Climate Change and Environment Committee
Agenda

Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 4:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Conestoga Room

City of Kitchener

200 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 407

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Chair: Brooklin Wallis

Vice-Chair: Morgan Garner

1.
Commencement

The meeting will begin with a Land Acknowledgement given by the Chair.

The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee Peoples.

We recognize our responsibility to serve as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Metis and Inuit in Kitchener today.

2.
Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof

Members of Council and members of the City’s local boards/committees are required to file a written statement when they have a conflict of interest. If a conflict is declared, please visit www.kitchener.ca/conflict to submit your written form.

3.
Delegations

Pursuant to Council’s Procedural By-law, delegations are permitted to address the Committee for a maximum of five (5) minutes. All Delegations must register by noon on April 18, 2024, in order to participate in the meeting.

4.
Discussion Items

4.1
Plant Based Treaty - Presentation to the Climate Change and Environment Committee

20 m

Anita Krajnc, David Magina, Diya Bains, Harsimran Kaur, Jacinta McDonnell, Prathiksha Hegde, Sainath Motlakunta, Stefanie DeSousa, Uday Singh Bains - Plant Based Treaty