Bruce County Council Highlights for January 8, 2026

Bruce County Council met on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. The complete agenda and video of the meeting is available on our Agendas and Minutes webpage. 

These are some of the meeting highlights:

Bruce County Housing Targets – 2026 to 2036

The presentation of a report by SHS Inc. details ten-year housing targets for Bruce County, identifying the need for 4,040 new housing units to meet the diverse needs of residents in the next decade.

The targets support the Housing Action Plan (2024-2026) and give guidance to the[LW1] [NG2]  development of programs aimed at increasing the housing supply and improving affordability for our growing communities.

These targets demonstrate the need for the County to work closely with private developers and non-profit organizations to increase the range of housing options across the County.

For more information about Bruce County Housing initiatives, visit the Build in Bruce webpage. 

Smart Commute Rideshare Program Update

The Smart Commute program is entering its third phase in the winter of 2026, introducing the ride-matching and ride-sharing tool to the broader public. 

Increased use of the Smart Commute app provides a low-cost, scalable way to help address commuting challenges in our rural community.

For details on the program and how to participate, visit the Smart Commute webpage.

Memorandum of Understanding for the Bruce C Nuclear Project

Council endorsed an amended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which establishes a collaborative framework for municipal participation in the federal Integrated Impact Assessment (IA) and community readiness for the proposed Bruce C Nuclear project.

Once executed, the County will work to establish a Regional Municipal Working Group with all eight municipalities to provide input on regional data and project impacts.

Learn more about the Bruce C project.

What’s Next?

The next Bruce County Council meeting is January 22, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

For a complete schedule of Committee and Council meetings, along with agendas, recordings and minutes for meetings, please visit our Agendas and Minutes webpage.