INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We begin today by acknowledging the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples and their commitment to stewardship of the land. We acknowledge the communities in circle. The North, West, South and Eastern directions, and Haudenosaunee, Huron-Wendat, Anishnabeg, Seneca, Chippewa, and the current treaty holders Mississaugas of the Credit peoples. We share the responsibility with the caretakers of this land to ensure the dish is never empty and to restore relationships that are based on peace, friendship, and trust. We are committed to reconciliation, partnership and enhanced understanding.
This is a statutory public meeting being held in accordance with the requirements of section 12 of the Development Chares Act, 1997, as amended, and any person may make representation relating to the proposed by-laws. With respect to the Community Benefits Charge Strategy, the Planning Act requires the municipality to consult with such persons and public bodies as the municipality considers appropriate.
Under the authority of the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 (Bill 197) and the City of Markham's Council Procedural By-law 2017-5, this meeting will be conducted electronically.