Council

THAT the content of the Council Agenda for February 3, 2025 be adopted as amended:  Addition of Item 4.1 Motions re: Support Canadian Products and Services

Whereas Canada has been a consistent ally, friend and neighbour of the United States; And whereas a trade agreement was signed only a few years ago between our countries, to the benefit of both; And whereas the White House, contrary to that trade agreement has announced the levying of significant tariffs against products sold to the United States from Canada; And whereas these unjust, unfair and illegal tariffs will cause economic hurt and disruption to manufacturers and businesses and their employees in Collingwood and across Canada; And whereas this is an act of economic warfare; And whereas our Prime Minister and Premier are encouraging Canadians to choose Canada and to choose products made in Canada; And whereas we must stand united and strong to meet this moment and protect our communities. Now therefore be it resolved that the Town of Collingwood only purchase products made in Canada whenever practicable, in all of its purchasing decisions, including increasing current invitational and open market thresholds in the Procurement By-law to enable targeted purchases from Canadian Suppliers; And that Staff investigate and report back further purchasing practices that can create a structured framework that enables Collingwood to prioritize Canadian products and services; And that the Town take steps to encourage its residents and businesses to buy products made in Canada; And that Staff convene an Economic Development Roundtable meeting at the earliest opportunity with member

WHEREAS the Clerk hereby concurs the reason(s) for the in-camera session have been duly reviewed and considered and the matters are authorized under the exception provisions to conduct a closed session in accordance with the Municipal Act prior to proceeding into closed session; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council proceeds in camera in order to address a matter pertaining to:  the security of the property of the municipality or local board; (Item 5.3)  personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (Item 5.4)  a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (Item 5.2)  labour relations or employee negotiations; (Item 5.4)  advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (Item 5.2)  a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board. (Items 5.2 and 5.3)

THAT Council herein rise from in-camera and return to open session. (4:31PM)

THAT By-law No. 2025-010, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held February 3, 2025, be enacted and passed this 3rd day of February, 2025.