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Group Purchasing Associations
As required by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes declares that it intends to participate in one or more procurements conducted by the following cooperative buying groups:
Municipal Notice of Participation-LAS Canoe Procurement Group
For further information regarding and access to requests for proposal (RFP) for each of the above groups, please review the specific websites. Links can be found below.
Portland Municipal Hub Project (2)
The Township has engaged +VG Architects to assist with a community consultation and design process for a new Municipal Hub located in the Village of Portland.
Information on this project is posted to this website, and any questions or comments on this project can be directed to Malcolm Norwood, Manager of Facilities and Parks at
The Township intends to utilize social media and other community newsletters to communicate updates on the project, but if you wish to have email alerts provided to you directly when new information is posted to the website, send a request to be placed on the email list for this project to Malcolm Norwood at the email listed above.
+VG Architects Council Presentation
90% Drawings Portland Municipal Hub
Energy Modeling Report System Comparison
CAO Report - Portland Municipal Hub Presentation January 16 2023
Manager of Facilities and Parks Report -90 Drawings, Class A Estimate, Facility Considerations
Treasurer Report - Preliminary Financing Plan Portland Hub and Other Financial Considerations
For all Meetings of Council and Committees, the Agendas, Minutes, and Videos can be found on the Meeting Calendar below. (Please note that Minutes will appear once they have been approved by Council.)
Click on the meeting while in progress to view the Livestream.
To View the Meeting Calendar Click here: Council and Committee Agendas, Minutes and Videos
For pre-2023 meetings, please see Archived Agendas, Minutes, & Videos at the bottom of this page or click here: Archived Agendas, Minutes & Videos (pre-2023)
CORRESPONDENCE:
Any communication received by the Township through the Clerk’s office or the information email account and directed to Council, will be forwarded to all members of Council, and appropriate staff, at the same time. If received via email, a reply email will be provided stating that the email was forwarded on for Council’s information and filed accordingly. Current or past communication items may be pulled from the files and placed on an upcoming agenda either through the consent agenda or as an attachment to a staff report as required.
General correspondence from the public shall not be included on the Council agenda; unless:
1. specifically requested by a member of Council; or
2. used as supporting information to a staff report; or
3. it is the topic for a scheduled delegation as per the procedural by-law; or
4. included as supporting information to a Notice of Motion by Council
Any communication that contains defamatory statements, allegations, inferences, disrespectful or improper matters shall not be forwarded to Council or staff and shall be handed over to the CAO for review and returned to the sender.
The Council Correspondence Policy can be found here.
DELEGATION REQUESTS:
Anyone wishing to address Council as a Delegation must contact the Clerk Ext 293 to be added to an Agenda as space permits.
All delegations are required to submit a written statement and presentation material (if applicable), which will be included in the agenda package, no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday immediately preceding regular meetings in order to be accepted on the Agenda.
Delegations have a total of 10 minutes to address Council. Council members will then have an opportunity to ask questions to the delegation.
No Person presenting as a delegation shall:
- Speak disrespectfully about any person;
- Use offensive words or unparliamentary language;
- Speak on any subject other than the subject that he/she received approval from the Clerk;
- Disobey the rules of order or a decision of Council;
- Return as a Delegation to speak to the same subject matter;
- Be promotional or for the purposes of generating publicity;
- Reflect upon the motives of members of Council who may have voted for or against a particular motion;
- Reflect upon the motives of staff in giving advice to Council;
- Engage in debate during your presentation;
- That no deviation from the materials provided be referenced or shown.
Archived Agendas, Minutes, & Videos (Pre-2023)
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Drawings for the new Portland Municipal Hub Project
33% Drawings (+VG Architects)
Class C Estimate (Ingersoll & Assoc)
Additional Info
- First Name Ben
- Last Name Rothwell
- Title Works & Facilities Coordinator
- Phone Ext. 230
- Email Prefix brothwell
Additional Info
- First Name Gene
- Last Name Richardson
- Title Fire Chief
- Phone 613-283-4945 or 613-264-6241
- Email Prefix firechief
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- First Name Marie
- Last Name White
- Title Economic Development & Cultural Heritage Coordinator
- Phone Ext. 288
- Email Prefix mwhite
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Official Plan - 2022 updated version
The Township’s Official Plan was approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in April 2004 and was recently updated through approval by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville in June 2022. The Official Plan contains policies which are intended to guide public and private interests in such a way as to ensure the best form of development under the most desirable conditions. Official Plan page
Strategic Plan - 2030
The Township is committed to ‘progressive rural governance’. Read more about what this means in our Strategic Plan - 2030
Affordable Housing Strategy
The Township has adopted the Rideau Lakes Affordable Housing Strategy with 21 Recommendations and 6 Action items to promote the creation of affordable housing in Rideau Lakes.
Asset Management Plans
Municipal infrastructure provides the foundation for the economic, social, and environmental health and growth of a community through the delivery of critical services. The goal of Asset Management is to deliver an adequate level of service in the most cost-effective manner. This involves the development and implementation of asset management strategies and long-term financial planning.
2025 Asset Management Plan (AMP)
Read the 2025 Asset Management Plan (AMP)
2022Asset Management Plan (AMP)
Read the 2022 Asset Management Plan (AMP)
Strategic Asset Management Policy
Community Improvement Plans
The Township uses Community Improvement Plans (CIP) to support business development and leverage private investment. The CIP offers information about grant programs available and designated project areas within Rideau Lakes.
Community Improvement Plan for Villages Crosby Community Improvement Plan
Community Safety & Well-Being Plan
The Township has adopted the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan prepared by the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville.
Cultural Heritage Strategic Plan
The Township has completed a Cultural Heritage Strategic Plan which catalogs our vast wealth of cultural heritage and built heritage. It lays out strategic opportunities for investment and partnership. If you are interested in leveraging our cultural heritage for your business expansion or idea, this Strategy is a must read.
Economic Development Action Plan 2023-2026
The Township has completed an Economic Development Action Plan 2023-2026 to foster an economic landscape that supports living and working in Rideau Lakes.
Financial Sustainability Plan
The Township is committed to attaining financial sustainability over the long term.
Read the 2020-2030 Financial Sustainability Plan
Delta
2024
2024 Annual Report, Delta Waste Disposal Site
2024 Annual Report, Delta Waste Disposal Site Part II - Appendices
Elgin
2024
2024 Annual Report, Elgin Waste Disposal Site (Closed)
2024 Annual Report, Elgin Waste Disposal Site (Closed) Part II - Appendices
Harts Gravel
2024
Harts Gravel Road Waste Disposal Site 2024 Groundwater Monitoring and Assessment Report
Portland
2024
2024 Annual Report, Portland Waste Disposal Site (Closed)
2024 Annual Report, Portland Waste Disposal Site (Closed) Part II – Appendices
Westport-North Crosby
2024
2024 Annual Report, Westport/Rideau Lakes Waste Disposal Site (Closed)
2024 Annual Report, Westport/Rideau Lakes Waste Disposal Site (Closed) Part II - Appendices
Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2024)
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan is designed as a planning tool for all areas of recreation in the Township of Rideau Lakes to provide an assessment of the current state of recreational service provision, and to make recommendations for future development of Parks, Facilities and Programs. It also takes into account programs and facilities in neighbouring municipalities that may have some sort of impact on recreation in the Township of Rideau Lakes.
Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2024
Roads Department Service Delivery Review (2023)
In January 2023, Dillon Consulting and Watson & Associates presented their Service Delivery Review of Roads Department Final Report
Trails Strategy
The Township has completed a Trails Strategy to define how we plan to unlock the recreational and economic value of the vast trial network within the Township. Read more about our plans in the Trail Strategy report.
Visitor Experience Opportunities Concept (VEOC) – Rideau Corridor (Parks Canada, 2013)
Treasury Department Service Delivery Review (2023)
In February 2023, KPMG LLP presented their Treasury Department Review Final Report to Council. KPMG Rideau Lakes Council Presentation (Feb 27)
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Building & Planning
Work Order History and Zoning Certificate Request
Construction Fees & Information
Community Improvement Plans Information
The Commemorative Bench & Tree policy has been established to provide community members, organizations, clubs or groups in the Township of Rideau Lakes with the opportunity to purchase commemorative benches and/or trees on Municipal Property.
Commemorative Bench Tree Policy (By-Law 2025-17)
Commemorative Bench & Tree Application
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Thanks To Our Volunteers
The Township of Rideau Lakes is truly blessed to have so many dedicated and caring individuals who give of their time freely and with such enthusiasm. Thanks to these people, our community is the best place to call home.
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, share your gifts and passions, and make a tangible difference in your community.
Read our Volunteer Policy
Appointments to Boards and Committees (2022-2026 Term)
The Township of Rideau Lakes Boards and Committees are a way to make a substantial contribution to your community. Council strongly supports the Board and Committee structure and relies on the ideas and constructive input of our volunteers to help shape the municipality and decisions on a broad range of issues. These Boards and Committees are an integral part of the governance structure.
New Term of Council means new Committees. Apply by February 28, 2023 for the following Committees using the Expression of Interest Form below.
Information about each Board or Committee may be found on the Committees page.
- Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Delta & Area Community Enhancement Committee
- Economic Development Committee
- Elgin & Area Community Enhancement Committee
- Elgin Seniors Housing Board
- Lower Beverley Lake Park Management Board
- Morton & Area Community Enhancement Committee
- Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee
- Newboro & Area Community Enhancement Committee
- North Crosby & Area Community Enhancement Committee
- Portland & Area Community Enhancement Committee
- South Elmsley & Area Community Enhancement Committee
- Parks and Recreation Committee
Expression of Interest Form – Boards and Committees
Volunteer Your Time & Talents
The Township of Rideau Lakes has more than 500 registered volunteers working to make our Township a beautiful, active, and exciting place to live and visit.
Volunteers organize special events throughout the year, support our community halls and recreational programs, tend the gardens at our signs, and bring enthusiastic life to each of our hamlets and villages:
- California
- Chaffeys Lock
- Chantry
- Crosby
- Delta
- Elgin
- Forfar
- Harlem
- Jones Falls
- Lombardy
- Morton
- Newboro
- North Crosby
- Philipsville
- Plum Hollow
- Portland
- Rideau Ferry
- South Elmsley
Contribute to Your Community!
Complete a Volunteer Registration Form and contact Leila Stafford, Recreation & Volunteer Coordinator, at 1-800-928-2250 Ext 238.
Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
The Ontario Honours & Awards Secretariat sponsors several awards to celebrate the people who make our province a better place to live.
One of these is the Ontario Volunteer Service Award, presented at 5-year intervals to volunteers nominated by their organization. The deadline is November 15th each year.
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Obtaining a Marriage Licence
Couples wishing to get married in Ontario require a valid Ontario Marriage Licence, which can be purchased from the Township. Marriage licences are valid for a period of three (3) months after the issue date.
In order to obtain a marriage licence, the following documents are required to be provided:
- A Marriage Licence Application Form, completed and signed by both parties.
- 2 pieces of government-issued identification
- government-issued birth certificate, including any change of name certificates
- valid passport
- record of immigrant landing
- Canadian Citizenship Card
- valid driver’s licence
- valid Ontario Photo Card
- If applicable, Proof of Divorce:
- original or a court-certified copy of one of three documents:
- the final divorce decree
- the final judgment
- a certificate of divorce
- original or a court-certified copy of one of three documents:
- If the divorce took place outside of Canada, please refer to the information here for requirements.
- If applicable, original death certificates of previous spouse.
- Fee: $140 payable by cash, debit or cheque – no credit.
Applications and documentation are being excepted electronically at this time. Please send all paperwork to the Clerk.
Please contact Mary Ellen Truelove, Clerk or extension 293, to book an appointment to obtain a marriage licence.
Civil Marriage Ceremonies
The Township of Rideau Lakes offers civil marriage ceremonies for couples. A civil marriage ceremony is a great option if you are having a destination wedding and want to ensure that your legal paperwork is filed in Ontario.
Reservations
Reservations for a civil marriage ceremony must be made at least two (2) weeks in advance. Please contact Mary Ellen Truelove, Clerk or extension 293, to check if your preferred ceremony date is available.
A fee of $325.00 (plus HST) must be paid at the time of reservation. The Township Clerk will forward information to you regarding the payment details.
| Ceremony Fee during regular business hours (Council Chambers room) |
$325.00 (+HST) |
| Ceremony Fee outside of business hours | $425.00 (+HST) |
| Cancellation Fee (prior to consultation meeting) |
$50.00 (+HST) |
| Cancellation Fee (after consultation meeting) |
$175.00 (+HST) |
| Witness Fee (per witness, subject to availability) |
$50.00 (+HST) |
| Marriage Licence Fee (available through the Township by appointment only) |
$140 |
NOTE: Of note, fees will usually be adjusted annually. If you are booking a wedding for the next calendar year, the fees payable will be in accordance with the User Fees and Charges By-law that is in effect on the ceremony date.
Ceremony Details
Ceremonies can be held in the Township Council Chambers (Monday – Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm). Couples may bring decorations and music to enhance their special day.
The availability of off-site wedding ceremonies is at the discretion of the Marriage Officiant and may be subject to additional charges.
Couples can choose from one of four (4) ceremony scripts. You can also enhance the ceremony by adding your own personalized vows or other custom elements. All additions to the ceremony must be approved by the Marriage Officiant at the mandatory consultation meeting
Witnesses
Two (2) witnesses are required, both of whom should be over fourteen (14) years of age (sixteen (16) years old is preferred). The witnesses must be able to understand the ceremony and what is taking place in order to give evidence at a later date, if required. If you are unable to provide your own witnesses, Township staff can act as witnesses for a nominal fee (subject to availability). Please arrange this service at the time of your consultation.
Marriage Consultation
Couples must attend a pre-ceremony consultation at least two (2) weeks prior to your ceremony and bring the following documents:
- Current valid photo identification
- Valid Ontario Marriage Licence
- Receipt for payment of the ceremony
- A completed Civil Marriage Questionnaire
Consultation meetings can be booked with the Marriage Officiant at time of reservation. For more information about Civil Marriages or to book a ceremony, please contact the Township Clerk 613-928-2251 x 293.
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Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
After-Hours Road Emergency
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Portland Transfer Station
4427H Old Kingston Road, Portland
1-800-928-2250 ext. 230
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