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TMP-34283
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | COMMITTEE BUDGET/LEGACY FUND UPDATE
Tammie Maynard, Legislative Coordinator provided an update concerning the Committee’s budget.
Wendy Cooke, City Clerk/Director of Legislative and Court Services provided an update concerning the Legacy Fund held by the Barrie Community Foundation, the status of the current agreement with the Barrie Community Foundation for the Youth Ambassadors Program. Ms. Cooke provided the rationale for the creation of a new agreement with the Barrie Community Foundation for the Youth Ambassadors Program (YAP).
The Committee asked a number of questions of Ms. Cooke and received responses.
The Committee described the intent of the legacy fund is to support youth who may require financial assistance to participate in the YAP. M. Sachkiw Co-Chair advised that there are three families seeking financial assistance to participate in the Global Perspectives Program.
The Committee approved an expenditure of $9,000.00 from the International Relations Committee budget to support three families participating in the Global Perspectives Program, and that the funds wil | Received | |
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TMP-34634
| 1 | | | Recommendation | BARRIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE/ YOUTH AMBASSADORS PROGRAM – DONOR DIRECTED INVESTMENT FLOWTHROUGH FUND
That the City of Barrie’s Donor Directed Investment Flowthrough Fund Agreement with the Barrie Community Foundation regarding the International Relations Committee (IRC)/Youth Ambassadors Program, be dissolved, and that a separate agreement be established between the Foundation and the IRC Youth Ambassadors Program representative(s) with no reference or involvement by the City of Barrie. | recommended for consideration of adoption (Section "B") | |
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TMP-34291
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | BARRIE INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP WEBSITE
Ciaran Byles-Ho provided an overview of the structure of the Barrie International Partnership website.
The Committee discussed refreshing the content and reorganizing the Barrie International Partnership website to include Saginaw, Michigan. The Committee members will forward any website updates to Mr. Byles-Ho, and he will provide updates at future meetings
Stephannie Schlichter, Director of Economy and Creative Development provided comments related to Invest Barrie and the Barrie International Partnership website. | Received | |
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TMP-34284
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | HARROGATE, UNITED KINGDOM UPDATE
Bill Sergeant provided an update concerning Harrogate, United Kingdom.
Mr. Sergeant advised that on October 14, 2025, the Barrie Royal Canadian Legion will be hosting a speaker on the importance of the Nine Mile Portage. Mr Sergeant did note that on Remembrance Day in Harrogate plans are for a poppy to be laid in the Stonefalls Cemetary on behalf of the City of Barrie. | Received | |
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TMP-34285
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | YOUTH AMBASSADORS/GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES PROGRAM
Mark Sachkiw, Co-Chair advised that there was nothing new regarding the Youth Ambassadors Program.
Jamie Babcock provided an update concerning the Global Perspectives Program. He advised that youth delegation from Zweibrucken, Germany will be visiting the City of Barrie between September 25 to October 22, 2025, and that the Goodbye Party has been scheduled for October 21, 2025 at Innisdale Secondary School. Mr. Babcock will follow up at the next meeting.
Mr. Babcock advised that German Youth Delegation are scheduled to attend the City Council meeting on October 1, 2025.
Mr. Babcock commented on the Niels Brock delegation and meeting with the Mayor in October, 2025 | Received | |
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TMP-34286
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | SAGINAW, MICHIGAN UPDATE
Stephannie Schlichter, Director of Economic and Creative Development provided an updated concerning the Saginaw Sister City Conference.
The Committee discussed opportunities to connect with Saginaw, Michigan which includes planning a get together when the Saginaw Spirit Hockey Team plays the Barrie Colts on November 13, 2025. Further discussion on this matter will take place at the next meeting. | Received | |
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TMP-34287
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | MURAYAMA, JAPAN UPDATE
Mark Sachkiw, Co-Chair advised that he will be contacting the Consular General of Japan to reschedule their meeting with the City of Barrie. | Received | |
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TMP-34288
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | ZWEIBRUCKEN, GERMANY UPDATE
Jean Maurice Pigeon provided an update concerning Zweibrucken, Germany. He advised that an adult delegation of six will be visiting the City of Barrie between September 14 to September 21, 2025 at their own expense. Mr. Pigeon provided an overview of the itinerary which includes a tour of City Hall and the Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.
Mr. Pigeon discussed plans for a hockey team exchange between the Barrie Minor Hockey Team and Zweibrucken, Germany.
Bill Sergeant advised that May 7, 2027, will mark the 30th Anniversary of the twinning relationship with Zweibrucken, Germany, and that a celebration should be planned. Mr. Sergeant suggested having a street or even park named in honour of the relationship with Zweibrucken, Germany. | Received | |
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TMP-34289
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | ARRAS, FRANCE UPDATE
Mark Sachkiw advised that there was no update concerning Arras, France.
Mr. Sachkiw acknowledged the 81st Anniversary of the Liberation of Arras, France, Canada and New Zealand. | Received | |
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TMP-34290
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | SIR ROBERT BARRIE PROJECT COMMITTEE UPDATE
Bill Sergeant provided an update concerning the Sir Robert Barrie Project. He advised that the Barrie District Stamp Club has engaged with the Committee concerning the donation of a picture related to the HMCS Barrie K138. | Received | |
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