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Home My WebLink About2025-06-13 Electronic Council Communications Information Package Date:June 13, 2025 Time:12:00 PM Location:ECCIP is an information package and not a meeting. Description: An ECCIP is an electronic package containing correspondence received by Staff for Council's information. This is not a meeting of Council or Committee. Alternate Format: If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator, at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131. Members of Council: In accordance with the Procedural By-law, please advise the Municipal Clerk at clerks@clarington.net, if you would like to include one of these items on the next regular agenda of the appropriate Standing Committee, along with the proposed resolution for disposition of the matter. 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Pages 1.Region of Durham Correspondence 1.1 Invest Durham Annual Report 2024 #2025-INFO-49 - June 6, 2025 3 1.2 Advance Notice of Proposed Road Reconstruction - June 5, 2025 20 (Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) from 300 Metres east of Townline Road to Enfield Road (Regional Road 34), Municipality of Clarington) 2.Durham Municipalities Correspondence 3.Other Municipalities Correspondence 3.1 Township of McGarry - Canada and the United States Resolution - June 10, 2025 22 3.2 Township of Black River-Matheson - Mandatory Firefighter Certification Requirements - Ontario Regulation 343/22 - June 10, 2025 24 3.3 Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville - Provincial Funding Shortfall of Human and Health Programs and Services - May 30, 2025 28 4.Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence 5.Miscellaneous Correspondence 5.1 James (Jim) McEwen - Brookhill Secondary Plan Update - June 9, 2025 30 June 13, 2025 Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) Page 2 If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2564 The Regional Municipality of Durham Information Report From: Commissioner of Community Growth and Economic Development Report: #2025-INFO-49 Date: June 6, 2025 Subject: Invest Durham Annual Report 2024 Recommendation: Receive for information Report: 1.Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this report is to provide Council with a brief overview of the Region’s Economic Development and Tourism Division’s 2024 activities and programs. Included as Attachment #1 is the Invest Durham Annual Report 2024. 2.Background 2.1 The Annual Report summarizes activities undertaken by the various sections of the Division which include Business Development and Investment, Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development, Business Advisory Centre of Durham, Marketing, and Tourism. 2.2 In addition, the Annual Report provides an economic snapshot, and contains spotlights on specific initiatives, sector development projects, highlights from programs and activities, as well as an awards list. Page 3 Page 2 of 3 3. Previous Reports and Decisions 3.1 A Year-in-Review report from the Economic Development and Tourism Division is provided annually. 4. Relationship to Strategic Plan 4.1 This report aligns with/addresses the following Strategic Direction(s) and Pathway(s) in Durham Region’s 2025-2035 Strategic Plan: a. Connected and Vibrant Communities • C6. Continue to revitalize and transform downtowns into hubs of economic, social, and cultural connection. • C7. Create accessible, lively, and culturally welcoming public spaces, including opportunities to access nature. b. Resilient Local Economies • R1. Attract and retain quality employers that strengthen key economic sectors, including energy and technology. • R2. Support the growth of new business startups and small to medium local businesses. • R3. Develop, attract, and support a skilled and qualified workforce, including youth and newcomers. • R4. Protect and strengthen the local agriculture sector and food supply chains. • R5. Cultivate and promote local arts, culture, quality of place, and tourism that embrace urban excitement and country charm. c. Strong Relationships • S1. Enhance inclusive opportunities for community engagement and meaningful collaboration. • S2. Build and strengthen respectful relationships with First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and urban Indigenous communities. • S3. Collaborate across local area municipalities, with agencies, non- profits, and community partners to deliver co-ordinated and efficient services. • S4. Advocate to the federal and provincial government and agencies to advance regional priorities. Page 4 Page 3 of 3 4.2 This report aligns with/addresses the following Foundation(s) in Durham Region’s 2025-2035 Strategic Plan: a. People: Making the Region of Durham a great place to work, attracting, and retaining talent. 5.Conclusion 5.1 The Invest Durham Annual report will continue to be produced on an annual basis. 5.2 This report will be delivered to Durham Region area municipalities. 6.Attachments Attachment #1: Invest Durham Annual Report 2024 Respectfully submitted, Elaine C. Baxter-Trahair Chief Administrative Officer Original signed by Page 5 Attachment 1 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Annual Report 2024 Year in Review •Economic Snapshot •Business Investment and Attraction •Business Investment Highlights •Entrepreneurship and Innovation •Business Advisory Centre of Durham •Agriculture and Rural Economic Development •Marketing and Tourism •Awards Page 6 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Annual Report Durham’s Momentum is Real – and It’s Accelerating In 2024, Invest Durham proudly delivered Year 2 of Ready Set Future: A PLACE Blueprint for Durham, our bold and strategic roadmap for economic development and tourism. The results are in. Durham’s time is here. This past year, we connected vision with action, hosting high-impact events like our Realtor and Developer Social. This gathering of top-tier commercial real estate leaders, developers, municipal officials, and economic strategists was more than a networking opportunity—it was a catalyst. It spotlighted Durham’s booming potential and built the kinds of relationships that turn big ideas into transformative investments. Durham’s reputation is now resonating far beyond our borders. We were recognized by Site Selection Magazine as one of the best places to invest in Canada in 2024. This is an international validation of what we already know: Durham Region is a magnet for growth. That growth is driven by our leadership in clean energy, anchored by major investments from companies like Black & McDonald and AtkinsRéalis. The momentum continues with the upcoming opening of Ontario Power Generation’s headquarters which further reinforces Durham’s identity as the Clean Energy Capital of Canada. Our impact stretches across the entire region, from urban centres to rural townships. In the north, our Agriculture-Related and On-Farm Diversified Uses initiative is laying the groundwork for long-term job creation and rural economic resilience. Meanwhile, Durham’s creative and cultural identity is flourishing. With growing media coverage, thriving festivals, and our work to catalyze our music scene, we’ve helped place our independent restaurants and unique destinations in the spotlight, bringing new energy to our brand and new visitors to our region. We also looked beyond 2024, investing significant effort into planning a powerful international presence. In partnership with NGen Canada, we worked with local post- secondary institutions, all eight municipalities, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association and Spark Centre to build a dynamic delegation for Hannover Messe 2025 and became poised to amplify Durham’s voice on the global stage. Our investment pipeline tells the story of a region on the rise. Volkswagen Canada’s expansion in Ajax. Major moves by Lactalis and Martin Brower in Oshawa’s business park. Tourism game-changers like the Porsche Experience Centre Toronto-Pickering and Volt Raceway in Bowmanville. Durham Region is not just participating in Ontario’s economic growth. We’re driving it. Simon Gill Director, Economic Development and Tourism 2Page 7 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Annual Report Economic Snapshot Booming Growth • Durham Region’s population grew nearly 12 per cent between 2021 to 2024, reaching an estimated 780,300, and is expected to grow to 1,300,000 by 2051. • Approximately 915 new businesses opened in Durham Region in 2024. In Demand • Plans are underway to build four new GO transit stations for the Lakeshore East GO Extension, opening new opportunities for transportation and development. • Durham Region named one of Canada’s best places to invest by Site Selection Magazine. Talented • Ontario Tech University named 2023 and 2024 Canadian Research University of the Year. • Durham College opened the Vanhaverbeke Family EV Training Centre and named one of Canada’s top 50 Research Colleges. Innovating the Future • Trent University Durham GTA launched a new program in Artificial Intelligence, while celebrating 50 years in our community. • Durham Region recognized as a fully certified Intelligent Community by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), a designation provided to communities that are poised for investment, and set to succeed economically, socially, and culturally. 3Page 8 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Annual Report Business Development and Investment Attraction In 2024, Invest Durham focused on priority clusters as defined in the division’s strategic plan Ready Set Future. As a result, 86 per cent of inquiries handled by the team were in the targeted sectors. Strong relationships with important partner organizations were bolstered, further creating awareness of Durham’s reputation and value proposition for investment. Responded to 161 Business Investment Inquiries Directly landed two investments: Black & McDonald (pictured above) and CTNS 99 leads remain open 48 pitch proposals and eight international investment attraction missions Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Business Tampere 64 industry events, conferences and trade shows 21 inbound delegations and site tours Commercial and Industrial Realtor and Developer Social We held a Realtor-Developer Social networking event in Toronto, and showcased a portfolio of 41 commercial and industrial properties available for development in Durham Region, to the real estate and development community, primarily operating in the Toronto area. 4Page 9 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Annual Report Business Investment Highlights The following non-exhaustive list details some key new businesses, strategic investments, and retained/expanded businesses in Durham Region in 2024. Please note that this list may include opportunities that our team did not have the opportunity to directly support. Algoma Orchards – Facility Expansion, Clarington AtkinsRéalis – New Offices, Pickering Black & McDonald – New Offices, Pickering Business Point – Corporate Centre Development, Pickering Continued Downtown Revitalization – RED Grant Funding, Uxbridge Farm Operation Expansions – Examples include a Poultry Barn Build (Schillings Family), Whitby, and Sheep Barn Build (Found Family), Clarington Lactalis Canada – Facility Opened, Oshawa Lakeridge Logistics Centre – 1.2m sq. ft. Zero Carbon Distribution Centre, Ajax Lightcaster Brewery – New Brewery Opening, Clarington Market at 70 King – Food Hall Opened, Oshawa Martin Brower of Canada – Facility Opened, Oshawa Ontario Power Generation – New Corporate HQ Renovations, Clarington (Completion: Summer 2025) Ontario Power Generation – Research & Development Facility, Ajax (Occupancy Expected May 2025) Ontario Power Generation – Small Modular Reactor Development, Clarington Ontario Power Generation – Pickering Nuclear Generating Station – Refurbishment Announced, Pickering Pingle’s Farm – Animal Education Barn Addition (Agri-Tourism), Clarington Planning Grant – New Whitby Hospital Secured, Whitby Porsche Experience Centre Toronto – Opening Summer 2025, Pickering Port Royal Mills – New Facility Secured (Opening 2025), Port Perry Prompt Assembly and Packaging Inc. – Expansion to New Location, Ajax Sky Canoe – Facility Completed, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Shandex Group – New Warehouse Facility, Ajax Triovest – Bay Ridges Industrial Centre Development, Pickering Triforest Inc. – Planned Expansion, Ajax Volkswagen Canada – 115,000 sq. ft. Expansion (Training, Storage, Shipping), Ajax (Site Plan Approved 2024) Volt Raceway – New Entertainment Centre Opened, Clarington Whitby Health Centre – Facility Opening, Whitby 5Page 10 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Annual Report Entrepreneurship and Innovation Invest Durham supported a wide range of innovation and entrepreneurship organizations and initiatives, including: • Spark Centre • 1855 Technology Accelerator • Business Advisory Centre of Durham (BACD) • Brilliant Catalyst Innovation Challenge • 1855 and 360Insights Hackathon • Collision Conference • Durham Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Forum (DEEF) • Durham Region International Film Festival Emerging Filmmaker Incubator – Hold The Sauce was the 2024 winner • OPEN.innovate Creative Arts Incubator of Durham Region • Durham Regional Technology Development Site, a part of the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), a provincial network of advanced mobility support organizations. The local partnership includes the Spark Centre, Ontario Tech University, Durham College and Regional Municipality of Durham. • Launched the Agri-Food Gateway Pilot Program with NRC-IRAP and Durham College, providing agricultural training. NGen Roadshow We hosted the NGen Roadshow at ACE Core Research Facility at Ontario Tech University. NGen is Canada’s Manufacturing Supercluster and the roadshow was designed to showcase Canada’s role as the partner country for Hannover Messe 2025. Hannover Messe is one of the largest industrial tradeshows in the world, attracting more than 130,000 attendees and 4,000 businesses. Invest Durham, Durham’s local municipalities, along with Durham College, Ontario Tech University, Trent University Durham GTA, Spark Centre and Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association-Project Arrow collaborated to showcase Durham Region at Hannover Messe in 2025. 6Page 11 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Annual Report Business Advisory Centre of Durham (BACD) Celebrating 25 Years of Empowering Entrepreneurs in Durham Region The Business Advisory Centre of Durham (BACD) proudly marked its 25th anniversary— celebrating a legacy of empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses in Durham Region. BACD transitioned from a standalone office to join the Invest Durham team at the Regional Headquarters, strengthening its ability to serve the local business community. How BACD Supports Businesses BACD is more than just a resource—it’s a launchpad for entrepreneurial success. • Business Advisory Services: Personalized consultations with business advisors on business planning, marketing, operations, and more. • Workshops and Training Programs: Business planning, financial management, digital marketing and more. • Funding and Grants: BACD helps navigate funding opportunities, including government grants, loans, and micro- financing programs. Programs like Starter Company Plus and Summer Company—funded by the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade—offer training, grant funding and mentorship to new and young entrepreneurs. 139 businesses created with BACD's support 228 jobs created 48 grants totaling $200,000 issued — supported by the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade • Starter Company Plus: $135,000 granted to 28 businesses. • Summer Company: $60,000 granted to 20 student-run businesses. • Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week: 62 events with 1224 attendees. 6,823 e-newsletter subscribers 30,000+ visitors to bacd.ca 9,217 social media followers 1,349 business consultations 2,686 inquiries handled 1,575 workshop attendees across 133 sessions 7Page 12 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Annual Report Agriculture and Rural Economic Development 1,272 bi-monthly industry e-newsletter subscribers 29% increase in social media followers 114 attendees at the North Durham Building Business Forum Grants: • Completed a successful Rural Economic Development (RED) grant for the Uxbridge Downtown Revitalization, in partnership with the Township of Uxbridge. • Supported the Durham Federation of Agriculture in securing a Revive Grant from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture to fund the 2025 Durham Agriculture Leadership Program. 100 attendees at the Precision Agriculture Day hosted with Durham Farm Connections Key Initiatives and Partnerships: • Completed the North Durham Labour Force Study, highlighting local labour market trends. • Partnered with Durham College Photography Program to capture imagery of nine North Durham businesses for future marketing. • Worked with the Township of Scugog and a hired consultant to develop the Scugog Business Program Final Report and 2025 Action Plan. • Created building, business, and parcel inventories for downtowns and employment lands in North Durham. • Updated and expanded community profiles for each township, including refreshed content, interactive data tools, and improved website integration. • Engaged an external planning consultant for a regional study on agriculture-related and on-farm diversified uses in collaboration with Scugog, Uxbridge, and Brock—a study aimed at modernizing land-use policies in north Durham, while protecting farmland. • Co-created the “From Farm to Plate” apple value chain video series with Durham Farm Connections to raise public awareness about local food systems. 8Page 13 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Annual Report Marketing and Tourism Marketing Activities – Invest Durham Promoting Durham Region for new investment and job creation. LinkedIn 6,815 followers 4,380 interactions 32% follower growth Instagram 2,793 followers 2,033 interactions 14% follower growth Enews 3,006 subscribers to Invest Durham Enews 3,625 subscribers to the Weekly Careers Round Up LinkedIn Newsletter Key Initiatives and Partnerships: • The Invest Durham website underwent a comprehensive overhaul—introducing innovative digital tools, strategically aligning content with the Ready Set Future plan, and executing a site-wide content modernization to better serve investors and stakeholders. • The digital refresh included the redevelopment of the Signature Sites marketing package—a promotional tool that showcases high-potential land, buildings, and investment- ready properties. This package was promoted through multi-channel digital campaigns, high-profile industry events, and targeted outreach. • The team successfully created and launched a compelling International Value Proposition, a key deliverable that fulfilled Action 1.6 of the 2023–2027 Marketing Plan—requiring collaboration, in-depth market research, and strategic messaging tailored to global investors. • Invest Durham’s marketing team played a hands-on role in planning, promoting, and producing a wide range of strategic events—including the Realtor Social, NGen Roadshow, film and television industry gatherings, and Music Region program— driving engagement, regional visibility, and economic opportunity across sectors. 9Page 14 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Annual Report Durham Tourism Facebook 8,400 total audience 435,904 impressions 18 per cent growth Instagram 21 960 followers 55,539 engagements 61 per cent follower growth 8,372 monthly visitor e-newsletter subscribers 4,543 monthly industry e-newsletter subscribers Strategic Planning: • Completed the Durham Tourism Five-Year Action Plan, formally endorsed by the Community Growth and Economic Development Committee. • Initiated a comprehensive review of website content to enhance SEO and user experience, resulting 301,000 page views in 2024. • Supported a refreshed Uxbridge Community Tourism Plan in partnership with Central Counties Tourism. • Developed and launched the Scugog Tourism visitor tracking initiative. Marketing and Campaigns: • Launched the innovative Out of Office campaign, achieving 1.4 million impressions across billboards, print, social media, and Spotify platforms. • Revitalized the Durham Tourism event activation toolkit by procuring a portable, customizable photo booth to create engaging, sustainable onsite experiences. 10Page 15 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Annual Report Event Support and Community Engagement: • Supported and promoted the Springtide Music Festival, Culture Days, Convergence Art and Music Festival, Oshawa Student Orientation, Uxbridge Holiday Trail, Canoe the Nonquon, Small Town BIG, Uxbridge Scottish Festival, Scugog Beer and Cider Festival, Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Pow Wow, Lucy Maud Montgomery 150 Celebrations, Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival, and more. • Supported the creation of the Durham Region Arts and Culture Mapping Report in partnership with grassroots organizers. • Formed a partnership with North Durham Pride, supporting events in Brock, Scugog, and Uxbridge, and hosted a Rainbow Registered info session—helping two businesses achieve accreditation. • Engaged post-secondary students through guided walking tours, orientation support with Durham Region Transit, and participation in student events. • Delivered Shop in Durham Week, featuring a flag-raising and shop-local campaign to promote downtown cores and small businesses across the region. Rural Tourism Development • Promoted business-led rural tourism initiatives including Sideroads of Scugog, Backroads of Brock, and the Leaskdale Loop to drive increased visitation to northern communities. An influencer tour hosted in partnership with Central Counties Tourism funding brought a bus of 12 social media influencers to six destinations in rural Durham Region. • Collaborated with Durham Farm Fresh and Chef Alex Page to deliver three on-farm culinary experiences, showcasing the region’s agricultural assets. 11Page 16 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Annual Report Gather at the Farm Durham Tourism and Durham Farm Fresh collaborated to launch this month- long campaign. The program included print and digital advertising, a culinary activation and promoted fall activities and events at farms across the region. The campaign reached more than 800,000 impressions and the landing page saw more than 15,000 visitors. Rural Cycle Tourism Program Durham Tourism launched 13 on-road rural cycling loops in the Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge, and the Municipality of Clarington. The routes are promoted on Ride with GPS and Strava at DurhamTourism.ca/cycling. The program was launched with an event at The Nourish Community Hub in Cannington. Sport Tourism • Submitted a successful bid for 2026 Quadball National Championship with the City of Oshawa. • Supported events, including 2024 Quadball Canada National Championship, 2024 U SPORTS Men’s Soccer Championships, Canadian Police Curling Championship, HiSports CPA Pro Tour Pickleball Championship, Baton Canadian Championship, 2024 OFSAA Hockey Championships, 2024 OUA Baseball Championship, Ontario Tech Carriage Cup, and the Ontario Lacrosse Festival. 12Page 17 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Annual Report Creative Industries: Film and Television Durham was host to 69 feature films, TV series, commercials and documentaries— generating 102 film permits. Projects included The Way Home, Reacher, Fubar, Level 2, Fairview, Accused, Tall Pines, Bet, Overcompensating, Twisted Metal, Motorheads, Mistletoe Murders, Purgatory, and A Novel Christmas. 21 new filming locations added to the Film Durham and Ontario Creates Digital Library. 80 attendees at the Locations Seminar. 856 attendees and 22 partners at 2024 Film and Television Industry Career Fair. 23 U.S. and UK production studio executives, academia and companies toured Durham’s film studios, backlot and MRC studio. 68 film-related investment inquiries Durham Region International Film Festival (DRIFF) 2024: 657 attendees (31 per cent tourists) attended the Durham Region International Film Festival in 2024. 89 films were submitted in six categories, and 17 films were screened across three venues with 27 sponsors and 20 Emerging Filmmaker Incubator applicants. Music • Hosted three Durham Music Industry Forum event and promoted industry survey. • Events hosted across three venues with nine performers and a keynote speaker. • 360 music stakeholders participated in roundtable discussions. • 286 Durham Music Industry Survey respondents. 13Page 18 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Annual Report Awards Economic Development Awards • Bronze 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Award in the Special Event Category for Durham at Collision, presented by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) MarCom Awards: • Invest Durham and Durham Tourism Marketing Team, Team’s Body of Work Achievement – Platinum Winner • Invest Durham Innovation and Inclusivity blog series – Platinum Winner • Durham Tourism E-newsletter Refresh – Gold Winner • Durham Tourism OOO Campaign – Honourable Mention • 10 Ways To Have A Brat Summer In Durham Region – Honourable Mention Viddy Awards: • M & L Motors Cafe, Durham Tourism Instagram Reel – Gold Winner • Pink Coffee Trailer, Durham Tourism Instagram Reel – Gold Winner • Out of Office, Durham Tourism Instagram Reel – Honourable Mention Winner Economic Development and Tourism Office Durham Region, Ontario, Canada 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3 +1-905-668-7711 InvestDurham.ca If this information is required in an accessible format, please call 1-800-706-9857 extension 2619.14Page 19 Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) from 300 metres east of Townline Road to Enfield Road (Regional Road 34), Municipality of Clarington Advance Notice of Proposed Road Reconstruction Works Department June 5, 2025 Public Notice Please be advised that the Regional Municipality of Durham is planning to reconstruct Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) from 300 metres east of Townline Road to Enfield Road (Regional Road 34) in the Municipality of Clarington, as shown on the attached map. The proposed works will include but are not limited to: •Pavement reconstruction, including the addition of paved shoulders. •Replacement of culverts and ditch reconstruction. •Installation of guide rail. •A new westbound right-turn lane at the Langmaid Road intersection. •A new two-way left-turn lane from Langmaid Road to Enfield Road. •Storm sewer and concrete curb and gutter work from west of the Langmaid Road intersection to the existing concrete curb and gutter near Enfield Road. •New roadway lighting at Fices Road and Langmaid Road intersections. The proposed road reconstruction work is currently planned to start in summer 2025 with completion the following year. To accommodate the construction, Taunton Road will be reduced to one alternating direction lane of traffic controlled by flag persons during work hours within the project limits. In addition, Taunton Road will be closed to through traffic east of Langmaid Road for a period of five (5) weeks to allow for a culvert replacement. Road closure dates will be confirmed in future public notices. Traffic will be detoured along Harmony Road, Winchester Road, Regional Road 3 and Enfield Road, as shown on the attached map. Local and emergency access to properties within the project limits will be maintained throughout the construction. The Region realizes that the construction work will be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible. Should you have any questions, comments or require additional information, please contact the following staff member from The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department: Andrew Janes, P.Eng Project Manager, Transportation Infrastructure Design 905-668-4113 ext. 3517 Andrew.Janes@durham.ca If you require this information in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3517. Follow the Region of Durham on social media @RegionOfDurham The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby Ont. L1N 6A3 Telephone: 311 (within Regional limits) or 1-800-372-1102 Durham.ca/TauntonRoadTownlineToEnfield Page 20 Works Department Public Notice The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby Ont. L1N 6A3 Telephone: 311 (within Regional limits) or 1-800-372-1102 Durham.ca/TauntonRoadTownlineToEnfield Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 C ORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BLACK RIVER – MATHESON 367 FOURTH AVE, P.O. BOX 601, MATHESON, ON P0K 1N0 TELEPHONE (705) 273-2313) EMAIL : brm@twpbrm.ca WEBSITE: www.twpbrm.ca COMMUNITIES OF: HOLTYRE – MATHESON – RAMORE – SHILLINGTON – VAL GAGNE PAGE | 1 Jon Pegg June 10, 2025 Fire Marshal of Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal 25 Morton Shulman Avenue Toronto, ON M3M 0B1 Via Email: Jon.Pegg@ontario.ca Dear Fire Marshal Pegg: Subject: Request for Exemption to Proposed Mandatory Firefighter Certification Requirements (O. Reg. 343/22) On behalf of the Council of the Township of Black River-Matheson, I am writing to express our concerns regarding the mandatory firefighter certification requirements under Ontario Regulation 343/22. At its meeting held on June 10th, Council passed the attached resolution formally opposing the implementation of these requirements. While we recognize and support the importance of firefighter training and safety, the regulation as it stands does not adequately reflect the operational realities of small, rural, and northern municipalities. Communities such as ours rely heavily on volunteer and composite fire departments that already face critical challenges in recruitment, training accessibility, and financial capacity. Specifically, we are burdened by: • Geographic barriers and long travel distances to accredited training centres, • Inconsistent access to instructors and scheduling options, • Limited budgets and competing capital demands, • Difficulty in retaining and replacing volunteers due to increased regulatory pressures. Without additional support, flexibility, or exemption mechanisms, the implementation of O. Reg. 343/22 will severely compromise our ability to provide consistent, timely, and effective fire protection to our residents. Accordingly, the Council of the Township of Black River-Matheson respectfully requests that the Office of the Fire Marshal and the Ministry of the Solicitor General: Page 24 The Miller Group, Mr. Darren Bouvier – September 30, 2022 TOWNSHIP OF BLACK RIVER – MATHESON 367 FOURTH AVE, P.O. BOX 601, MATHESON, ON P0K 1N0 COMMUNITIES OF: HOLTYRE – MATHESON – RAMORE – SHILLINGTON – VAL GAGNE Page | 2 1. Defer full implementation of the certification regulation for rural and northern municipalities, 2. Provide exemptions or alternative compliance pathways tailored to the needs and limitations of small, remote fire services, 3. Increase funding and training supports for municipalities outside major urban centres. We believe that a one-size-fits-all regulatory model will disproportionately and unfairly affect communities like ours. A more flexible, consultative approach is urgently needed. Thank you for your consideration of this request. We would welcome further discussion and are open to participating in any future consultations or working groups aimed at resolving these challenges collaboratively. Sincerely, Dave Dyment, Mayor /hjl On behalf of the Council of Black River-Matheson Encl.: Resolution No.2025-214 – Council Opposition to O. Reg. 343/22 CC: The Honourable Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General – michael.kerzner@ontario.ca The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario – premier@ontario.ca John Vanthof, MPP, Timiskaming—Cochrane – jvanthof-co@ndp.on.ca Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) – amo@amo.on.ca Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) – admin@fonom.org All Ontario Municipalities Page 25 Corporation of the Township of Black River - Matheson 367 Fourth Avenue P.O. Box 601 Matheson, Ontario P0K 1N0 ITEM # 2025-10.b) RESOLUTION DATE: June 10, 2025 2025-214 Moved by Councillor Steve Campsall Seconded by Councillor Alain Bouchard WHEREAS the Ontario government has enacted O. Reg. 343/22, establishing mandatory certification requirements for firefighters under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997; AND WHEREAS Council for the Township of Black River-Matheson acknowledges the importance of standardized firefighter training and safety; AND WHEREAS these mandatory certification requirements pose significant challenges for small, rural, and northern municipalities due to limited financial and training resources, geographic barriers, and reliance on volunteer fire departments; AND WHEREAS the implementation of these requirements without additional flexibility or support may negatively impact the Township’s ability to recruit and retain volunteer firefighters and provide adequate fire protection to its residents; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the Township of Black River-Matheson formally opposes the mandatory firefighter certification requirements as currently outlined in O. Reg. 343/22; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Solicitor General, Premier of Ontario, MPP John Vanthof, the Fire Marshal, AMO, FONOM, and all Ontario municipalities CARRIED DEFEATED CHAIR SIGNATURE Original Amendment Refer Defer Reconsider Withdrawn Recorded Vote-TO BE COMPLETED BY CLERK ONLY YEAS NAYS Mayor Dave Dyment Councillor Allen Councillor Charbonneau Councillor Campsall Page 5 of 21Page 26 Councillor McCutcheon Councillor Gadoury Councillor Bouchard Hong Ji Lei Town Manager/Clerk Page 6 of 21Page 27 May 30, 2025 The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Delivered by email Premier’s Office, Room 281 premier@ontario.ca Legislative Building, Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Dear Mr. Premier: Re: Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Council Resolution of May 7, 2025, Re: Correspondence from York Region, re: Provincial Funding Shortfall of Human and Health Programs and Services Please be advised that this matter was considered by Council at its meeting held on May 7, 2025, and Council passed the following resolution: That Council receive and endorse the correspondence from York Region, re: Provincial Funding Shortfall of Human and Health Programs and Services as attached. Davneet Sandhu Davneet Sandhu Council/Committee Coordinator Copy: Hon. Paul Calanda, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Hon. Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care Hon. Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health All York Region MPP’s All Ontario municipalities Page 28 Page 29 Date: June 9, 2025 Mayor and Members of Council, Municipality of Clarington: Re: Brookhill Secondary Plan Update & Jim McEwen’s Letter of Record! During the Brookhill Secondary Plan Update, I was removed from the Study Area and with no prior written Notice. Since the original inception of the Brookhill Secondary Plan in 2008 I’ve been in the Study Area. In the Town’s letter of November 12, 2019 inviting me to the first PIC, the subject letter clearly confirmed that 2325 Bowmanville Avenue is in the Study Area. See Note 3.0 below. The main reason I appealed the Brookhill Secondary Plan Update is because Council removed me from the Study Area and with no prior written Notice. Council’s decision has cost me thousands of dollars in professional planning fees and I’m still excluded from the Updated Plan. The Ontario Land Tribunal recently dismissed my Appeal because I’m not in the Study Area and on a technicality. To set the record straight, I never originally requested medium density designation at the beginning of the Update process. It was your planning consultant, The Planning Partnership that developed two medium density options over my Land and supported by transportation, municipal servicing and environmental subconsultants, which I agreed to at your many PICs at the Garnet Rickard Centre. Speaking from prior professional experience, the Town does not need OPA applications to drive the outcome of a Secondary Plan and Update. In 2021 I hired professional Planner, Nick Pileggi of MaCauly Shiomi Howson to give a presentation and opinion to Council stating the case why I should be given a Medium Density designation for the Brookhill Secondary Plan Update as supported by your consultant with two options. It was unfair of Council to remove me from the Study Area just because of a controversial development proposal at the east end of Stevens Road for which the Town initially refused to process and is approximately one kilometre from me. I should not have been placed into the deferred Master Block Plan and Council should have made a decision on my property for the better good of our municipality with respect to long term planning and creating more affordable housing in the future. I was denied an opportunity to appear before Council to argue why I should remain in the Study Area before being removed. It was totally wrong of Council to place Luverme Court into the deferred Master Block Plan as this street is a well-developed community of single-family houses and there is no other vacant land fronting this street for potential development. No developer is going to purchase all 8 multimillion- dollar houses on this street and demolish them to build new townhouses or other higher density housing. The Update should have reaffirmed Luverme Court as a single-family community and with the appropriate designation. The proposed deferred Master Block Plan was not properly presented at a PIC to garner public input. In the Spring of 2021, the Town held a virtual PIC and gave vague /confusing information Page 30 about the proposed deferred Master Block Plan. During this virtual PIC the audio had a glitch and Town Officials could not hear the public’s feedback. Also, the Chat function had a glitch preventing us from conveying our comments. The Microsoft Teams virtual program did not allow participants to speak due to glitches that were never resolved. No effort was made by Clarington to hold another PIC to compensate for the above mentioned software glitches. Only the Planning Partnership and Clarington staff were able to speak online, while others like myself were denied the opportunity to verbally ask questions. Town Planners have confirmed that the virtual PIC in the Spring of 2021 was not electronically recorded. Even if the virtual program did not have digital recording capabilities, Town staff could have transcribed the proceedings in the old-fashioned way with pen and paper and later typed up a summary! Again, no recorded evidence of what the Town presented at this virtual PIC! Failing to record the proceedings of a virtual PIC is an unacceptable practice within our Town! To the best of my knowledge the first reference to the proposed deferred Master Block Plan is an exchange of external and internal emails in May, 2020. These email exchanges are recorded under Note 2.0 below. They were secured under Freedom of Information by my neighbour! Town planners clearly stated their fears of the Secondary Plan Update giving oxygen to Kaitlin’s proposed retirement villa! It appears that the sole purpose of the deferred Master Block Plan was to allow the Landowners Group to secure their desired designations in the Update while giving Councillors a “Political-Out” to avoid showing support for the Kaitlin retirement villa at the end of Stevens Road. Based upon external emails it appears that it was Weston Consulting that defined the limits of the proposed deferred Master Block Plan. It’s on the record of Council for approving a portion of the Brookhill Secondary Plan Update that was never properly presented to the public for information and final feedback. Honest transparency is the backbone of municipal planning studies and sadly this was lacking with the Brookhill Secondary Plan Update in my respectful opinion, especially near the end of the process. After learning that your town solicitor successfully convinced the Ontario Land Tribunal in May, 2025 to dismiss my Appeal before the scheduled Hearing in September, my first thought was to request the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to undertake an investigation into the Brookhill Secondary Plan Update to uncover any possible irregularities in process or backroom deals and how Council adopted the final version of the Updated Plan without first properly presenting it to the public for information and final feedback. Instead, I decided to write this letter of Record. Contacting Minister Flack is an option for a later date! Page 31 Before removing people/properties from future Secondary Plans and Updates, please give proper and prior written Notice and allow individuals to make a counter case before rendering your decisions. Giving such written Notice is called, “COMMON COURTESY”. Unfortunately, “common courtesy” is not a term in the Ontario Planning Act. The Ontario Planning Act sets out the minimum standard of public engagement and Clarington needs a higher standard for its planning studies in my respectful opinion! Clarington must do better than the minimum when engaging with its citizens. I request that Clarington develop this higher standard in public engagement for its planning studies and within the next 12 months. I have profound concerns with Clarington Council adopting planning studies and policies impacting our local population without first presenting the final version to the public for final feedback! If any Member wishes to meet with me to discuss the above, I’m typically available on weekday afternoons and evenings! The above represents my recollection of the facts and my opinions! Respectfully submitted, James (Jim) McEwen, B.Eng., retired Civil Engineer, Avenue, Bowmanville cc: Metroland Media cc: Durham Post NOTES: 1.0 Message to Municipal Clerk: Please include this Letter under, “Correspondence” for the next Council meeting and ensure it is properly filed with the Planning Department. Please confirm by email as to when my Letter will be included in the Council Agenda package. THANK YOU! Page 32 2.0 Summary of external/internal emails related to proposed deferred Master Block Plan: From: Bunker, Greg To: Salazar, Carlos Subject: RE: 46 Stevens Road Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 12:11:36 PM Attachments: image001.png Importance: High Ok for the Emerging Plan, I will ask that they: re-label the “Special Study Area” to “Future Block Master Plan” and remove the Neighbourhood Centre make the former Neighbourhood Centre medium density (same as across the street) Please let me know if this works for you asap. Thanks! Greg From: Salazar, Carlos <csalazar@clarington.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 11:59 AM To: Bunker, Greg <GBunker@clarington.net> Subject: RE: 46 Stevens Road Yes but pls do not include the neighborhood centre gracias From: Bunker, Greg <GBunker@clarington.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 11:53 AM To: Salazar, Carlos <csalazar@clarington.net> Subject: RE: 46 Stevens Road Hi Carlos, For the purposes of the PIC/survey, should the area be referred to as “Future Block Master Plan” instead of “Special Study Area” (outlined in dashed black line)? If so, I can request that change but it would need to be done asap. Thanks, Greg Bunker Planner Planning Services Department Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 905-623-3379 ext. 2420 | 1-800-563-1195 www.clarington.net From: Salazar, Carlos <csalazar@clarington.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 11:08 AM To: Langmaid, Faye <flangmaid@clarington.net>; Strike, Cindy <cstrike@clarington.net>; Planning Management Team <PlanningManagementTeam@clarington.net>; Richardson, Karen <KRichardson@clarington.net>; Bunker, Greg <GBunker@clarington.net> Subject: RE: 46 Stevens Road Agreed, it is also included now in the TOR for the Port Darlington sec plan update. Chao From: Langmaid, Faye <flangmaid@clarington.net> Page 33 Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 10:53 AM To: Salazar, Carlos <csalazar@clarington.net>; Strike, Cindy <cstrike@clarington.net>; Planning Management Team <PlanningManagementTeam@clarington.net>; Richardson, Karen <KRichardson@clarington.net>; Bunker, Greg <GBunker@clarington.net> Subject: RE: 46 Stevens Road The transportation plan has to include emergency services in the case of a single access. The Fire and Emergency Services have a listing of consultants they gave us. From: Salazar, Carlos <csalazar@clarington.net> Sent: May 13, 2020 9:53 AM To: Langmaid, Faye <flangmaid@clarington.net>; Strike, Cindy <cstrike@clarington.net>; Planning Management Team <PlanningManagementTeam@clarington.net>; Richardson, Karen <KRichardson@clarington.net>; Bunker, Greg <GBunker@clarington.net> Subject: RE: 46 Stevens Road Buenos dias thanks for your comments: At this time, we will not be accepting applications. What we could do is to designate the area for a future block master plan as per our OP that will require the following studies for the area of the area of stevens rd/Linden Ln: Concept Plan EIS Transportation FSR Urban Design Brief Approval of the block master plan would proceed as an amendment to the secondary plan. Applications would be considered after the block master plan is approved. What do you think? Carlos Carlos Salazar MCP, MCIP, RPP Manager of Community Planning and Design 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C-3A6 905-623-3379 ext 2409 csalazar@clarington.net From: Langmaid, Faye <flangmaid@clarington.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 9:12 AM To: Strike, Cindy <cstrike@clarington.net>; Planning Management Team <PlanningManagementTeam@clarington.net>; Richardson, Karen <KRichardson@clarington.net>; Bunker, Greg <GBunker@clarington.net> Subject: RE: 46 Stevens Road Good morning all, If Kaitlin’s current proposal for 46 Stevens is to be included in the Secondary Plan meeting it needs to be realistic and more refined. It cannot appear that Planning is supporting the proposal, rather it is just an unrefined concept. My fear is giving it oxygen will create additional expectations. Faye From: Strike, Cindy <cstrike@clarington.net> Sent: May 13, 2020 8:48 AM Page 34 To: Planning Management Team <PlanningManagementTeam@clarington.net>; Richardson, Karen <KRichardson@clarington.net>; Bunker, Greg <GBunker@clarington.net> Subject: FW: 46 Stevens Road Good morning Carlos, I have reviewed the letter and concept for 46 Stevens Road. This certainly is an ambitous proposal. No doubt there will be a substantial number of studies required to support the applications. Kaitlin had a more modest proposal in 2004, which was met with opposition from the residents on the south side of Stevens Road and the estate residential development to the west. The resident who led the opposition in 2004, I suspect he will rally the residents again. The limits of development will be determined through Environmental Impact Study, so perhaps at the conclusion of that study the proposal will be reduced in scale. Will this proposal be shared with the public at the PIC for Brookhill Secondary Plan? Cindy From: Salazar, Carlos <csalazar@clarington.net> Sent: May 7, 2020 2:52 PM To: Planning Management Team <PlanningManagementTeam@clarington.net>; Strike, Cindy <cstrike@clarington.net>; Richardson, Karen <KRichardson@clarington.net> Cc: Bunker, Greg <GBunker@clarington.net> Subject: FW: 46 Stevens Road Buenas tardes please review and provide your comments by Wednesday May 13, in case we need to adjust the info for the PIC on May 21 Gracias Carlos Carlos Salazar MCP, MCIP, RPP Manager of Community Planning and Design 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C-3A6 905-623-3379 ext 2409 csalazar@clarington.net From: Paul Tobia <ptobia@westonconsulting.com> Sent: Thursday, May 7, 2020 11:40 AM To: Salazar, Carlos <csalazar@clarington.net> Cc: Ryan Guetter <rguetter@westonconsulting.com>; Nina Tanti <ntanti@westonconsulting.com> Subject: 46 Stevens Road S.14(1) EXTERNAL Hello Carlos, As you know, Weston Consulting is the authorized planning consultant for Kaitlin Corporation, the owner of the subject lands located at 46 Stevens Road. Further to the video conference call on April 8th with Mayor Foster and yourself, please see the attached materials. The first attachment is correspondence to highlight a framework of the objectives to foresee how we envision the lands evolving through a planning application process. The second attachment is the Page 35 plans from the video conference on April 8th and lastly, the third attachment is the “Block Precinct Plan” to support the correspondence. Regards, Paul Tobia, BURPl. Planner Vaughan office: T. 905.738.8080 ext. 290 | 201 Millway Ave, Suite 19, Vaughan, ON. L4K 5K8 Toronto office: T: 416.640.9917 ext. 290 | 268 Berkeley Street, Toronto, ON. M5A 2X5 1-800.363.3558 | F: 905.738.6637 | ptobia@westonconsulting.com | www.westonconsulting.com 3.0 Brookhill Study Area as defined by Town and Planning Partnership on November 12, 2019: Page 36