Christopher Baines
Councillor · seen 2024-09-09 to 2026-09-21 · served 2022–2026
163substantive motions movedof 79 meetings the minutes record them at
21procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
161substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 79 they were on the record for
5–4recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Collingwood’s own minutes.
In their own words, via the Town
Bio: I spent four years on Collingwood’s Police Services Board (2014-2018) followed by another four years on the Committee of Adjustment (2018-2022). I was also a member of our town’s Poet Laureate Selection committee and have served as an official “fence viewer”. I ran unsuccessfully for council in 2018 and again in 2022. I have been a Chartered Mediator for over 23 years and work with individuals, organizations, and families in conflict. I still practice and specialize in family estate facilitation. I am married with two grown daughters and a noisy dog.
As published by Collingwood.
How they voted, where it was recorded (9)
Council - Committee of the Whole August 10, 2026
For · 6–3 · CarriedTHAT Section 4 of Draft CAO By-law be replaced with the following: 4. THAT under the Strong Mayor Powers, Council may shall annually review the performance of the CAO, which shall include a 360 degree evaluation process…
Special Council January 16, 2026
For · 3–6 · DefeatedTHAT Council defer consideration of the motion until the Long Term Strategic Financial Plan has been finalized. For (3): Mayor Yvonne Hamlin, Councillor Deb Doherty, and Councillor Christopher Baines Against (6): Deputy…
Special Council January 16, 2026
For · 7–2 · CarriedTHAT the remaining budget amendment period, pursuant to the legislated Strong Mayor Powers, be shortened to end upon completion of this meeting as no further Council amendments are proposed.
Council January 12, 2026
Against · 4–5 · DefeatedTHAT Council herein direct the following amendments to the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget dated December 18, 2025: AMENDMENT: THAT the “entirety” of the 2026 OPP billing’s prior period adjustment for actual 2023 cost…
Council January 12, 2026
Against · 6–3 · CarriedTHAT Council herein direct the following amendments to the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget dated December 18, 2025: AMENDMENT: THAT the new economic development officer (50% of $120,000 or $60,000) which would then be…
Council January 12, 2026
Against · 4–5 · DefeatedTHAT Council herein direct the following amendments to the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget dated December 18, 2025: AMENDMENT: THAT ($390,000) of general and special capital levy increase be implemented and the same amount…
Council January 12, 2026
Against · 4–5 · DefeatedTHAT Council herein direct the following amendments to the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget dated December 18, 2025: AMENDMENT: THAT in order to remain at the 2.43% tabled and publicized total municipal tax levy impact,…
Council - Committee of the Whole July 28, 2025
For · 9–0 · CarriedTHAT Council herein receive the General Consent Agenda; AND FURTHER THAT the information and opinions provided in the General Consent Agenda Items are that of the author(s) and are not verified or approved as being…
Council - Committee of the Whole April 14, 2025
For · 7–2 · CarriedTHAT Council direct a letter be forwarded to the Province, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and MPP Saunderson that shares the individual members of Council’s and the CAO’s input and feedback on the proposed…
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)
Council - Committee of the WholeFebruary 10, 2025
CouncilFebruary 3, 2025
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 163)
THAT By-law No. 2026-066, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held September 21, 2026, be enacted and passed this 21st day of September, 2026.
Council, September 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council herein receive the General Consent Agenda; AND FURTHER THAT the information and opinions provided in the General Consent Agenda Items are that of the author(s) and are not verified or approved as being correct.
Council - Committee of the Whole, September 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT the content of the Special Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for August 20, 2026, be adopted as amended: Addition of Item 11.2 Extending GO Transit Service to Collingwood, Mayor Hamlin
Special Committee of the Whole, August 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council herein receive the General Consent Agenda; AND FURTHER THAT the information and opinions provided in the General Consent Agenda Items are that of the author(s) and are not verified or approved as being correct
Special Committee of the Whole, August 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council approve signing the Swimmable Cities Charter as a shared commitment to waterfront activation, improved public access, environmental stewardship, climate resilience, and community safety in recognition of World Lake Day on August 27, 2026.
Special Committee of the Whole, August 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law No. 2026-063, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting of Council held August 20, 2026, be enacted and passed this 20th day of August, 2026.
Special Committee of the Whole, August 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held July 20th, 2026 and July 27th, 2026 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations), be approved as presented.
Council - Committee of the Whole, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held July 27, 2026 contained within the July 27, 2026, Council minutes be hereby approved as presented. CAO2026-06 Operational Plan: Q1-Q2 2026 + Water Treatment Plant + Fire + Communications + Service Collingwood C2026-10 Amendments to CAO By-law re: Strong Mayor Powers (received only) Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards
Council - Committee of the Whole, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 10th day of August, 2026.
Council - Committee of the Whole, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held July 6, 2026 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations) and Council Meeting held July 13, 2026, be approved as presented.
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Staff Report P2026-20 , “Proposed Concurrent Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments – Reverie (11403 Highway 26)”, dated July 20, 2026, be received; AND THAT Official Plan Amendment 3 attached as Appendix “A” to this Report, be adopted and submitted to the County of Simcoe for a decision on approval; AND THAT an amending Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix “B”, to this Report be enacted a
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law No. 2026-049, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held July 13, 2026, be enacted and passed this 13th day of July, 2026.
Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendation from its meeting held June 1, 2026 contained in the June 1, 2026 Council minutes be hereby approved as presented. CCS2026-01 Sustainable Collingwood Plan (amended)
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held June 15, 2026, be hereby approved as presented. CCS2026-03 2026-2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan – Request for Council Endorsement Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 6, 2026 · Carried
MacCulloch THAT Council herein receive the General Consent Agenda; AND FURTHER THAT the information and opinions provided in the General Consent Agenda Items are that of the author(s) and are not verified or approved as being correct.
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council herein receive the General Consent Agenda; AND FURTHER THAT the information and opinions provided in the General Consent Agenda Items are that of the author(s) and are not verified or approved as being correct.
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT the content of the Council Agenda for June 22, 2026 be adopted as presented.
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law No. 2026-047, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held June 22, 2026, be enacted and passed this 22nd day of June, 2026.
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held June 1, 2026 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations) and Council Meeting held June 8, 2026, be approved as presented.
Council - Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT Staff Report CAO2026-05, Municipal Servicing Corporations and Public Service Corporations be received; AND THAT Council advocate for and participate in working groups seeking mutually beneficial options to collaborate on water and wastewater services, and FURTHER THAT Council advocate for resourcing from other orders of government to facilitate analysis.
Council - Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT Staff Report T2026-08, Development Charge Reduction Program dated June 15, 2026, be received.
Council - Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Carried
MacCulloch THAT By-law No. 2026-046, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council - Committee of the Whole held June 15, 2026, be enacted and passed this 15th day of June, 2026.
Council - Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law No. 2026-046, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council - Committee of the Whole held June 15, 2026, be enacted and passed this 15th day of June, 2026.
Council - Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Carried
MacCulloch THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held May 4th, 2026, be hereby approved as presented. C2026-05 2025 Annual Report of Non-Standard and Emergency Purchases C2026-08 Update to the Flag and Public Awareness Campaigns (amended) PRC2026-04 Collingwood Museum Master Plan 2026-2030 Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT with respect to Draft Plan of Subdivision Extension File PLEDP2025200, Amendment to Draft Plan of Subdivision File PLRDPS2024320, and Zoning By-law Amendment File PLZAMA2024209, Council select from the following Options: Option 1: Council approve the Amendment to Draft Plan of Subdivision, attached as Appendix ‘A’, subject to the Conditions of Draft Approval, attached as Appendix ‘B’, enact a
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held May 4th, 2026, be hereby approved as presented. C2026-05 2025 Annual Report of Non-Standard and Emergency Purchases C2026-08 Update to the Flag and Public Awareness Campaigns (amended) PRC2026-04 Collingwood Museum Master Plan 2026-2030 Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT with respect to Draft Plan of Subdivision Extension File PLEDP2025200, Amendment to Draft Plan of Subdivision File PLRDPS2024320, and Zoning By-law Amendment File PLZAMA2024209, Council select from the following Options: Option 1: Council approve the Amendment to Draft Plan of Subdivision, attached as Appendix ‘A’, subject to the Conditions of Draft Approval, attached as Appendix ‘B’, enact
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Staff Report PRC2026-03 , Collingwood Museum Master Plan 2026-2030, be received; AND THAT Council endorse the Collingwood Museum Master Plan 2026 - 2030 and that the financial implications of the Museum Master Plan be
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 4, 2026 · Referred
THAT Staff Report PRC2026-03, Collingwood Museum Master Plan 2026-2030, be received; AND THAT Council endorse the Collingwood Museum Master Plan 2026 - 2030 and that the financial implications of the Museum Master Plan be referred to future budget deliberations.
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held March 23, 2026, be hereby approved as presented. CAO2026-04 Operational Plan - 2025 Year End & 2026 Year Start Strategic Plan Update P2026-10 Resolution of Non-Decision 3 - Black Ash Creek Special Policy Area C2026-03 Participation in the Joint Compliance Audit Committee –Municipal and School Board Election Reports/Minutes of Ot
Council - Committee of the Whole, April 8, 2026 · Carried
MacCulloch THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for March 23, 2026 be adopted as amended: Addition of staff report and appendices for Item 14.2.1 CAO2026-04 Operational Plan - 2025 Year End & 2026 Year Start Strategic Plan Update added Addition of Item 15.3 Red Maple Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval Extension Request Addition of Item 16: By-law No. 2026-022 Addi
Council - Committee of the Whole, March 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held March 2nd, 2026 be hereby approved as presented. Reports/Minutes of Other Committees and Boards
Council - Committee of the Whole, March 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council herein receive the General Consent Agenda; AND FURTHER THAT the information and opinions provided in the General Consent Agenda Items are that of the author(s) and are not verified or approved as being correct.
Council - Committee of the Whole, March 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT Staff Report CAO2026-04, Operational Plan: 2025 Year End Accomplishments & 2026 Year Start be received;
Council - Committee of the Whole, March 23, 2026 · Carried
AND THAT Council rescind the portion of Resolution #2025-074 relating to the evaluation of Automated Speed Enforcement and the Processing Centre waitlist, and retain the Red Light Camera technologies as an action item.
Council - Committee of the Whole, March 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for March 23, 2026 be adopted as amended: Addition of staff report and appendices for Item 14.2.1 CAO2026-04 Operational Plan - 2025 Year End & 2026 Year Start Strategic Plan Update added Addition of Item 15.3 Red Maple Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval Extension Request Addition of Item 16: By-law No. 2026-022 Additio
Council - Committee of the Whole, March 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held February 18, 2026 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations) and Council Meeting held February 23, 2026, be approved as presented.
Council - Committee of the Whole, March 2, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following By-law be hereby enacted and passed this 2nd day of March, 2026.
Council - Committee of the Whole, March 2, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following minutes of Other Committees and Boards be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved: Minutes - Trails and Active Transportation Advisory Committee - January 15, 2026 Minutes - Special Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management - February 10, 2026 Minutes - Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management - February 12, 2026 Minutes - Collingwood Heritage Commi
Council - Committee of the Whole, March 2, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held February 2nd, 2026, be hereby approved as presented. P2026-03 Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment - 401 Raglan Street IN2026-01 Transit Update C2026-01 Use of Corporate Resources and Election Campaign Activities Policy
Council - Committee of the Whole, February 18, 2026 · Deferred
In the record
77meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
4conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
3,854votes in 2022Local Councillor
Council - Committee of the Whole April 8, 2026
regarding Agenda Items 14.4 - Update Flood Modelling Standards and 14.5 - Use of 2-D Flood Modelling for Town Projects, noting that as a Board Members on the BMWTF, they will stay present at…
Council January 26, 2026
with respect to the OLT Appeal Updates relating to Huntingwood Trail East and left the in-camera session pertaining to that item, as he is a Director of a party that has an interest in the appeal
Council - Committee of the Whole May 26, 2025
with the funding requests for the Katano, Japan trip as a member of the Optimist Club
Council - Committee of the Whole April 14, 2025
with Agenda Item 14.5.1 - Amended Staff Report T2025-03 Council Community Grant Award ;as he is a member of the Optimist Club
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- Nobody is ranked against anybody. These figures are counted against this member's own meetings and are never totalled or compared.
- Absence is not explained. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why. Illness, a declared conflict and a family emergency all appear the same way.
- What was said is not here. This record reads the minutes, which record decisions, not debate.
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