The Regional Municipality of Durham uses a Committee of the Whole structure.
The Committee of the Whole is one committee that includes all Durham Regional Council members and the Regional Chair.
We will review the Committee of the Whole program in early 2018.
Meeting calendar and agendas
View our Council and Committee of the Whole Calendar for upcoming meeting dates, times and agendas.
Speak at a meeting
If you want to speak at a meeting, view our Speak Before Council, Committee or Transit Executive Committee page.
Committee of the Whole
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Regional Chair O'Connor Councillor Aker Councillor Ashe Councillor Ballinger Councillor Carter Councillor Collier Councillor Drew Councillor Drumm Councillor Foster Councillor Gleed Councillor Grant Councillor Henry Councillor Jordan Councillor Kolodzie Councillor McLean Councillor McQuaid-England Councillor Mitchell Councillor Molloy Councillor Joe Neal Councillor John Neal Councillor Parish Councillor Pickles Councillor Pidwerbecki Councillor Rowett Councillor Roy Councillor Ryan Councillor Sanders Councillor Smith Councillor Woo |
Standing Committees
Committee members list:
| Finance and Administration Committee |
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Chair Councillor Collier Members Councillor Ashe Councillor Drew Councillor Foster Councillor Roy Councillor Sanders |
| Health and Social Services Committee |
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Chair Councillor Pickles Members Councillor Carter Councillor Drumm Councillor Gleed Councillor McQuaid-England Councillor Joe Neal Councillor Smith |
| Planning and Economic Development Committee |
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Chair Councillor Ryan Members Councillor Aker Councillor Henry Councillor Mitchell Councillor Parish Councillor Rowett |
| Works Committee |
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Chair Councillor Pidwerbecki Members Councillor Ballinger Councillor Grant Councillor Jordan Councillor McLean Councillor John Neal Councillor Woo |
Durham Region Transit Committees
Committee members list:
| Durham Region Transit Commission |
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The Durham Region Transit Commission meets at the call of the Chair. Chair Regional Chair O'Connor Members Commissioner Aker Commissioner Ashe Commissioner Ballinger Commissioner Carter Commissioner Collier Commissioner Drew Commissioner Drumm Commissioner Foster Commissioner Gleed Commissioner Grant Commissioner Henry Commissioner Jordan Commissioner Kolodzie Commissioner McLean Commissioner McQuaid-England Commissioner Mitchell Commissioner Molloy Commissioner Joe Neal Commissioner John Neal Commissioner Parish Commissioner Pickles Commissioner Pidwerbecki Commissioner Rowett Commissioner Roy Commissioner Ryan Commissioner Sanders Commissioner Smith Commissioner Woo |
| Durham Region Transit Executive Committee |
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Chair Regional Chair O'Connor Members Commissioner Collier Commissioner Henry Commissioner Mitchell Commissioner Molloy Commissioner Pickles Commissioner Rowett Commissioner Smith Commissioner Woo |
| Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee |
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Commission Chair's Designate Commissioner Collier Members Caryn Antram, Town of Ajax Jean Martin, Township of Brock Bill Howes, Municipality of Clarington David Dowsley, City of Oshawa Judy Gaw, City of Pickering Vacant, Township of Scugog Vacant, Township of Uxbridge Vacant, Town of Whitby Marie-Claire Barba-Flores, Member at Large Vacant, Member at Large Michael Roche, Accessibility Advisory Committee Mary Sutherland, Accessibility Advisory Committee Vacant, Disability Action Committee Vacant, Disability Action Committee Vacant, UOIT/Durham College Student Association DRT General Manager's Designate Christopher Norris DRT Communications Coordinator or Designate Dan D'Aliesio |
Agencies, Boards and Advisory Committees
Members list:
| 911 Management Board |
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Regional Council Representative Councillor Woo Finance Department Staff Member M. Simpson |
| Accessibility Advisory Committee |
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The Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) gives Durham Regional Council advice on how to make our programs and services easier for people with disabilities. The AAC advises Durham Regional Council on accessibility related to building and structures. The AAC also advises Durham Regional Council on Durham Region Transit (DRT) services. Members Councillor Drumm, Regional Council Representative R. Atkinson S. Barrie M. Bell C. Boose D. Campbell D. McAllister A. O'Bumsawin M. Roche S. Sones M. Sutherland Awards program The AAC has an annual awards program that recognizes people who strive to improve accessibility throughout the region. Each local AAC submits the name of a person, business, or group within their community who is committed to removing and preventing barriers for people with disabilities. The 2016 Accessibility Awards winners are:
You can learn more about the AAC, and the awards program, by contacting the Accessibility Coordinator by email or telephone at 905-668-7711 ext. 2009. |
| Association of Local Public Health Agencies |
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Regional Council Representative Councillor Pickles Contact:
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Business Advisory Centre Durham |
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Regional Council Representative Councillor Sanders Contact:
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Canadian National Exhibition Association |
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Regional Council Representative Councillor Smith Contact:
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Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority |
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Members Councillor Collier, Town of Ajax Councillor Foster, Municipality of Clarington Councillor Joe Neal, Municipality of Clarington Councillor R. Hooper (Local Councillor), Municipality of Clarington Councillor Aker, City of Oshawa Councillor John Neal, City of Oshawa Councillor Pidwerbecki, City of Oshawa Councillor Pickles, City of Pickering Councillor Rowett, Township of Scugog Councillor D. Barton (Local Councillor), Township of Uxbridge Councillor Drumm, Town of Whitby Councillor Gleed, Town of Whitby Councillor Mitchell, Town of Whitby Councillor Roy, Town of Whitby Contact:
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CTC Source Protection Committee |
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Durham Region Representative J. Presta Contact:
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Development Charges Complaint Committee |
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Members Councillor Collier, Chair of Finance and Administration Committee Councillor Pickles, Chair of Health and Social Services, Committee Councillor Ryan, Chair of Planning and Economic Development Committee Councillor Pidwerbecki, Chair of Works Committee Regional Chair O'Connor, Regional Chair |
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Durham Advisory Committee on Homelessness |
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Health and Social Services Committee Member Councillor Pickles |
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Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee |
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Durham Regional Council created the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC). DAAC advises Council of agricultural and rural matters. DAAC members have diverse experiences and knowledge of agricultural and rural issues. Members Regional Chair O'Connor, Regional Council Representative Councillor Rowett, Regional Council Alternate Z. Cohoon, Durham Region Federation of Agriculture B. Winter, Town of Ajax T. Watpool, Township of Brock E. Bowman, Municipality of Clarington J. Henderson, City of Oshawa G. Taylor, City of Pickering K. Kemp, Township of Scugog B. Smith, Township of Uxbridge H. Schillings, Town of Whitby I. Bacon, Member at Large B. Howsam, Member at Large K. Kennedy, Member at Large F. Puterbough, Member at Large D. Risebrough, Member at Large Activities and plans
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Durham Environmental Advisory Committee |
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Durham Regional Council created the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC). The DEAC gives advice about environmental planning that affects Durham. Members Councillor Parish, Regional Council Representative Councillor Henry, Regional Council Alternate K. Sellers, Town of Ajax C. Pettingill, Township of Brock H. Manns, Municipality of Clarington W. Moss-Newman, City of Oshawa O. Chaudhry, City of Pickering G. Carpentier, Township of Scugog G. Layton, Township of Uxbridge Vacant, Town of Whitby S. Clearwater, Member at Large K. McDonald, Member at Large K. Murray, Member at Large D. Stathopoulos, Member at Large M. Thompson, Member at Large C. Duffy, Post-Secondary Student Member C. Junop, Youth Member E. Porter, Youth Member Activities and plans
DEAC highlights |
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Durham Nuclear Health Committee |
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Members R.J. Kyle, Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health K. Gorman, Director, Environmental Health Division M. Pietrusiak, Epidemiologist H. Bains, Public Member J. Dusek, Public Member C. Ferencz, Public Member D. Gorman, Public Member J. Hicks, Public Member V. Lalman, Public Member M. Landry, Public Member B. Neil, Public Member C. Weigel, Public Member L. Nazneen, Alternate Public Member D. Penney, Alternate Public Member |
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Durham Region Child and Youth Advocate |
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Health and Social Services Committee Member Councillor McQuaid-England |
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Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation |
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Members Regional Chair O'Connor Councillor Drumm, Health and Social Services Committee Councillor Gleed, Health and Social Services Committee Councillor Pickles, health and Social Services Committee Councillor Roy, Finance and Administration Committee Councillor Aker, Planning and Economic Development Committee Councillor Henry, Regional Council |
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Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation |
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Members Regional Chair O'Connor Councillor Collier, Chair of Finance and Administration Committee Councillor Pickles, Chair of Health and Social Services Committee Councillor Ryan, Chair of Planning and Economic Development Committee Councillor Pidwerbecki, Chair of Works Committee Councillor Carter, Health and Social Services Committee Councillor Joe Neal, Health and Social Services Committee Contact:
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Durham Regional Police Services Board |
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Members Councillor Ashe, Regional Chair's Designate Councillor Drew, Regional Council Councillor McLean, Regional Council S. Lal, Citizen Member Contact: Police Headquarters |
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Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change |
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Members Regional Chair O'Connor Councillor Ashe, Finance and Administration Committee Councillor Foster, Finance and Administration Committee Alternate Councillor Gleed, Health and Social Services Committee Councillor Pickles, Health and Social Services Committee Alternate Councillor Mitchell, Planning and Economic Development Committee Councillor Parish, Planning and Economic Development Committee Alternate Councillor Ballinger, Works Committee Councillor Grant, Works Committee Alternate G.H. Cubitt, Chief Administrative Officer B. Bridgeman, Chief Administrative Officer's Alternate C. Desbiens, Citizen Member R. Gauder, Citizen Member T. Hall, Citizen Member D. Hoornweg, Citizen Member J. Kinniburgh, Citizen Member H. Manns, Citizen Member C. Mee, Citizen Member B. Neil, Citizen Member R. Plaza, Citizen Member K. Shadwick, Citizen Member J. Solly, Citizen Member Z. Vonkalckreuth, Citizen Member M. Vroegh, Citizen Member |
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Durham Trail Coordinating Committee |
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Durham Regional Council created the Durham Trail Coordinating Committee (DTCC). DTCC gives advice about expanding, improving and promoting the public trail network. This network connects our local area municipalities. Members Councillor Collier, Town of Ajax M. Weist, Town of Ajax Councillor G. Lodwick (local councillor), Township of Brock W.T. Clayton, Township of Brock Councillor Joe Neal, Municipality of Clarington P. Davidson, Municipality of Clarington Councillor Carter, City of Oshawa K. Jones, City of Oshawa Councillor Pickles, City of Pickering A. Mujeeb, City of Pickering Councillor J. Back (local councillor), Township of Scugog I. McDougall, Township of Scugog Councillor Ballinger, Township of Uxbridge P. Smith, Township of Uxbridge Councillor Roy, Town of Whitby R. Lalonde, Town of Whitby Activities and plans
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East Duffins Headwaters Committee |
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Planning and Economic Development Committee Member Councillor Collier Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development B. Bridgeman Contact: c/o Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
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Energy from Waste - Waste Management Advisory Committee |
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Durham Region residents P. Ankrett A.M. Burrows P. Nelson G. Rocoski Vacant Clarington residents W. Bracken E. Collis J. Hicks J. Vinson |
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Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority |
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Members Councillor Woo, Municipality of Clarington Councillor W. Partner (local councillor), Municipality of Clarington Contact:
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Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance |
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Regional Council Representative Councillor Ballinger Contact:
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Greater Toronto Airports Authority |
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Durham Region Representative J. van't Hof Contact:
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Greater Toronto Airports Authority Consultative Committee |
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Durham Region Representative K. Weiss, Director of Economic Development and Tourism Contact: c/o Greater Toronto Airports Authority
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Toronto Global (formerly Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance) |
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Regional Council Representative Councillor Ryan Contact:
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Kawartha Region Conservation Authority |
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Members Councillor Smith, Township of Brock Councillor R. Hooper (local councillor), Municipality of Clarington Councillor Rowett, Township of Scugog Councillor D. Kett (local councillor), Township of Scugog Contact:
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Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority |
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Members Councillor Grant, Township of Brock Councillor Drew, Township of Scugog Councillor P. Molloy (local councillor), Township of Uxbridge Contact:
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Land Division Committee |
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Members P. Hamilton, Town of Ajax D. Marquis, Township of Brock R. Malone, Municipality of Clarington J. Hurst, City of Oshawa E. Hudson, City of Pickering K. Reinhardt, Township of Scugog G. Kydd, Township of Uxbridge G. Rock, Town of Whitby |
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Local Diversity and Immigration Partnership Council |
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Members Councillor Pickles, Chair of Health and Social Services Committee H. Drouin, Commissioner of Social Services |
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Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Association |
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Regional Council Representative Councillor Smith Contact:
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Toronto and Region Conservation Authority |
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Members Councillor Jordan, Town of Ajax Councillor Ashe, City of Pickering Councillor Ballinger, Township of Uxbridge Contact:
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TRCA Trail Guidelines Advisory Committee |
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Regional Council Representative Councillor Parish Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development B. Bridgeman Contact: c/o Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
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| Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee |
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Municipal Group Representative R. Franklin Contact:
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