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Casselman public meetings in 2025

29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 10, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Minor Variance Committee

Committee to decide on two variance requests for Racine and Carpe streets

The Minor Variance Committee will hold a public meeting to consider two minor variance applications. One request at 64 Racine would allow a beautician school within 228 sq m of an existing 549.5 sq m building. Another request at 181-193 and 197-209 Carpe seeks to reduce the exterior side yard setback from 6 m to 5.5 m.

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Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to adopt 2026 budget estimates and key bylaw updates

The Casselman Council will vote on the Budget Estimates for the year 2026. It will also consider renewing the land reservation agreement with the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital and adopt several by‑law changes, including updates to dog control, user fees, and travel expense policies. All items will be presented as motions for adoption.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted the 2026 budget estimates

The council approved the 2026 budget estimates and adopted several by‑laws, including a new dog‑control by‑law, a travel and business expense policy, and a user‑fees by‑law. It also approved the land reservation agreement with Hawkesbury and District General Hospital, a letter of support for the CRCVC Experience Ontario 2026 program, and the donation of a sculpture for the public library.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Special Meeting

Casselman council to review draft budget and employee policies

The Municipality of Casselman will hold a special meeting to review a draft budget and proposed changes to employee policies. The council will also confirm the procedures of this special meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to prepare final budget bylaw for Dec 9 meeting

The council adopted its agenda and moved into a closed session to discuss a human‑resources salary file. It acknowledged receipt of the draft budget (FIN‑15‑2025) and instructed administration to present a final budget bylaw at the Dec 9 meeting. The council also adopted, in principle, most of the proposed changes to the municipal employee manual, except for the remote‑work policy, and ordered a final version for the same Dec 9 meeting. A confirming by‑law for the special meeting was adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Special Meeting

Casselman Council to hold public information session on Official Plan review

The Council is holding a special meeting to inform the public about a review of the Official Plan. The session includes a presentation and a public question and comment period.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted agenda, confirmed by-law and adjourned meeting

The council approved the meeting agenda (Resolution 2025-262). It confirmed By‑Law No. 2025‑54 to record the council's procedures (Resolution 2025-263). The meeting was then adjourned at 6:21 p.m. (Resolution 2025-264).

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Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to authorize subdivision agreements and tax collection

The Municipality of Casselman will consider authorizing two subdivision agreements with Maisons SMB Homes Inc. and Cassel Homelands Development Inc., along with a by-law for collecting 2026 interim taxes. The meeting will also include a presentation on the High Speed Train Project ALTO and the adoption of budget draft documents.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted By‑Law 2025‑51 to collect 2026 interim taxes

The council approved a by‑law to levy interim taxes for 2026. It also passed a resolution urging the Ontario government to extend the OCIF program and approved agreements for new subdivision and pre‑servicing projects. A policy allowing a retail cannabis store was adopted, and members were appointed to the public library board.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Special Meeting

Casselman council to confirm procedures for upcoming budget meeting

The Municipality of Casselman will hold a special meeting to adopt the agenda, receive a public library budget presentation, and confirm by-law 2025-48 regarding procedures for a future budget meeting on November 21, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted agenda, budget draft acknowledgment, by-law and adjourned

The council approved the meeting agenda without modifications. It acknowledged receipt of the FIN‑12‑2025 draft budget documents and directed administration to present a revised draft at the November 18, 2025 meeting. The council adopted By‑Law No. 2025‑48 confirming its procedures at the November 4 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 5:36 p.m.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to defer 2025 RCIF allocation to 2026

The Casselman Council will adopt a resolution to defer the 2025 Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (RCIF) allocation to 2026. Other consent items include adoption of recent meeting minutes and receipt of the quarterly newsletter. Additional agenda items cover a regional physician recruitment strategy, renewal of the municipal auditors, and a response plan for microcystin levels in treated water.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $50,000 transfer from RCIF to fund Community Garden

The council adopted the meeting agenda and consent items, and approved a $50,000 transfer from the 2025 Regional Community Investment Fund to a reserve for a Community Garden at L'Académie de la Seigneurie School. A motion on a regional physician‑recruitment pilot was postponed, while the council directed a delegation request for the 2026 ROMA conference and set the 2026 council meeting schedule, including an August 25 meeting. Additional actions included assigning the audit mandate to MNP and deciding on several free‑hall requests.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 3:00 PM

Special Meeting

Council reviews first draft of 2026 budget

Casselman's special meeting focuses on the first draft of the 2026 municipal budget (FIN-10-2025). A delegation from the Casselman Downtown Revitalization Corporation presents its 2026 budget. Council will also consider a confirmatory by-law for the meeting's procedures.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted by‑law confirming its October 21 special meeting procedures

The council adopted the meeting agenda without changes (Resolution 2025-219). It acknowledged receipt of the draft 2025 budget report and directed staff to present an updated draft at the next budget meeting (Resolution 2025-220). By‑law No. 2025-46 confirming the council’s procedures for the special budget meeting was read and adopted in three readings (Resolution 2025-221). The meeting was adjourned at 6:04 p.m. (Resolution 2025-222).

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Tue Oct 7, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to decide on internet voting, water rescue deal, sewage upgrades

The Casselman Council will hold a regular meeting on October 7, 2025, to consider several by-laws and reports. Key items include authorizing internet voting for the 2026 municipal election, approving an automatic aid agreement with Russell Township for water/ice rescue services, and receiving a report on the sewage treatment system environmental assessment scope change. The council will also hold a public consultation on the 2026 budget and consider multiple funding requests from the Community Engagement Committee.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $5.56 M pumping‑station upgrade contract

The council adopted the meeting agenda with a single modification and approved several consent items. It approved a $35,000 water‑consumption portal, a $20,796 scope change to the sewage‑treatment system, and awarded a $5,562,837 contract to ASCO Construction for Pumping Station 1 upgrades. Resolutions supporting Bill 17 and increased veterans’ income thresholds were defeated, while a sustainable‑waste‑management resolution was carried.

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Tue Sep 30, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Community Engagement Committee

Committee to discuss 2026 budget items and bike paths

The Community Engagement Committee will meet to adopt the agenda and minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes a debrief on the September 20, 2025 community picnic, items for the 2026 budget, and a continuation of discussions regarding bike paths.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved $25,000 Healing Garden and Truth & Reconciliation space plan

The Community Engagement Committee adopted its agenda and appointed Roxanne Ouellette as secretary. It approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. The committee adopted several budget requests, including $25,000 for the Healing Garden and Truth and Reconciliation Gathering Space, $5,000 for the 2026 Community Day, and $20,000 for a small craft launch. It also asked Council to obtain a secondary quote for an active‑transportation study if a road traffic study is tendered.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider financial support request for Ferme Marseni Inc.

The Casselman Council will adopt the agenda and consent items, then discuss several administration reports. Items include a request for municipal support for Ferme Marseni Inc., an update to development charges for general, water and wastewater services, a drainage plan for the parking area behind 750 Principale, and permission to apply for the Cyber Security Cooperation Program. The meeting also includes adoption of the Customer Service Standards Policy and other routine reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $44,250 contract and funds development charges update

The council adopted the meeting agenda and consent items. It directed the administration to apply for the Cyber Security Cooperation Program. It approved the creation of an ad‑hoc committee, funded the development charges update project ($70,000 this year, $22,125 carried forward) and awarded a $44,250 contract to Watson & Associates. It also approved a drainage plan for the parking area behind 750 Principale.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Special Meeting

Casselman council to review employee policy, discuss pay equity and salary in closed session

At this special meeting, the Municipality of Casselman council will enter closed session to discuss two human resources files related to the pay equity plan and salary administration. In open session, the council will receive a report (RH-1-2025) proposing changes to the employee policy manual and a confirmatory by-law to formalize the meeting's decisions.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted agenda and approved four administrative resolutions

The council accepted the meeting agenda as presented. It approved a closed session to consider two human‑resources files. It acknowledged receipt of the RH‑1‑2025 employee policy report and directed staff to follow up after the RH‑2‑2025 file is processed. The council also adopted By‑Law 2025‑40 confirming the special meeting procedures and then adjourned the meeting.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Casselman Council to review 2026 budget calendar and resident satisfaction results

The Municipality of Casselman will discuss the 2026 budget calendar, resident satisfaction survey results, and organizational chart updates. The body is also considering several appointments and a part-lot control exemption.

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✓ Decided: Council approves three-year IT services contract with UCPR

The council adopted the meeting agenda and consent items, and scheduled three 2026 budget meetings. It approved a three‑year information technology services contract with the United Counties of Prescott and Russell. The council also adopted the Part Lot Control by‑law for 308 and 310 Zakari Street, renewed the Vikings Jr. B hockey rental agreement, and appointed new chief and deputy chief building officials. All motions were carried.

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Tue Jul 29, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Special Meeting

Council appoints François Richard as CRCVC treasurer and approves park installations

The Casselman council will vote on appointing Mr. François Richard as treasurer of the CRCVC. It will also consider authorizations to install six pennant poles in High Falls Park and seven commemorative plaques on new benches. The meeting includes a funding request for the public library and a sponsorship plan for a community picnic.

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✓ Decided: Council denied an $8,000 funding request for the Casselman Public Library

The council opened the special meeting, adopted the agenda and moved to a closed session to discuss a residential development file. It approved several CRCVC resolutions, adopted a sponsorship plan for a community picnic, and denied a request for $8,000 to hire a part‑time library employee. The council also endorsed a letter of support for the PRCDC and confirmed its meeting procedures before adjourning.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to review water treatment and wastewater capacity upgrades

The Casselman Council will adopt consent items, receive several reports, and consider a range of motions. Items include a funding request for a part‑time library employee, an investigation report under the Code of Conduct, a declaration of surplus municipal land at 738 Brébeuf, an update on drinking‑water and wastewater capacity projects, and a feasibility study for backyard chicken keeping. Decisions will be made by majority vote unless a motion is severed for separate consideration.

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✓ Decided: Council approves water and wastewater capacity plan and funds environmental assessment

The council adopted the meeting agenda and rejected an Integrity Commissioner recommendation to ask a former employee to apologize. It approved several community initiatives, including street‑performer programming at La Place Publique, the 2025 Christmas Festival, a new community garden and a baseball‑diamond partnership. The council also adopted a water‑and‑wastewater capacity plan, authorizing an $80,000 environmental assessment and related funding, and reallocated $6,000 to purchase ice‑rescue equipment.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 6:30 PM

Community Engagement Committee

Committee to discuss 2026 budget projects and community events

The Community Engagement Committee will review post-meeting minutes from April 15, 2025, and discuss plans for the 2026 budget, including a bike path and a food truck festival. The committee will also prepare for a community picnic and caregiver sessions.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to adopt 2025 tax rates, set police and garbage fees

Casselman council will vote on by-laws setting 2025 tax rates and penalty/interest for defaults, and imposing police and garbage fees. They will also consider amendments to ice and slab rental policies, appoint building officials, and receive a presentation on 2024 financial statements. An inspection report on the sewage treatment lagoons from the Ministry of the Environment will be discussed.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted 2025 tax rates, penalties, and new police & garbage fees

The council approved By‑Law 2025‑25, setting the 2025 property tax rates and associated penalties and interest for late payment. It also adopted By‑Law 2025‑26, establishing police and garbage collection fees. Additional actions included approving a revised R7 ice‑and‑slab rental policy, reallocating $11,529.60 for urgent splash‑pad repairs, and appointing new building officials, inspectors, and Community Engagement Committee members. All listed resolutions were carried.

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Tue May 20, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to vote on loans for new townhall and pumping station

Council will consider two bank loan by-laws: one to finance the new townhall at 1 Industriel (2025-22) and one to finance the Main Pumping Station upgrade (2025-23). Delegations include a repeater relocation request on the Casselman water tower and a petition for a green space development plan at Domaine de la Rivière Nation. Administration reports cover employee insurance provider change, annual repayment limit strategy, and project updates at 1 Industriel including generator, furniture, AV solutions, and interior fit-out.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $5.7M budget for 1 Industriel Street projects

Council approved a $5,696,099 budget for multiple projects at 1 Industriel Street, including an emergency generator, office furniture, audio‑video equipment, interior fit‑up of the new Town Hall, and canopies, conditional on funding. The council also directed staff to study adding French/English use to the Procedure By‑law, changed the employee group‑insurance provider to Canada Life, and allocated a 2026 grant for the Main Pumping Station 1 upgrade. Additional approvals included support for the IRCC Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative, a $580 grant to Groupe Action, and support for the Promotion of Leadership for Community Development group.

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Tue Apr 29, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to vote on municipal restructuring agreement with The Nation and UCPR

Council will consider a restructuring proposal agreement between Casselman, The Nation, and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR), along with an implementing by-law. Other decisions include exempting 312 and 314 Zakari Street from part lot control, approving tender results for Bird's Eye View Park Phase 2, and receiving multiple reports and donations. A motion to explore hazardous waste disposal options and a request to permanently relocate Christmas festival kiosks to 750 Principale are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves restructuring agreement with The Nation and United Counties of Prescott and Russell

Council adopted the agenda and consent items, directed staff to explore hazardous waste disposal options, and approved several funding and infrastructure projects. The municipality awarded a $204,617.50 park construction contract, approved a $15,490 fire‑suppression system, and adopted by‑laws for part‑lot control and a restructuring proposal with neighboring jurisdictions. Additional approvals included community well‑being grants and a hall‑rental fee waiver.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Community Engagement Committee

Community Engagement Committee to plan garden and local events

The Community Engagement Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the community garden and the Walking Club action plan. The committee will also prepare for a seed swap and rain barrel fundraiser and a community picnic.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted agenda, minutes and adjourned the meeting

The Community Engagement Committee approved the agenda as presented (Resolution 2025-11). It also adopted the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting (Resolution 2025-12). The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m. (Resolution 2025-13). No other substantive actions were taken.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Casselman Council to consider antenna installation on water tower

The Municipality of Casselman will discuss a request from CJRO station to install a broadcasting antenna and transmitter on the water tower. Council will also review voting methods for the 2026 elections and various rental contracts for community facilities.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $9,713.12 Official Plan overhaul contract and a CJRO antenna agreement

The council adopted several consent items, including a $2,609.51 fund transfer for an eScribe license and a $930 hall‑rental fee waiver. It authorized a five‑year, no‑cost agreement with CJRO to install a broadcast antenna on the water tower, pending technical and regulatory approvals. The council also approved a $9,713.12 allocation for a comprehensive Official Plan review and appointed representatives to oversee it. All listed actions were carried.

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Thu Mar 20, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Joint Special Meeting

Joint special meeting on municipal restructuring proposal

This is a special joint meeting of the municipalities of Casselman and La Nation to consider a proposal for municipal restructuring. The agenda includes a public presentation, comments from council, and comments from the public on the restructuring proposal. The meeting will also adopt a confirmatory by-law for the proceedings.

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✓ Decided: Council appointed Geneviève Lajoie as chair and approved agenda

The joint council appointed Mayor Geneviève Lajoie as chair of the meeting. It adopted the Municipality of Casselman’s procedural by‑law and approved the agenda as presented. The council confirmed By‑Law 2025‑1‑CN governing the joint meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.

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Tue Mar 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Cassel Homelands subdivision road dedication and by-law appointments

The Municipality of Casselman is meeting to adopt consent items, including the minutes from the previous meeting, and to consider by-laws regarding the Zakari Street road dedication and the appointment of a lodging house inspector.

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Wed Mar 5, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Minor Variance Committee

Minor variance request to reduce river setback at 820 Laval

The Minor Variance Committee is holding a public meeting to consider application A-1-2025 for 820 Laval. The proposal seeks to reduce the required setback from the high water mark of the South Nation River from 30 m to 24 m. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the remainder is procedural.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to consider 1 Industriel town hall modernization update

Council will discuss several reports and by-laws, including a project update for the 1 Industriel Street town hall modernization with revised architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural plans. Other items include a pre-servicing agreement for the Domaine Prestige Subdivision, a service agreement with OCWA for wastewater operations, and a grant application for tennis courts. The meeting also covers adoption of minutes, delegation, and correspondence on tariffs and sovereignty.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Community Engagement Committee

Committee to discuss potential donation request to council

The Community Engagement Committee will consider a donation request to council, review updates on the community garden, and continue planning 2025 events including a seedling swap, potluck, geocaching, and recreation activities. A walking club action plan and the 2025 year plan are also on the agenda.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to discuss policing fee updates and donation requests

Council will consider updates to policing fees, donation requests for community well-being, and projects at 1 Industriel. Also to be discussed: an ad sponsorship program with KB Media, community garden relocation, and the Shoebox Project. A closed session will address real estate litigation and a claim-related litigation file.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Regular Meeting

Council to vote on councillor compensation and borrowing by-laws

This regular meeting of Casseland Council will consider several by-laws, including a by-law on council members' remuneration, a procedure by-law, and a borrowing by-law for 2025. They will also receive a strategic update, a request for a free hall for an armwrestling competition, and support resolutions on provincial land transfer tax and policing costs. A closed session is scheduled for a land reservation agreement and litigation advice.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 6:30 PM

Community Engagement Committee

Community Engagement Committee reviews garden, parks plan, and event ideas

The committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, then discuss several items: a new Facebook group logo, updates on the community garden location, the Parks Masterplan implementation breakdown, and proposed 2025 objectives and event plans such as geocaching, a graffiti wall grant, a Guinness World Record attempt, a seedling swap, a community potluck, French conversation circles, Homes for Heroes, recreation activities, and a shoebox project. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

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