Council Meetings – Notice of Format Change

January 2025

After considerable deliberation, we have decided to return official City meetings to a fully electronic format due to escalating threats of violence, harassment, and intimidation in our Council Chambers.

This difficult decision was made by the City Clerk in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer, Corporate Security Specialist, and the Mayor, in alignment with the City’s Procedure By-law, in order to safeguard the safety and well-being of Council members, staff, and residents.

We have previously held fully electronic meetings during the pandemic, and as we return to this format, all residents will have the opportunity to live stream the meetings online at youtube.com/@CityPickering/streams or participate as a delegate by contacting the Clerk’s Office at 905.420.4611 or visit the Council & Committee Meetings page and complete the online delegation request form.