Issue Summary: government_advocacy
Compact summary (one line per action). For the full evidence timeline with quotes and sources, see the issue timeline.
Snapshot
1 civic action(s) tagged government_advocacy across 1 meeting date(s) (2026-04-27 to 2026-04-27).
- Action types: vote (1)
- Outcomes of the 1 motion(s)/recorded vote(s): carried (1)
- Flagged for human review: 0 of 1 action(s)
Related Councillors
Timeline
- 2026-04-27 — Freshwater fisheries strategy (vote; carried (16-0); mover: Councillor Anderson)
Motions / Votes
- Freshwater fisheries strategy — moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Storey — carried (16-0) — Item 21(a), second vote
Evidence
2026-04-27 — Freshwater fisheries strategy
MovedCouncillor AndersonSecondedCouncillor Storey“Chatham-Kent Council supports the Cities Initiative as they encourage the Government of Canada and relevant provincial governments to:Establish a coordinated, region-wide strategy to strengthen the freshwater fisheries sector, including commercial fisheries, recreational fishing, tourism, processing, distribution and market access.Explore funding programs and partnerships that support modernization and automation of fish processing facilities, workforce development, infrastructure improvements and technological innovation across the fisheries value chain.Support recreational fishing and fisheries-related tourism through investments in infrastructure, access to waterways and sustainable tourism.Support greater market development, local consumption and value-added processing of freshwater fish products to enhance economic returns for regional communities and reduce reliance on imported seafood.And further be it resolved that copies of this resolution will be distributed to: the Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Julie Dabrusin; the Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Heath MacDonald; the Canadian Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson; the Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Todd McCarthy; the Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, Trevor Jones and the Ontario Minister of Natural Resources, Mike Harris, and AMO.”Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (2)Councillor Hall, and Councillor C. McGregorMotion Carried (16 to 0)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 27 2026 (Minutes) — Item 21(a), second vote