RESOLUTION #2026-141 WHEREAS the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) provides critical, predictable and flexible infrastructure funding to small, rural and northern municipalities to support the renewal and rehabilitation of existing municipal infrastructure; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario doubled annual OCIF funding from $200 million to $400 million for the 2021–2026 period, and the
RESOLUTION #2026-130 That By-Law No. 4711, being a a By-Law to authorize the execution of an Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement - Page 8 of 9 Connecting Links Program Contribution Agreement (Caron Street to Clear Lake Road), be enacted and passed, that the Corporate seal be affixed thereto, and that the By-Law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
RESOLUTION #2026-120 WHEREAS Council reviewed the report regarding the addition of Cyber Security Insurance coverage to the Town’s existing insurance program; AND WHEREAS Cyber Security Insurance will provide additional financial protection against cyber-related incidents and technology-based risks; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve proceeding with the addition and purchase of Cybe
RESOLUTION #2026-102 That the agenda be approved, as presented.
RESOLUTION #2026-112 That By-Law No. 4707, being a By-Law to amend Zoning By- Law 4198 to permit accessory dwelling units within an existing commercial building (30 Circle Street), be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the By-Law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
RESOLUTION #2026-91 THAT Council approve the results of Tender NWL25013054-B – Brunetville Road Intersection Upgrades and award the contract to Villeneuve Construction in the amount of $189,234.88 plus Page 8 of 11 applicable HST, being the successful bid; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contractual documents related thereto.
RESOLUTION #2026-96 THAT Council repeal By-Law No. 4670 previously adopted on December 8, 2025; AND THAT Council approve By-Law No. 4705, being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Limited Recourse Guarantee and Pledge, an Uncertificated Securities Control Agreement, and related financing documentation associated with the PowerBank refinancing transaction.
RESOLUTION #2026-74 THAT Council recognize and support The Corridor Voice / La Voix Du Corridor as a necessary and independent community infrastructure project.
RESOLUTION #2026-78 THAT Council approve the appointment of Justin Francoeur to the Kapuskasing and Area Local Business Capacity Building Committee; Page 6 of 7 AND THAT a member of Council be appointed at the next council meeting, considering the council members' interest to serve on this said committee; AND THAT Council approve the amended Terms of Reference for the Committee.
RESOLUTION #2026-68 Whereas the Canadian Mental Health Association has promoted Mental Health Week annually since 1951, and it has become an important national awareness event that helps reduce discrimination, stigma, and shame surrounding mental illness while shifting societal perceptions of mental health; And Whereas Mental Health Week celebrates mental health, highlights that difficult emotions
RESOLUTION #2026-71 That By-Law No. 4700, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of council, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate seal be affixed thereto, and that the By-Law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
RESOLUTION #2026-55 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held on March 9 2026, be adopted.
RESOLUTION #2026-57 THAT By-Law No. 4688, being a by-law to provide for the adoption of tax rates and to further provide for penalty and interest in default of payment thereof for 2026, and By-Law No. 4689, being a by-law to establish optional classes and set tax ratios for 2026, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate seal be affixed thereto and that the by-laws be signed by the Mayor and the C
Page 5 of 5 RESOLUTION #2026-60 That By-Law No. 4697, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of council, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate seal be affixed thereto, and that the By-Law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
RESOLUTION #2026-45 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held on February 23, 2026 be adopted.
RESOLUTION #2026-48 WHEREAS Highway 11 is a critical corridor for the movement of goods, services, and people across Northern Ontario and between provincial boundaries; AND WHEREAS the safety and reliability of Highway 11 are essential to support economic development, supply chain resilience, and connectivity for Northern and rural communities; AND WHEREAS Motion M-26 currently before the House of
RESOLUTION #2026-50 That By-Law No. 4685, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 4570 to approve the Statutory Statement of Page 7 of 7 the Municipal Treasurer for the year 2025, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate seal be affixed thereto and that the by-law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
RESOLUTION #2026-30 That the agenda be approved, as presented.
RESOLUTION #2026-34 WHEREAS there is a visible disparity between the northern and southern population of Ontario; and WHEREAS Northern Ontario has an abundance of opportunity in the form of municipally serviced building lots for both Industry and population growth; and WHEREAS high residential property taxes in northern Ontario discourage and prohibit the construction of new residential single fam
RESOLUTION #2026-37 WHEREAS for residents of Northern Ontario, where public transit options are limited or nonexistent, the loss of a driver’s licence due to a medical condition or other circumstances can mean the loss of access to essential services, social connections, and the ability to live with autonomy, and WHEREAS the process of reinstating a driver‘s licence in northern communities often i
RESOLUTION #2026-23 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held on January 26, 2026 be adopted.
RESOLUTION #2026-25 THAT Council for the Town of Kapuskasing support the request from MPP Guy Bourgouin for the proposed Making Northern Ontario Highways Safer Act, 2026; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Transportation, the Minister of Health, local Members of Provincial Parliament, the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), and the N
RESOLUTION #2026-28 That By-Law No. 4681, being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of council, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate seal be affixed thereto, and that the By-Law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
RESOLUTION #2026-06 WHEREAS the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held on December 15, 2025 contain an error in the wording related to the presentation of the Auditor’s Report and financial statements; and WHEREAS the Town’s external auditor, Baker Tilly HKC, has confirmed that the wording should refer to the 2024 Independent Auditor’s Report and Consolidated Financi
RESOLUTION #2026-07 That Council waive the 30-day review period of the proposed 2026 Operations Budget and therefore deems this budget to be adopted. A recorded vote was requested by Councillor K. Munnoch.
RESOLUTION #2026-08 That Council waive the 30-day review period of the proposed 2026 Capital Budget and therefore deems this budget to be adopted. A recorded vote was requested by Councillor K. Munnoch.
RESOLUTION #2026-09 That Council waive the 30-day review period of the proposed 2026 Water Budget and therefore deems this budget to be adopted.
RESOLUTION #2026-10 That Council waive the 30-day review period of the proposed 2026 Sewer Budget and therefore deems this budget to be adopted.
RESOLUTION #2026-11 That the Town of Kapuskasing's Drinking Water Financial Plan for the period of 2025 to 2031 be approved, as prepared in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 and Ontario Regulation 453/07; And that Council direct staff to submit confirmation of Council's approval along with the approved Financial Plan, to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as required for
RESOLUTION #2026-14 That By-Law No. 4677, being a By-Law to stop and close a portion of Ballantyne Road within the town of Kapuskasing; declare the lands surplus, and authorize the conveyance thereof, that the By-Law be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto and that the By-Law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
RESOLUTION #2026-16 That By-Law No. 4679, being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of up to $18,184,244 (January to September 30, 2026) and $9,092,122 (October to December 31, 2026) for the year 2026, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be Page 13 of 14 affixed thereto and that the By-Law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
RESOLUTION #2026-20 That By-Law No. 4680, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of council, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate seal be affixed thereto, and that the By-law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
RESOLUTION #2025-171 That the agenda be approved, as presented.
Page 6 of 8 RESOLUTION #2025-173 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council Special meeting held on December 15, 2025 be adopted.
RESOLUTION #2025-174 THAT the proposed Kapuskasing Accessible Bus Service renewal for a term of two years, effective January 1, 2026 be approved as presented; AND FURTHERMORE that the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement. Councillor M. Breton abstained from discussion and did not vote.
RESOLUTION #2025-178 That By-Law No. 4673, being a by-law authorizing an interim tax levy for all classes before the adoption of the yearly estimates for the year 2026, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto, and that the by-law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
RESOLUTION #2025-182 That By-Law No. 4674, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of council, be enacted and passed, that the Corporate seal be affixed thereto, and that the By-law be signed by the Mayor and the Clerk.
RESOLUTION #2025-SP- That the agenda be approved, as presented. 39
RESOLUTION #2025-SP- That the Town of Kapuskasing Independant Auditor's Report 40 and Consolidated Financial Statements for the period ending December 31, 2024, be approved.
RESOLUTION #2025-162 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held on November 17, 2025 be adopted.