City of Yellowknife Governance and Priorities Committee Governance and Priorities Committee Minutes
The committee received a presentation regarding the Canada Winter Games and discussed administrative organizational changes, specifically the adoption of a by-law to establish a Deputy City Manager role and a Director of Governance and Corporate Services position. The committee accepted the 2025 Annual Local Spending Report and reviewed the City's potential participation in the bid to host the 2035 Canada Winter Games, outlining conditions for involvement such as financial and operational support. Additionally, the committee moved in camera to address personnel and legal matters.
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City of Yellowknife Governance and Priorities Committee Special Meeting
The committee discussed the adoption of a by-law to establish a Major Projects and Opportunities Directorate, which includes the creation of a Deputy City Manager position and the permanent establishment of the Director of Governance and Corporate Services role. Other agenda items included the review of the 2025 Annual Local Spending Report, consideration of the City's potential participation in the 2035 Canada Winter Games bid, and an in-camera session to discuss a legal matter.
Jul 15, 2026·Board meeting
City of Yellowknife City Council City Council Minutes
The council conducted a statutory public hearing regarding proposed By-law No. 5141, which involves rezoning specific properties from Natural Area (NA) to RC-1. Numerous written and verbal submissions were received from residents and stakeholders in opposition to the proposed development. Key concerns raised during the hearing included the loss of natural green space, potential negative impacts of blasting on infrastructure and nearby foundations, increased traffic and parking pressures, utility and sewer capacity constraints, and questions regarding the adequacy of public consultation and environmental assessment. The hearing concluded after these submissions were recorded.
Jul 15, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Yellowknife Governance And Priorities Committee Governance And Priorities Committee Minutes
The committee discussed several initiatives including the adoption of the Walking Forward Together Reconciliation Advancement Plan, the revised City of Yellowknife Land Acknowledgement and associated guidelines. The committee also considered an amendment to the Elections By-law No. 5043 and reviewed a proposed contribution agreement with the Government of Canada's Canada Public Transit Fund. Reports regarding recent mayoral and councillor travel were presented. During an in camera session, the committee discussed and subsequently approved the appointment of an individual to the Audit Committee for a three-year term.
