The Greater Sudbury Record

City Council Meeting

April 14, 2026

Who was there

Present (12): Benoit, Brabant, Cormier, Fortin, Labb, Landry-Altmann, Lapierre, Paul Lefebvre, McIntosh, Parent, Signoretti, Sizer

Absent (1): Leduc

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Councillor Parentin relation to Item 10.1 Matters Arising from Planning Committee - PL2026-58 as officer of one of the organizations

What was decided (22 motions)

22 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

the resolution be amended to include the following: And one acquisition/disposition of land item regarding Lasalle Boulevard, Sudbury in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)c.
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor McIntosh
Carried
amended THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one Personal Matters (Identifiable Individual(s)) / Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations item regarding a performance review in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(b) and (d). And one acquisition/disposition of land item regarding Lasalle Boulevard, Sudbury in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par.239(2)c.
Moved by Mayor Lefebvre, seconded by Councillor Sizer As
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 10.2.1 to 10.2.3.
Moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Benoit
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Operations Committee meeting minutes of February 18, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Benoit
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of February 23, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Benoit
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of February 24, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Benoit
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2026-55 to PL2026-57 and PL2026-59 to PL2026-60.
Moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Benoit
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury declares surplus to the City’s needs vacant land on the north side of LaSalle Boulevard, Sudbury, legally described as: Firstly: SRO PIN 73601 -0203(LT), Parts 1 to 5 on Plan 53R15723, being part of Lot 6, Concession 6, Township of McKim; and Secondly: SRO part of PIN 73601 -0088(LT), being part of Lots 5 and 6, Concessions 5 and 6, Township of McKim, City of Greater Sudbury; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law to authorize the transfer of the subject land, by way of grant (nil consideration), to Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), and to execute the documents required to complete the real estate transaction.
Moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Benoit
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2026-62 to By-law 2026-71Z.
Moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann
Carried
Greater Sudbury’s 140-year mining history and the world‑class Sudbury Basin continue to supply critical minerals—such as nickel, copper, cobalt, and PGMs—that support Canada’s industrial growth, national security, and the development of modern defence and clean‑technology systems; AND WHEREAS Greater Sudbury is a longstanding leader in heavy equipment manufacturing, advanced industrial technologies, and mining supply innovation, with more than 300 local firms producing machinery, robotics, components, and electrification technologies that align with modern defence sector needs; AND WHEREAS the community continues to grow its capabilities through major industrial investments—including Sandvik’s $85 million advanced manufacturing facility—supported by a workforce trained through strong engineering, trades, and technology programs at local post secondary institutions; AND WHEREAS the City recognizes the importance of diversifying its economy to complement the cyclical nature of the mining industry, and sees significant opportunity to partner into the Federal Government Defence Industrial Strategy; AND WHEREAS the Prime Minister and the Government of Canada have committed to increasing domestic defence spending and to strengthening Canadian participation in defence procurement and manufacturing; AND WHEREAS Northern Ontario is increasingly being recognized within federal and provincial strategies aimed at growing Canada’s defence industrial base and expanding regional participati
Moved by Councillor Parent, seconded by Councillor Signoretti
Carried
the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2026-72. The following is the By-Laws: 2026-72 A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2010-100Z being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the City of Greater Sudbury Planning Committee Resolution #PL2026-56 This amending by-law rezones the subject lands from “R1-5”, Low Density Residential One to “R3(114)”, Medium Density Residential Special to permit one multiple dwelling containing eight units, with site-specific provisions – 1001130273 Ontario Inc., 62 Levesque Street, Sudbury.
Moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Benoit
Carried
THAT the resolution be amended to include the following: And one acquisition/disposition of land item regarding Lasalle Boulevard, Sudbury in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)c.
Moved by Councillor Landry-Altmann, seconded by Councillor McIntosh
Carried
As amended THAT the City of Greater Sudbury moves to Closed Session to deal with one Personal Matters (Identifiable Individual(s)) / Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations item regarding a performance review in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par. 239(2)(b) and (d). And one acquisition/disposition of land item regarding Lasalle Boulevard, Sudbury in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, par.239(2)c.
Moved by Mayor Lefebvre, seconded by Councillor Sizer
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Consent Agenda items 10.2.1 to 10.2.3.
Moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Benoit
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Operations Committee meeting minutes of February 18, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Benoit
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts Planning Committee meeting minutes of February 23, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Benoit
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury adopts City Council meeting minutes of February 24, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Benoit
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury approves Planning Committee resolutions PL2026-55 to PL2026-57 and PL2026-59 to PL2026-60.
Moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Benoit
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury declares surplus to the City’s needs vacant land on the north side of LaSalle Boulevard, Sudbury, legally described as: Firstly: SRO PIN 73601 -0203(LT), Parts 1 to 5 on Plan 53R15723, being part of Lot 6, Concession 6, Township of McKim; and Secondly: SRO part of PIN 73601 -0088(LT), being part of Lots 5 and 6, Concessions 5 and 6, Township of McKim, City of Greater Sudbury; AND THAT the City of Greater Sudbury directs staff to present a by-law to authorize the transfer of the subject land, by way of grant (nil consideration), to Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), and to execute the documents required to complete the real estate transaction.
Moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Benoit
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2026-62 to By-law 2026-71Z.
Moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Landry-Altmann
Carried
WHEREAS Greater Sudbury’s 140-year mining history and the world‑ class Sudbury Basin continue to supply critical minerals—such as nickel, copper, cobalt, and PGMs—that support Canada’s industrial growth, national security, and the development of modern defence and clean‑ technology systems; AND WHEREAS Greater Sudbury is a longstanding leader in heavy equipment manufacturing, advanced industrial technologies, and mining supply innovation, with more than 300 local firms producing machinery, robotics, components, and electrification technologies that align with modern defence sector needs; AND WHEREAS the community continues to grow its capabilities through major industrial investments—including Sandvik’s $85 million advanced manufacturing facility—supported by a workforce trained through strong engineering, trades, and technology programs at local post secondary institutions; AND WHEREAS the City recognizes the importance of diversifying its economy to complement the cyclical nature of the mining industry, and sees significant opportunity to partner into the Federal Government Defence Industrial Strategy; AND WHEREAS the Prime Minister and the Government of Canada have committed to increasing domestic defence spending and to strengthening Canadian participation in defence procurement and manufacturing; AND WHEREAS Northern Ontario is increasingly being recognized within federal and provincial strategies aimed at growing Canada’s defence industrial base and expanding regional p
Moved by Councillor Parent, seconded by Councillor Signoretti
Carried
THAT the City of Greater Sudbury read and pass By-law 2026-72. The following is the By-Laws: 2026-72 A By-law of the City of Greater Sudbury to Amend By-law 2010-100Z being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the City of Greater Sudbury Planning Committee Resolution #PL2026-56 This amending by-law rezones the subject lands from “R1-5”, Low Density Residential One to “R3(114)”, Medium Density Residential Special to permit one multiple dwelling containing eight units, with site-specific provisions – 1001130273 Ontario Inc., 62 Levesque Street, Sudbury.
Moved by Councillor Signoretti, seconded by Councillor Benoit
Carried

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