Denis Sabourin
Councillor · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-07-13 · served 2022–2026
71substantive motions movedof 9 meetings the minutes record them at
26procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
124substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 9 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Cornwall’s own minutes.
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This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 71)
That By-laws 2026-73 to 2026-75 be approved.
Special Meeting of Council, July 27, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive this report for information and determine that the City of Cornwall will not move forward with the implementation of the provincial BYOB outdoor event framework at this time, including the adoption of any enabling By-laws.
Regular Meeting of Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
1. Train Whistle Cessation, 2026-14-Council Members WHEREAS, Train whistling is an important tool to alert motorists, cyclists and pedestrians as a train is approaching a crossing; and WHEREAS, The Canadian Rail Operating Rules require trains to whistle whenever they approach a crossing at all hours, and where in some cases, these whistles can be bothersome to residents living nearby; and. WHEREAS
Regular Meeting of Council, June 8, 2026 · Carried
Motion to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, May 11, 2026, as presented.
Regular Meeting of Council, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, May 11, 2026, be adopted as presented.
Regular Meeting of Council, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive this report for information on the financial impacts of recent increases in fuel prices and the mitigating actions being taken by Administration.
Regular Meeting of Council, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the updated Cash and Investment Management Policy, effective May 11, 2026, as amended.
Regular Meeting of Council, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council approves the updated ISIT – Acceptable Use Policy as presented and rescind the previous version approved on April 4, 2022
Regular Meeting of Council, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive this presentation for information purposes.
Regular Meeting of Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the City of Cornwall endorsed the City of Cornwall Growth Analysis and Land Needs Assessment Study, prepared by Watson and Associates Economists Limited dated April 16, 2026, and That Staff be directed to consider the findings and recommendations in the report in all plans, studies, projects, and future financial planning as they relate to the City’s growth and land needs.
Regular Meeting of Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the presentation of the 2024 Audit Findings.
Regular Meeting of Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive this report for information purposes, and amend By-law 2026-31 Part 5 - Time Limits from three (3) consecutive months, to six (6) weeks. Motion to Amend
Regular Meeting of Council, March 23, 2026 · Defeated
WHEREAS, Councillor Syd Gardiner has been on an approved medical leave, as authorized by Council through its most recent resolution; and WHEREAS, Council has previously granted extensions of this medical leave in recognition of ongoing medical circumstances; and WHEREAS Council has now been advised that Councillor Gardiner continues to require one additional month away from Council duties for medi
Regular Meeting of Council, March 23, 2026 · Deferred
That this By-law be amended to include advanced voting day hours from 9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting of Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That Administration request Stormont Community Optimist Club to submit its application for funding to the Municipal Grants Committee for final evaluation and decision.
Regular Meeting of Council, February 9, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive report 2026-15-CAO
Regular Meeting of Council, February 9, 2026 · Carried
To Amend the Main Motion to include the following wording within the imposition of a formal reprimand to Councillor Hebert: “Council shares it’s concerns with the Integrity Commissioner regarding the Code of Conduct breaches which Councillor Carilyne Hebert was found to have committed and expects that these violations will not happen again. Motion to Amend
Regular Meeting of Council, January 12, 2026 · Carried
That By-laws 2026-01 to 2026-07, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Motion
Regular Meeting of Council, January 12, 2026 · Carried
Amendment to the Motion #2026-02 1. That Council's provided $54,000.00 to the Social Development Council with the following directive: That $29,000 be direct towards seed funds for the operation of SDC and that $25,000 be given to support the hiring of a part-time staff member. Motion to Amend
Special Meeting of Council, January 7, 2026 · Defeated
That the Agenda for the Special Meeting of Council (Budget 2026-01) be adoption as presented.
Special Meeting of Council, December 16, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-130, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall at its meetings held on Monday, December 8, 2025, be adopted.
Regular Meeting of Council, December 8, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS, Councillor Syd Gardiner has been on an approved medical leave; and WHEREAS, Council previously granted an extension of this leave; and WHEREAS, Councillor Gardiner continues to require additional time away from Council duties for medical reasons; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall hereby approves a further extension of medical leave fo
Regular Meeting of Council, November 24, 2025 · Deferred
That By-law 2025-120, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall at its meetings held on Monday, November 24, 2025, is being presented to Council for adoption.
Regular Meeting of Council, November 24, 2025 · Carried
That Council consider changing the Committee name to "Age Friendly Community Committee".
Regular Meeting of Council, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That Administration strike out "the Council member shall be Chair", and include "A Chair will be elected from the Committee’s voting membership at the first meeting of the term, as well as a Vice Chair"
Regular Meeting of Council, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-108, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall at its meetings held on Monday, October 27, 2025, be adopted, as presented.
Regular Meeting of Council, October 27, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS, Section 259 (c) of the Municipal Act requires Council approval by resolution for a Member to be absent from Council meetings for over three (3) consecutive months; and WHEREAS, Councillor Syd Gardiner previously requested Council approval for an extended leave from attending Council meetings and committee duties of 20 weeks beginning July 14, 2025, up to October 27, 2025; and WHEREAS, Cou
Regular Meeting of Council, October 14, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-096, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall at its meetings held on Monday, September 22, 2025, be adopted, as presented.
Regular Meeting of Council, September 22, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-092, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall at its meetings held on Monday, September 8, 2025, be adopted, as presented.
Regular Meeting of Council, September 8, 2025 · Carried
That telephone text numbers also be included in the Petition Policy, clause ”4 e) For electronic petitions, petitioners must provide their name, street address and valid e-mail in lieu of their signature.” Motion to Amend
Regular Meeting of Council, August 11, 2025 · Defeated
That the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, July 14 2025, be approved as amended.
Regular Meeting of Council, July 14, 2025 · Carried
That Council approve Bulk Consent Reports #2 and #3.
Regular Meeting of Council, June 23, 2025 · Carried
That Council adopt By-law 2025-061, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall at its meetings held on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Regular Meeting of Council, June 9, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive Report 2025-04-CAO and direct Administration to return this Report to Council at its Regular Meeting of Monday, June 23, 2025, for deliberation.
Regular Meeting of Council, May 26, 2025 · Carried
Motion to adopt By-law 2025-047, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall at its meetings held on Monday, April 14, 2025.
Regular Meeting of Council, April 14, 2025 · Carried
Motion to adopt By-law 2025-042, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall at its meetings held on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Regular Meeting of Council, March 24, 2025 · Carried
Motion that Council receives this report for information purposes.
Regular Meeting of Council, February 10, 2025 · Carried
Motion to receive Report 2025-26-Planning Development and Recreation.
Naming Committee, January 29, 2025 · Carried
Motion to adopt the Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, January 27, 2025, as amended.
Regular Meeting of Council, January 27, 2025 · Carried
Whereas there is an incredible natural legacy in the Great Lakes of the St. Lawrence, and they are central to the quality of life and strong industry that we enjoy in our province; and Whereas the Great Lakes support almost 40% of Canada’s economic activity; and Whereas the Great Lakes are a vital source of safe drinking water for most of our province; and Whereas the Great Lakes hold great histor
Regular Meeting of Council, January 13, 2025 · Carried
In the record
9meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
2,859votes in 2022Local Councillor
What this does not measure
- Motions moved is not a measure of effectiveness. Who moves a motion is often a seat convention or a committee role, and the member who does the work on a file is frequently not the one who reads it out.
- Nobody is ranked against anybody. These figures are counted against this member's own meetings and are never totalled or compared.
- Absence is not explained. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why. Illness, a declared conflict and a family emergency all appear the same way.
- What was said is not here. This record reads the minutes, which record decisions, not debate.
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