ca
Hon. Paul Calandra
VIA EMAIL:
minister. mahCcDontario.ca
Top Aggregate Producing
Municipalities of Ontario
(TAPMO)
VIA EMAIL:
info@tapmo.ca
Hon. Ted Arnott, MPP
VIA EMAIL:
ted.arnottco@pc.ola.org
RE: TAPMO Letter regarding Pre Budget Announcement
Township of Puslinch
7404 Wellington Road 34
Puslinch, ON NOB 2.10
www.puslinch.ca
December 13, 2024
Please be advised that Township of Puslinch Council, at its meeting held on November 27, 2024
considered the aforementioned topic and subsequent to discussion, the following was resolved:
Resolution No. 2024-430: Moved by Councillor Sepulis and
Seconded by Councillor Bailey
That the Consent Agenda items listed with the exception of items 6.10, 6.11, and 6.12
for NOVEMBER 27, 2024 Council meeting be received for information; and
Whereas the Township of Puslinch Council supports the information provided by
TAPMO to member municipalities of TAPMO; and
Whereas the Township of Puslinch Council sees the value and significance of
circulating this information provided by TAPMO to all Ontario municipalities;
7404 Wellington Road 34, Puslinch, ON NOB 2JO
Tel: (519) 763-1226 Fax: (519) 763-5846 admin@a puslinch.ca
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Therefore, that Council directs staff to forward items 6.10, 6.11, and 6.12 to all Ontario
municipalities; and
That Council direct staff to forward the following resolution to the Minister of Finance,
the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, local school board trustees, AMO,
ROMA, Local MPP, all Ontario Municipalities and the Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation:
Whereas the Ministry of Finance has introduced a one-time $7 million reduction in
education taxes in 2024, a subsidy that will be absorbed by the province through a
95% reduction in education taxes —marking the first such subsidy provided by the
province to any industry;
Whereas the Ministry of Finance's plans to introduce a new aggregate property sub-
class in 2025, which is set to provide a $6 million subsidy to the aggregate industry,
with $3 million of that subsidy being transferred back to the municipal (primarily
residential) tax base, raises serious concerns about the fairness and equity of the
system;
Whereas the claims that the new sub -class will provide tax stability and predictability
seem hollow and do not address the systemic inequities in the taxation framework,
which continues to shift an undue burden onto municipal taxpayers, particularly those
in rural areas who host these aggregate operations;
Whereas there is significant concern that the government's actions prioritize the
interests of the aggregate industry over the financial realities faced by municipalities
and their residents, and that this shift in burden undermines public trust in the
fairness and integrity of Ontario's legal and tax frameworks;
Whereas TAPMO has presented evidence demonstrating that the aggregate industry is
financially capable of meeting its tax obligations, including substantial profits and
royalty payments made by industry leaders, further undermining the need for these
subsidies;
Whereas the municipal taxpayer should not bear the cost of correcting a past error in
assessment methodology that unfairly benefited then aggregate industry, and the new
7404 Wellington Road 34, Puslinch, ON NOB 2JO
Tel: (519) 763-1226 Fax: (519) 763-5846 admin@a puslinch.ca
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property tax class ratio risks further undermining the principle of revenue neutrality
and eroding confidence in Ontario's legal and tax systems;
Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Puslinch strongly objects
to the undue burden being placed on municipal taxpayers to subsidize the aggregate
industry, and calls on the provincial government to:
Reevaluate and correct the misguided subsidies being provided to the aggregate
sector, and ensure that future tax policies are fair, equitable, and consistent for all
taxpayers.
1. Uphold the principles of revenue neutrality in the aggregate tax framework and
ensure that any new tax classifications or methodologies do not result in a net loss of
revenue for municipalities, especially those that are already facing significant financial
challenges.
2. Commit to meaningful reform that ensures fairness and consistency across all
sectors of the economy, and actively engages municipalities and taxpayers in a
transparent and inclusive process, rather than catering to the demands of the
aggregate industry.
3. Take immediate action to correct the existing inequities in the tax framework,
ensuring that the burden of this correction is not unjustly shifted to municipal
taxpayers, particularly those in rural communities who host these operations.
4. Respect and uphold the integrity of the legal process by honouring the decisions of
the Divisional Court and ensuring that all assessment methodologies are transparent,
accountable, and based on a fair and balanced approach.
5. Further be it resolved that the Council Township of Puslinch supports TAPMO's call
for the provincial government to adopt reforms that prioritize the needs and fairness
of municipal taxpayers and to ensure that the aggregate sector contributes its fair
share to the province's tax base; and
Further be it resolved that this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Finance, the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, local school board trustees, AMO, ROMA,
7404 Wellington Road 34, Puslinch, ON NOB 2J0
Tel: (519) 763-1226 Fax: (519) 763-5846 admin@a puslinch.ca
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Local MPP, all Ontario Municipalities and the Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation.
14_1:7:71411
As per the above resolution, please accept a copy of this correspondence for your information
and consideration.
Sincerely,
Justine Brotherston
Municipal Clerk
CC: All Ontario Municipalities, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), Local school
board trustees
7404 Wellington Road 34, Puslinch, ON NOB 2JO
Tel: (519) 763-1226 Fax: (519) 763-5846 admin@puslinch.ca
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Top
A6k Aggregate
Producing
Municipalities of
T A P M O Ontario
Sent via email
November 1, 2024
Premier Doug Ford Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy
Legislative Building Ministry of Finance
Quenn's Park Frost Building South, 7th Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 7 Queen's Park Crescent
Toronto, ON M7A 1Y7
Dear Premier Ford and Minister Bethlenfalvy:
Re: Pre Budget Announcement
As you are aware there was a lengthy Assessment Review Board hearing as well as a
divisional court ruling increasing the taxes paid by the aggregate sector due to an
inappropriate tax relief mechanism implemented by MPAC.
TAPMO recognizes funding for rural, small and northern municipalities is proposed to see
an increase in OMPF funding. This increase is very much appreciated. This increase will
begin to address the farm tax rebate shortfalls that rural, small and northern municipalities
have been experiencing under the former program. Increasing this funding ensures all
Ontarians are supporting farmers and not just the residents that call home to small, rural
and northern communities. The impact of Provincially significant programs needs to be
absorbed by all Ontarians.
If it is the desire of the Government to provide special treatment to one sector and
burdening this special treatment on small, rural and northern communities ( where most
aggregate operations exist), TAPMO is of the opinion that an aggregate subsidy is not
appropriate and should be borne by all Ontarians.
The pre budget announcement provides $200 to every Ontarian, adding approximately $3
billion to the Ontario budget. If the Government is willing to add $3 billion to the deficit.
Carrying over the 95% reduction in education tax relief absorbed by all Ontarians for 2024,
would have added $7 million to the total deficit for 2025 or 0.11666667% additional deficit.
TAPMO request the following questioned to be answered:
Explain the justification of increasing taxes on small, rural and northern municipalities
which are host to most aggregate operations, to provide a preferential tax relief to the
aggregate sector, versus absorbing any relief through increased deficit for all Ontarians?
Yours truly,
ames ee ey
Board Chair
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Ministry of Finance
Provincial -Local
Finance Division
Frost Building North
95 Grosvenor Street
Toronto ON M7A 1Y7
October 31, 2024
Ministere des Finances
Division des relations provinciales-
municipales en matiere de finances
Edifice Frost nord
95 rue Grosvenor
Toronto ON M7A 1Y7
His Worship James Seeley
Chair, Top Aggregate Producing Municipalities of Ontario (TAPMO)
0seeley(ZDpuslinch.ca
Don MacLeod
Executive Director, TAPMO
executivedi rector(a�tapmo.ca
Dear Mayor Seeley and Mr. MacLeod:
Ontario 0
Thank you for your letter about the new aggregate extraction property class.
As noted in my letter of October 3, the Province will be setting municipal tax ratios and
education tax rates for the new aggregate extraction property class to provide tax
mitigation for properties in the class. The plan is to provide an overall $6M tax reduction to
properties in the class relative to the original 2024 tax level, comprised of $3M municipal
tax and $3M education tax. While the specific tax ratios and impacts will not be available
until after the assessments for 2025 are finalized by the Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation (MPAC), the intention is that municipalities overall will still benefit from the
majority of the incremental tax revenues that resulted from the assessment methodology
changes implemented by MPAC for 2024.
More details will be shared when they become available. We appreciate the importance of
providing municipalities with as much time as possible to support their budgetary planning.
We have taken note of your request to receive this information by November 30th and will
endeavour to provide the data as close to this date as possible.
Regarding your request that TAPMO be included in consultations during 2025, that is an
important part of our plan. We will be reaching out to TAPMO as well as the aggregate sector,
and working with MPAC and the Ministry of Natural Resources, to seek more detailed
information regarding aggregate activities and discuss possible updates to the definition of the
property class.
The government understands the challenges small and rural municipalities face. In this
regard, in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement announced the Ontario Municipal Partnership
Fund will be increased by $100 million (20% increase) annually. This will be phased in
over two years with an immediate $50 million increase in 2025.
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%IL
Don MacLeod held the position of Chief
Administrative Officer for the Township
of Zorra from 1996 to 2o24. The Township
of Zorra is in the top io aggregate
producing municipalities in Ontario.
Recently, Don transitioned into the role
of Executive Director for TAPMO. With
this wealth of experience, Don is
n,qrticularly well -suited to continue the
success of TAPMO in developing a
tainable plan for aggregate extraction
across Ontario.
STAY CONNECTED
What to stay in the know?
Visit the TAPMO website to review agendas
and minutes from previous meetings:
https://www.tapmo.ca/resources#agenda
ti
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2024 @ 2:30pm
r - executive dire ctor@tapmo.ca
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Next TAPMO meeting: Monday November 18,
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Property Taxation Changes and Concerns for Municipalities
Following an appeal decision of the Divisional Court, the Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation (MPAC) revised the assessment methodology and property tax classification of
aggregate sites to ensure sector -wide consistency, resulting in tax changes for pits and quarries
across the province for 2024 (an increase of $12M municipal and $5M education). These
properties continue to be assessed based on the province -wide valuation date of January 1,
2016, but the methodology used to derive those values has been modified in line with the court
ruling. This legal process was spearheaded by Wellington County. In a troubling response to the
Divisional Court decision, the Ministry of Finance has introduced a one-time (2024) $7 million
education tax reduction, to mitigate the impact of these changes on the aggregate industry.
This reduction will be absorbed by the province through a 95% reduction in education taxes,
which is the first time this kind of a subsidy is being provided by the province for any industry.
Looking ahead to the 2025 tax year, a new aggregate property sub -class is set to be
introduced, but the intent to create improved tax stability and predictability feels hollow. The
sub -class will result in a $6 million subsidy for the aggregate industry, $3 million of which is
being transferred back to the municipal (primarily residential) tax base. The tax subsidy will be
funneled through a temporary property tax sub -class within the industrial property category,
with MPAC and local municipalities tasked with its implementation. However, the claim that
this newly established sub -class will provide stability and predictability raises serious concerns.
Instead of genuinely addressing the inequities in the system, it seems to merely provide an
unwarranted tax break to the aggregate industry, while shifting the burden onto municipal
taxpayers and perpetuating an unjust structure.
The government's approach appears to prioritize the interests of the aggregate sector over the
financial realities faced by municipalities and their constituents. MPAC's collaboration with the
aggregate sector and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to gather detailed information on
aggregate sites may result in more of the same, rather than meaningful reform. While the
government claims this refined data will support future discussions with the Ontario Stone,
Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA) and municipalities, the focus seems skewed toward
accommodating industry demands rather than ensuring fairness and accountability for all
taxpayers. This direction threatens to undermine any hope of establishing a principled and
sustainable approach to aggregate taxation, leaving communities to bear the consequences.
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Property Taxation Changes and Concerns for Municipalities
continued from page 2
In light of these changes, TAPMO wishes to voice serious concerns regarding the new tax class
ratio established by the Ministry of Finance. Contrary to fostering a revenue -neutral outcome,
this adjustment is expected to lead to $3 million being refunded directly from local taxpayers
to the aggregate industry starting in 2025 and beyond. Neither the Ministry nor
representatives from the aggregate industry have provided sufficient justification for what
seems to be a residential taxpayer -funded subsidy to benefit a for -profit industry. Concerns
from both the Ministry of Finance and the aggregate sector highlight that potential cost
increases for residential housing stemming from the Assessment Review Board (ARB) ruling
have not been adequately assessed or documented. Claims suggesting a mere $3-4 increase
per Ontarian fail to capture the disproportionate impact this assessment framework will have
on rural residents, who predominantly host these aggregate operations.
The OSSGA has yet to provide conclusive evidence of the industry's inability to contribute its
fair share of taxes. In fact, TAPMO has presented evidence indicating that aggregate producers
can meet their tax obligations. For example, Dufferin (CRH) paid $2 million in royalties to the
University of Guelph in 2023, while St. Mary's Cement (CBM Canada) reported total net
revenues of $109,785,000 USD for aggregate products in their 2022 financial statements.
While TAPMO recognizes that tax increases on any property class may be unpopular, we argue
that the aggregate industry has long benefited from an inappropriate tax discount. The
Divisional Court ruling clarified that MPAC lacked the authority to grant such tax relief. The
municipal taxpayers should not have to provide tax relief to the industry as a result of
correcting an inappropriate tax benefit that the industry has come to expect. The new
property tax class ratio fails to maintain revenue neutrality and threatens to erode trust in
Ontario's legal frameworks. Ontarians deserve confidence that these processes are respected
and upheld.
TAPMO remains committed to advocating for fair and equitable taxation practices that
support both municipal taxpayers and the sustainability of our communities. The future of
Ontario's aggregate taxation framework must prioritize transparency, fairness, and the
principles of revenue neutrality.
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Property Taxation Changes and Concerns for Municipalities -
What's Next?
TAPMO is urging members to raise awareness of this issue by requesting your Municipal
Council consider supporting the following motion:
Whereas the Ministry of Finance has introduced a one-time $7 million reduction in education taxes in 2024, a subsidy that will be absorbed
by the province through a 95% reduction in education taxes —marking the first such subsidy provided by the province to any industry;
Whereas the Ministry of Finance's plans to introduce a new aggregate property sub -class in 2025, which is set to provide a $6 million subsidy
to the aggregate industry, with $3 million of that subsidy being transferred back to the municipal (primarily residential) tax base, raises
serious concerns about the fairness and equity of the system;
Whereas the claims that the new sub -class will provide tax stability and predictability seem hollow and do not address the systemic
inequities in the taxation framework, which continues to shift an undue burden onto municipal taxpayers, particularly those in rural areas
who host these aggregate operations;
Whereas there is significant concern that the government's actions prioritize the interests of the aggregate industry over the financial
realities faced by municipalities and their residents, and that this shift in burden undermines public trust in the fairness and integrity of
Ontario's legal and tax frameworks;
Whereas TAPMO has presented evidence demonstrating that the aggregate industry is financially capable of meeting its tax obligations,
including substantial profits and royalty payments made by industry leaders, further undermining the need for these subsidies;
Whereas the municipal taxpayer should not bear the cost of correcting a past error in assessment methodology that unfairly benefited the
aggregate industry, and the new property tax class ratio risks further undermining the principle of revenue neutrality and eroding
confidence in Ontario's legal and tax systems;
Therefore be it resolved that the Council [INSERT MUNICIPALITY] strongly objects to the undue burden being placed on municipal
taxpayers to subsidize the aggregate industry, and calls on the provincial government to:
1. Reevaluate and correct the misguided subsidies being provided to the aggregate sector, and ensure that future tax policies are fair,
equitable, and consistent for all taxpayers.
2. Uphold the principles of revenue neutrality in the aggregate tax framework and ensure that any new tax classifications or methodologies
do not result in a net loss of revenue for municipalities, especially those that are already facing significant financial challenges.
3. Commit to meaningful reform that ensures fairness and consistency across all sectors of the economy, and actively engages
municipalities and taxpayers in a transparent and inclusive process, rather than catering to the demands of the aggregate industry.
4.Take immediate action to correct the existing inequities in the tax framework, ensuring that the burden of this correction is not unjustly
shifted to municipal taxpayers, particularly those in rural communities who host these operations.
5. Respect and uphold the integrity of the legal process by honouring the decisions of the Divisional Court and ensuring that all assessment
methodologies are transparent, accountable, and based on a fair and balanced approach.
Further be it resolved that the Council [INSERT MUNICIPALITY] supports TAPMO's call for the provincial government to adopt reforms
that prioritize the needs and fairness of municipal taxpayers and to ensure that the aggregate sector contributes its fair share to the
province's tax base; and
Further be it resolved that this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, local
school boards, AMO, ROMA, Local MPP, all Ontario Municipalities and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation.
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October 24, 2024
Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy
Ministry of Finance
Frost Building South, 711 Floor
7 Queen's Park Crescent
Toronto, ON M7A 1Y7
Dear Minister Bethlenfalvy:
Re: Aggregate Assessment
Sent via email
I am writing to raise TAPMO's concerns with the new tax class ratio for aggregate operations
that does not maintain a revenue neutral outcome. TAPMO has been informed that the new tax
class ratio will result in $3 million of assessment being refunded to the aggregate industry for
2025 and beyond.
To date, neither the Ministry nor the aggregate industry has provided any justification for this
residential taxpayer funded subsidy. The concerns raised by the MOF and the aggregate
industry indicate that the potential cost increase for residential housing resulting from the ARB
ruling applied across the province has not been thoroughly assessed or documented. Impacts of
$3-4 dollars per Ontarian are not accurate. Most aggregate operations are located in rural
municipalities, thus rural residents will be providing this relief on a disproportionate level.
I would draw your attention to the developments in the Town of Erin. Developers are largely
paying nearly $200 million in up -front cost to build a wastewater treatment facility. This cost
will be a direct pass through to the cost of the homes serviced by the treatment plant. In
comparison, a revenue neutral tax class would be adding less than a quarter dollar to the cost
of per tonne of aggregate.
Generally speaking, in Ontario, the provincial framework we strive to achieve is known at the
municipal level as "Growth pays for Growth". Taxing aggregate properly brings us as a society
closer to achieving that result. The aggregate tax class ratio does not support the revenue
neutral tax outcome, nor does it support the principle of "Growth pays for Growth".
The OSSGA has failed to bring definitive evidence of the industry's inability to pay their fair
share of taxes. Quite contrary, TAPMO has provided evidence of the ability of producers to pay
their fair share. We are referencing the royalties Dufferin paid the University of Guelph ($2
million in 2023). Further to the point, St. Mary's Cement's (CBM Canada) audited 2022 Financial
Statements indicate a total net revenue for aggregate products at a whopping $109,785,000
USD.
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TAPMO recognizes that any increase of taxes on any property class would likely not be
welcome. Unfortunately, as recorded in the Divisional Court decision, MPAC did not have the
legislative authority to be providing tax relief (page 12 note 55 of the decision) that the industry
experienced from 2016 onward. The aggregate industry is accustomed to an inappropriate tax
discount. In TAPMO's view, residential taxpayers should not have to provide tax relief to the
industry as a result of correcting an inappropriate tax benefit that the industry had come to
expect. We respectively reassert our position that OSSGA has not brought forward evidence to
support their claim, other than highlighting the displeasure of paying more taxes. We have also
not received evidence from the MOF supporting this relief for 2025 and beyond.
Lastly, we are deeply concerned that the lengthy and expensive legal process undertaken by
Wellington County, and the decisions ordered by both the Assessment Review Board and
Divisional Court is being undermined. This is particularly concerning given that the ARB
decision was upheld. The new property tax class ratio fails to maintain a revenue -neutral tax
assessment and undermines the legal process, which incurred significant costs for Wellington
County taxpayers. This is extremely disturbing; Ontarians must have confidence in the legal
processes in Ontario. Undermining the ARB assessment through a property tax class ratio that
does not preserve revenue neutrality erodes that trust.
It is essential that discussions be inclusive and that any future assessment changes involve a fair
and balanced approach in consultation with municipal partners, not just the aggregate sector.
TAPMO thanks the Ministry for the opportunity to comment on this very important issue and
we look forward to strengthening this relationship.
Yours truly,
James Seeley
Board Chair
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City of Stratford, Corporate Services Department
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City Hall, P. O. Box 818, Stratford, Ontario N5A 6W1
Tel: 519-271-0250, extension 5237
Email: clerks@stratford.ca
Website: www.stratford.ca
December 18, 2024
Sent via email: Sylwia.Przezdziecki@toronto.ca
Sylwia Przezdziecki
Council Secretariat Support
City of Toronto
Re: Resolution Regarding Respecting Local Democracy and Cities (Ward All)
We acknowledge receipt of your correspondence dated November 18, 2024, regarding the
above -mentioned matter.
The said correspondence was provided to Stratford City Council for their consideration as
part of the December 16, 2024, Council meeting Consent Agenda (CA-2024-195). At the
meeting, Council adopted the following resolution:
THAT CA-2024-195, being a resolution from the City of Toronto regarding
Respecting Local Democracy and Cities, be endorsed.
Sincerely,
T. -0a fo, e,
Tatiana Dafoe, Clerk
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cc: Hon. Prabameet Sarkaria, Ontario Minister of Transportation
Matthew Rae, Member of Provincial Parliament Perth - Wellington
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
All Ontario municipalities
City Clerk's Office
(Sent by Email)
November 18, 2024
ALL ONTARIO MUNICIPALITIES:
Secretariat
Sylwia Przezdziecki
Council Secretariat Support
City Hall,1211 Floor,West
100 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5H 21\12
Subject: New Business Item 23.1
Respecting Local Democracy and Cities (Ward All)
John D. Elvidge
Citv Clerk
Tel: 416-392-7032
Fax:416-392-2980
e-mail:
Sylwia.Przezdziecki@toronto.ca
web: www.to ro nto. c a
In reply please quote:
Ref.: 24-CC23.1
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, considered Item CC23.1 and a copy is attached for
your information or appropriate action.
for City Clerk
S. Przezdziecki/wg
Attachment
C. City Manager
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A TORONTO
City Council
New Business - Meeting 23
CC23.1 I
ACTION Amended Ward: All
Respecting Local Democracy and Cities
City Council Decision
City Council on November 13 and 14, 2024, adopted the following:
1. City Council express its opposition to the proposed amendments to Part XII of the Highway
Traffic Act contained in Bill 212, and any related proposed regulations, both of which
contradict the stated purpose of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, to allow the City to determine
what is in the public interest of the city.
2. City Council request the Province to work collaboratively with cities to address congestion
and road safety, and accordingly withdraw the proposed amendments to Part XII of the
Highway Traffic Act contained in Bill 212.
3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to review Bill 212 and any accompanying regulations,
once in force, and to report to City Council with a summary of the legislation and regulations
and the potential for commencing litigation to challenge Bill 212 or the regulations.
4. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, or designates, to appear
before the Ontario Legislature's Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure, and Cultural
Policy as part of public hearings regarding Bill 212 to give testimony in accordance with the
position outlined in this item.
5. City Council request the City Manager to submit written comments to Ontario's Regulatory
Registry and Environment Registry of Ontario that reflect the City's positions outlined in this
item, including the City's opposition to any requirement of the City to provide support in the
removal of City Infrastructure approved by its democratically elected City Council.
6. City Council adopt the position that no costs associated with the amendments to Part XII of
the Highway Traffic Act should be incurred or paid by the City of Toronto, including staff time,
planning, design, construction, and traffic management as a result of the congestion created by
the removal.
7. City Council forward this item to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Transportation, the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Leader of the Official Opposition, all Ontario
Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Ontario
Big City Mayors, and all Ontario municipalities and include City Council's commitment to the
right of municipalities to govern their own affairs and represent the interests of their residents
and electors.
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8. City Council request the Ministry of Transportation to permit the publication of the results of
the Transportation Tomorrow Survey 2022 as soon as possible to facilitate the use of the study
in informing collaborative consultations with cities regarding options for addressing congestion
and road safety.
9. City Council direct the City Manager to report back on the feasibility of placing signs on
City roads where there are traffic delays resulting from the Provincial mandate to remove bike
lanes from Toronto roads and that these signs would read "This road congestion and traffic
delay is the result of Premier Ford's Bill 212".
10. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (November
13, 2024) from the City Manager remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains information
explicitly supplied in confidence to the City of Toronto as a partner municipality in the
Transportation Tomorrow Survey 2022, conducted by a consultant retained by the Ministry of
Transportation of Ontario as part of a cooperative effort by local and provincial government
agencies to collect information about urban travel in southern Ontario, until such time as the
Transportation Tomorrow Survey 2022 is authorized to be published by the Ministry of
Transportation of Ontario.
Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (November 13, 2024) from the City
Manager remains confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of
Toronto Act, 2006, as it contains information explicitly supplied in confidence to the City of
Toronto as a partner municipality in the Transportation Tomorrow Survey 2022, conducted by a
consultant retained by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario as part of a cooperative effort
by local and provincial government agencies to collect information about urban travel in
southern Ontario, until such time as the Transportation Tomorrow Survey 2022 is authorized to
be published by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario.
Summary
The recent provincial Bill 212 seeks to overturn the decisions and work of our locally elected
Toronto City Council. If passed, the Bill means one government would, at tremendous cost to
the taxpayer and without collaboration, undo another government's work.
As Mayor, it is my responsibility to stand up for the decision -making authority of City Council
and the expertise of our professional public service which supports that decision -making. As
such, I am working with City Staff to review the City's options and will provide
recommendations on this item prior to the City Council meeting on November 13, 2024.
Background Information (City Council)
(November 5, 2024) Report from the Mayor on Respecting Local Democracy and Cities
(CC23.1)
(https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/cc/bgrd/back groundfile-250054. pdf)
(November 13, 2024) Supplementary report and Attachments 2 to 5 from the City Manager on
Respecting Local Democracy and Cities - Supplemental Report: Impact of Bill 212 Bike Lanes
Framework (CC23.1 a)
(https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/cc/bgrd/back groundfile-250545. pdf)
Confidential Attachment 1
Communications (City Council)
(November 7, 2024) E-mail from Matthew Freedlander (CC. Supp)
(November 8, 2024) E-mail from Adam Rodgers (CC.Supp)
(November 7, 2024) E-mail from Derek van Vliet (CC.Supp)
(November 7, 2024) E-mail from Beverley Yu (CC.Supp)
(November 7, 2024) E-mail from Santiago Pacheco Page (QC.Supp)
(November 7,
(November 7,
(November 7,
(November 8,
(November 8,
(November 7,
(November 8,
(November 8,
(November 9,
(November 9,
(November 9,
(November 9,
(November 9,
(November 10,
(November 10,
(November 10,
(November 8,
(November 8,
2024) E-mail from Genessa Radke (CC.Supp)
2024) E-mail from Jesse Knapp (CC.Supp)
2024) E-mail from Ernest Tam (CC.Supp)
2024) E-mail from Keyondre Young (CC.Supp)
2024) E-mail from Adam Rodgers (CC.Supp)
2024) E-mail from Bryn Kennedy (CC.Supp)
2024) E-mail from Lilia Kazberuk (CC.Supp)
2024) E-mail from Aaron MacLean (CC.Supp)
2024) E-mail from Conrad Heidenreich (CC.Supp)
2024) E-mail from Jack Wynne (CC.Supp)
2024) E-mail from Omar Khan (CC.Supp)
2024) E-mail from Arkady Arkhangorodsky (CC. Supp)
2024) E-mail from Debbie Green (CC.Supp)
2024) E-mail from Mike D'Agostino (CC.Supp)
2024) E-mail from Darren Donahue (CC.Supp)
2024) E-mail from Stacy Kennedy (CC. Supp)
2024) E-mail from Isabel Reid (CC.Supp)
2024) E-mail from David Eddison (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Zachary Davis (CC.Supp)
(November 9, 2024) E-mail from Susan Ye (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Robert J A Zaichkowski (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Michael Ross (CC.Supp)
(November 9, 2024) Letter from Cathie Macdonald, President and Richard Steele, Board
member, Deer Park Residents Group (CC.Supp)
(https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/m m is/2024/cc/com m/commu nicationfi le-184523. pdf)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Loudon Young (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Justin EJ Sharp (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) Letter from Alison Stewart, Bicycle Mayor of Toronto (CC.Supp)
(https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/cc/comm/communicationfile-184527.pdf)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from David Safran (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Caitlin Walsh (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Catherine Clark (CC. Supp)
(November 9, 2024) E-mail from Alex Bonenfant (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Cameron MacDonald (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Holly Reid (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from M. Kalocilja (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Leona Laird (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Kenneth Brown (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Jenny Sin (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Jane Auster (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Elizabeth Osborne (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Geoff Hodgson (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Brian Dunfield (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from John Oyston (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Sean Cooper (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Fernando Gongalves (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Gillian Bogden (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Siobhan Fitzmaurice (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Steve Cooke (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Susan Raphael (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Lee Giles (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Melinda Rawn (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Hamish Wilson (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Shelly Nixon (CC.Supp)
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(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Kerry Scott (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Amanda Parcher (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Elizabeth Hallerman (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Ralph Callebert (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Ryan Mumby (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Gray E Taylor (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Alexander Saxton (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Lisa Bonney (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from David Nash (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Tim Morawetz (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from James Deutsch (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Linda Rowe (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Michael Chung (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Kathy Chung (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Harold Smith (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Dawn Scarrow (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Steve Clayman (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from David Johnson (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Jan Gould (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Emily Tate (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Rebecca Southgate (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Hamish Wilson 2 (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Charlotte Graham (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Elizabeth Hallerman, BeRationalTO (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from JJ. Fueser (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Linda Brett, President, Bloor Street East Neighbourhood
Association (CC.Supp)
(https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/cc/comm/communicationfile-184636.pdf)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Cait and Ty (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Yuen Chua (CC. Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Karen Wyler (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Noreen Jamal (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Piotr Sepski (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Lauren McVittie (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Alice Baujet (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Linh Tran (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Theresa Campbell (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Filip Matovina (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Greg Kozma (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Steven Fistell (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Jenna Blumenthal (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Barbara Captijn (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Hamish Wilson (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Kevin Harris (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) Letter from Mary Helen Spence and Arlene Dejardins, The Avenue Road
Safety Coalition (CC.Supp)
(https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/m m is/2024/cc/com m/commu nicationfi le-184646. pdf)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Sharon Pel (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Arushi Nath (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Joe Power (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Edward Knapp (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Janet Lin (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from John Shea (CC. Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Alexis Venerus (CC.Supp)
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(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Lois Pike (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Christine Bear (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Vanessa Brown (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Bruce Novakowski (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Daphne Jackson (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Patrick DeRochie (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Rachael Vuong (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Mike Kurz (CC. Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Alex Pletsch (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from David Simmons (CC.Supp)
(November 10, 2024) E-mail from Dana Snell (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Betty De Groot (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Kevin Mcintosh (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Frank Siciliano (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Parker Bloom (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from John Lloyd (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Peter Osborne (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Alina Iordache (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Robert Fuller (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Charles Kime (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Barbara Captijn (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Susan Stock (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Chad Mohr (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Ive Viksne (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Nelson Torres De Miranda (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Michael Dawn (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Ilana Newman Hernandez (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Erin Marchak (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Lauri Lintott (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Joseph Pauker (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Lisa Kristensen (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Kevin Carmona-Murphy (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Tim Lynch (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Felix Whitton (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Julia M Swiggum (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Elizabeth Chrumka (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Lola Landekic (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from John Hallerman (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Prasann Patel (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Dan Reisler (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from David Townley (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Virginia Trieloff (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Caitlin Walsh (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Caitlin Walsh (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Angela Zehr (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Jay D Gould (CC.Supp)
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(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Grant Oyston (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Carol Gray (CC.Supp)
(November 12, 2024) Letter from Isaac Berman, Co -Chair, Palmerston Residents'
Association (CC.Supp)
(https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/cc/comm/communicationfile-184683.pdf)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Frances Gallop (CC.Supp)
(November 11, 2024) E-mail from Cameron Tedford (CC.Supp)
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Toronto (CC.New)
(https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/cc/comm/communicationfile-184728.pdf)
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(https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/cc/comm/communicationfile-184725.pdf)
(November 12, 2024) Letter from Lee Scott, on behalf of the Steering Committee, Walk
Toronto (CC.New)
(https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/m m is/2024/cc/com m/commu nicationfi le-184753. pdf)
(November 12, 2024) E-mail from Ingrid Doucet (CC.New)
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(https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/cc/comm/communicationfile-184819. pdf)
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December 19, 2024
Sent via email to: info@obcm.ca, resolutions@amo.on.ca
RE: Guelph City Council Resolution Opposing the Use of the
Notwithstanding Clause to Enable Encampment Relocations
Guelph City Council at its meeting held on December 11, 2024 passed the following
resolutions:
1. That Guelph City Council opposes the use of the Notwithstanding Clause as
requested by a collection of Ontario Mayors, to circumvent the courts ability to
rule on Charter Rights on the subject of encampment relocations due to
municipal bylaws throughout Ontario.
2. That a letter be sent to AMO, OBCM, and the 12 municipalities included in the 13
mayor request letter for information regarding Guelph Council's opposition.
The full council minutes regarding this resolution can be viewed at the following
link: Guelph Citv Council - December 11. 2024 Meetina Minutes.
Background:
On October 31, 2024, a group of several Ontario mayors sent a letter to Premier
Ford, which among other requests, called on the province to use the
Notwithstanding Clause to intervene in any court cases which restrict the ability of
municipalities to regulate and prohibit encampments.
In response to this letter, a group of 41 Ontario city councilors issued a statement
on November 18, 2024, which called upon the mayors to rescind this request. This
statement also noted that this use of the Notwithstanding Clause was not
recommended by the Caucus of 29 Ontario Big City Mayors to be included in their
motion on Chronic Homelessness, Mental Health, Safety and Addictions Crisis, and
is not part of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario recommendations on
addressing encampments in Ontario.
Sincerely,
Intergovernmental Services on behalf of Guelph City Council
Chief Administrative Office
Intergovernmental.relations@quelph.ca
City Hall, 1 Carden Street, Guelph ON N1H 3A1
519-822-1260 x5602 1 City Hall
Carden St
TTY: 519-826-9771 Guelph, ON
Canada
N1H 3A1
T 519-822-1260
TTY 519-826-9771
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