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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-10-31 Electronic Council Communications Information Package Date:October 31, 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 2.Durham Municipalities Correspondence 2.1 City of Oshawa - Notice of Public Information Centre: Growth Management Study for Imagine Oshawa: The Official Plan Review 3 3.Other Municipalities Correspondence 3.1 Niagara Region - Emergency on Mental Health, Homelessness and Addictions - September 30, 2025 5 3.2 Municipality of St. Charles - Stop the Spray - October 15, 2025 7 3.3 Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury - Removing HST/GST from New Homes to Support Housing Affordability - October 27, 2025 10 3.4 City of Brantford - Provincial Support of the Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program - October 31, 2025 13 3.5 City of Cambridge - Rent Protection for Tenants - October 31, 2025 15 4.Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence 5.Miscellaneous Correspondence October 31.2025 Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) Page 2 The Corporation of the City of Oshawa, 50 Centre St. S., Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z7 Page 1 of 2 Phone: 905.436.3853 | www.oshawa.ca | Public Notices: oshawa.ca/PublicNotices Notice of Public Information Centre: Growth Management Study for Imagine Oshawa: The Official Plan Review The City of Oshawa is currently undertaking a review of the City’s Official Plan. Referred to as “Imagine Oshawa”, the Official Plan Review is a city-wide initiative to guide how Oshawa will plan for future growth and development in the years ahead. A key part of Imagine Oshawa is a Growth Management Study, which will explore when, where and how future growth will be accommodated in Oshawa. The City has retained Watson & Associates Ltd. (Watson) and WSP Canada Inc. (WSP) to undertake the Growth Management Study. Public Information Centre Purpose The Study Team is hosting a Public Information Centre to present information and gather feedback with respect to the Growth Management Study component of the Official Plan Review. The purpose of the Growth Management Study is to build on the work previously completed by Durham Region and determine the City’s future land needs to accommodate Oshawa’s forecast future population, including both residents and jobs. The Growth Management Study will consider the City’s growth potential, set goals for the quantity and type of housing and jobs expected over the next several decades, and determine phasing to guide both short- and long- term development across the City. Details regarding the Public Information Centre are as follows: Date/Time: November 25, 2025, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:15 p.m.) An Open House “drop in” session will be held at 6:30 p.m., followed by a formal presentation at 7:00 p.m. An opportunity to speak to the Study Team and ask questions will follow the presentation. Location: The meeting will be held in-person in the C-Wing Committee Room, Oshawa City Hall, 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa (enter from the Main South Entrance and immediately turn right). The meeting will take place in an in-person format. However, a copy of the presentation will be available online and posted on Connect Oshawa following the Public Information Centre at www.connectoshawa.ca/OPReview. Study Components Three (3) documents are being released as part of the Growth Management Study, which will be discussed in more detail at the Public Information Centre. These documents are: A Land Needs Assessment (includes forecasts that refine population, housing and employment growth allocated to Oshawa and the City’s associated land needs); An Employment Lands Strategy (will analyze Oshawa’s employment area land supply, as well as assess current and future land sufficiency, identify constraints, and recommend refinements to land use designations); and, An Intensification Strategy (will assess Oshawa’s ability to accommodate population and employment growth through intensification). The three (3) above-noted documents will be available for public review prior to the Public Information Centre at www.connectoshawa.ca/OPReview. Notice will be sent to the Study mailing list via email advising that the documents are posted online. Want to Learn More? Community members interested in the Growth Management Study and/or the Official Plan Review are invited to provide their feedback by: Attending the Public Information Centre on November 25, 2025; Page 3 Page 2 of 2  Completing an online feedback form which will be available prior to the Public Information Centre on Connect Oshawa or on paper at Service Oshawa, located at City Hall (50 Centre Street South); or,  Providing comments by sending them directly to the City Contact identified below. Feedback will be received until noon on December 15, 2025 and will be considered in the preparation of the final Growth Management Study and a future staff report to be presented to the Economic and Development Services Committee. To subscribe to the Growth Management Study and/or the Official Plan Review mailing list and receive notices of future opportunities for public consultation, please contact the City Contact identified below. Laura Moebs Principal Planner, City of Oshawa E-mail : OPReview@oshawa.ca Phone: 905-436-3311 ext. 2818 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act: Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. Accessibility: The City of Oshawa is committed to providing services as set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats or other accommodations, please contact Legislative Services by telephone at 905-436-3311 or by email at clerks@oshawa.ca. Page 4 Administration Office of the Regional Clerk 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, PO Box 1042, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905-980-6000 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215 Fax: 905-687-4977 www.niagararegion.ca September 30, 2025 CL 14-2025, September 25, 2025 DISTRIBUTION LIST SENT ELECTRONICALLY Motion Respecting State of Emergency on Mental Health, Homelessness and Addictions Regional Council, at its meeting held on September 25, 2025, passed the following motion: WHEREAS Niagara Region issued three separate declarations of emergency in the areas of homelessness, mental health and opioid addiction on February 23, 2023, recognizing that the scope and scale of the crisis surpasses the Region’s capacity to respond effectively; and WHEREAS following the submission of the three declarations of emergency, the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) has engaged with the Region’s Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC); and WHEREAS these issues have continued to intensify and add further strain to the social support system in Niagara over the past two years; and WHEREAS municipalities across Ontario are continuing to experience similar challenges; and WHEREAS a coordinated, province-wide approach and associated funding support is required to address the growing emergency of mental health, homelessness and opioid addiction, the scale of which falls well beyond the scope of what a municipality can address. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That Niagara Region ADVOCATES that the Province support a coordinated approach between the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services to address ongoing challenges related to mental health, homelessness and opioid addiction; 2. That Niagara Region FORMALLY ADVOCATES for Provincial funding to address identified gaps in programs and services contributing to the state of emergency including affordable housing, supportive housing, addictions treatment, and mental health supports for vulnerable populations; and Page 5 Page 2 3. That this motion BE SENT to the Provincial and Federal Governments, FCM, AMO and all municipalities in Ontario. Yours truly, Ann-Marie Norio Regional Clerk :kl CLK-C 2025-109 Distribution List Premier of Ontario Prime Minister of Canada Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) All Ontario Municipalities Page 6 The Corporation of the Municipality of St. Charles RESOLUTION PAGE Regular Meeting of Council {genda Number: Resolution Number Title: Date: 5.4.1. 2025-241 Resolution of Support - Stop the Spray Canada October 15,2025 ol/Lo Moved by: Seconded by: Councillor Pothier Councillor Laframboise BE lT RESOLVED THAT Council for the Corporation of the Municipality of St.-Charles hereby supports the Resolution No. 125-2025 passed on August 7, 2025 by the The Corporation of the Township of Moonbeam, regarding the aerial spraying of glyphosate; AND BE lT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks; our local Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP); the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM); and all Ontario Municipalities. ED a{ MAYOR Page 7 Page 2 of 3 The Corporation of the Township of Moonbeam 53 St. Aubin Avenue, P.O. Box 330 Moonbeam, ON P0L 1V0 TEL (705)-367-2244 FAX (705)-367-2610 moonbeam@moonbeam.ca ITEM REQUEST FORM This Item Request Form and any written submission or background information for consideration by the Clerk and the Mayor must be submitted to the Clerk by: 9 a.m. - Ten (10) calendar days prior to the requested meeting date Requester: Luc Léonard, Mayor Date: July 21, 2025 Head of Department Councillor X Citizen Email Address: Item to be discussed: /That Council adopt a resolution for provincial action to eliminate aerial spraying of glyphosate. Description of Item: Following an announcement on July 17, 2025 of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources in regards to the aerial spraying of the Gordon Cosens Forest which affects the Municipality of Moonbeam, attached is a resolution to urge the provincial government to take action to end the aerial spraying of glyphosate due to the negative impact on the environment; wildlife; use of land; drinking water; and human health. The Corporation of the Township of Moonbeam WHEREAS, the use of aerial spraying of glyphosate for forestry poses significant biodiversity loss; harmful health affects on wildlife; loss of use of land for recreational, tourism, and hunting/ gathering purposes; water contamination; and concerns about the affects on human health. • Loss of biodiversity as glyphosate kills broadleaf plants, and reduces habitat diversity. This can also lead to soil erosion due to loss of vegetation and loss of habitat and nutrient sources for wildlife, insects, and aquatic life. Glyphosate promotes monoculture, which reduces forest resilience, and also kills non-targeted species. • Species such as moose, birds, snowshoe hares, and insects lose their food and shelter due to glyphosate spraying, and the ability to move away from spraying safely has not been adequately studied. • Sprayed areas can look dead or scorched. The land use for recreation, tourism, and hunting/ gathering can be lost. Future growth of vegetation can be impeded, with an uncertain future for land use. Berries such as blueberries and raspberries are killed after being sprayed; • Contamination of waterways including rivers, lakes and wetlands by winds carrying glyphosate and potential spills harming aquatic life and ecosystems; • Contamination of drinking water sources with glyphosate, posing potential human health risks; Page 3 of 16 Page 8 Page 3 of 3 • Aerial glyphosate spraying can drift into nearby communities, roads, and waterways. Chronic exposure to glyphosate has suspected negative impact contributing to human health, including endocrine disruption and concerns that it is carcinogenic. • The need for more comprehensive, long-term solutions that cannot be achieved through isolated municipal efforts; AND WHEREAS, municipalities have a limited ability to address the issue of the aerial spraying of glyphosate, particularly on crown land, and require provincial leadership and regulation; AND WHEREAS, the Province of Ontario has a responsibility to protect the environment and public health, and must take action to reduce the harm caused by aerial spraying of glyphosate; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Municipality of Moonbeam urges the Federal and Provincial Governments to take immediate action to end the aerial spraying of glyphosate. 2. The Municipality of Moonbeam calls for the province to form and fund an expert stakeholder advisory committee to advise on the best courses of action to protect the land, vegetation, wildlife, waterways, air and humans from the harmful effects of aerial spraying of glyphosate. 3. The Municipality of Moonbeam commits to working with the Province of Ontario and other municipalities to advocate for stronger provincial leadership on aerial spraying of glyphosate. 4. The Municipality of Moonbeam directs its staff to actively participate in any provincial initiatives or task forces related to the aerial spraying of glyphosate. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: A copy of this resolution be forwarded to the following: the Honourable Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and other relevant provincial and regional agencies. July 21, 2025 ________________________________________ Luc Léonard, Mayor _________________________________________ Brigitte Gravel, Clerk Page 4 of 16 Page 9 Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury 100 Dissette St., Unit 4 P.O. Box 100, Bradford, Ontario, L3Z 2A7 Telephone: 905-775-5366 ext. 1200 jleduc@townofbwg.com www.townofbwg.com October 27, 2025 The Right Honourable Mark Carney P.C., O.C., M.P. Office of the Prime Minister of Canada 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 The Honourable Doug Ford MPP Premier of Ontario Legislative Building Queen’s Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Dear Prime Minister Carney and Premier Ford: Re: Removing HST/GST from New Homes to Support Housing Affordability At its meeting of October 21, 2025, the Council of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury adopted the enclosed motion calling on the Governments of Canada and Ontario to remove the federal and provincial portions of the HST from new homes purchased as primary residences. This measure would extend the relief already provided for purpose-built rental housing to families seeking to buy their first home. It represents a practical, immediate step toward improving affordability and supporting new housing supply. For an average new home in our community, the 13 percent HST adds tens of thousands of dollars to the purchase price, a burden that directly undermines our shared goal of making homeownership affordable for working families and seniors. Removing that tax would provide meaningful relief. Bradford West Gwillimbury is one of Ontario’s fastest-growing municipalities, investing heavily in growth- related infrastructure while working to keep housing within reach. We urge both levels of government to work together on this change as part of a broader strategy to make homeownership attainable again for young Canadians. Simply put, cutting taxes in this way will help make life more affordable. We would welcome the opportunity to contribute to any federal–provincial review of housing-related taxation and policy tools that can help deliver more affordable homes. Sincerely, Mayor James Leduc Jonathan Scott Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Councillor, Ward 2 encl. cc: Hon. François-Phillipe Champagne PC MP Hon. Gregor Robertson PC MP Hon Peter Bethlenfavly MPP Hon. Rob Flack MPP Hon. Caroline Mulroney MPP Scot Davidson MP Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) All Ontario Municipalities Page 10 Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury 100 Dissette St., Unit 7&8 P.O. Box 100, Bradford, Ontario, L3Z 2A7 Telephone: 905-775-5366 Fax: 905-775-0153 www.townofbwg.com October 27, 2025 VIA EMAIL Re: Removing HST/GST from New Homes to Support Housing Affordability At its Regular Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Council approved the following resolution: Resolution 2025-343 Moved by: Councillor Scott Seconded by: Councillor Duhaney WHEREAS housing affordability is one of the most pressing issues facing Ontario families; WHEREAS the federal government recently announced GST relief for first-time homebuyers on new homes, and the Province of Ontario removed the provincial share of HST on new purpose-built rental housing; and WHEREAS the current HST rate on new homes in Ontario is 13%, which adds tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of a typical home, e.g. about $117,000 on a $900,000 home in Bradford before any existing rebates; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury calls on the Government of Canada to remove the GST/HST from all new homes purchased as primary residences, and to work in partnership with the Government of Ontario to ens ure full elimination of the provincial portion as well; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be circulated to the Prime Minister of Canada, Minister of Finance and the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; and to the Premier of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Finance, the Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, our local MP and MPP, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and to all municipalities in Ontario. CARRIED Please find enclosed a letter from Mayor James Leduc and Ward 2 Councillor Jonathan Scott. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Page 11 www.townofbwg.com Page 2 of 2 Regards, Tara Reynolds Clerk, Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury (905) 775-5366 Ext 1104 treynolds@townofbwg.com CC: Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance Hon. Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario Hon. Peter Bethenfalvy, Minister of Finance, Ontario Hon. Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ontario Scot Davidson, MP New Tecumseth-Gwillimbury Hon. Caroline Mulroney, MPP York-Simcoe Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) All Municipalities in Ontario Page 12 CITY CLERK’S OFFICE City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, ON N3T 2J2 P.O Box 818, Brantford, ON N3T 5R7 Phone: (519) 759-4150 Fax: (519) 759-7840 www.brantford.ca October 31, 2025 Premier Doug Ford Sent via email: premier@ontario.ca Dear Premier Doug Ford: Please be advised that Brantford City Council at its meeting held October 28, 2025 adopted the following: 12.1.1 Provincial Support of the Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program WHEREAS small and regional airports in Ontario serve as critical infrastructure — facilitating essential public services including air ambulance operations, forest firefighting, search & rescue, and law enforcement activities, while also driving local and regional economic development; and WHEREAS many of these airports are ineligible for the federal Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP) due to eligibility constraints such as lacking year round scheduled service, yet still require capital funding for safety-related infrastructure; and WHEREAS the Airport Management Council of Ontario (AMCO) has identified a persistent funding gap for non ACAP eligible community airports, estimating that approximately 85 such airports need $5.5 million annually to address critical airside infrastructure needs; and WHEREAS provinces including British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan have successfully managed permanent provincial capital-assistance programs—offering clear models for cost-sharing frameworks, eligible project criteria, and annual funding envelopes; and WHEREAS AMCO’s proposed Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program (OACAP) envisions an annual operational budget of $8.5–10 million, with a 75% provincial / 25% owner cost-share, a $2 million per applicant cap, and bonuses for key community-benefiting projects; and WHEREAS the 2025 Ontario Budget has already acknowledged "airports as cross country infrastructure" and signaled intent to include them in upcoming capital investments; and WHEREAS the City of Brantford and the County of Brant benefit directly from airport - enabled services, and ensuring its continued operation is in the public interest of resident safety, economic resilience, and efficient connectivity. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Corporation of the City of Brantford formally urges the Government of Ontario to: Page 13 2 CITY CLERK’S OFFICE City Hall, 58 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, ON N3T 2J2 P.O Box 818, Brantford, ON N3T 5R7 Phone: (519) 759-4150 Fax: (519) 759-7840 www.brantford.ca i. Implement the Ontario Airport Capital Assistance Program (OACAP) managed by the Ministry of Transportation. ii. Adopt the recommended cost-sharing structure (75% provincial / 25% municipal or operator), and cap funds at $2 million per project per applicant. iii. Expand eligibility to include public-use registered aerodromes and certified airports not currently eligible for ACAP. iv. Reinstate the Ontario Air Advisory Panel to advise on airport infrastructure and policy priorities. v. Designate community and regional airports as critical infrastructure under provincial policy. vi. Investigate stable funding mechanisms—such as a dedicated stream from the aviation fuel tax—to support OACAP sustainably. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Transportation, local MPPs, Brant County, AMCO, and all Ontario municipalities operating public airports calling for provincial commitment to OACAP. I trust this information is of assistance. Yours truly, Chris Gauthier City Clerk, cgauthier@brantford.ca CC Minister Of Transportation minister.mto@ontario.ca Member of Parliament Larry Brock larry.brock@parl.gc.ca Member of Provincial Parliament Will Bouma will.bouma@pc.ola.org Brant County clerks@brant.ca AMCO amco@amco.on.ca All Ontario municipalities operating public airports Page 14 The Corporation of the City of Cambridge Corporate Services Department Clerk’s Division shawj@cambridge.ca October 30, 2025 Re: Rent Protection for Tenants At its Council Meeting of October 28, 2025, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Cambridge passed the following Motion: WHEREAS this council understands that the need for affordable rental housing not only applies to new builds but also to the protection of existing affordable units. WHEREAS the removal of rent control in 2018 on any new residential rental unit opened the door to excessive year over year rent increases and the resulting anxiety and mental anguish that come with unpredictable rental costs and loss of housing security. WHEREAS the loss of rent control has caused a high number of people across Ontario to be forced out of their homes due to their inability to afford their rent increases. AND WHEREAS without protection from excessive and malicious rent increases, many Cambridge renters will also be at risk of being priced out of their own homes. WHEREAS unlimited rent increases can be used as a tool by landlords acting in bad faith to remove existing tenants in order to replace them with new tenants at increased rates. WHEREAS providing housing stability, maintaining affordable housing stock, and protecting renters from unfair rent increases is of utmost importance to this council. AND WHEREAS This council recognizes that landlords are essential to a flourishing and affordable housing system, AND WHEREAS maintaining Ontario as a location that is attractive to landlords is of utmost importance. Page 15 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that: 1. Cambridge City Council request the Province of Ontario provide adequate protection against excessive and malicious rent increases for all rental units occupied for residential purposes while maintaining the ability for landlords to operate a viable and sustainable business, and that the City Clerk for the City of Cambridge send a letter to Honourable Doug Ford Premier of Ontario, MPP Jess Dixon, MPP Brian Riddell, and other municipalities throughout Ontario for their endorsement consideration. Should you have any questions related to the approved resolution, please contact me. Yours Truly, Jennifer Shaw City Clerk CC: (via email) Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario MPP Jess Dixon MPP Brian Riddell Ontario Municipalities Page 16