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Les élèves de l’ÉSC Trillium soulignent l’Action de grâce La semaine dernière, les élèves de 9e du cours de Cheminement dans la foi catholique à l’école secondaire catholique Trillium (Chapleau) ont
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préparé une série d’activités afin de souligner l’Action de grâce. Après avoir visionné une présentation, les élèves ont participé à une chasse
au trésor dans l’école. Quelle belle façon de célébrer l’Action de grâce et de faire vivre leur foi catholique.
ÉSC Trillium students celebrate Thanksgiving Last week, grade 9 students of the Pathways to the Catholic Faith (Cheminement dans la foi catholique ) class at École secondaire catholique
Trillium (Chapleau) prepared a series of scavenger hunt. What a great way to activities to celebrate Thanksgiving. celebrate Thanksgiving and bring their After viewing a presentation, the Catholic faith to life. students participated in a school
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CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, October 22, 2020
Readers of last week's column about utilizing my “political barometer” skills may recall that I alluded to sort of a general vexation that Ontarians, and most Canadians for that matter, have for the seemingly endless gamesmanship and squabbling emanating from their elected officials. In truth what Ontarians want is for their political leaders to speak, act and lead with confidence, understanding and compassion. They expect politicians to successfully work cooperatively to ensure the growth of the economy and technology, ensure the health and safety of its people and to generally make life better for everyone. The thing is, however, it takes two to tango. All politicians and political parties need to sing from the same song book in this regard. Not to sound like a broken record, this is why Andrea Horwath and the NDP committed to proposing polices and change with a positive focus on making life better for Ontarians, rather than just opposing whatever direction the government determines. That's why this week I am focussing upon strictly presenting a new positive plan for which the only goal is to make life better, healthier, happier and safer for our seniors. In other words, we are putting finger pointing aside and just stating what the NDP believes needs to be done. We desperately need a plan for better aging. We need to completely overhaul our home care so that people In Loving Memory of our dear Mom, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, Lena Tangie, who passed away 20 years ago on October 25th, 2000.
20 years has passed since that sad day, When the one we loved was called away, God took her home, it was his will; Within our hearts, she lives still. May God give my siblings and I, comfort in our sorrow, Over the loss of our Mother Dear Lord, please continue to bless our Mother, In Heaven and Bestow your Grace to us; her children who miss her everyday. We Love and Miss you Mom, and rejoice in the many happy memories you left in our hearts.
- Page 2 can live at home happily, longer and safer. We all know that most people prefer to live in the comfort of their own home for as long as they can. While this may be a popular philosophy to base plans around, the truth is that we have not been very effective in seeing this goal through to a successful end for most. Service delivery for seniors is unequally distributed across Ontario, with rural and Northern areas often receiving the least reliable care than more urban areas. In 2015, the Auditor General of Ontario pointed out this inconsistency in services across Ontario, and not much has changed since. But it doesn't have to be this way. It is with this in mind that New Democrats have crafted our new “Aging Ontarians Deserve the Best” plan. To achieve this, New Democrats know we must establish provincial standards for home care services by creating a basket of core services - a basic set of home care services, such as meal preparation or nursing care to help with medication management – that will be applicable all across the province. We must hold service providers accountable to ensure they meet the provincially-regulated criteria for basic services. We'll need to align home care services to communities' needs. Ontarians speak hundreds of different languages at home. But often, the health care providers who help our parents don't speak their language, and don't know about their culture. To address this, Andrea Horwath and the NDP will create culturally appropriate resources and training for home and community care programs. We will develop a provincial jobs-matching program to attract and match personal support workers and other home care workers to jobs in communities where they have common cultural and linguistic knowledge. Too often Northern families are separated when the only long-term care space that our loved one is offered is an hour or more away. That has a profound impact on our parents in long term care. It doesn't happen as frequently in the bigger cities in Southern Ontario, and it should never again happen to families in the North. Under our new model, residents will live in communities of six to ten, sharing spaces like dining and living rooms. In small towns or villages, it could look like a regular home in a neighbourhood, and in urban centres it could look more like a small community of villas. In the north, that means families will be able to stay close together in a place that looks and feels like a real home, not a senior facility. You should be able to readily pop over to your parents or grandparents new home, rather than drive an hour to visit. The NDP will commit to being upfront about where Ontarians' money is being spent when it comes to home care. Rather than continuing previous governments' approach of making decisions behind closed doors, the NDP government will work with local communities to provide home care that reflects local needs, and ensures access to services, both at home and in the community. We will bring in a community based not-for-profit home-care system and end for-profit home care in Ontario. The NDP is committed to eight objectives: · Overhaul home care to help people live at home longer · Make all long-term care public and not-forprofit
· Build small, modern, family-like homes · Staff up with full-time, well-paid, welltrained caregivers · Make family caregivers a priority · Create culturally responsive, inclusive and affirming care situations · Clear the wait list for access to long-term care · Guarantee new and stronger protections for our seniors We can have a system where every last dollar goes into better care, and better quality of life for our loved ones. Your parents deserve to be better off, no matter how much money is in their retirement fund. And you also deserve to have the peace of mind that comes with that. We must create a system that will ensure that senior care is not something to be dreaded in the future, but rather something that maintains and improves the quality of our lives as we age. For more information on the Aging Ontarians Deserve the Best plan, click here or go to ONDP.ca under press releases. As always, please feel free to contact my office about these issues, or any other provincial matters. You can reach my constituency office by email at mmantha-co@ndp.on.ca or by phone at 705461-9710 or Toll free 1-800-831-1899. OBITUARY DOROTHY HANNAH BIGNUCOLO Dorothy Bignucolo (nee Bain) sadly passed away Sunday October 4, 2020, in her 89th year, at Bay Haven Community Care in Collingwood with her family by her side. Dorothy was born and raised in Chapleau, youngest daughter of the late Tom and Rose (Turner) Bain. Predeceased by husband William (Willie) in 2001, she lived on her own in Toronto, a city she loved, for many years before finally deciding to move to Collingwood to be closer to daughter Janice and family. She then spent her final years at Bay Haven Community Care. Wherever she lived, she was known for her happy and generous spirit. To her neighbours in the city and in Collingwood, and to her friends and staff at Bay Haven, she loved giving out treats, chocolates and little gifts. She was always thoughtful and kind, especially to others that were not as fortunate, and that endeared her to everyone that knew her. Predeceased by sisters Ida (Raymond) Barty and Mildred (Albert) Corston, and Alice Bain, and brothers Joe, Alec (Evelyn) and John (Anna), she will be lovingly remembered by the Bignucolo family, sisters-in-law Mary Forrester (Alex) and Suzanne Bignucolo (the late Frank) and brothersin-law Ed (Roseanne), Albert (Audrey)and Joe (Ria), as well as many nieces and nephews. She was a much loved Mom and Grandma, and her smile, her stories and her love of family will be so dearly missed by Janice, son-in-law Garth and her two grandchildren Jessica and James. They knew each and every day how blessed they were to have her for all these many years, and for all of the special memories she has left behind for them. At her request, no funeral services will be held. Cremation has taken place and her final resting place will be next to her husband William in Chapleau.
CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, October 22, 2020
Chapleau Moments by
Michael J. Morris As this horrific year of 2020 gradually draws to a close, I am being reminded that in 2022, Chapleau High School will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Truly a year of historic importance in the life of Chapleau, especially for those like me who attended the school on Pine Street and/or the hill. I attended the Pine Street school and taught in the "new school" as well the old school when I first returned home. Anyway, given the current situation in the world with the virus still rampant, folks may not want to start planning a high school reunion. I thought about the anniversary, and turned to my good friend, the late George Evans, former teacher and assistant principal at CHS for help. George died in a tragic car accident in March 2012 just before the anniversary in 2012. George had written a series called "Snapshots of Chapleau's Past" and I decided to share some of his thoughts about "Why I Live In Chapleau" rather than write about Chapleau High School at this uncertain time.
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George Evans on 'Why Live in Chapleau" as 100th anniversary of Chapleau High School approaches Here are some excerpts: "On a spring day, there is a view from the overpass that takes the breath away. The eye looks eastwards and f o l l o w s t h e Kebsquasheshing River past the town, into the green wilderness of the Canadian Shield. You know that the water in this river will flow into James Bay. This river was once, in the days of the “gentlemen and traders” of the Hudson’s Bay Company, the only way in and out of this place. It has always been a distant, challenging place. "Over a century ago, the railroad that lies beneath the overpass was built to stitch together sparsely populated pockets of North America that had, for one reason or another, escaped the “Manifest Destiny” of the ambitious Republic to the south. At the place where river and railway intersect, people settled and the place got a name: Chapleau. "After World War II, a forest-based industry established itself on the edge of town. In the 50s and 60s, highways were built. Thanks to these latter, tourists can now drive to Chapleau and the people of Chapleau can shop in Timmins, Sudbury, and Sault Ste-Marie. "Through decades of change, Chapleau has endowed itself with an admirable collection of public assets. These include three elementary schools (English Public, English Catholic, French Catholic), two high schools (English Public and French Catholic), a Recreation Centre (with arena, curling club and community hall), a General Hospital with attached Extended Care wing, a vigorous volunteer fire department, and an excellent Public Library. "At the most essential level, the town has an up-to-date water purification plant and sewage treatment system. But, seriously, why live in Chapleau? Let’s return to the view from the overpass. To its permanent residents and to visitors, a major attraction of Chapleau is its immediate access to the preCambrian wilderness of boulders, lakes, forests, and a huge Game Reserve.
"Even in the town the call of the loon is heard and occasionally an unwelcome black bear ambles through backyards. Summer smog-alerts are not announced in these parts: the air is always breathable. Even in deepest winter, skis, snowshoes, and, most recently, snow-mobiles, make the wilderness a handy playground. "More than the natural beauty that laps at its edges, Chapleau’s underlying sense of community attracts and holds the affection of its citizens. Though much less isolated than once it was, the town is still a town of very self-reliant people who care about each other." George captured the essence of Chapleau, especially for people like me, who moved quite a few years now to teach at College of the Rockies in British Columbia but remain a Chapleau boy. There is a saying that you can take the boy and girl out of Chapleau but you can't take Chapleau out of them!!! So true in my life anyway and maybe we should at least start thinking about a reunion in 2022. My email is mj.morris@live.ca and I am on Facebook!
CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, October 22, 2020
REPORT from OTTAWA Rapport d’Ottawa by/par
Carol Hughes Federal member of Parliament Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing
In case you missed it, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with its long history of concern about national debt loads, has encouraged developed countries to increase infrastructure spending in order to spur an economic recovery. Citing a lack of private investment and the historically low cost of borrowing money in their reasoning, the monetary organization suggests this type of investment could be an important factor in growing stagnant national economies. The IMF suggests the place to start is with infrastructure maintenance since those projects are both labour intensive and can be undertaken quickly. The next steps would focus on digital infrastructure and green technology. With an economic prescription like that, it would seem the IMF has turned over a new leaf. The call for investments is nothing new, of course, there is a growing body of economic thought that points in the same direction as a way to expand the economy to address more of those it is not working for. Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) proposes that countries who control their own currency can invest in themselves freely with little recourse. This has big
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The case for strong public investments implications for the way we view debt. According to MMT proponents, the idea that people need to embrace is that the budget of a sovereign nation is nothing like a household budget and that comparison should not be employed when making decisions on a national scale. They point out that the kind of spending they call for is nothing new. What is new is their belief that countries can handle much greater debt loads than they currently carry. With national budgets ballooning to address the pandemic, it might be temping to think that MMT is being viewed as an accommodation to explain the spike in debt, but the theory was gaining momentum well before the pandemic hit. It is more of an exploration of how to address wealth inequality that also provides some insight to the risk we have undertaken. What is considered is how to build more wealth into society without altering too much of our current circumstances. It points to society building projects like national daycare schemes, health care, and even bigger undertakings such as working towards zero emissions as good investments. In all these instances, money spent now, creates better outcomes down the road. When we consider our immediate future in Canada, it is clear there will be more debt incurred until we come to some form of terms with Coivd-19. Even if a vaccine were announced today, the ability to mass-produce and distribute it ensures a longer timeline. Most of us are supportive of government efforts to help us through the pandemic. We are able
to imagine what is being maintained with our investment. It has been more difficult to make the case for similar efforts to grow our economy such as a national subsidized childcare plan. Even with empirical data showing clearly that this investment is outstripped by growth in the economy as more women are able to participate and families are better positioned to save money, it remains a hard sell. The negative associated with the notion of unbridled national spending is higher inflation. Even so, many economists argue we are nowhere near the point at which that will be triggered. In the meantime, we are avoiding work which simply must be done. A good example of that is climate change which there is little doubt we are both adapting to and contributing to. The cost of mitigation, although ballooning, has still not created enough public demand to increase our investment to address and prepare for climate change. The pandemic has shown us we will adapt when our backs are against the wall. The question in many instances is, why wait? The free market can do a lot of wonderful things, but it has its limitations. The government is better suited to handle some important issues that can make positive changes in the lives of individuals and the well being of society. That will require reimagining national debt as an investment rather than just a negative number. Doing this would provide some balance to the era we are experiencing which rewards very few individuals at the expense of the majority.
Des investissements publics importants s’imposent Toujours soucieux toujours du fardeau de la dette nationale, le Fonds monétaire international (FMI) encourage les pays industrialisés à augmenter leurs dépenses dans les infrastructures pour stimuler la relance économique. Compte tenu du peu d’investissements privés et des taux d’emprunt exceptionnellement bas, le FMI estime que les investissements dans les infrastructures pourraient être un moteur de croissance important pour les économies nationales de plus en plus stagnantes. Selon l’organisation, ces investissements doivent d’abord viser la réfection des infrastructures, puisque ces travaux, en plus de mobiliser beaucoup de maind’œuvre, peuvent rapidement être mis en œuvre. Il faudrait ensuite miser sur l’infrastructure numérique et les technologies vertes. Compte tenu de ces recommandations économiques, le FMI semble donc avoir changé son fusil d’épaule. Évidemment, il n’y a rien de nouveau dans cet appel aux investissements, et de plus en plus d’économistes proposent cette approche pour développer l’économie et mieux répondre aux besoins des laissés-pour-compte. Selon la théorie moderne monétaire ou TMM, un pays qui détient le monopole sur sa devise est libre d’investir dans son avenir sans véritable entrave. Cette théorie influe de façon marquée sur notre vision de la dette. Selon les tenants de la TMM, la population doit accepter que le budget d’un État souverain n’a rien à voir avec le budget d’un ménage et que cette comparaison ne devrait pas être faite quand on prend des décisions d’ampleur nationale. Ils soulignent que le type de dépenses qu’ils prônent est bien connu. La nouveauté
réside dans leur conviction que les pays peuvent assumer un fardeau beaucoup plus grand que la dette nationale actuelle. Quand on constate l’explosion des budgets nationaux en réaction à la pandémie, il peut être tentant de voir la TMM comme une explication commode de la flambée de la dette, mais cette théorie gagnait déjà en popularité bien avant la pandémie. Il s’agit davantage d’une exploration des solutions aux inégalités de richesse qui nous donne aussi une meilleure idée des risques que nous prenons. En fait, elle vise à trouver des moyens pour créer plus de richesses dans la société sans que nos circonstances en soient trop affectées. Cette théorie présente comme de bons investissements des projets de société comme les régimes nationaux de services de garde et de soins de santé, et d’autres, plus imposants encore, comme les efforts déployés pour atteindre l’objectif zéro émission. Dans tous les cas, on dépense aujourd’hui pour obtenir de meilleurs résultats demain. Quand on pense au futur immédiat du Canada, il est évident que notre dette va continuer de grimper tant que la pandémie de coronavirus ne sera pas derrière nous. Même si un vaccin était annoncé aujourd’hui, sa production et sa distribution à grande échelle demanderaient un certain temps. La plupart d’entre nous appuient les efforts du gouvernement pour nous aider à traverser la pandémie. Nous pouvons imaginer ce que nos investissements soutiennent. Il est toutefois plus difficile de défendre d’autres efforts du genre pour stimuler notre économie, comme un régime national de places subventionnées en garderie. Même si les données
empiriques indiquent clairement que la croissance économique permettrait rapidement de récupérer cet investissement en raison du plus grand nombre de femmes en mesure d’entrer sur le marché du travail et de la capacité accrue des familles à économiser, l’idée ne suscite guère l’enthousiasme. Le problème des dépenses nationales débridées, c’est qu’elles entraînent une hausse de l’inflation. Cela dit, nombre d’économistes avancent que nous sommes encore bien loin de là. Entre-temps, nous évitons de nous acquitter d’un travail qui doit tout simplement être fait. Le changement climatique est un bon exemple, car notre contribution à celui-ci et notre besoin de s’y adapter ne font aucun doute. Les coûts des mesures d’atténuation, même s’ils explosent, n’ont toutefois pas encore suscité assez d’intérêt public pour que nous augmentions nos investissements de sorte à remédier au changement climatique et à nous y préparer. La pandémie nous a montré que, si nous sommes acculés au pied du mur, nous nous adaptons. Mais, à bien des égards, nous devrions nous demander pourquoi nous attendons pour agir? Le libre-marché peut faire de bien belles choses, mais il a ses limites. Le gouvernement est plus apte à gérer certaines questions importantes qui peuvent engendrer des changements positifs dans la vie des citoyens et favoriser le bien-être de la société. Pour ce faire, la dette nationale doit être vue comme un investissement plutôt qu’un simple chiffre négatif. On pourrait ainsi rétablir un certain équilibre en cette période où quelques privilégiés sont récompensés au détriment de la majorité.
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Un spectacle entre 2 vagues
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Le 3 octobre dernier, le Centre culturel Louis-Hémon recevait Phil G. Smith avec Geneviève et Alain en double plateau, le premier spectacle de la saison 2020/2021. Tout ça entre deux vagues de la pandémie. En première par e, on présentait Phil G Smith qui est en nomina on dans la catégorie : Album de l'année – Country pour le Gala de l'ADISQ. Il nous a présenté son album "ON FAIT DU COUNTRY". De leur côté, le duo Geneviève et Alain était de retour sur notre scène
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Une gagnante heureuse!!!! C’est samedi le 17 octobre que l’Union culturelle des FrancoOntariennes a fait le tirage pour 250$ comptant et de gratteux pour une valeur de 250$. Sur la photo, Lilianne St-Martin et Carole Branchaud remettent le prix à l’heureuse gagnante LINA
pour la deuxième fois. Ils nous présentaient leur album qu'ils ont écrit ensemble "DE LA RIVIÈRE À LA MER". Notre soirée s'est déroulées in mement avec de la musique country et de belles mélodies roman ques. Que du plaisir à les regarder les 3 sur scène en prenant un bon verre. Une merveilleuse façon de passer son samedi soir! Centre culturel Louis-Hémon
Council Briefs Minutes of the regular meeting of council held in the office of the clerk Monday, August 24th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Present: Mayor M. Levesque, Deputy Mayor R. Smith, Councillors: G. Bernier, N. Schuurman, L. Bernier. CAO: C. Swearengen, EDO C. Goheen Additions and/or deletions to the agenda: R-13 DWQMS Audit (CS); R-14 Transfer Payment Agreement with MTO (CS); O-6 InPerson Meetings Declaration of pecuniary interest(s): Pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M. 50, Section 5 - Deputy-Mayor R. Smith declared Conflict of Interest pertaining to Committee of Adjustment Items 1 and 2 – reason – Councillor is a business owner in the same town, conducts business with the individuals mentioned in Items 1 and 2, who are also business owners in Chapleau. RESOLUTION 14-161: N. Schuurman – R. Smith That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Monday, July 13th, 2020 be approved. Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X
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Carried RESOLUTION 14-162: G. Bernier – L. Bernier That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Committee of Adjustment held Monday, July 13th, 2020 be approved. Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X
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Carried RESOLUTION 14-163: R. Smith – L. Bernier WHEREAS Section 10 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a single tier municipality may pass by-laws providing for any service or thing that the municipality considers necessary or desirable for the public,
CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, October 22, 2020 - Page 11 AND WHEREAS Section 127 of the Municipal Carried RESOLUTION 14-164: Act, 2001 provides that, a municipality may, (a) require the owner or occupant of land to G. Bernier – N. Schuurman clean and clear the land, not including buildings, WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001 (Ontario), or to clear refuse or debris from the land, not as amended, (the "Act") provides that a municipal power shall be exercised by by-law including buildings, (b) regulate when and how matters required unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise; And under clause (a) may be done, (c) may prohibit the depositing of refuse or WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Act, S.O. debris on land without the consent of the owner or 2001, Chapter 25, provides that the powers of a municipality under this or any other Act shall be occupant of the land; and (d) define “refuse” for the purpose of the by- interpreted broadly so as to confer broad authority on the municipality to enable the law, AND WHEREAS Section 128 of the Municipal municipality to govern its affairs as it considers Act, 2001 provides that a municipality may appropriate and to enhance the municipality's prohibit and regulate with respect to public ability to respond to municipal issues; Ann nuisances, including matters that, in the opinion WHEREAS Section 9 of the Municipal Act, S.O. of Council, are or could become or cause public 2001, Chapter 25, provides that a municipality nuisances, and it is the opinion of Council that the has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of failure to clear refuse and debris from land is a a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under this or any other Act; And public nuisance, including the spread of vermin; AND WHEREAS Section 435(1.1) provides WHEREAS Section 10 (1) of the Municipal that, the power to enter shall be exercised by an Act, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, provides that a employee or agent of the municipality, who may single- tier municipality may provide any be accompanied by any person under his or her service or thing that the municipality considers necessary or desirable for the public; And direction, AND WHEREAS Section 446(1) of the WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality the Township of Chapleau has deemed it may direct that in default of clearing the land of necessary and expedient to contract Emergency refuse by the person directed or required to do it, Overall Responsible Operator services from the the cleaning and clearing of land shall be done at Ontario Clean Water Agency. NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that Bythe person's expense; AND WHEREAS Section 446(2) of the Law 2020-31 being a By-Law to authorize the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that for the Mayor and CAO to execute an agreement purposes of Section 446(1) the municipality may between the Ontario Clean Water Agency and the Corporation with respect to the provision of enter upon land at any reasonable time, and AND WHEREAS Section 446(3) of the Emergency Overall Responsible Operator Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality services be considered read a first, second and may recover the costs of clearing the land from third time and finally passed this 24th day of the person directed or required to do it and the August, 2020. municipality may recover the costs by action or Recorded Vote by adding the costs to the tax roll and collecting For Against them in the same manner as taxes; M. Levesque X AND WHEREAS Section 391 of the Municipal R. Smith X Act, 2001 provides that a municipality may impose fees or charges on persons for services or G. Bernier X activities provided or done by or on behalf of it, L. Bernier X NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that By-Law N. Schuurman X 2020-30 being a By-Law to provide for the filling up, draining, cleaning and clearing of land, and Carried clearing of refuse from land be considered read a RESOLUTION 14-165: first, second and third time and finally passed this L. Bernier – R. Smith 24th day of August, 2020. WHEREAS the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation added a new Realty Tax Class to the Recorded Vote 2020 assessment roll; For Against AND WHEREAS the Council for the Township M. Levesque X of Chapleau deems it necessary and expedient to R. Smith X amend By-Law 2020-24 with respect to the G. Bernier X a d d i t i o n o f t h e n e w Ta x C l a s s n a m e d L. Bernier X Commercial New Construction; N. Schuurman X Cont’d on P.12
CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, October 22, 2020 Cont’d from P.11 NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that ByLaw 2020-32 being a By-Law to amend ByLaw 2020-24, being a By-Law to adopt 2020 Tax Rates be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 24th day of August, 2020. Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X
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Carried RESOLUTION 14-166: G. Bernier – N. Schuurman WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 319 provides that the Council of a single-tier or an upper-tier municipality must pass a by-law to provide for residential tax deferrals for assessment related tax increases for 2020 for low-income seniors and low-income disabledpersons; And WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 365 provides the authority for a Council of a Municipality to pass By-laws authorizing and directing the Treasurer of the Municipality to grant assistance to Elderly Residents; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that By-Law 2020-33 being a By-Law to allow for deferrals of assessment-related residential tax increases in 2020 for low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities; And being a by-law to permit the Township of Chapleau to grant assistance to Elderly Residents be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 24th day of August, 2020. Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X
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Carried RESOLUTION 14-167: L. Bernier – G. Bernier That the following cheque register sheets be approved as prepared by the Treasurer.
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Carried RESOLUTION 14-168: L. Bernier – G. Bernier That Council authorize the CAO to issue a Purchase Order to Cervus Equipment Peterbilt for repairs to the refuse truck based on the Estimate provided in the amount of $29,253.71 to be financed by the refuse collection compactor reserve fund. Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X
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Carried RESOLUTION 14-169: N. Schuurman – R. Smith That Council authorize the CAO to issue Purchase Order #0387 to Canadian Safety Equipment in the amount of $10,145.00 plus HST with respect to a washing machine for Fire Department turnout gear, as provided for in the 2020 Capital Budget. Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X
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RESOLUTION 14-170: L. Bernier – N. Schuurman That Council approve the recommendation of the Fire Chief with respect to appointing Mr. Marc Turcotte to the rank of Captain on the Fire Department. Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X
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RESOLUTION 14-171: L. Bernier – G. Bernier That Council approve an amendment to the 2020 Budget with respect to repairs to the Recreation Centre roof. Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X
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Carried RESOLUTION 14-172: G. Bernier – R. Smith That Council authorize the CAO to issue Purchase Order #0417 to Dynamic Roofing in the amount of $18,550 plus HST with respect to repairs to the Recreation Centre roof. Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X
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Carried RESOLUTION 14-173: G. Bernier – N. Schuurman That Council authorize the Treasurer to enter into the AMP It Up Program to develop a workplan for the update of the municipal Asset Management Plan to bring it into compliance with Ontario Regulation 588/17. Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X
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Carried RESOLUTION 14-174: L. Bernier – R. Smith That Council approve the request from Mr. Jason Rioux regarding support for a new Seniors Living Facility on Pine Street. Cont’d on P. 13 Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X
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Cont’d from P.12 Tabled until September 14th, 2020 to consult with the Hospital RESOLUTION 14-175: R. Smith – N. Schuurman That Council adopt the recommendation of the Negotiating Committee with respect to the acceptance of the Final Memorandum of Settlement/Agreement between CUPE and the Corporation dated August 19th, 2020 and to approve same as presented. Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X
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Carried RESOLUTION 14-176: L. Bernier – R. Smith That Council revise the Salaried Employees Salary grid by 2.5% for 2020, 2.5% for 2021, 2.0% for 2022 and 2.0% for 2023. Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X
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Carried RESOLUTION 14-177: L. Bernier – N. Schuurman That Council approve the 2020 tax write-offs as prepared by the Treasurer.
Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X
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Carried RESOLUTION 14-178: R. Bernier – R. Smith That Council authorize the CAO to issue a Purchase Order to Anixter Power Solutions Inc.
CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, October 22, 2020 - Page 13 in the amount of $26,484 plus HST with respect COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT to the supply of LED streetlights as provided for Chapleau Council reverted to Committee of Adjustment Committee meeting for the purposes in the 2020 Capital Budget. of considering a consent application for a lot Recorded Vote addition concerning 145 Dufferin Street South For Against and a consent application for a lot addition M. Levesque X concerning 104 King Street South. R. Smith X CORRESPONDENCE: G. Bernier X 1. Public Health Sudbury and Districts – L. Bernier X Instructions to Employers N. Schuurman X 2. Public Health Sudbury and Districts – Minutes for the Board of Health Carried 3. Ministry of Natural Resources and RESOLUTION 14-179: Forestry R. Smith – N. Schuurman 4. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and That Council approve the request from the Housing – Changes to Municipal Act Northeast Superior Regional Broadband 5. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Network with respect to ongoing support for the Housing – Safe Restart Agreement Broadband Project. 6. Ministry of Transpiration – Off-Road Vehicles Recorded Vote OTHER: For Against 1. Municipal Hazardous Waste Collection M. Levesque X Day – CAO R. Smith X 2. Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) – COVID-19 – CAO G. Bernier X 3. Pine Street Tender Update – CAO L. Bernier X RESOLUTION 14-180: N. Schuurman X N. Schuurman – L. Bernier That Council direct the Treasurer to park the 2020 Defeated Formula Grant in order to allocate it to the Pine RESOLUTION 14-180: Street Upgrades in 2021. R. Smith – L. Bernier That Council endorse Drinking Water Quality Recorded Vote Management System Operational Plan Revision For Against 4. M. Levesque X Recorded Vote R. Smith X For Against G. Bernier X M. Levesque X L. Bernier X R. Smith X N. Schuurman X G. Bernier X Carried L. Bernier X 4. Refuse Truck – CAO (no material N. Schuurman X attached) 5. Calendar of meetings for the month of Carried September 2020 RESOLUTION 14-181: RESOLUTION 14-181: R. Smith – L. Bernier That Council authorize the Mayor and the N. Schuurman – G. Bernier Treasurer to execute the Transfer Payment That Council authorize the continued closure of Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation the Civic Centre to the public as a COVID-19 regarding the Municipal Transit Enhanced precaution and extend electronic Council Cleaning (MTEC) Funding allocation of Meetings until September 30th, 2020; And Be it further resolved that Council revisit the matter $1,256.00. during the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X
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for September 28th, 2020. Cont’d on P.16 Against M. Levesque R. Smith G. Bernier L. Bernier N. Schuurman
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Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) and Post Covid Professional Services Relief Available Until March 31, 2021 The Superior East CFDC has been busy offering new programs to small businesses in the region. The first program introduced was the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF). This provides a loan to businesses of up to $40,000 that is interest free until December 31, 2022. As well, if the loan is paid in full by this date then up to 25% or $10,000 is forgivable. If not paid in full then the interest rate charged is 5% on the remaining balance. To date a total of $660,000 RRRF loans have been approved and disbursed within the region. There are still a few allocations for this program remaining. The newest program announced is the Post Covid Professional Services Relief program which offers a non-repayable contribution of up to $5,000 to small businesses that are looking at obtaining the services of a Professional Service Provider as a result of the pandemic. This could include
Feasibility Studies, Financial Assessments, F i n a n c i a l Tr a i n i n g , B u s i n e s s P l a n n i n g Consultations, Business Development Consultations, Marketing Consultations, Industry Expertise Training and Other Professional Consultations. Ineligible costs include those incurred prior to March 15, 2020, re-occurring professional service expenses (ie: regular audit expenses), food and beverage related expenses to host training/meetings and costs from suppliers that are not addressed directly to the SME. Superior East CFDC is a non-profit organization funded through FedNor that provides small business loans and counselling as well as regional economic development services in the Superior East Region including Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Wawa, White River and surrounding First Nations. A volunteer board of directors
provides guidance to the corporation and consists of residents from the entire region. Since January of this year there have been $1,348,600 in regular loans approved which have served to create or maintain 84 jobs in the region. In addition to the $660,000 in RRRF loans, there have been $161,538 in loans approved in pool loans in the Northeast Region. In all, $2,170,138 in loans have been approved in 2020 to date. The year to date statistics show that $26,008,349 in loans have been approved and disbursed since 1989 which have served to create or maintain 2,894 jobs. These funds have leveraged over $23,000,000. If you are interested in any of the programs please call the office at 705-856-1105 or email Tracy Amos at amos@superioreastcfdc.ca. The office is open at 14 Ganley Street in Wawa, however appointments are appreciated.
Fonds d'aide de relance régionale (FARR) et Accès aux services professionnels suite au COVID disponible jusqu'au 31 mars 2021 La SADC Supérieur Est fut très occupée en offrant de nouveaux programmes aux petites entreprises de la région. Le premier programme offert fut le Fonds d'aide et de relance régionale (FARR). Celui-ci offre aux entreprises, un prêt allant jusqu'à 40 000$ sans intérêt jusqu'au 31 décembre 2022. De plus, si le solde dû est remboursé en entier par cette date, une dispense de remboursement de 25% ou jusqu'à 10 000$ est disponible. Si prêt n'est pas entièrement remboursé, le taux d'intérêt sera de 5% sur le solde restant. Jusqu'à ce jour, 660 000$ en prêts FARR furent approuvés et déboursés dans notre région. Il reste encore quelques allocations pour ce programme. Le nouveau programme annoncé est celui de l'Accès aux services professionnels suite au COVID. Celui-ci offre une contribution non remboursable jusqu'à 5 000$ aux PME qui veulent accéder à des services professionnels en raison de la pandémie. Ceci peut inclure des études de
Council Briefs COUNCIL BRIEFS Cont’d from P.13 Carried RESOLUTION 14-182: G. Bernier – N. Schuurman That Council move into camera at 7:42 p.m. for one matter concerning advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and two matters concerning personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees. Carried RESOLUTION 14-183: N. Schuurman – G. Bernier
faisabilité, évaluations financières, formation financière, consultations en planification d'entreprise, consultations en développement des affaires, consultations marketing, formation en expertise industrielle et autres consultations professionnelles. Les coûts non éligibles incluent ceux encourus avant le 15 mars 2020, frais de services professionnels récurrents (ex : frais d'audit réguliers), les coûts reliés à la nourriture et breuvage lors de formations/réunions ainsi que les coûts des fournisseurs qui ne sont pas adressés directement aux PME. La SADC Supérieur Est est un organisme sans but lucratif financé par FedNor qui offre un soutien financier en forme de prêts et de services conseils aux PME ainsi que des services de développement économique dans la région Supérieur Est incluant Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Wawa, White River et les Premières Nations environnantes. Un conseil d'administration étant composé de résidents bénévoles de la toute la
région, oriente la société. Depuis début janvier de cette année, il y a eu 1 348 600$ en prêts réguliers approuvés qui a servi à créer et maintenir 84 emplois. Au-delà du 660 000$ en prêts du FARR, il y a eu 161 538$ en prêts approuvés par l'entremise du consortium d'investissement du Nord-Est de l'Ontario. En tout, 2 170 138$ en prêts furent approuvés jusqu'à date en 2020. En date d'aujourd'hui, les statistiques démontrent que 26 008 349$ en prêts furent approuvés et déboursés depuis 1989 ayant servi à créer et maintenir 2894 emplois. Ces prêts ont également mobilisé plus de 23 000 000$ en fonds au fil des ans. Si vous être intéressé à l'un de ces programmes, s'il-vous-plaît composer le 705-8561105 ou par courriel à Tracy Amos amos@superioreastcfdc.ca. Notre bureau est ouvert au 14 rue Ganley à Wawa, cependant il serait apprécié de prendre un rendez-vous.
That Council move out of camera at 8:14 p.m. All voted for Carried Note: Upon Council rising from its in-camera session, the CAO in open Council verbally reported that Council had discussed one matter concerning advice that is subject to solicitorclient privilege related to the Dufferin Street Project and two matters concerning personal matters about identifiable individuals, including municipal or local board employees. The following resolution emanated from the meeting. RESOLUTION 14-184: R. Smith – L. Bernier That Council authorize the CAO to provide direction to the municipal solicitor in accordance with the correspondence of August 21st, 2020 and to proceed with Option #1 with respect to staffing options related to the continuity of
business during the CAO recruitment process. All voted for. Carried RESOLUTION 14-185: L. Bernier – N. Schuurman WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Chapleau deems it expedient to confirm the proceedings of Council meetings; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that By-Law 202034 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 24th, day of August 2020. All votee for. Carried RESOLUTION 14-186: G. Bernier – R. Smith That Council adjourn at 8:16 p.m. All voted for. Carried