The York Region Record

Margaret Quirk

Mayor · seen 2024-05-30 to 2026-06-25 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

63substantive motions movedof 2 meetings the minutes record them at
2procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
74substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 2 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

York Region does not publish a description of this member on its council pages, or this record has not found one.

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 63)

adopt the remaining recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on September 10, 2026.
Regional Council, September 24, 2026 · Carried
receive the presentation by Julia Roitenberg, General Manager, Paramedic and Seniors Services, Community and Health Services.
Regional Council, May 21, 2026 · Carried
adopt the following recommendations in the report dated April 21, 2026 from the Commissioner of Community and Health Services: Council endorse the 2024 to 2027 Plan to Support Seniors (Plan) Advocacy Priorities “Strengthening Seniors’ Health and Well-Being in York Region” (Attachment 1), which includes five advocacy priority areas: Sustain and expand funding for Community Paramedicine Establish a
Regional Council, May 21, 2026 · Carried
confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on March 26, 2026.
Regional Council, April 23, 2026 · Carried
adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on April 9, 2026, except for Items I.1.1, I.2.2, H.2.2 and J.3.
Regional Council, April 23, 2026 · Carried
confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on November 27, 2025.
Regional Council, December 11, 2025 · Carried
confirm the private minutes of the Council meeting held on November 27, 2025.
Regional Council, December 11, 2025 · Carried
approve the 2026 Council and Committee Meeting Calendar.
Regional Council, September 25, 2025 · Carried
adopt the recommendations in Items L.1.1 and L.3.1 in the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on June 12, 2025.
Regional Council, June 26, 2025 · Carried
DiPaola Council approve and enact the following bylaw:
Regional Council, June 26, 2025 · Carried
receive the memorandum dated April 22, 2025 from Laura McDowell, Commissioner of Public Works.
Regional Council, May 22, 2025 · Carried
receive the memorandum dated April 22, 2025 from Laura Mirabella, Commissioner of Finance and Regional Treasurer.
Regional Council, May 22, 2025 · Carried
adopt the following recommendations in the report dated April 22, 2025 from the Commissioner of Finance: Council approve the 2025 property tax ratios to be established in accordance with the recommendations in this report. Council approve a 35% municipal tax rate discount for the new multi-residential (municipal reduction) subclass for the 2025 taxation year. Council approve a reduction in the mun
Regional Council, May 22, 2025 · Carried
adopt the following recommendations in the report dated April 18, 2025 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services recommending: The Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Invest Ontario, Toronto Global, ventureLAB, York University and local municipalities.
Regional Council, May 22, 2025 · Carried
enact Bylaw No. 2025-27 to confirm the proceedings of this Council meeting held on April 24, 2025.
Regional Council, April 24, 2025 · Carried
Chair write a letter to Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing formally requesting funding increases and policy adjustments to alleviate income insecurity in York Region, including: Implement living wage and basic income policies. Increase and index Ontario Works rates with inflation to meet life’s basic needs. Include the reduction of foo
Regional Council, March 20, 2025 · Carried
adopt the following recommendations in the report of the Commissioner of Community and Health Services dated February 14, 2025: The Commissioner of Community and Health Services, or their delegate, be authorized to enter into necessary agreements and allocate funds, including flowing funds to third party entities, to be received under the Federal Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initiative
Regional Council, February 27, 2025 · Carried
receive the presentation by Mary Boushel, Director and Kevin McCloskey, Deputy Chief, York Regional Police. (See Item H.1)
Regional Council, December 5, 2024 · Carried
receive the deputation from Jordan Prosper, Routes Connecting Communities. (See Item H.1)
Regional Council, December 5, 2024 · Carried
confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on October 24, 2024.
Regional Council, November 28, 2024 · Carried
__________________________ Regional Clerk Minutes confirmed and adopted at the meeting of Council held on December 5, 2024. __________________________ Regional Chair No Item Selected This item has no attachments. 1. Minutes - Council - October 24, 2024.pdf 1. Isaac Oppong - Miracle Arena.pdf 1. Minutes - Committee of the Whole - November 7, 2024.pdf 1. 2024-58_A_Bylaw_to_amend_Bylaw_2023-31_(Deleg
Regional Council, November 28, 2024 · Tabled
receive the correspondence from Sarah Casey, Vice President, TROY Toastmasters and Joshua Wang, President, TROY Toastmasters dated September 5, 2024 and recognize October 2024 as Toastmasters Month in York Region.
Regional Council, September 19, 2024 · Carried
receive the correspondence from Quinto Annibale, Loopstra Nixon LLP on behalf of Auto Group Investments Inc. regarding 305 Wellington Street East, Aurora dated May 9, 2024.
Regional Council, May 23, 2024 · Carried
resolve into private session at 9:18 a.m. to consider: M.1 Private Minutes - Council Meeting - March 21, 2024 M.2 Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185) – Proposed Changes to Planning Act, 1990, Municipal Act, 2001 and Provincial Planning Statement - Labour Relations
Regional Council, April 25, 2024 · Carried
adopt the recommendations in the Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on January 25, 2024.
Regional Council, February 22, 2024 · Carried
receive the presentations by: Dr. Stephen Hwang, Director, MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Unity Health Toronto Heather McDonald, Chief Executive Officer, LOFT Community Services Clovis Grant, Chief Executive Officer, 360°kids Michael Braithwaite, Chief Executive Officer, Blue Door
Regional Council - Special Meeting, November 23, 2023 · Carried
receive the presentation from Katherine Chislett, Commissioner, Community and Health Services and Lisa Gonsalves, General Manager, Paramedic and Seniors Services.
Regional Council - Special Meeting, October 5, 2023 · Carried
receive the presentation from Dr. Samir K. Sinha, Mount Sinai Regional Geriatric Program, Director of Health Policy and Co-Chair of National Institute on Ageing.
Regional Council - Special Meeting, October 5, 2023 · Carried
receive the presentation by Patrick Boily, Director of Policy, Ontario Community Support Association (OCSA).
Regional Council - Special Meeting, October 5, 2023 · Carried
receive the presentation by Christina Bisanz, Chief Executive Officer, Community and Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS) and Gayle Seddon, Ontario Health Team Director, Southlake Community Ontario Health Team.
Regional Council - Special Meeting, October 5, 2023 · Carried
receive the presentation by Lisa Gonsalves, General Manager, Paramedic and Seniors Services, Kyle Catney, Director of Transit Operations, Public Works, Dr. Barry Pakes, Medical Officer of Health, Karen Antonio-Hadcock, Acting General Manager, Housing Services, and Julie Casaert, Director, Seniors Services.
Regional Council - Special Meeting, October 5, 2023 · Carried
receive and endorse the following resolutions in support of Bill 5 - Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022 :
Regional Council, May 18, 2023 · Carried
DiPaola That Council confirm the Minutes of the Council meeting held on February 23, 2023.
Regional Council, March 23, 2023 · Carried
DiPaola That Council confirm the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held on February 23, 2023.
Regional Council, March 23, 2023 · Carried
That Council approve and enact the following bylaws:
Regional Council, April 28, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive the deputation by Susan Sheard, York Region resident and refer it to staff.
Regional Council, March 24, 2022 · Carried
That Council receive the correspondence from Carolyn Lance, Council Services Coordinator, Town of Georgina dated December 2, 2021.
Regional Council, December 16, 2021 · Carried
That the main motion be adopted as amended : That the request for a second Every Child Matters crosswalk in the Sutton community at the intersection of Dalton Road and Black River Road be approved and staff be directed to fund $45,000 towards its installation from the existing budget. That staff report back with a policy outlining a process related to funding and location of symbolic crosswalks in
Regional Council, December 16, 2021 · Carried
That Council approve and enact Bylaw No. 2021-96 to amend Bylaw No. 2020-53 being a bylaw to designate lanes on Regional roads for the exclusive use of certain classes of vehicles.
Regional Council, October 28, 2021 · Carried
That Council approve and enact Bylaw No. 2021-97 t o authorize the submission of an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation ("OILC") for financing a certain capital work of The Corporation of the Town of Georgina; and to authorize long-term borrowing for such capital work through the issue of debentures by The Regional Municipality of York to OILC.
Regional Council, October 28, 2021 · Carried

In the record

2meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
8conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Regional Council April 23, 2026
on Item H.1 – Committee of the Whole Item I.2.2 – 2025 Financial Results – Unaudited Budget-to-Actual Comparison as her stepson is a York Regional Police Officer
Committee of the Whole - Week 1 April 9, 2026
on item I.2.2 2025 Financial Results – Unaudited Budget-to-Actual Comparison as her stepson is a York Regional Police Officer
Regional Council November 27, 2025
on the York Regional Police Budget relating to Item H.2 - 2026 Regional Budget Report - Clauses 1(a), 1(c), 2 and 3, as her stepson is a York Regional Police Officer
Committee of the Whole - Week 1 November 6, 2025
on the York Regional Police Budget relating to Item D.1 - York Regional Police Service Board 2026 Budget Overview, as her stepson is a York Regional Police Officer
Regional Council October 23, 2025
on the York Regional Police Budget relating to Items E.2 (2026 Regional Budget Tabling Presentation) and Clauses 1(a), 1(c), 2 and 3 of the recommendation in Item H.3 (2026 Regional Budget Report) as…
Regional Council November 28, 2024
on the York Regional Police Budget relating to Items G.2, G.5 and H.2 Clauses 1(a), 1(c), 3 and 4 as her husband is a retired York Regional Police Officer and her stepson is a current York Region…
Regional Council December 19, 2019
on this item as it relates to the York Regional Police budget and the Forestry Operating Budget, and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on this item as it relates to those matters
Regional Council November 21, 2019
on this item and did not take part in the discussion of or vote on this item

What this does not measure

Something wrong here?

If anything on this page is wrong, say so and it will be corrected and the correction recorded. Everything here is read from York Region’s own published documents — where those documents and this page disagree, the documents are right. How this record is made.

Elsewhere on this site

The rest of council

This councillor on the town's own site →