Dan Dawson
Councillor · seen 2026-01-21 to 2026-06-16 · served 2022–2026
78substantive motions movedof 12 meetings the minutes record them at
11procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
24substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
1meetings recorded absentof 12 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
In their own words, via the Town
I retired from the Ontario Provincial Police after serving 37 years in front line policing ending my career as the Inspector Detachment Commander of Temiskaming Detachment in 2015. for the past 30 years I have called Temiskaming Shores home and prior to that worked in several small communities working closely with Municipal Councils and committees in each community. I have been following Temiskaming Shores Council closely since pre-amalgamation and ran for council in the past two elections, getting a call to fill a vacancy in Council on October 15, 2024. I currently am Board Chair of Victim Services and Crime Stoppers. I am past President of the Chamber of Commerce and sit on the Ducks Unlimited Committee. I have volunteered for the Fall Fair, Village Noel, Bikers Reunion and North on Tap. I have also sat on other committees such as Doctor Recruitment and Retention and the City’s Committee of Adjustments. I am an avid boater and fisherman on Lake Temiskaming, enjoy home renovating, gardening and following my grandchildren as they play in Minor Hockey and Baseball. In my spare time I like to travel with my wife Janice. Being retired gives me time to focus and devote time to Council and my community.
As published by Temiskaming Shores.
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.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (1)
City Council MeetingMarch 17, 2026
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 78)
it resolved that the Council of the City of Temiskaming Shores hereby acknowledges the request for exemption from the City's Noise By-law, from the New Liskeard Business Improvement Area Board of Management; and That Council direct staff to prepare a resolution regarding the request, for consideration at the July 14, 2026 Regular Council meeting.
City Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that the Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores agrees to deal with Communication Items 9 a) through 9 j), in accordance with the agenda references.
City Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
the City of Temiskaming Shores relies on the safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of infrastructure projects to support our growing community, including critical housing, transit, and municipal services; and Whereas there are currently hundreds of underground infrastructure owners in Ontario, including municipalities, who maintain underground infrastructure data in different systems and forma
City Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Community Development Administrative Report No. CD-009-2026; and That Council agrees to amend the provisions of the City of Temiskaming Shores Zoning By-law No. 2017-154, amend the zoning of the subject land from General (C1A) to Medium Density Residential (R3) to permit the construction of residential units on the
City Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that the following By-laws (By-law No. 2026-045 to By-law No. 2026-050, and By-law No. 2026-052) be hereby introduced and given first, second and third and final reading, be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the corporate seal affixed thereto.
City Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the City of Temiskaming Shores hereby acknowledges the request for exemption from the City's Noise By-law, from the New Liskeard Business Improvement Area Board of Management; and That Council direct staff to prepare a resolution regarding the request, for consideration at the July 14, 2026 Regular Council meeting.
City Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores agrees to deal with Communication Items 9 a) through 9 j), in accordance with the agenda references.
City Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the City of Temiskaming Shores relies on the safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of infrastructure projects to support our growing community, including critical housing, transit, and municipal services; and Whereas there are currently hundreds of underground infrastructure owners in Ontario, including municipalities, who maintain underground infrastructure data in different systems a
City Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Community Development Administrative Report No. CD-009-2026; and That Council agrees to amend the provisions of the City of Temiskaming Shores Zoning By-law No. 2017-154, amend the zoning of the subject land from General (C1A) to Medium Density Residential (R3) to permit the construction of residential units on
City Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the following By-laws (By-law No. 2026-045 to By-law No. 2026-050, and By-law No. 2026-052) be hereby introduced and given first, second and third and final reading, be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the corporate seal affixed thereto.
City Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Administrative Report No. PW-013-2026; and That Council directs staff to provide partial reimbursement of the waiver of landfill tipping fee request, totalling $1,350 to Centre pour enfants Timiskaming Child Care, financed through the Community Development Operating Budget.
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Administrative Report No. PW-014-2026; and That Council directs staff to submit an application to the Northern Ontario Resource Development Support (NORDS) Fund, for projects that are impacted by or advance opportunities related to resource development, and / or activities that are associated with or support natura
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Administrative Report No. RS-008-2026 ; and That Council directs staff to prepare the necessary by-law to enter into a funding agreement with the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), for the installation of level 2 EV Chargers, in the amount of $71,657, for consideration at the June 16, 2026, Regular Council meeti
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Administrative Report No. RS-010-2026 ; and That Council directs staff to proceed with the disposal of 500 Broadway Avenue following the City’s Land Disposal Policy By-Law No. 2015-160.
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Administrative Report No. FS-004-2026; and That Council hereby appoints Gavin Posch as Volunteer Firefighter to the Temiskaming Shores Fire Department, Station No. 3, in accordance with the Recruitment and Retention Program.
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of the 2026 Capital Budget Variance Report – Quarter 1, for information purposes.
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Corporate Services Administrative Report No. CLE-005-2026; and That Council approves the delegation of members of Council attending the 2026 AMO conference to meet with Ministers and Ministry officials, with respect to City priorities and projects, on behalf of the Municipality.
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Administrative Report No. PW-013-2026; and That Council directs staff to provide partial reimbursement of the waiver of landfill tipping fee request, totalling $1,350 to Centre pour enfants Timiskaming Child Care, financed through the Community Development Operating Budget.
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Administrative Report No. PW-014-2026; and That Council directs staff to submit an application to the Northern Ontario Resource Development Support (NORDS) Fund, for projects that are impacted by or advance opportunities related to resource development, and / or activities that are associated with or support nat
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Administrative Report No. RS-008-2026; and That Council directs staff to prepare the necessary by-law to enter into a funding agreement with the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), for the installation of level 2 EV Chargers, in the amount of $71,657, for consideration at the June 16, 2026, Regular Council meeti
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Administrative Report No. RS-010-2026; and That Council directs staff to proceed with the disposal of 500 Broadway Avenue following the City’s Land Disposal Policy By-Law No. 2015-160. Committee of the Whole Minutes - Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Administrative Report No. FS-004-2026; and That Council hereby appoints Gavin Posch as Volunteer Firefighter to the Temiskaming Shores Fire Department, Station No. 3, in accordance with the Recruitment and Retention Program.
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of the 2026 Capital Budget Variance Report – Quarter 1, for information purposes.
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Corporate Services Administrative Report No. CLE-005-2026; and That Council approves the delegation of members of Council attending the 2026 AMO conference to meet with Ministers and Ministry officials, with respect to City priorities and projects, on behalf of the Municipality.
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that City Council approves the agenda as printed.
City Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that the Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores agrees to deal with Communication Items 9 a) through 9 g), in accordance with the agenda references.
City Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
Council of the Municipality of Bluewater adopted a resolution regarding Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box, at their regular meeting on March 16, 2026; and Whereas under Ontario Regulation 391/21: BIue Box producers are fully accountable and financially responsible for their products and packaging once they reach their end of life and are disposed of, for 'eligible' sources only; and Whereas 'ine
City Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Supplemental Administrative Report: Chief Administrative Officer-003-2026-01; and That Council confirms direction provided to staff at the May 5, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting, to approve the revised salary levels for Group 7, from January 1, 2025, and to prepare the necessary by-law to amend By-law No. 2025-
City Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that By-law No. 2026-044 being a by-law to confirm certain proceedings of Council of The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores for its Regular meeting held on May 19, 2026, and at its Committee of the Whole Meeting held on May 5, 2026, be hereby introduced and given first, second, third and final reading; and be signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed there
City Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that City Council approves the agenda as printed.
City Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores agrees to deal with Communication Items 9 a) through 9 g), in accordance with the agenda references.
City Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Council of the Town of Whitby adopted a resolution regarding a comprehensive review of the provincial-municipal fiscal framework, at their regular meeting on March 9, 2026; and Whereas nearly one third of all municipal spending in Ontario is directed toward services in areas of provincial responsibility, with expenditures outpacing provincial contributions by approximately $4 billion annua
City Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Council of the Municipality of Bluewater adopted a resolution regarding Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box, at their regular meeting on March 16, 2026; and Whereas under Ontario Regulation 391/21: BIue Box producers are fully accountable and financially responsible for their products and packaging once they reach their end of life and are disposed of, for 'eligible' sources only; and Wher
City Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Supplemental Administrative Report: Chief Administrative Officer-003-2026-01; and That Council confirms direction provided to staff at the May 5, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting, to approve the revised salary levels for Group 7, from January 1, 2025, and to prepare the necessary by-law to amend By-law No. 20
City Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that By-law No. 2026-044 being a by-law to confirm certain proceedings of Council of The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores for its Regular meeting held Regular Council Meeting Minutes - May 19, 2026 on May 19, 2026, and at its Committee of the Whole Meeting held on May 5, 2026, be hereby introduced and given first, second, third and final reading; and be signed by the Ma
City Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that City Council approves the agenda as printed.
Committee of the Whole, May 5, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that the Council of the City of Temiskaming Shores hereby acknowledges the request for exemption from the City's Noise By-law, from the New Liskeard Biker's Reunion; and That Council direct staff to prepare a resolution regarding the request, for consideration at the May 19, 2026 Regular Council meeting.
Committee of the Whole, May 5, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Administrative Report Public Works-004-2026, titled Harmonization of Municipal Road Construction Standards, for information purposes.
Committee of the Whole, May 5, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Administrative Report Public Works-008-2026; and That Council directs staff to issue the necessary Purchase Order to Sommers Generator Systems in the amount of $ 123,246, plus applicable taxes, for the purchase and installation of an emergency replacement generator at the Haileybury Water Treatment Plant.
Committee of the Whole, May 5, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores acknowledges receipt of Administrative Report Public Works-010-2026 ; and That Council directs staff to prepare the necessary by-law to enter into an agreement with International Water Supply Ltd., for the Well Pumping Equipment Replacement and Well Inspection at the New Liskeard Water Treatment Plant, in the amount of $ 117,787, plus app
Committee of the Whole, May 5, 2026 · Carried
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11meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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- Nobody is ranked against anybody. These figures are counted against this member's own meetings and are never totalled or compared.
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