Bruce County Council

That the minutes of the March 6, 2025 Council meeting be approved as circulated.

That Council approve the update to the CAO Performance Evaluation Policy.

That the actions listed in the "Implications of Tariffs for Bruce County" report be endorsed by Council and through these actions staff will continue to look for opportunities to mitigate the impacts of tariffs on Bruce County.

That the main motion be amended to add: 4. That the federal and provincial governments be requested to remove interprovincial trade barriers.

Resolution on Supporting Municipal Response to Tariffs Whereas the United States’ Executive Administration is enacting tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which will significantly impact the economic stability of both countries; and Whereas federal and provincial leaders are encouraging Canadians to buy Canadian; and Whereas municipalities have significant purchasing power through capital and infrastructure programs; and Whereas the Association of Municipalities of Ontario reports that Ontario municipalities are expected to spend $250 to $290 billion on infrastructure over the next 10 years; and Whereas trade agreements and legislation have traditionally prevented municipalities from giving preference to Canadian products and services; and Whereas municipalities can help combat tariffs and support businesses through procurement for capital and infrastructure programs; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of County of Bruce calls on the federal and provincial governments to: 1. Empower municipalities to buy Canadian; 2. Remove any impediments to municipalities preferring Canadian companies for capital projects and supplies when appropriate and feasible; 3. Work with municipalities on measures to protect Canadian consumers and businesses. 4. That the federal and provincial governments be requested to remove interprovincial trade barriers. Bruce County Council Minutes – March 20, 2025 Be it further resolved that this resolution be forwarded to

That the actions in the Business Support Framework in the “Local Business Support- Tariff Impact” report be endorsed; and That staff be authorized to adjust the Business Support Framework as necessary to provide continued support for Bruce County businesses as tariffs take effect.

That Council authorize the Director of Government Relations and the Director of Corporate Services to enter into an Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Contribution Agreement (CA).

That the following by-law be approved: By-law 2025-017, being a by-law to adopt the property tax estimates, tax ratios and tax rates for the Year 2025.

That Council move into a Closed Session Meeting, in accordance with Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees to discuss: a. Human Resource Matter b. Striking Committee Final Report on 2024 CAO Performance Evaluation c. Minutes of March 6, 2025

That the following by-law be approved: By-law 2025-018, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the County of Bruce at its meeting held the 20th day of March 2025

That the meeting of Bruce County Council adjourn at 11:26 a.m.