Special Council Meeting - June 16, 2026

The City of Cambridge held a Special Council Meeting on June 16, 2026, focused on the Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program. The council discussed the opportunity to apply for a provincial-federal program aimed at reducing development charges by 30% over three years to support housing affordability. Staff presented nine capital projects for potential inclusion in the application, with the understanding that final financial implications and agreement details would be negotiated with the province and federal government. The council unanimously approved a motion to submit the application and pre-approve four key infrastructure projects contingent on successful agreement negotiations. The council also agreed to receive all related presentations and correspondence and to revisit the program details in August before making any final commitments.