Amalgamation Process

Pre-Amalgamation Milestones

High Level Project Timeline

The Amalgamation Process Overview

Participants reviewed the amalgamation process according to legislation in the Municipal Government Act, sections 99.1 to 106, as follows:

  1. Provide written notice to Minister of Municipal Affairs (completed February 14, 2023).
  2. Meet to discuss and negotiate mandatory items and inform the Minister of discussion progress (negotiations completed May 24, 2024).
  3. Draft a report on the results of negotiations, including a summary of views expressed during public consultation (report approved June 14, 2024).
  4. Each Council considers the report and individually determines, by resolution, if they wish to proceed with amalgamation (report approved by both Councils July 23, 2024).
  5. The Minister recommends a formation Order in Council (OC) to cabinet for approval and signing by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (Order approved December 4, 2024).

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