Joint Committees of the Whole and Council

RESOLUTION #2026-22 That the agenda be approved, as presented.

RESOLUTION #2026-23 That the minutes of the Joint Committees of the Whole and Council meeting held on January 26, 2026 be adopted.

RESOLUTION #2026-24 WHEREAS victim service agencies play a critical role in supporting individuals and families affected by crime and traumatic events, and in enhancing community safety through timely intervention and coordinated support; AND WHEREAS the current bail notification process is inconsistent across Ontario, resulting in gaps in communication that may leave victims unaware of release conditions or bail decisions that could impact their safety and well-being; AND WHEREAS the development of a standardized, province- wide bail notification program, led in partnership with Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario (VCAO) agencies, police services, and justice partners, would improve victim safety, strengthen collaboration, and promote equitable access to timely information across all communities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Kapuskasing formally support the development and implementation of a coordinated Provincial Bail Notification Program in Ontario; AND THAT Council endorse strengthened investment in Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario agencies as essential partners in community safety and victim support; AND THAT a copy of this resolution and a support letter be forwarded to the Honourable Solicitor General of Ontario, the Associate Solicitor General for Bail Reform, the local Member of Provincial Parliament, Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario, the Ontario Network of Victim Service Providers, the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards, the

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 Northern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA).

RESOLUTION #2026-26 ATTENDU QUE le Conseil municipal a reçu une demande du Comité organisateur du Festival de la St-Jean-Baptiste de Kapuskasing sollicitant l’appui de la municipalité pour la tenue des célébrations 2026 ; ATTENDU QUE le Conseil reconnaît l’importance culturelle, communautaire et francophone du Festival de la St-Jean- Baptiste pour la Ville de Kapuskasing; ATTENDU QUE la demande a été étudiée lors de la réunion du Conseil municipal du 26 janvier 2026 ; IL EST RÉSOLU QUE le Conseil municipal de la Ville de Kapuskasing approuve ce qui suit : 1. L’utilisation des panneaux de clôtures de la municipalité pour le périmètre du festival, incluant l’installation par les employés municipaux ; 2. La diffusion d’un avis au public dans le secteur près du Centre de loisirs concernant la tenue du festival, afin de permettre l’utilisation temporaire d’une zone résidentielle à des fins d’activités extérieures dans le cadre du règlement de zonage temporaire ; 3. L’émission d’une lettre municipale confirmant que le Festival de la St-JeanBaptiste est désigné comme événement d’envergure municipale ; 4. La proclamation de la semaine du 14 au 20 juin 2026 comme étant « La semaine francophone » à Kapuskasing. ET IL EST EN OUTRE RÉSOLU QUE le Comité organisateur soit invité à coordonner les besoins logistiques relatifs aux clôtures avec le Directeur des Travaux publics.

RESOLUTION #2026-27 WHEREAS the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is responsible for implementing Canada’s plan for the long-term management of used nuclear fuel; and WHEREAS the NWMO has announced the selection of a site in northwestern Ontario for a proposed deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel; and WHEREAS the project involves the potential transportation of used nuclear fuel across various regions of Canada, including Northern Ontario; and WHEREAS municipalities value being informed and consulted on matters that may have environmental, economic, infrastructure, and public safety implications for their communities; and WHEREAS the federal Impact Assessment process for this project has commenced and provides opportunities for information-sharing and input; Page 6 of 6 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Kapuskasing requests that the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), the Government of Canada, and relevant provincial ministries ensure that municipalities, including the Town of Kapuskasing, are kept informed and meaningfully consulted as the project progresses, particularly regarding transportation planning, safety measures, and emergency preparedness; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT information related to potential environmental, infrastructure, and community impacts be shared in a timely and transparent manner to support informed municipal awareness and planning; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT this resolution be circulated to the Nuc

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 #2026-29 That this meeting be adjourned at 7:43p.m.