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TMP-31725
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | FOLLOW UP TO PRESENTATION - COMMITTEES STRUCTURE
The Committee reviewed the International Relations Committee economic objectives as presented by staff in Economic and Creative Development Department at their meeting held on February 6, 2024. The Committee agreed to amend their Terms of Reference to reflect the new economic objectives and initiatives.
The Committee members reviewed and approved the draft correspondence for the City’s sister cities/partnership about their new directions and initiatives including a fourth objective concerning education and workforce development. | Received | |
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24-G-069
| 1 | | | Recommendation | AMENDMENT INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE 2022 TO 2026 TERMS OF REFERENCE | recommended for consideration of adoption (Section "B") | |
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24-G-070
| 1 | | | Recommendation | CORRESPONDENCE - INTERNATIONAL SISTER CITIES/PARTNERSHIP | recommended for consideration of adoption (Section "B") | |
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TMP-31726
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | FOLLOW UP MICHIGAN EXPLORATION - NEXT STEPS
Stephannie Schlichter, Director of Economic and Creative Economy provided an update concerning the Michigan Exploration. She advised that the initial correspondence has been sent to Saginaw, Michigan requesting to explore opportunities and to cultivate connections between the two cities.
Ms. Schlichter advised that staff in Economic and Creative Development Department plan to schedule a virtual meeting with representatives of Saginaw, Michigan in February, 2024. Councillor, J. Harris, Al Jones, Mark Sachkiw and Kelly Watson of Georgian College volunteered on behalf of the International Relations Committee to participate in the meeting with Saginaw, Michigan. | Received | |
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TMP-31727
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | HARROGATE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT EXCHANGE
Nora Gavarre, Business Development Officer and Bill Sergeant provided an update concerning the Harrogate Business Improvement District Exchange.
Ms. Gavarre and Mr. Sergeant provided an overview of proposed Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID) International Work Exchange Grant 2024, and the grant programming running between 2024 and 2028. Ms. Gavarre advised that staff of the Downtown Barrie Business Improvement Associations (BIA) are in support of the proposal as this will provide great opportunities for Harrogate participants and host businesses in Barrie.
The Committee agreed to support the Harrogate Business Improvement District Exchange Grant Program in partnership with the Downtown Business Improvement Association (BIA) between 2024 and 2028, as required. | Received | |
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24-G-071
| 1 | | | Recommendation | HARROGATE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) - INTERNATIONAL WORK EXCHANGE GRANT (IWEG) | recommended for adoption (Section "D") | |
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TMP-31728
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Shannon Scully-Pratt provided an update concerning the Youth Ambassador Program. She indicated that the 2023 Murayama Youth Delegation are still trying to determine a presentation date to present to local schools about their 2023 Japan trip.
Ms. Scully-Pratt advised that preparations are taking place to host a youth delegation from Murayama, Japan for two weeks during the summer of 2024.
Mark Sachkiw, Co-Chair advised that Japan has a new Counsel General, and that he plans to meet with them soon. | Received | |
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TMP-31729
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | GERMAN DELEGATION FOLLOW UP
Jamie Babcock advised that Innisdale Secondary School has started the marketing campaign for 2025 Global Perspectives Program.
Mr. Babcock commented that he met with representatives of Georgian College to discuss a Global Perspectives Program development opportunity between students at Innisdale Secondary School and students from Denmark. He advised that a Mock United Nations Assembly between Niels Brock and Innisdale Secondary School is scheduled for April 25, 2024, at City Hall.
Stephannie Schlichter, Director of Economic and Creative Development commented on trade missions, relationship development and making connections with Zweibrucken, Germany and local businesses.
Jean Maurice Pigeon advised that he will contact his representatives in Zweibrucken, Germany and explore the types of businesses in Germany and report back at a future Committee meeting.
Bill Sergeant and Jean Maurice Pigeon discussed their trip to Zweibrucken, Germany. They both indicated that they met with Lord Marold Wositza in Germany who advised that Zweibrucken, Germany is still | Received | |
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TMP-31730
| 2 | | | Discussion Item | GEORGIAN COLLEGE AND HARROGATE COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP
Kelly Watson of Georgian College provided an update concerning Georgian College and Harrogate College Partnership.
Ms. Watson commented on the college’s program, and funding of six students to travel to Harrogate, United Kingdom in February, 2025 with the objective to build an academic connection
Ms. Watson indicated that she working on building a proposal for the college between Barrie and Harrogate, United Kingdom and will contact staff in Invest Barrie to discuss further. | Received | |
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