Special Council Meeting

Whereas Indigenous communities and supporters have been protesting the construction of the Coastal GasLink pipeline in northern British Columbia, including through the establishment of blockades along Canada’s rail lines and by temporarily blocking bridges and highways; Whereas there is a need to work with Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to find solutions to the concerns raised; Whereas the blockades have had a significant impact on the transfer of goods and people across the country, including disruptions the economic activity of Whitby businesses, such as Gerdau Ameristeel, and, Whereas Whitby business that are unable to transport their goods to market in a timely manner have contacted their local elected officials, concerned with the losses of millions of dollars in revenue due to the blockades. Page 6 of 7 Special Council Minutes February 18, 2020 - 7:00 PM Now Therefore be it Resolved: 1. That the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Whitby calls upon the federal and provincial governments to end the blockades to CN Rail urgently and safely, while maintaining dialogue with Indigenous communities to address their concerns; and, 2. That the Clerk be directed to circulate a copy of this resolution to the Prime Minister, Minister of Transportation (Canada), Premier of Ontario, Minister of Transportation (Ontario), Ontario Attorney General, Local MPs and MPPs, and Durham Area Municipalities.

That the meeting adjourn.