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Date: March 6, 2026
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March 6, 2026
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1. Region of Durham Correspondence
2. Durham Municipalities Correspondence
3. Other Municipalities Correspondence
3.1 Regional Municipality of York - Circular Materials Ontario - March 6, 2026
3.2 Township of McNab/Braeside - Ontario Heritage Organization
Development Grant Advocacy - February 17, 2026
4. Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence
5. Miscellaneous Correspondence
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5.1 Durham Region Anti -Racism Taskforce - DRART Response to 7
Allegations of Misconduct by Senior DRPS Leadership - February 27,
2026
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From: Reoional.Clerk
Subject: Regional Council Decision - Circular Materials Ontario
Date: March 6, 2026 8:12:56 AM
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EXTERNAL
On February 26, 2026 Regional Council passed the following resolution:
Whereas the Province of Ontario has implemented the Blue Box Extended
Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, transferring responsibility for
municipal recycling to producer responsibility organizations and their
contractors, including Circular Materials Ontario;
And Whereas Circular Materials Ontario has engaged multiple private collection
contractors to deliver recycling services to municipalities across Ontario,
including those within the Regional Municipality of York;
And Whereas municipalities throughout Ontario are experiencing inconsistent
recycling collection service levels under the new EPR model, including
differences in collection frequency, missed collections, accepted materials, cart
provision, contamination management, customer service response times, and
contractor accountability;
And Whereas residents in some municipalities are receiving reduced or inferior
recycling collection services compared to others, despite participating in the
same provincial Blue Box program;
And Whereas these service level inequities have resulted in increased resident
complaints, confusion, reduced participation in recycling programs, and
declining public confidence in Ontario's recycling system;
And Whereas upper- and lower -tier municipalities, including York Region, no
longer have direct operational control over Blue Box recycling collection, yet
continue to experience the impacts of service disruptions and resident
dissatisfaction;
And Whereas the intent of Extended Producer Responsibility was to improve
environmental outcomes, efficiency, and accountability, not to create unequal
treatment of Ontario residents based on municipal boundaries;
And Whereas access to reliable and effective recycling collection is an essential
public service and should be fair, consistent, and equitable for all residents of
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Ontario, regardless of where they live;
Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of The Regional Municipality of York
calls upon the Province of Ontario to intervene to ensure that Circular Materials
Ontario and its contractors provide fair, consistent, and equitable recycling
collection service levels across all municipalities in Ontario;
And That the Province be requested to establish, enforce, and publicly report on
consistent province -wide service standards for Blue Box recycling, including
collection frequency, missed -collection recovery, accepted materials, cart
provision, customer service response times, and contractor performance;
And That the Province require Circular Materials Ontario to promptly address
collection service level inequities and performance gaps between municipalities,
including those impacting York Region;
And That this resolution be circulated to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of
the Environment, Conservation and Parks, all Ontario Members of Provincial
Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and Circular
Materials Ontario and all Mayors of Ontario.
Regards,
Christopher Raynor (he/him) I Regional Clerk, Regional Clerk's Office, Corporate Services Department
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The Regional Municipality of York 117250 Yonge Street I Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1
O: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 71300 1 christopher.raynor(-Oyork.ca I oy rk.ca
Our Mission: Working together to serve our thriving communities -today and tomorrow
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Regular Council Meeting Resolution Form
Date: February 17, 2026 No: RESOLUTION - 56-2026
Moved by Councillor Kevin Rosien Disposition: CARRIED
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Scott Brum Item No: 14.2
Description: Ontario Heritage Organization Development Grant Advocacy
RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS Ontario municipalities are legislated to preserve records of enduring and historical value,
and community archives play a critical role in fulfilling this responsibility, particularly in rural and smaller
municipalities; and
WHEREAS The Heritage Organization Development Grant (HODG) is the only provincial operating
grant available to grassroots, non-profit heritage organizations, including community archives and
historical societies across Ontario; and
WHEREAS The maximum annual HODG grant of $1,545 per organization has remained effectively
unchanged for more than 15 years, resulting in a significant erosion of its real value due to inflation,
such that its current purchasing power is approximately two-thirds of what it was in 2010; and
WHEREAS Rising operating costs related to insurance, utilities, records preservation, digitization,
accessibility, and volunteer coordination have increased financial pressure on heritage organizations,
often requiring municipalities to absorb additional costs to ensure continuity of service; and
WHEREAS Strengthening HODG would represent a modest but high -impact provincial investment that
would help stabilize community archives, reduce pressure on municipal budgets, and safeguard
Ontario's public records and local heritage for future generations;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council formally support a review and modernization of
the Heritage Organization Development Grant, including restoring its real purchasing power through
inflationary adjustment and exploring options for increased or multi -year operating stability; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT This resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Tourism, Culture
and Gaming, local Members of Provincial Parliament, AMO, and Ontario �����1 X �
consideration and support. 1
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Recorded Vote Requested by: _ Declaration of Pecuniary Interest:
Yea Nay Disclosed his/her/their interest(s), vacated he/her/their seat(s),
Mayor Lori Hoddinott abstained from discussion and did not vote
Deputy Mayor Scott Brum
Councillor Kevin Rosien
Councillor Robert Campbell
Councillor Jill Campbell
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Motion: Support for Modernizing the
Heritage Organization Development Grant (HODG)
WHEREAS Ontario municipalities are legislated to preserve records of enduring and historical
value, and community archives play a critical role in fulfilling this responsibility, particularly in
rural and smaller municipalities; and
WHEREAS The Heritage Organization Development Grant (HODG) is the only provincial operating
grant available to grassroots, non-profit heritage organizations, including community archives
and historical societies across Ontario; and
WHEREAS The maximum annual HODG grant of $1,545 per organization has remained effectively
unchanged for more than 15 years, resulting in a significant erosion of its real value due to
inflation, such that its current purchasing power is approximately two-thirds of what it was in
2010; and
WHEREAS Rising operating costs related to insurance, utilities, records preservation, digitization,
accessibility, and volunteer coordination have increased financial pressure on heritage
organizations, often requiring municipalities to absorb additional costs to ensure continuity of
service; and
WHEREAS Strengthening HODG would represent a modest but high -impact provincial investment
that would help stabilize community archives, reduce pressure on municipal budgets, and
safeguard Ontario's public records and local heritage for future generations;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council formally support a review and modernization
of the Heritage Organization Development Grant, including restoring its real purchasing power
through inflationary adjustment and exploring options for increased or multi -year operating
stability; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT This resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Tourism, Culture
and Gaming, local Members of Provincial Parliament, AMO, and Ontario municipalities for
consideration and support.
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Sent on behalf of the Durham Region Anti -Racism Taskforce
To: Durham Region Police Service Board and Chief Moreira
From: Durham Region Anti -Racism Taskforce
Subject: DRART Response to Allegations of Misconduct by Senior DRPS Leadership
On behalf of the Durham Region Anti -Racism Taskforce, we are writing to unequivocally repudiate
the recent allegations regarding the Deputy Chief, a senior, high-ranking official within the Durham
Regional Police Service, and his reported use of a racial slur in the presence of Black and
Afro -Caribbean officers and civilians during an internal support network meeting.
These allegations contradict the public commitments reaffirmed at the Region's Black History
Month event, where leadership spoke about the Service's dedication to diversity, equity, and
inclusion, including efforts to address anti -Black racism, remarks delivered in the presence of
DRART members and members of the Black community. The alleged use of language widely known
to be dehumanizing, degrading, and historically rooted in the oppression and subjugation of people
of African descent represents a profound violation of those commitments and a disturbing
disregard for the dignity of Black community members.
Such terminology is not merely inappropriate; it is a linguistic tool rooted in a history of domination,
used to legitimize and enforce enslavement and to maintain systemic racism. For a senior policing
official to use such language casually in a professional setting, during Black History Month, after
publicly reaffirming commitments to address anti -Black racism, and in the presence of Black
officers and civilians, constitutes more than a serious violation of trust; it signals to the Black
community that they cannot expect equitable treatment, justice, or protection from an institution
funded by their own tax dollars when its senior officials demonstrate such disregard for their dignity
and humanity.
If substantiated, this conduct not only inflicts individual harm; it affirms and perpetuates a
poisoned work environment where Black and other racialized employees may feel unsafe,
devalued, and unable to perform their duties or advance in their careers free from discrimination. It
also deepens mistrust and further fractures the relationship between the Service and Black
communities across the Region. Such an environment undermines psychological safety, erodes
public confidence, and directly conflicts with the Service's own stated values: that "every member
of the Durham Regional Police Service is committed to providing quality service in partnership with
our community, and that through learning from one another, we achieve excellence through pride,
respect, understanding, and ethical behaviour." When actions by senior leadership stand in such
stark opposition to these principles, it calls into question the Service's ability to uphold the
standards it asserts and the trust the community expects.
It is deeply troubling that the Deputy Chief has been suspended with pay, a decision that we as
community members view as dismissive of the harm caused and out of step with the gravity of the
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allegations. This response conveys that the pain and trauma inflicted on Black members of the
Service, and on the broader community, are not being taken seriously.
We recommend that the Ontario Human Rights Commission undertake an inquiry into the repeated
allegations and lived experiences of anti -Black racism within the Service. As community members,
we are exhausted by the continued lip service offered by the DRPS in asserting its commitment to
learning and growth. These actions demonstrate that DRPS leadership is not meaningfully
committed to growing, learning, or upholding its stated values, and instead enable attitudinal
barriers that reinforce systemic discrimination.
Furthermore, we recommend that the Deputy Chief's pay be revoked during his suspension and
that he be removed from his position, as his conduct, if substantiated, demonstrates that he is unfit
to serve in a leadership capacity. We ask for full accountability and transparency pending the
outcome of the investigation, and for the entire Service to receive comprehensive education and
training on anti -Black racism and anti -racism. Additionally, we call for the development of a
sustained and accountable framework, created in partnership with community members, to
address the continued instances of systemic discrimination and prevent such incidents from
recurring.
If the DRPS is truly committed to transparency and accountability, it must demonstrate this through
concrete action rather than continuing to placate a community that funds and depends on its
services. Words without meaningful follow-through only deepen mistrust. The community expects,
and deserves, evidence of genuine commitment, structural change, and leadership that aligns with
the Service's stated values.
Regards,
DRART
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