Regular Council Meeting

Be it resolved that the agenda be accepted, including the modifications made forthwith, as applicable.

Be it resolved that all items listed under 7. Consent Items be received and approved as presented.

Be it resolved that Council receive report REP-HR-02-2026 and approve the attached policy establishing an annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) policy based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Ottawa-Gatineau Region (September-to-September), to be applied automatically to all salary grids beginning in 2027

Be it resolved that the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) be set at a minimum of 1% and a maximum of 3%, as outlined in the alternative option presented in the report.

Be it resolved that Council receives the 2025 Annual Reports for the Municipality’s Drinking Water Systems and Wastewater Facilities.

Be it resolved that Council receive the 2025 Inspection Reports issued by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) for the Limoges Drinking Water System and the St-Isidore Drinking Water System, as well as the 2025 external audit report issued by Intertek – SAI Global confirming compliance with the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS).

Be it resolved that Council direct the administration to review the current park inventory, provide future operational and capital expenditures, and to report back to Council with a detailed Asset Management Report. Be it resolved that Council directs the administration to proceed with Option A and to implement the pricing model for park rentals, and service levels for the park maintenance, as presented in report REP-REC-02-2026-1, effective at the date of the passing of this resolution. Be it further resolved that Council further direct the Administration to consolidate all approved changes across Recreation Services and bring forward the necessary by-law amendments later, following the completion, review, and deliberation of all related reports. For (6) Francis Brière, Alain Mainville, Danik Forgues, Raymond Lalande, Daniel Boisvenue, and Marjorie Drolet Against (1) Tim Stewart

Be it resolved that Council approve that the firefighters’ WSIB insurable amount be set at $73,020 for the year 2026, representing 60% of the maximum amount established by WSIB ($121,700), and that this percentage and calculation be maintained annually thereafter.

WHEREAS the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) previously transferred lands located in the sector known as Séguinbourg to The Nation Municipality; AND WHEREAS a balance of $100,000 remains payable in relation to that transaction; AND WHEREAS the agreement includes a clause restricting development on the subject lands; AND WHEREAS The Nation Municipality wishes to advance development opportunities and rationalize ownership of certain lands within its boundaries; BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council directs the administration to engage in discussions and negotiations with UCPR in accordance with the terms discussed in closed session on March 9, 2026; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council consents to the proposed terms being made public by UCPR as part of its public deliberations.

WHEREAS on March 19, 2026, the Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus (EOWC) adopted a resolution to formally oppose to the ALTO High-Speed Rail project in its current form. AND WHEREAS on March 27, 2026, Council of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) adopted resolution number 2026-072 to support said resolution from the Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus, therefore also formally opposing to the ALTO High-Speed Rail project in its current form. AND WHEREAS Council of The Nation Municipality has received the aforementioned motions and has considered the implications of the project; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of The Nation Municipality supports the motions of the EOWC and the UCPR and therefore is formally opposing to the ALTO High-Speed Rail project in its current form. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus, the United Counties of Prescott Russell, local member of Provincial Parliament and local Member of Parliament.

Be it resolved that Council approve giving a donation of $1,000.00 to the Organisation du Groupe Communautaire de St-Albert Inc., $500,00 to be taken from the UCPR donation account and $500.00 to be taken from the Ward 3 donation account.

Be it resolved that the By-laws listed below be read and adopted in first, second and third readings: By-laws 31-2026 to 73-2026 to levy sums for drainage works undertaken in the year 2025 By-law 78-2026 to regulate the use of fire hydrants and the taking of water and repeal by-law 27-2026 By-law 77-2026 to amend By-law 74-2024 to establish an Emergency Management Program Committee and an Municipal Emergency Operations Centre Control Group

Be it resolved that By-law no. 79-2026 to confirm the proceedings of Council at its regular meeting of April 13, 2026, be read and adopted in 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading.