Council

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to waive the requirement for recorded votes on non-substantive items. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Henry, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee Opposed: None

That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 17, 2026 be adopted.

That the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held on March 2, 2026 be adopted. Town of Ajax Council Meeting – March 23, 2026

That By-laws 34-2026 and 35-2026 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Henry, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee Opposed: Regional Councillor Dies

1. That Council endorse the Supportive Housing Project proposed by the Region of Durham located at the northeast corner of Harwood Avenue South and Achilles Road; 2. That Council authorize the allocation of $500,000 from the Town’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) to the Region of Durham to support the delivery of the project, contingent upon approval by Regional Council and receipt of Build Canada Homes funding for the project; Town of Ajax Council Meeting – March 23, 2026 3. That the CAO or their designate(s) be delegated the authority to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the Region of Durham to outline the terms and conditions of the use of the funding contribution from the Town; 4. That Council direct staff to continue working expeditiously with the Region of Durham and other stakeholders as required to advance the required approvals; and 5. That Council direct staff to support advocacy efforts by the Region of Durham to secure sustainable, long-term operational funding for supportive housing from the Province of Ontario. In Favour: Regional Councillor Dies, Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Henry, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee Opposed: None

That By-law 36-2026 be approved. In Favour: Councillor Henry, Mayor Collier, Regional Councillor Crawford, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee Opposed: None

That the recommendations from the General Government Committee Meeting of March 9, 2025 be adopted. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee Opposed: Counicllor Henry

1. That the Sponsorship & Advertising Asset Inventory & Valuation Report (ATT-1) be endorsed by Council in principle; and, 2. That any projects, initiatives, and resources identified therein for future years be considered as part of the annual budget process. In Favour: Regional Councillor Crawford, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Henry, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee Opposed: None

That the Regional Councillors’ Reports of March 23, 2026 be received for information. In Favour: Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Crawford, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Lee Opposed: None

Whereas the Town of Ajax is committed to upholding the rights, dignity, and safety of all residents, and to fostering a community where every individual feels a sense of belonging; and, Whereas municipal advocacy is appropriate when provincial or national issues directly affect residents’ sense of safety, belonging, or equality; and, Whereas members of equity-deserving communities in Ajax, including Muslim, Jewish, Sikh, and other faith groups, have expressed fear, distress, and uncertainty regarding the broader implications of Quebec’s Bill 21 (An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State); and Town of Ajax Council Meeting – March 23, 2026 Whereas when an equity-deserving group expresses fear or distress arising from national or provincial legislation, this becomes a local issue that municipal councils have a responsibility to acknowledge; and Whereas Bill 21 restricts individuals who wear religious symbols or attire, including hijabs, turbans, kippahs, crucifixes, and other expressions of faith, from holding certain public sector positions, with disproportionate impacts reported among Muslim women who wear the hijab; and Whereas the symbolic impact of Bill 21 is being felt across Canada, including within Ajax, where residents have shared concerns about the precedent it sets for gender equality, religious freedom, and human rights; and Whereas the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees freedom of conscience, religion, and expression, and municipalities across Canad

That By-laws 33-2026 and 37-2026 to 38-2026 be approved. In Favour: Regional Councillor Dies, Regional Councillor Crawford, Councillor Henry, Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Lee Opposed: None

That By-law 39-2026 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Ajax at its regular meeting held on March 23, 2026, be approved. In Favour: Councillor Tyler Morin, Regional Councillor Crawford, Regional Councillor Dies, Councillor Henry, Regional Councillor Lee Opposed: None

That the March 23, 2026 meeting of the Council of the Town of Ajax be adjourned (3:10 p.m.)