Environment and Climate Change Committee
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
9 motions across 7 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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3.1
PASSED
A motion on "ECCC Minutes 17 - Tuesday, May 20, 2025"
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A motion on "ECCC Minutes 17 - Tuesday, May 20, 2025"
Motion 1
ECCC Minutes 17 - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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3.2
PASSED
A motion on "ARAC-ECCC Joint Minutes 2 - 20 May 2025"
Motion 1
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A motion on "ARAC-ECCC Joint Minutes 2 - 20 May 2025"
Motion 1
ARAC-ECCC Joint Minutes 2 - 20 May 2025
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5.1
Received
Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council receive the 2024 Management Review report of the Drinking Water Quality Management System for information.
Motion 1
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council receive the 2024 Management Review report of the Drinking Water Quality Management System for information.
Motion 1
Drinking Water Quality Management System 2024 Management Review Report
Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council receive the 2024 Management Review report of the Drinking Water Quality Management System for information.
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Household Hazardous Waste Strategy
PASSED
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has been transitioning recycling programs to an Individual Producer Responsibility (IPR) model which is intended to make producers of products and packaging fully responsible for the cost of collection and recycling at end of life; and WHEREAS four (4) recycling programs offered in Ontario have fully transitioned to the IPR model (batteries, electronics, tires and hazardous and special products), and the fifth program (blue box) to fully transition in 2026,...
Motion no. eccc 2025-18-01
· moved by M. Carr
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WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has been transitioning recycling programs to an Individual Producer Responsibility (IPR) model which is intended to make producers of products and packaging fully responsible for the cost of collection and recycling at end of life; and WHEREAS four (4) recycling programs offered in Ontario have fully transitioned to the IPR model (batteries, electronics, tires and hazardous and special products), and the fifth program (blue box) to fully transition in 2026,...
Motion no. eccc 2025-18-01 · moved by M. Carr
Household Hazardous Waste Strategy
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has been transitioning recycling programs to an Individual Producer Responsibility (IPR) model which is intended to make producers of products and packaging fully responsible for the cost of collection and recycling at end of life; and WHEREAS four (4) recycling programs offered in Ontario have fully transitioned to the IPR model (batteries, electronics, tires and hazardous and special products), and the fifth program (blue box) to fully transition in 2026,...
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Moved by: Councillor M. Carr
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council: Approve the continuation of the Household Hazardous Waste collection events, the number of which will be approved through annual budget process but shall be no less than nine (9) events per year; and, Direct staff to begin the detailed planning, including locating sites and costing, for several micro–Household Hazardous Waste collection events in different areas of the City to serve as a pilot...
Motion 1
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council: Approve the continuation of the Household Hazardous Waste collection events, the number of which will be approved through annual budget process but shall be no less than nine (9) events per year; and, Direct staff to begin the detailed planning, including locating sites and costing, for several micro–Household Hazardous Waste collection events in different areas of the City to serve as a pilot...
Motion 1
Household Hazardous Waste Strategy
Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council: Approve the continuation of the Household Hazardous Waste collection events, the number of which will be approved through annual budget process but shall be no less than nine (9) events per year; and, Direct staff to begin the detailed planning, including locating sites and costing, for several micro–Household Hazardous Waste collection events in different areas of the City to serve as a pilot...
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Waste Management Technologies Feasibility Study
Withdrawn
Staff shall be directed to: Plan a robust Community and Partner Engagement process which meaningfully engages all interested parties, including members of the former Stakeholder Sounding Board (SSB), for their input and guidance in developing the Terms of Reference for the in-depth evaluation of Scenario 1 (Status Quo and Private Facilities), Scenario 2 (Waste to Energy Incineration Facility), and Scenario 5 (Construct a New Landfill), as described in recommendation #2 of the staff...
Motion no. eccc 2025-18-02
· moved by S. Menard
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Staff shall be directed to: Plan a robust Community and Partner Engagement process which meaningfully engages all interested parties, including members of the former Stakeholder Sounding Board (SSB), for their input and guidance in developing the Terms of Reference for the in-depth evaluation of Scenario 1 (Status Quo and Private Facilities), Scenario 2 (Waste to Energy Incineration Facility), and Scenario 5 (Construct a New Landfill), as described in recommendation #2 of the staff...
Motion no. eccc 2025-18-02 · moved by S. Menard
Waste Management Technologies Feasibility Study
Staff shall be directed to: Plan a robust Community and Partner Engagement process which meaningfully engages all interested parties, including members of the former Stakeholder Sounding Board (SSB), for their input and guidance in developing the Terms of Reference for the in-depth evaluation of Scenario 1 (Status Quo and Private Facilities), Scenario 2 (Waste to Energy Incineration Facility), and Scenario 5 (Construct a New Landfill), as described in recommendation #2 of the staff...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard
PASSED
Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council: Receive, for information, the Feasibility Study for waste management technologies and other proven solutions that support the long-term solid waste diversion and management needs of the City of Ottawa, and support the goals of the Council-approved Solid Waste Master Plan; Direct staff to advance an in-depth evaluation of Scenario 1 (Status Quo and Private Facilities), Scenario 2 (Waste to Energy...
Motion 1
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council: Receive, for information, the Feasibility Study for waste management technologies and other proven solutions that support the long-term solid waste diversion and management needs of the City of Ottawa, and support the goals of the Council-approved Solid Waste Master Plan; Direct staff to advance an in-depth evaluation of Scenario 1 (Status Quo and Private Facilities), Scenario 2 (Waste to Energy...
Motion 1
Waste Management Technologies Feasibility Study
Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee recommend that Council: Receive, for information, the Feasibility Study for waste management technologies and other proven solutions that support the long-term solid waste diversion and management needs of the City of Ottawa, and support the goals of the Council-approved Solid Waste Master Plan; Direct staff to advance an in-depth evaluation of Scenario 1 (Status Quo and Private Facilities), Scenario 2 (Waste to Energy...
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7.1
Received
Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee receive this report for information.
Motion 1
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Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee receive this report for information.
Motion 1
Status Update – Environment and Climate Change Committee – Inquiries and Motions for the Period Ending 6 June 2025
Report Recommendation(s) That the Environment and Climate Change Committee receive this report for information.
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9.1
PASSED
The legal landscape around fossil fuel advertisements in Canada is rapidly evolving. This is partly due to the ongoing legal challenge against the anti-greenwashing legislation under the Competition Act, which forms the legal basis for the City of Ottawa to refuse advertisements due to false, unverified, or misleading environmental claims. Staff shall therefore be directed to monitor the decision which results from this ongoing legal challenge and upon delivery of a court decision, prepare...
Motion no. eccc 2025-18-03
· moved by S. Menard
10 Yes
1 No
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The legal landscape around fossil fuel advertisements in Canada is rapidly evolving. This is partly due to the ongoing legal challenge against the anti-greenwashing legislation under the Competition Act, which forms the legal basis for the City of Ottawa to refuse advertisements due to false, unverified, or misleading environmental claims. Staff shall therefore be directed to monitor the decision which results from this ongoing legal challenge and upon delivery of a court decision, prepare...
Motion no. eccc 2025-18-03 · moved by S. Menard
Fossil Fuel Advertisement Review – Motion No. FCSC 2024-12-05 (Councillor Menard)
The legal landscape around fossil fuel advertisements in Canada is rapidly evolving. This is partly due to the ongoing legal challenge against the anti-greenwashing legislation under the Competition Act, which forms the legal basis for the City of Ottawa to refuse advertisements due to false, unverified, or misleading environmental claims. Staff shall therefore be directed to monitor the decision which results from this ongoing legal challenge and upon delivery of a court decision, prepare...
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Moved by: Councillor S. Menard
How councillors voted
YES (10)
NO (1)
ABSENT (0)
- None
