January 16, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the January 16, 2026 Council Agenda, be approved.
   • · Motion 2 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on December 12, 2025, be approved.
   • · Motion 3 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on December 11, 2025, be approved.
   • · Motion 4 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council receives the Revised January 2026 Council Correspondence listing.
   • · Motion 5 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago hereby requests that the Government of Canada withdraw the proposed amendments to the Canada Post Corporation Act contained in Bill C-15 that would eliminate reduced postage…
   • · Motion 6 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Township of The Archipelago does not support the legislative changes to the OMERS Act contained in Bill 68 and requests that the Government of Ontario reconsider the advisability of pro…
   • · Motion 7 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of The Archipelago approve the pre-budget funding of $50,000 for the acquisition and implementation of records management software;
   • · Motion 8 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of The Archipelago approve the pre-budget funding of $500.00 towards the Unite for Good Gathering, Anishinaabe Knowledge Event being held on February 27, 2026.
   • · Motion 9 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of The Archipelago approve the pre-budget sponsorship of the Parry Sound Area Founders Circle Awards Night at the silver level for $1000.
   • · Motion 10 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve the pre-budget projects and an amount of $340,000 for the identified projects prior to the formal budget adoption.
   • · Motion 11 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council hereby receives the 2026 Capital Budget as presented.
   • · Motion 12 added: NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the Council for Township of The Archipelago supports the attached resolution from the Town of Parry Sound, requesting that the Near North District School Board replace the three tennis courts on the Parry …
   • · Motion 13 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of The Archipelago requests the Ministry of Natural Resources commit to significant long-term support and funding through the Invasive Species Centre that recognizes the effective control of i…
   • · Motion 14 added: That By-law 2026-01, being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Regular Meeting of Council Held on January 16, 2026, be read and finally passed on the 16th day of January, 2026.
   • · Motion 15 added: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council held on January 16, 2026 be adjourned at 12:54 p.m.
   • · Attendance added: Laurie Emery (present)
   • · Attendance added: Rick Zanussi (present)
   • · Attendance added: Erin Robinson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Alana Torresan (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tom Lundy (present)
   • · Attendance added: Peter Frost (present)
   • · Attendance added: Earl Manners (present)
   • · Attendance added: Scott Sheard (present)
   • · Attendance added: David Ashley (present)
   • · Attendance added: Alice Barton (present)
   • · Attendance added: Darlene Cade Fraser (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dan MacLeod (present)
   • · Attendance added: Bert Liverance (absent)
   • · Attendance added: John MacKinnon (present)
   • · Attendance added: Maryann Martin (present)
   • · Attendance added: Cale Henderson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Josh Badger (present)
   • · Participation added: Scott Sheard arrive