CANADA
PROVINCE OF QUEBEC
REGIONAL COUNTY MUNICIPALITY OF PONTIAC
NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION
The MRC Pontiac is currently undergoing several key planning update processes, for both the land management plan as well as the Vision 2030 strategic plan. In an effort to accurately reflect the vision, address the needs and capture the sentiment of the citizens of the Pontiac, we will be holding a series of public consultation meetings this fall. These consultations will focus on the draft strategic vision statement carried by Council on February 19, 2020. Three key dates have been chosen to allow time to consult on the Vision 2030 strategic plan.
The draft statement reads as follows:
By 2040, the Pontiac will be welcoming towards new people moving to the territory, local services will be retained and new businesses will open, more opportunities will be available for the youth, villages will be dynamic prompting socialization, and residents will enjoy a better overall health. A public transit system will be put in place, with more transportation options available, and active mobility infrastructure will be further developed. Cultural heritage will be better protected and enhanced.
By 2040, the Pontiac will have contributed to climate change mitigation and adaptation, and will have protected biodiversity and species at risk, wildlife and plant habitats, as well as wetlands and natural areas. Measures will be put in place in order to reduce the vulnerability of communities to natural and human-induced threats.
By 2040, agriculture, tourism, entrepreneurship, and forestry will continue to be key sectors for the Pontiac. Alternative agriculture, agri-food processing, agritourism, gourmet tourism, local purchasing, and shortened food-supply chains will be further developed. Tourism infrastructure, accommodations and new trails will be developed. Businesses and organizations will be creative in responding to major recruitment and retention challenges. Innovation and diversification will be promoted within businesses and organizations. The reliability, coverage, and performance of Internet, landline phone, cellphone, and hydroelectric connections will be significantly improved. Forest uses will be more varied, forest equipment will be cutting-edge and renewed, and new wood processing projects will advance.
Any person or organization can consult the document of the Draft Strategic Vision Statement for the Pontiac at the Pontiac Regional County Municipality office located at 602 Route 301 North, Campbell’s Bay (QC) or on its website at www.mrcpontiac.qc.ca/en
Public consultations on the Draft Strategic Vision Statement for the Pontiac will take place at the following dates, times, and places. Dates marked with an * shall allow for Vision 2030 strategic plan consultations in addition to the vision statement:
| Date & Time | Municipality | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, September 14 at 7PM | Otter Lake | Raymond Johnston Community Centre 394 Tessier Street, Otter Lake (QC)  |
| Thursday, September 17 at 7PM | Calumet Island | L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet Municipal Hall 8 Monseigneur Martel Montee, Calumet Island (QC) |
| *Saturday, September 19 at 9AM | Campbell's Bay | Campbell’s Bay Recreation Centre 2 Second Street, Campbell’s Bay (QC) |
| Monday, September 21 at 7PM | Bristol | Jack Graham Community Centre 32 Aylmer Road, Bristol (QC) |
| *Tuesday, September 22 at 7PM | Allumette Island | Harrington Community Hall 64 Pembroke Road, Chapeau (QC) *Also available on Facebook Live* |
| Monday, September 28 at 6:30PM | Alleyn-et-Cawood | Bethany Hall 33 Harrison Road, Danford Lake (QC) |
| Tuesday, September 29 at 7PM | Fort-Coulonge | Knights of Columbus Parish Hall 525 Baume Street, Fort Coulonge (QC) *Also available on Facebook Live* |
| *Wednesday, September 30 at 7PM | Shawville/Clarendon | Little Red Wagon Winery, 165 Calumet Road West, Clarendon (QC) *Also available on Facebook Live* |
| Monday, October 5 at 7PM | Mansfield-et-Pontefract | Mansfield-et-Pontefract Town Hall 300 Route 148, Mansfield-Pontefract (QC) |
| Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30PM | Swisha / Rapides des Joachims | Rapides des Joachims Town Hall 48 Church Street, Rapides des Joachims (QC) |
Anyone can communicate their specific accessibility needs through the contact information listed below.
The consultation period runs from February 20 to October 13, 2020. During this period, any person or organization can send comments or memoirs to Alexandre Savoie-Perron, Land Planner, as follows:
By email: a.sperron@mrcpontiac.qc.ca
By phone: 819-648-5689 extension 211
By mail: 602 Route 301 North, Campbell’s Bay (QC) J0X 1K0
By fax: 819-648-5810
Notice given at Litchfield, this August 26, 2020.
Bernard Roy,
Executive Director and Secretary-Treasurer
