{ "city": "Ignace", "state": "ON", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/ignace/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-21", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-09-14", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=205" }, { "date": "2026-10-13", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=207" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to approve 2022 audited financials, 2026 budget, and investment by-law", "summary": "This special meeting of Ignace Council covers several financial items: approving the 2022 audited financial statements (which carry a qualified opinion from MNP due to unresolved contaminated sites and landfill closure liabilities), adopting the 2026 revised budget and tax rates, and authorizing investment through the ONE Joint Investment Board. Council will also review treasurer's statements, an election update, and a township closure for reconciliation training, then enter closed session for property contract and internal financial matters.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/34781/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2013%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=C57396C1E54147AB8A4259E0684626CF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=267" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to decide on shoreline severance and discuss NWMO in closed session", "summary": "This special meeting includes a public hearing on Application 2026-001 for a consent to sever a shoreline allowance on Agimak Lake from Lone Pine Inn Inc. to Terri Dawn Wells Andrews. Council will also hold a closed session under Section 239(2)(i) and (k) to discuss matters with the NWMO regarding the Centre of Expertise. The agenda also covers routine approval of the agenda, declarations, and a confirmatory bylaw.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/34585/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2022%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=C78A4AF461E044B3ABFFB1FE5A6A51C1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=265" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to consider 2026 budget and truck lease", "summary": "The Township of Ignace Council will meet to approve the 2026 budget draft, authorize a lease for two new public works trucks, and establish an Election Compliance Audit Committee. The meeting also includes reports on the Fire Department, Youth Soccer funding, and snowmobile trail petitions.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/34462/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=170D85B4EAEF4CA09E197D735207CCA4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=203" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/34279/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2007%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=D3B348E3AAE748E49F5EA717885500E7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=263" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/34163/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2002%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=D6DAF81703514CA2A274FC3384FD1F66", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=261" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to vote on $865K engineering contract for wastewater plant upgrades", "summary": "Council will decide whether to award a $865,000 contract to R.J. Burnside & Associates for engineering services to upgrade the aging Ignace Water Pollution Control Plant. The project is partly funded by a provincial grant of up to $4.8 million covering 73% of eligible costs. The upgrades are needed for regulatory compliance, safety, and long-term capacity.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/34087/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=AC10AC56EEF24A7891D9F61D8A0E9EE3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=260" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to consider Indigenous Reconciliation Policy and hire dedicated treasurer", "summary": "Council will vote on several by-laws including an Indigenous Reconciliation Policy and a R-Zone Policy, receive the 2026 budget update, and decide on hiring a dedicated treasurer. Delegations from the Ignace Golf Course and Lionel Cloutier are scheduled. A closed session will address property matters, litigation, and contract negotiations.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/33932/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2015%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=53A6738ABA4B49C59888B2B96E6A3EE3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=241" }, { "date": "2026-05-29", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to adopt By‑Law authorizing internet voting for 2026 municipal election", "summary": "At the special council meeting, members will consider By‑Law 20.2026, which would authorize electronic internet voting as the sole method for the 2026 municipal election and any by‑elections through 2030. The by‑law also sets the advance voting period from October 13 to October 26, 2026, and designates Neuvote Systems Inc. as the election service provider. If passed, the by‑law would prohibit proxy voting for the 2026 election.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/33584/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2029%20May%202026.pdf?handle=3E28AECD8E8447679D66B35A0467B96C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=258" }, { "date": "2026-05-29", "body": "Emergency Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to approve $5.3M arena contract with new contractor", "summary": "Council will decide on repealing a previous motion and authorizing a new contract with RML Contracting Ltd. for the Ignace Community Centre roof repairs at a cost of $5.3 million plus HST, after the initial contractor failed to meet timeline requirements.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/33666/Emergency%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2029%20May%202026.pdf?handle=A43843E159C34281BD41D43D3F122F7C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=259" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to decide on $4.48M Ignace Community Centre upgrades award", "summary": "Council will consider awarding a $4,483,607.07 contract to RJ Concrete & Construction Ltd. for major renovations to the Ignace Community Centre, including roof, wall, structural, mechanical, and electrical upgrades. Separately, Council will vote on By-Law 18.2026 to authorize a transfer payment agreement under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program for water pollution control plant upgrades.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/33504/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2020%20May%202026.pdf?handle=13281E259F1146E4AA463860F15E012D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=257" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to review final Ignace Implementation Strategy report", "summary": "Council will receive and discuss the final Ignace Integrated Implementation Strategy report, which guides future development. Other key items include a call for property value reassessments, proposed free dump days, and a structural inspection of the library and admin building. The meeting also includes closed-session discussion of potential land sales.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/33265/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=7933B25D23DB4227B1FEFFF50892E5FC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=199" }, { "date": "2026-05-08", "body": "Emergency Meeting of Council", "headline": "Ignace council holds emergency meeting for closed session talks", "summary": "The Township of Ignace Council is holding a special meeting to discuss confidential matters, including technical reports and advice on contract negotiations, before returning to open session.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/33349/Emergency%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2008%20May%202026.pdf?handle=80EF93D3C9294774B62BF1E64D51D0BF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=256" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council will hold a closed session to discuss confidential legal matters", "summary": "The council will open the special meeting, approve the agenda, and record any pecuniary disqualifying interests. A closed session will be held to consider solicitor‑client privileged legal advice, a technical report classified as a trade secret, and advice related to a contract agreement. After the closed session, the council will move to confirm the proceedings of the meeting before adjourning.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/33158/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2006%20May%202026.pdf?handle=FD5ED0E9EF4F40E1B829C448D9AC8650", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=253" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to discuss potential acquisition or disposition of surplus land", "summary": "The council will hold a closed session to consider a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of municipal surplus land. The session will also cover solicitor‑client privileged legal advice, a technical report, and advice related to a contract agreement. After the closed session, the council will report the nature of the discussion, confirm the proceedings, and adjourn.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/32866/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2020%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=58B5DF5FFE8A47D2935796AF3647370B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=252" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to consider tax write-offs and surplus property declarations", "summary": "Council will discuss property tax write-offs for three properties and declare 405 Pine Street and the Old Taddeo Property on Highway 17 as surplus. They will also review the 2025 Asset Management Plan and the Q1 2026 Treasurer's Financial Report.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/32733/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2013%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=FBA2E65134194919AE0BE7D115D2E5EA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=197" }, { "date": "2026-03-26", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to discuss a proposed land acquisition or disposition in closed session", "summary": "The Township of Ignace will hold a special council meeting to approve the agenda and address a closed‑session matter. The closed session will cover a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of municipal land, described as a development opportunity. After the closed session, the council will confirm the proceedings and adjourn.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/32406/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2026%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=C5DA0740C69B41BEAD878BDB944C0061", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=245" }, { "date": "2026-03-19", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Ignace Council considers $114,500 flood mapping contract and $30,000 event tent purchase", "summary": "Council is meeting to authorize a contract for updated floodplain mapping and address a wedding venue cancellation caused by arena renovations. The body will also discuss surplus land sales and flood hazard mapping in a closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/32201/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2019%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=FF2DEC124C5F462AB9C390991036B4A3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=243" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to discuss fire station location, community grants, and landfill study", "summary": "The Township of Ignace Council will meet to discuss a fire station location study, approve consent agenda items including a report on the Ignace Community Centre construction project, and consider requests for support from local organizations.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/31955/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2009%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=7FEC5B841DA14B53B8B4DABACE27E603", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=195" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to hear NWMO update, consider building by-law and fee review", "summary": "Council will receive a verbal delegation from NWMO Senior Director Christina Van Drunen on the Centre of Expertise and a presentation of Nuclear Youth Symposium findings by a local youth representative. Decisions include updates to the building by-law and building permit fee review, recruitment of an NWMO Project Lead, and appointment of a Library Board Trustee. Other items include surplus property sales and procurement of regulation hockey nets.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/31680/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2023%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=33EE6753CD8A4FB08E9CDA5E5D8156EC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=193" }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Ignace council holds special meeting for closed session contract discussions", "summary": "The Township of Ignace is holding a special meeting to discuss a trade secret or sensitive commercial matter in closed session before confirming the meeting's proceedings.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/31511/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2009%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=CDC1C475E60348F5A23B7B9DABA55B35", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=239" }, { "date": "2026-02-02", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council meets in closed session for confidential information", "summary": "This is a special closed meeting of Ignace Council with no open-session business. The sole substantive item is a closed session under Section 239(2)(i) of the Municipal Act to discuss confidential information supplied by another organization. The agenda consists only of procedural motions and the closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/31305/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2002%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=CE8EFE131FEE43FDA357C22B8BDF8179", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=235" }, { "date": "2026-02-02", "body": "Emergency Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council holds emergency closed meeting to discuss confidential legal and contract matters", "summary": "The Township of Ignace Council convened an emergency closed meeting. Items include a declaration of disqualifying interest, discussion of solicitor‑client privileged legal advice and confidential contract terms, and a confirmatory by‑law to record the proceedings.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/31308/Emergency%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2002%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=0463CB4DFF764EE9B0FA33C2C3370F50", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=234" }, { "date": "2026-01-27", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to approve response to IAAC on nuclear waste repository plan", "summary": "Council will consider a resolution to approve a commentary document drafted by Hardy Stevenson and Associates regarding the Deep Geological Repository (DGR) for Canada's used nuclear fuel. The document will be submitted to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) before the February 4, 2026 deadline. Ignace is the host community for the proposed repository approximately 40 km west of town.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/31079/Special%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2027%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=CB0BB09EF50E428AAB2C1E34163FD5C7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=231" }, { "date": "2026-01-26", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to discuss police, tax class, and policy reviews", "summary": "The Township of Ignace Council will meet to discuss the New Ontario Provincial Police Detachment Project, a request for support regarding a small northern residential property tax class, and several policy reviews regarding snow removal and windrows.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/30988/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2026%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=7F017999F8D0459CBAD55E06CAA331CA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=190" }, { "date": "2026-01-12", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to discuss DGR regulatory process update", "summary": "Council will hear a delegation on snow removal by-law, discuss OPP 2026 billing, KDSB payments, and the DGR regulatory process update. They will consider authorizing negotiations for the Mayotte Terrace subdivision development, adopting the asset management plan, and approving interim operating expenditures. A closed session is scheduled for land acquisition, litigation, and legal advice.", "agenda_url": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/document/30824/Regular%20Meeting%20of%20Council%20-%2012%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=A29010F9B1F74E79B05D287A3FA562D3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ignace.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=189" } ] }