Regular Meeting

WHEREAS access to local primary care is important to the health and well-being of Casselman residents; AND WHEREAS access to primary care directly in French is particularly important to Casselman's Francophone community; AND WHEREAS local healthcare providers continue to face challenges recruiting physicians who can provide primary care services in French; AND WHEREAS physician recruitment and healthcare delivery are primarily provincial responsibilities, but municipalities may consider appropriate measures to support local recruitment and retention efforts; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct Administration to examine the feasibility of establishing a physician recruitment and retention incentive program aimed specifically at increasing access to French-language primary care in Casselman; AND THAT Administration report back to Council with: • possible funding and grant structures; • appropriate eligibility requirements; • options for recruitment and retention commitments; • safeguards, including repayment provisions where appropriate; • any legal or financial considerations for the Municipality; and • opportunities to coordinate with existing provincial, regional or community physician recruitment programs; AND THAT Administration identify an appropriate amount, if any, for Council to consider during the 2027 budget process; AND THAT any future program be open to eligible physicians or healthcare organizations meeting the established criteria and not be developed fo

WHEREAS artificial intelligence and digital tools are becoming part of everyday work, public service, communication, and municipal operations; AND WHEREAS these tools may help improve efficiency, accessibility, communication, service delivery, and the way information is prepared and shared with residents; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Casselman should be prepared to use new tools in a responsible, practical, and forward-looking way; AND WHEREAS clear rules are needed to protect privacy, confidential information, municipal records, cybersecurity, public trust, and human accountability; AND WHEREAS artificial intelligence may support municipal work, but must not replace staff, Council, professional advice, legal obligations, or human judgment; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to prepare a policy on the responsible use of artificial intelligence and digital tools for Council's consideration; AND THAT the policy include clear guidance on appropriate use, restricted use, prohibited use, privacy, cybersecurity, records management, human review, accessibility, and staff training needs; AND THAT the policy support staff autonomy by giving staff and managers clear guidance to use approved tools responsibly, within their roles, municipal policies, and operational needs; AND THAT staff identify any training, learning supports, or resources that may be needed to help staff and managers understand the benefits, limits, and risks of artificial intelligence and digital t

WHEREAS the Municipality of Casselman established a commemorative space at Parc des Aînés honouring women and children who

That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report FIN - 12 -202 6 .

That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report GR - 9 -202 6; and Selects option 2 being establishing a place of remembrance.

That Council acknowledges the reception of administrative report URB-12-2026; and Approves the amending zoning by-law by changing the category of the property at 28-194 Carpe Street from “Medium Density Residential – Exception 34 (R3-34)” to “Medium Density Residential – Exception 39 with a holding provision (R3-39-h)”, as shown in schedule “C” to this report and listed at item 11.1 of the Agenda; and Approves the application to amend the zoning by-laws to allow the construction of multi-residential buildings containing a total of 83 units, and to include site specific zoning provisions as well as a holding provision; and Approves the hydraulic allocation of the additional 46 residential units in accordance with the Municipal Allocation By-law for the Distribution of Water and Sanitary Sewer Capacity.