Council Meeting Highlights - Thursday, March 20, 2025

Bruce County Council Meeting

Warden Charbonneau and Minister Thompson presented the King Charles III Coronation Medal to Muriel Shular and Owen Riegling at Bruce County Council Chambers. Created to mark His Majesty’s Coronation and honour Canadians making a difference, the medal recognized Muriel’s dedicated volunteerism at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre and Owen’s achievements in country music. Bruce County Council also presented certificates of recognition, celebrating their contributions to the community.

Council received from Corporate Services the 2024 Audit Plan. Report

Council received from Corporate Services the 2025 Property Tax Policy Review. Report

Council received from Human Services the Strategic Community Initiatives Fund – 2025 Grant Recipients. Report

Council received from Office of the CAO the Cultural Action Plan Update. Report

Council received from Paramedic Services the Emergency Management Program Update. Report

Council received from Planning and Development an update on the progress of the New Bruce County Official Plan. Report

Council approved updates to the CAO Performance Evaluation Policy. Report

Council approved that the actions listed in the "Implications of Tariffs for Bruce County" report be endorsed by Council and through these actions staff will continue to look for opportunities to mitigate the impacts of tariffs on Bruce County, and adopted a motion requesting the provincial and federal governments to enable municipalities to better respond and mitigate the impacts of potential tariffs. Report

Council approved that the actions in the Business Support Framework in the “Local Business Support- Tariff Impact” report be endorsed; and that staff be authorized to adjust the Business Support Framework as necessary to provide continued support for Bruce County businesses as tariffs take effect. Report

Council approved by-law 2025-017, being a by-law to adopt the property tax estimates, tax ratios and tax rates for the Year 2025. By-law

Council received communication from the Municipal Innovation Council (MIC). Communication

This publication identifies highlights from recent Bruce County Council and Committee meetings. Bruce County’s Office of the CAO maintains complete agendas and minutes from all Council and Committee meetings, which can be reviewed at www.brucecounty.on.ca/government/agendas-and-minutes