The Halton Hills Record

Chantal Garneau

Councillor · Ward 3 · seen 2022-12-12 to 2026-06-01 · served 2022–2026

18substantive motions movedof 98 meetings the minutes record them at
5procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
15substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings recorded absentof 98 they were on the record for
14–0recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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 Halton Hills’s own minutes.

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Chantal has lived in Georgetown since 1986 and cares deeply about her community. In 1996, she became the first president of the Halton Hills Mayor’s Youth Action Committee, where she helped establish its structure and early direction. Through this role, she made delegations to Council, participated in regional youth engagement, and served on committees related to youth centres and community planning. She helped establish and facilitate YouthNet, a youth mental health program in Halton and Peel, working collaboratively with regional staff, school boards, and social service agencies. Chantal is an experienced small business owner with deep roots in the local business community, including past service with the Downtown Georgetown Business Improvement Area and ongoing work with the Georgetown Farmers’ Market. She plays a leadership role in developing community initiatives and organizations, including Halton Hills Nature, Bird Friendly Halton Hills, and the Halton Hills Interfaith Community. In 2022, she received an Ontario Culture Days Award for her work connecting people to nature. She holds a degree from the University of Guelph, with a focus on mathematics and French history and literature. Chantal values resident participation and strives to balance community needs, financial prudence, environmental stewardship, and legislated authority, while working respectfully with staff and colleagues.

As published by Halton Hills.

How they voted, where it was recorded (14)

Council May 11, 2026
WHEREAS the Hamlets of Halton Hills, including but not limited to Glen Williams, Limehouse, Norval, Ballinafad, Stewarttown, Terra Cotta, and other rural settlements in Halton Hills each possess a unique historical…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council May 11, 2026
WHEREAS Farm accidents can occur in the most remote locations, making it difficult for first responders to easily locate the situation;
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council May 11, 2026
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has introduced Bill 98 which will eliminate the ability of municipalities to adopt Green Development Standards (GDS);
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council April 20, 2026
WHEREAS the Halton Regional Chair has been directly elected by residents of Halton Region since 2000; AND WHEREAS the election of the Regional Chair has provided an important element of democratic accountability…
For · 9–2 · Carried
Council April 20, 2026
WHEREAS the safety of children travelling to and from school is a fundamental priority for the Town of Halton Hills; AND WHEREAS illegal passing of stopped school buses continues to occur in Ontario, placing children…
For · 9–2 · Carried
Council April 20, 2026
WHEREAS municipalities, including the Town of Halton Hills, play a critical role in delivering essential services and infrastructure that support growing and evolving communities;
For · 9–2 · Carried
Council December 8, 2025
WHEREAS the Town of Halton Hills has an interest in protecting and enhancing biodiversity and resilient green infrastructure as outlined in Council’s Strategic Plan, and supporting climate change adaptation per…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council December 8, 2025
WHEREAS district energy systems and alternative energy sources have long been identified as potential components within the Vision Georgetown planning area, reflecting Council’s commitment to environmental stewardship…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council October 27, 2025
WHEREAS Private Member’s Bill 21 has been introduced into the legislature, a bill to protect Ontario’s future food sovereignty;
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council October 27, 2025
WHEREAS the Council-approved 2023–2026 Strategic Plan affirms our commitment to acting with integrity, welcoming open and respectful communication, and fostering an inclusive and caring community;
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council October 27, 2025
WHEREAS Council has received a petition from residents requesting that Council consider a Seasonal Exemption to By-law No. 2019-0008, to permit the placement of recreational or sporting equipment…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council October 6, 2025
WHEREAS ensuring the safety of all road users, including drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable users—is a shared and ongoing priority for the Town of Halton Hills and the Province of Ontario;
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council November 18, 2024
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has introduced legislation that would require municipalities to apply for and receive approval from the province before the installation of new cycling lanes where the installation…
For · 6–5 · Carried
Council May 29, 2023
WHEREAS Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022 passed the first reading on August 10, 2022; AND WHEREAS Bill 5 would amend the Municipal Act, 2001 and the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to  require…
For · 10–1 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (3)

Council WorkshopJune 23, 2025
CouncilJuly 8, 2024
Council WorkshopNovember 28, 2023

Substantive motions moved (all 18)

WHEREAS the Council-approved 2023–2026 Strategic Plan affirms our commitment to acting with integrity, welcoming open and respectful communication, and fostering an inclusive and caring community; AND WHEREAS respectful, fact-based dialogue is essential to maintaining public trust and ensuring decisions are made in the best interests of the Town; AND WHEREAS democracy is healthiest when decision-m
Council, October 27, 2025 · Carried
THAT this Council Workshop do now reconvene into Open Session.
Council Workshop, September 29, 2025 · Carried
THAT this Council Workshop do now reconvene into Open Session.
Council Workshop, April 28, 2025 · Carried
THAT this Council Workshop do now reconvene into Open Session.
Council Workshop, April 7, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Technology and Operations Support position and funding in the amount of $130,000 be added to the Mayor's 2025 Budget.
Special Council, December 3, 2024 · Lost
THAT the Human Resources Coordinator position and funding in the amount of $106,700 be added to the Mayor's 2025 Operating Budget.
Special Council, December 3, 2024 · Lost
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Immediate Action Item Reports & Memorandums from the Monday September 16, 2024 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted: Report No. CS-2024-024 (Recommendation No. GC-2024-0117) Report No. CS-2024-031 (Recommendation No. GC-2024-0118) Report No. PD-2024-056 (Recommendation No. GC-2024-0121) Report No. PD-2024-057 (Recommendation No. GC-2024-0
Council, September 16, 2024 · Carried
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2024-0007 A By-law to adopt Amendment No. 55 to the Official Plan for the Town of Halton Hills. BY-LAW NO. 2024-0008 A By-law to designate St. Paul’s Anglican Church and Parish Hall, located at 12 & 1
Council, February 12, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022 passed the first reading on August 10, 2022; AND WHEREAS Bill 5 would amend the Municipal Act, 2001 and the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to  require the code of conduct for municipal councillors and members of local boards to include a requirement for councillors and members to comply with workplace violence and harassment poli
Council, May 29, 2023 · Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated May 29, 2023 be received.
Council, May 29, 2023 · Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Halton Hills became the 14th municipality in Canada to earn Bird Friendly designation by Nature Canada on May 22nd 2022, highlighting years of collaborative community efforts to preserve, protect, and restore our natural heritage and ecosystems and WHEREAS the certification process which was led by Bird Friendly Halton Hills, a grassroots collective of community groups and resi
Council, May 8, 2023 · Carried
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
Council Meeting, March 27, 2023 · Carried
THAT Council do now reconvene into General Committee.
Council Meeting, March 27, 2023 · Carried
THAT Report No. PD-2023-016, dated March 10, 2023, with respect to a “Public Meeting for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to facilitate the use of the property as a public park at Part of Lot 11, Concession 9, Esquesing (Georgetown)” be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be
Council Meeting, March 27, 2023 · Referred
THAT the General Information Package dated February 13, 2023 be received.
Council Meeting, February 13, 2023 · Carried
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2023-0007 A By-Law to amend By-law No. 93-175 being a By-law that establishes a Board of Management for the Acton Business Improvement Area – Board of Management Membership. BY-LAW NO. 2023-0008 A By-
Council Meeting, February 13, 2023 · Carried
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2023-0002 A By-Law to amend By-law No. 93-174 being a By-law that establishes a Board of Management for the Georgetown Business Improvement Area – Board of Management Membership. BY-LAW NO. 2023-0003
Council Meeting, January 23, 2023 · Carried
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2022-0067 A By-Law to Levy 2023 Interim Taxes and Establish Penalty and Interest Rates. BY-LAW NO. 2022-0068 A By-Law to permit the Municipality to impose fees or charges with respect to services or a
Council Meeting, December 12, 2022 · Carried

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0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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