Category Archives: Mayor and Council
Council and City prepare to move forward with its Strategic Plan and Multi-Year Budget
July 16, 2020Mayor’s Task Force calls for decisive action to address childcare challenges for businesses, employees
July 16, 2020The Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery continues to urge governments and employers to make the provision of safe, accessible childcare a priority as more businesses call employees back to work as part of the Province’s re-opening plan. Continue reading Mayor’s Task Force calls for decisive action to address childcare challenges for businesses, employees
Guelph advances COVID-19 response
July 15, 2020Senior City staff present the fiscal, economic, community and organizational impacts of the COVID-19, and the City’s ongoing plans to address them. Continue reading Guelph advances COVID-19 response
Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the police headquarters renovation project
July 2, 2020City staff announced that the general contractor of the Guelph Police Services headquarters renovation project is in default of their contract. Continue reading Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the police headquarters renovation project
Mayor’s Task Force examines impact of childcare, access to government support programs on Guelph’s economy
June 18, 2020During the fourth meeting of the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery, held yesterday via teleconference, leaders from Guelph’s business community identified childcare availability and ongoing access to government funding and support programs as critical components of a comprehensive economic recovery plan. Continue reading Mayor’s Task Force examines impact of childcare, access to government support programs on Guelph’s economy
Guelph’s COVID-19 recovery efforts well underway
June 17, 2020Guelph City Council approves downtown dining district, increasing support for local non-profit organizations and reinstating parking fees, transit fares Continue reading Guelph’s COVID-19 recovery efforts well underway
Shaping Guelph: Council endorsed vision and principles
June 16, 2020On June 15, 2020, Council endorsed the vision and principles, based on community engagement and stakeholder input, for growing Guelph to 2041. Continue reading Shaping Guelph: Council endorsed vision and principles
City supports Section 22 order from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
June 10, 2020Businesses serving the public in Guelph must provide alcohol-based hand sanitizer for public use at all entrances and exits, and require customers and employees to wear a mask or face covering. Continue reading City supports Section 22 order from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie – #BlackLivesMatter
June 2, 2020Mayor’s Task Force identifies mental health support, PPE procurement as vital to economic recovery
May 27, 2020The Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery continues to pursue solutions to support local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading Mayor’s Task Force identifies mental health support, PPE procurement as vital to economic recovery
Guelph shifting from COVID-19 response to preparing for recovery
May 11, 2020Guelph City Council received an update about the City’s response to COVID-19 and plans for economic, social, and organizational recovery. Continue reading Guelph shifting from COVID-19 response to preparing for recovery
What will Guelph’s new normal look like?
May 8, 2020Some pretty great things are already happening, thanks to some pretty amazing community leaders. Here are just a few highlights and we will keep sharing our progress in the coming weeks. Continue reading What will Guelph’s new normal look like?
Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery calls for local, provincial and federal relief programs to support businesses impacted by COVID-19
May 8, 2020The Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery has outlined a roadmap to economic recovery for Guelph’s business community that addresses not only the immediate need for crisis management resources for owners and operators, but also short-term measures to assist businesses as they reopen and longer-term capacity-building opportunities to ensure a more adaptive and resilient economy for the future. Continue reading Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery calls for local, provincial and federal relief programs to support businesses impacted by COVID-19
Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery assesses impact on Guelph businesses from COVID-19
April 22, 2020At the first meeting of the Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery, held this morning via teleconference, business owners and operators from across Guelph shared insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected local businesses and identified opportunities for federal, provincial and community-based solutions to promote economic recovery. Continue reading Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Recovery assesses impact on Guelph businesses from COVID-19
Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the shooting in Portapique, Nova Scotia
April 20, 2020Mayor announces task force on economic recovery
April 16, 2020Guelph City Council approves more fiscal relief measures in response to COVID-19
April 16, 2020During an emergency meeting earlier today, Guelph City Council approved several recommendations to support the City’s response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Continue reading Guelph City Council approves more fiscal relief measures in response to COVID-19
Statement from the Mayor of Guelph on COVID-19 enforcement
April 7, 2020Our singular goal is to slow the spread of COVID-19 to keep you safe and healthy. But we can’t do it alone. Continue reading Statement from the Mayor of Guelph on COVID-19 enforcement
City Council approves fiscal relief measures for Guelph residents and businesses in wake of COVID-19
March 23, 2020At its emergency meeting tonight, Guelph City Council unanimously approved fiscal relief measures to help residents and businesses manage the impacts of COVID-19. Continue reading City Council approves fiscal relief measures for Guelph residents and businesses in wake of COVID-19
Statement from the Mayor of Guelph on Guelph Police Service’s Downtown Resource Officer Unit
March 10, 2020Nominations now open for 2020 Mayor’s Awards
February 12, 2020Mayor shares his 2020 vision in State of the City address
February 7, 2020Statement from the Mayor of Guelph on the passing of Ken Hammill
February 6, 2020It is with profound sadness that I reflect on the passing of former member of City Council and community leader Ken Hammill. On behalf of Council and the City of Guelph, I extend heartfelt sympathies to Ken’s wife Eileen, his children, and the rest of his family and loved ones. Continue reading Statement from the Mayor of Guelph on the passing of Ken Hammill
Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the passing of former Councillor Sean Farrelly
October 28, 2019… Continue reading Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie on the passing of former Councillor Sean Farrelly
Suicide prevention the focus of 20th annual World Mental Health Day event
October 3, 2019Free event takes place October 10 at Guelph City Hall. Continue reading Suicide prevention the focus of 20th annual World Mental Health Day event
Guelph delegation heads to Ottawa to meet with Provincial officials
August 16, 2019Affordable housing, Baker District development on the agenda. Continue reading Guelph delegation heads to Ottawa to meet with Provincial officials
City Council – March 25, 2019 – 5:00 p.m.
March 15, 2019City, partners fund homelessness initiatives
March 7, 2019Mayor releases homelessness task force report
February 20, 2019Large Urban Mayors’ Caucus gathers in Guelph
February 15, 2019The City of Guelph and CAO Derrick Thomson mutually agree to part ways
February 8, 2019Live streaming of Council and Committee of the Whole meetings now available
November 30, 2018Watch live streaming of Council and Committee of the Whole meetings on guelph.ca/live. Continue reading Live streaming of Council and Committee of the Whole meetings now available
Guelph’s official 2018 municipal election results are in
October 24, 2018After 33,732 total ballots were cast, Guelph residents have elected the next City Council and school board trustees. Continue reading Guelph’s official 2018 municipal election results are in
Guelph’s unofficial 2018 municipal election results
October 22, 2018After 33,732 total ballots cast, the following are the unofficial 2018 Guelph municipal election results. Continue reading Guelph’s unofficial 2018 municipal election results
Guelph makes an impression with Ontario’s new government
August 22, 2018Mayor Cam Guthrie, Councillors Cathy Downer and Mark MacKinnon, and the City’s executive team return to Guelph today after three days of meetings with members of Ontario’s new government. Continue reading Guelph makes an impression with Ontario’s new government
Guelph delegation heads to Ottawa for 16 meetings with provincial officials
August 17, 2018Mayor Cam Guthrie will lead a delegation from Guelph for a total of 16 meetings with government ministers, parliamentary assistants, and opposition MPPs. Continue reading Guelph delegation heads to Ottawa for 16 meetings with provincial officials
Councillor Cathy Downer returns to Association of Municipalities of Ontario board
July 12, 2018… Continue reading Councillor Cathy Downer returns to Association of Municipalities of Ontario board
Guelph’s abuzz with Bee City designation
June 27, 2018Local citizens to be honoured with Mayor’s Awards
June 25, 2018Council passes Election Sign Bylaw
May 1, 2018Toronto Mayor John Tory to bring Innovation Corridor message to Guelph
January 11, 2018Toronto Mayor John Tory will bring a message of economic opportunity across the entire Toronto-Waterloo corridor when he comes to Guelph as the keynote speaker at the 2018 Regional Economic Summit. Continue reading Toronto Mayor John Tory to bring Innovation Corridor message to Guelph