04/13/2026
UPDATE: The motion was passed by Council.
>Voting IN FAVOUR: Ward 12 Coun. Joscelyne Landry-Altmann, Ward 1 Coun Mark Signoretti, Ward 3 Coun. Michel Brabant, Ward 4 Coun. Pauline Fortin, Ward 5 Coun. Mike Parent, Ward 6 Coun. René Lapierre, Ward 7 Coun. Natalie Labbée and Mayor Paul Lefebvre.
>Voting AGAINST: Ward 9 Coun. Deb McIntosh, Ward 10 Coun. Fern Cormier, Ward 2 Coun. Eric Benoit and Ward 8 Coun. Al Sizer.
You can view the discussion and vote at https://pub-greatersudbury.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c14e3a28-502a-42fd-9552-831dd334e8da&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English&Item=39&Tab=attachments
Residents that oppose our city profiting from war and militarization are organizing a community meeting, and protest rally:
>Community Meeting Against City Council's War Profiteering, Thursday, April 23, 6:30-7:45 pm, South End Library (1991 Regent), Main Floor Conference Room.
>Rally Against City Council’s War Profiteering, Sunday, April 26, 1 pm, Bell Park, Paris @ York Intersection.
See the Facebook group for more info and updates https://www.facebook.com/groups/1603723230733217
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TOMORROW, April 14, Council will vote on a motion to “formally declare strong support for pursuing opportunities in the defence, military equipment, and military vehicle manufacturing sectors” and request a staff report on pursuing this. If you believe that our community should not be 'leveraging' war and militarization as a source of profit, share your views with your Mayor and Councillor.
Find their contact info at https://www.liveablesudbury.org/action/contact_your_councillor/
Read the full motion at: https://pub-greatersudbury.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c14e3a28-502a-42fd-9552-831dd334e8da&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English&Item=39&Tab=attachments
