Elizabeth Roy was first elected to Whitby Council in 2006 and is serving her first term as mayor. She served as west ward councillor from 2006 to 2014, and was then elected as a regional councillor in 2014 and 2018. Prior to her election to Council, Elizabeth served as a Durham District School Board trustee from 1997 to 2006, including as board chair from 1999 to 2004. She is the mother of three grown children and a grandmother of two.
That the matter be referred to the next term of Council to have an education and training session with Council on the potential impact of data centres in Whitby.
That the Council of the Town of Whitby reaffirms its commitment to supporting the federal and provincial goals of increasing housing starts and building complete communities; 4. That Council directs the Mayor to write to the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of Ontario requesting a collaborative dialogue to refine the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build framework to ensure municipalities ca
1. That the Council of the Town of Whitby reaffirms its commitment to supporting the federal and provincial goals of increasing housing starts and building complete communities; 4. That Council directs the Mayor to write to the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of Ontario requesting a collaborative dialogue to refine the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build framework to ensure municipalities
That Council approve the Traffic Calming Policy as outlined in Attachment 1 to Report PDE 10-26. Note: The disposition of this matter, Item 5.4.4, was determined through the referral motion below. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Lundquist That the proposed Traffic Calming Policy as outlined in Attachment 1 to Report PDE 10-26 be
That consideration of speed humps and traffic calming on Rosedale Drive between Harding Street and Dovedale Drive be
That the list of street names provided on Attachment #1 to Report PDP 30-26 be added to Whitby’s street name reserve list.
That the main motion be amended to include veterans Steve Cosgrove, Bud Maker, and Victor Veninga to add to Whitby’s street name reserve list.
That veterans Steve Cosgrove, Bud Maker, and Victor Veninga and the list of street names provided on Attachment #1 to Report PDP 30-26 be added to Whitby’s street name reserve list.
Whereas, through Staff Report CAO 14-26, Council approved the Hotel and Conference Centre Attraction Program to incentivize the timely development of one hotel and conference centre (Opportunity 1) and one stand-alone hotel (Opportunity 2), on a first approved basis; Whereas the program intake opened on April 27, 2026, and applications for both Opportunity 1 and Opportunity 2 were received, deemed
That the subject lands noted within Report PDP 26-26 be designated as a Class 4 Noise Area pursuant to Provincial publication NPC-300; and, That notice be provided to adjacent industrial properties advising of Council’s designation of the subject lands as a Class 4 Noise Area.
That Council Approve Official Plan Amendment Number #150 to the Whitby Official Plan (OPA-2026-W/01), as shown on Attachment #7, and that a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment #150 be brought forward for consideration by Council; That Council approve the Amendment to Zoning By-law #1784 (File No. Z-22-25), as outlined in Planning Report No. PDP 19-26; and, That a by-law to amend Zoning By-law
That Council endorse the proposed Hotel and Conference Centre Attraction Program outlined in Staff Report CAO 14-26; That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into development charge deferral agreements, in accordance with Section 27 of the Development Charges Act, for qualifying hotel and conference centre developments in a form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor (or designate) and as outlined in
Whereas municipal councillors in Ontario hold statutory authority that can significantly influence matters such as land use planning, development approvals, and other decisions that directly affect individual property rights; Whereas the concentration of such authority creates the potential for misuse, including situations in which councillors could attempt to leverage their influence over plannin
That Salter Pilon Architecture Inc. be awarded the contract for RFP 17-2025 (Consulting Services for Anne Ottenbrite Pool Design), in the amount of $284,600.00 (plus HST) funded from capital project 71261008, as outlined in Confidential Staff Report FS 20-26.
That Item 7.5.2, Request for the Federal Government to Notify Municipalities when High-Risk Offenders are Authorized for Unescorted Temporary Absences, be
That Council approve the request from RCC Media Inc. to permit one (1) digital billboard sign with two panels along the CN Railway as detailed in Report PDP 14-26; and, That a By-law to amend the Permanent Sign By-law # 7379-18 be brought forward for consideration by Council.
That Council approve the final design for the Community, Animal and Enforcement Building (CAEB), attached to this report as Attachment 1; That the current construction cost estimate, as outlined in Table 1 of Staff Report CMS 04-26, be approved; and, Staff be authorized to issue the tender documents to the pre-qualified general contractors for bid submissions. Voters For Against Conflict Councillo
1. That Council approve the final design for the Community, Animal and Enforcement Building (CAEB), attached to this report as Attachment 1; 2. That the current construction cost estimate, as outlined in Table 1 of Staff Report CMS 04-26, be approved; and, 3. Staff be authorized to issue the tender documents to the pre- qualified general contractors for bid submissions. For Against Conflict Mayor
Whereas the Town of Whitby continues to experience strong economic growth and increasing demand for tourism supportive infrastructure, including modern hotel and conference/convention centre facilities; Whereas Council has received and endorsed Staff Report CAO 11-25, which identified that Whitby lacks sufficient hotel and conference/convention centre capacity to meet current and future tourism, b
Whereas transparency in municipal governance is essential to maintaining public trust and ensuring accountability of elected officials throughout their term of office; Whereas the Town of Whitby is committed to the highest standards of transparency and ensuring that all influences on municipal decision-making are visible to the public; Whereas Members of Council may receive strategic, communicatio
That Council adopt Amendment #146 to the Whitby Official Plan as Shown on Attachment #1 to the Memorandum from L. Tesolin, Principal Planner, dated February 23, 2026 regarding Reports PDP 58-25, PDP 59-25, and PDP 60-25, regarding general updates to Part I of the Official Plan, as part of the Town-Initiated Official Plan Review (File: OPA-2023-W/02); That the Clerk forward the necessary documentat
That Item 1 of the main motion be amended to read as follows That Council adopt Amendment #146 to the Whitby Official Plan as Shown on Attachment #1 to the Memorandum from L. Tesolin, Principal Planner, dated February 23, 2026 regarding Reports PDP 58-25, PDP 59-25, and PDP 60-25, regarding general updates to Part I of the Official Plan, as part of the Town-Initiated Official Plan Review (File: OP
That Item 1 of the main motion be further amended by adding the following as Item 1a. and that the remaining items in Item 1 be renumbered accordingly: That Council adopt Amendment #148, as shown in Attachment #1, to the to the Brooklin Community Secondary Plan regarding the new Brooklin Urban Expansion Area, as outlined in this Report, PDP 60-25, subject to the following revisions: That the porti
That Council approves entering a five (5) year sponsorship agreement effective until November 30, 2030 with Whitby Toyota for a Naming Rights Sponsorship at McKinney Centre, including keeping Arena 3 as “Whitby Toyota Arena 3”, based on the sponsorship package and other terms and conditions identified in Report CAO 06-26; and, That Council approve entering a ten (10) year sponsorship agreement eff
That Council approve entering a four (4) year sponsorship agreement effective until February 28, 2030 with Whitby Orthodontics for a Naming Rights Sponsorship Renewal at Iroquois Park Sports Centre (IPSC), including keeping the naming of Arena 2 as “Whitby Orthodontics Arena 2”, based on the sponsorship package and other terms and conditions identified in Report CAO 07-26.
Whereas the Town of Whitby continues to experience strong economic growth and increasing demand for tourism supportive infrastructure, including modern hotel and conference/convention centre facilities; Whereas Council has received and endorsed Staff Report CAO 11-25, which identified that Whitby lacks sufficient hotel and conference/convention centre capacity to meet current and future tourism, b
That consideration of Staff Report, FS 16-26, Award Report - GBO- 2-2026 - Fire Ladder Truck, be
Whereas the Town of Whitby continues to experience strong economic growth and increasing demand for tourism supportive infrastructure, including modern hotel and conference/convention centre facilities; Whereas Council has received and endorsed Staff Report CAO 11- 25, which identified that Whitby lacks sufficient hotel and conference/convention centre capacity to meet current and future tourism,
That Council approve an Amendment to Zoning By-law 2585 (File Number: Z-27-25) for the removal of the Holding (H) Symbol, as outlined in Report PDP 02-26; and, That a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2585 be brought forward for consideration by Council.
Whereas current provincial–municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining the Town of Whitby’s economic prosperity and the quality of life of its residents; Whereas nearly one third of all municipal spending in Ontario is directed toward services in areas of provincial responsibility, with expenditures outpacing provincial contributions by approximately $4 billion annually; Whereas the Association
Whereas the Workplace Investigation Report from Bernardi Human Resources Law LLP, dated November 5, 2025, has been received and includes recommendations regarding the Council Code of Conduct and the Respect in the Workplace Policy; Now therefore be it resolved: That the Clerk be directed to work with the Integrity Commissioner to review the following recommendations in Section 3.2.3 of the Workpla
Whereas the Town of Whitby is facing a housing affordability crisis and has been one of the highest growth municipalities in Durham Region and southern Ontario; and, Whereas the Province of Ontario has assigned Whitby a housing growth target of 18,000 new dwelling units, intensifying the housing affordability crisis; and, Whereas the planned expansion into Brooklin and North West Brooklin holds th
Whereas the Workplace Investigation Report from Bernardi Human Resources Law LLP, dated November 5, 2025, has been received and includes recommendations regarding the Council Code of Conduct and the Respect in the Workplace Policy; Now therefore be it resolved: 1. That the Clerk be directed to work with the Integrity Commissioner to review the following recommendations in Section 3.2.3 of the Work
That Council approve and appoint the following members to the Whitby 55+ Recreation Advisory Committee effective January 1, 2026: Lena Ebrekdjian (term ending December 31, 2027); Carol James (term ending December 31, 2027); Lynda Kruitz (term ending December 31, 2027); Susan Lythgoe (term ending December 31, 2027); and, Deborah Nanton (term ending December 31, 2027).
That Council approve and appoint the following members to the Whitby 55+ Recreation Advisory Committee effective January 1, 2026: 1. Lena Ebrekdjian (term ending December 31, 2027); 2. Carol James (term ending December 31, 2027); 3. Lynda Kruitz (term ending December 31, 2027); 4. Susan Lythgoe (term ending December 31, 2027); and, 5. Deborah Nanton (term ending December 31, 2027).
Whereas the Workplace Investigation Report from Bernardi Human Resources Law LLP highlights that education, particularly a focus on anti-racism and equity-informed approaches, is essential for cultivating a culture of psychological safety and mutual respect; and, Whereas education and training will be helpful for Council to understand how systemic racism operates and the ways in which individuals
That Items 6.5.1 and 6.5.3, Review of the Council Code of Conduct and Respect in the Workplace Policy be
That a motion to introduce a matter regarding Advocacy for Provincial and Federal Funding to Support Capital Improvements for Royal Canadian Legion Branches be allowed due to its urgent nature. Voters For Against Conflict Councillor Leahy X Councillor Mulcahy X Mayor Roy X Councillor Shahid X Councillor Yamada X Councillor Cardwell X Councillor Lundquist X Councillor Bozinovski X Results 8 0 0
Whereas Royal Canadian Legion Branches are organized as not-for-profit corporations, meaning that they are unable to issue tax receipts for donations through their fundraising efforts; and, Whereas there are 388 Legion Branches located in southern Ontario, many of which require significant capital investment to their facilities to continue to provide valuable community programming and social oppor
That a motion to introduce a matter regarding Advocacy for Provincial and Federal Funding to Support Capital Improvements for Royal Canadian Legion Branches be allowed due to its urgent nature. For Against Conflict Mayor Roy X Councillor Bozinovski X Councillor Cardwell X Councillor Leahy X Councillor Lundquist X Councillor Mulcahy X Councillor Shahid X Councillor Yamada X Results 8 0 0