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Portrait of Cathy Duddeck

Cathy Duddeck

Councillor · Ward 2 · seen 2010-07-12 to 2026-09-28 · served 2006–2010, 2010–2014, 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

1,212substantive motions movedof 355 meetings the minutes record them at
158procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
254substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
21meetings recorded absentof 355 they were on the record for
7–7recorded 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 Oakville’s own minutes.

In their own words, via the Town

Councillor Cathy Duddeck is currently serving as Town and Regional Councillor for Ward 2, having served as Regional Councillor for the past five terms. Prior to that, she served as Town Councillor for two terms. Before service on Oakville Town Council, Councillor Duddeck had the pleasure of working for 13 years as a special assistant to the former member of provincial parliament, Gary Carr (now Halton Regional Chair). During that time, she advocated for and assisted many Oakville constituents on a wide range of provincial issues. Councillor Duddeck has also dedicated much of her time to volunteering in the community in such areas as the After Four Program, convener for "Creations Program" Canadian Red Cross - Oakville Branch, past chair of the Unified Board at St. Paul's United Church, past chair of Ministry & Personnel, Block Parent, board member of the Oakville Waterfront Festival, charter member of the Halton K9 Lions Club, foster family with the Lions Foundation of Canada, Kerr Street Community Consultation Committee, Neighbourhood Watch, Oakville 150th Anniversary Committee, and Salvation Army Oakville Community Council. Councillor Duddeck is the past Chair of the Oakville Santa Claus Parade, and Vice-Chair of Halton Conservation Authority, representative on the Seniors Advisory Committee. Born and raised in Oakville, Councillor Duddeck and her family have lived in the Ward 2 area for more than 65 years. She is the mother of two children and grandmother to eight grandchildren.

As published by Oakville.

How they voted, where it was recorded (14)

Council August 11, 2025
That this item be referred to staff to adjust what was previously approved.
For · 7–7 · Lost
Council September 16, 2024
That the general prohibition be lifted, in a limited fashion to allow identified sports (to be determined) on only specific types of roads and at certain times of day (to be determined) at the participants own risk…
For · 8–6 · Carried
Planning and Development Council January 22, 2024
1. In support of the Housing Accelerator Fund Application, as advised by Minister Fraser with due regard for heritage conservation and infrastructure capacity and servicing: Planning and Development Council Minutes…
Against · 11–4 · Carried
Council September 18, 2023
That the continued implementation of the Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Program be considered as part of the 2024 Budget and prioritized along with other known budget pressures.
Against · 4–10 · Lost
Planning and Development Council June 12, 2023
That this item be referred back to staff to seek additional research from other jurisdictions, identify options for definitions that recognize the difference between warehouses and distribution centres in terms…
For · 12–3 · Carried
Special Planning and Development Council May 19, 2023
That the information in item 4.1 from the May 15, 2023 Planning and Development Council meeting be received. For (7): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Grant, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor…
Against · 7–6 · Carried
Planning and Development Council May 15, 2023
Planning and Development Council Minutes May 15, 2023 That this item be
For · 9–6 · Carried
Council February 27, 2023
That $45,000 be added to increase the annual Councillor community outreach and professional development as discussed at the budget committee meeting.
Against · 7–8 · Lost
Council February 27, 2023
The Mayor called the vote on the main motion to approve the recommendations of the Budget Committee meetings of January 17, 2023, January 24, 2023, January 26, 2023, February 14, 2023, February 16, 2023 and…
Against · 8–7 · Carried
Planning and Development Council June 27, 2022
1. That the revised Site Plan application, File No.: SP.1601.028/01 to allow the construction of three warehouse buildings be approved, subject to the conditions in Appendix “A” contained within the June 14, Planning…
For · 8–2 · Carried
Council January 31, 2022
That Oakville Council provide a contribution in the amount of $10,000 to the joint legal challenge of Bill 21. For (7): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Grant, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Parmar, Councillor…
Against · 5–6 · Carried
Council September 28, 2021
That Council proceed with Option 1 as presented in the confidential staff report dated September 14, 2021 from the Legal Department.
Against · 7–5 · Carried
Council May 25, 2021
WHEREAS, the Government of Ontario is planning to increase greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Ontario’s gas-fired power plants by more than 300% by 2030 and by 500% or more by 2040, reversing more than 40% of the GHG…
For · 11–1 · Carried
Council April 26, 2021
That Section 14.1(2) of the Procedure By-law be waived to allow consideration of the following Notice of Motion this evening: Whereas the April 29, 2019 decision made by Oakville Council regarding the Former Brantwood…
For · 5–7 · Lost

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (21)

Planning and Development CouncilFebruary 17, 2026
Special CouncilDecember 4, 2025
Committee of the Whole - WorkshopMay 6, 2025
CouncilFebruary 24, 2025
Planning and Development CouncilJanuary 20, 2025
Planning and Development CouncilNovember 25, 2024
Budget CommitteeNovember 1, 2023
CouncilJuly 11, 2023
Planning and Development CouncilJuly 10, 2023
Special CouncilMarch 7, 2023
Planning and Development CouncilMarch 6, 2023
Planning and Development CouncilDecember 5, 2022
Planning and Development CouncilJuly 11, 2022
CouncilFebruary 28, 2022
Livable Oakville (Official Plan Review) CouncilJuly 10, 2017
Livable Oakville (Official Plan Review) CouncilJanuary 16, 2017
Livable Oakville (Official Plan Review) CouncilOctober 3, 2016
Site Plan Committee MeetingSeptember 13, 2016
Site Plan Committee MeetingApril 12, 2016
inZone Council Sub-committeeJanuary 20, 2014
South Central Public Lands Study SubcommitteeFebruary 19, 2013

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 1,212)

That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council dated, August 10, 2026, be approved.
Council, September 28, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Special Session of Council dated, August 11, 2026, be approved.
Council, September 28, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Council dated, September 8, 2026, be approved.
Council, September 28, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Special Session of Council dated, September 21, 2026, be approved.
Council, September 28, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-133 - A By-law to stop up and close for all purposes a portion of two public highways - Dartmouth Crescent and Milland Drive, be passed. That By-law 2026-132 - A By-law to rename a portion of a public highway - Milland Drive, be passed. That the Town Solicitor be authorized to register the above-mentioned By-laws in compliance with the Municipal Act 2001 . That the Town Solicitor
Council, September 28, 2026 · Carried
That the updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Oakville (the Town) and the Oakville Public Library ( the Library ) for the 2026–2030 term be approved.
Council, September 28, 2026 · Carried
That, pursuant to subsection 30.1(3) of the Ontario Heritage Act , a Notice of Intention to Amend By-law 1993-055 be issued for the property municipally known as 288 Maple Grove Drive, in relation to the proposed amendments to By-law 1993-055 under subsection 30.1(2) of the Ontario Heritage Act .
Council, September 28, 2026 · Carried
That notice be issued under section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act of the intention to designate the commemorative structure at Meadowridge Park at 3160 Meadowridge Drive.
Council, September 28, 2026 · Carried
That the updated Recruitment and Selection Policy be approved.
Council, September 28, 2026 · Carried
That the information contained in the staff report dated September 15, 2026, entitled June 30 , 202 6 Financial Results from the Finance Department, be received. That the projects identified for closure this period be approved. That Council endorse discontinuing the proposed underground hydro conversion as part of capital project 53312008 Khalsa Gate Urbanization and Streetscape with Active Transp
Council, September 28, 2026 · Carried
That a six-month extension to the replacement housing construction completion deadline for the subject property under Demolition Control By-law 2023-101 be granted.
Council, September 28, 2026 · Carried
That the proposed Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. 42.15.74) be approved on the basis that it is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, conforms to all applicable Provincial Plans and Halton’s Regional Official Plan, has regard for matters of Provincial interest and represents good planning for the reasons set out in the report from Planning
Planning and Development Council, July 7, 2026 · Carried
Planning and Development Council Minutes July 7, 2026 1. That the proposed Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. 42.15.74) be approved on the basis that it is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement, conforms to all applicable Provincial Plans and Halton’s Regional Official Plan, has regard for matters of Provincial interest and represents good plan
Planning and Development Council, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That this item be received and the following be undertaken: That Council directs the Municipal Development Corporation undertake a process for the Hospital Lands and the former Oakville Trafalgar High School (OTHS) site with the broader development community, with consideration of the following: The preservation and adaptive reuse of the former OTHS, retaining a heritage designation and its rich h
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That the Legal department Confidential Former Oakville Trafalgar High School Redevelopment - Supplemental Report dated June 9, 2026, be received.
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That the Human Resources department’s Confidential Labour Relations Report dated June 12, 2026, be received.
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT the confidential resolution contained in the confidential correspondence from the Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) to the Commissioner, Corporate Services dated June 2, 2026, attached as Confidential Appendix “A”, be approved. AND THAT the Mayor, as Shareholder Representative pursuant to the Unanimous Shareholders Agreement, be authorized to sign the resolution for and on behalf of the
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That this item be received and the following be undertaken: 1. That Council directs the Municipal Development Corporation undertake a process for the Hospital Lands and the former Oakville Trafalgar High School (OTHS) site with the broader development community, with consideration of the following: o The preservation and adaptive reuse of the former OTHS, retaining a heritage designation and its r
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
Council Minutes - June 22, 2026 That the Legal department Confidential Former Oakville Trafalgar High School Redevelopment - Supplemental Report dated June 9, 2026, be received.
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT the confidential resolution contained in the confidential correspondence from the Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) to the Council Minutes - June 22, 2026 Commissioner, Corporate Services dated June 2, 2026, attached as Confidential Appendix “A”, be approved. AND THAT the Mayor, as Shareholder Representative pursuant to the Unanimous Shareholders Agreement, be authorized to sign the reso
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council, June 1, 2026, be approved.
Planning and Development Council, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That the by-laws noted above, be passed with the exception of 2026-033, 2026-034, 2026-035 and 2026-079.
Planning and Development Council, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-053, a by-law to authorize a property tax rebate to eligible senior property owners in the 2026 taxation year, attached as Appendix A, be passed.
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That the Tax Levy by-law 2026-052, a by-law to provide for the levying of rates for the year 2026, as attached to the report from the Finance Department, be passed.
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That By-Law 2026-026, a by-law to amend By-Law 1981-066 (The Fire Route By-Law) be passed.
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That Council resolve into a closed meeting session as these matters may be considered in the absence of the public under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act because they deal with advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose related to the confidential memo provided to Council from legal on April 20th, 2026
Planning and Development Council, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That Council not approve the relocation of the Town of Oakville’s Canada Day celebration to Coronation Park in 2026.
Council, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council, March 2, 2026, be approved.
Planning and Development Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council dated, January 26, 2026, be approved.
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That the updated Insurance Requirements Policy be approved. That the updated Insurance Requirements Procedure be approved. That the updated User Fees Policy be approved. That the updated Financial Control Policy be approved. That the new Financial Control Procedure be approved. That the updated Corporate Debt Policy be approved. That the updated Annual Budget Policy be approved. That the updated C
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
1. That the updated Insurance Requirements Policy be approved. 2. That the updated Insurance Requirements Procedure be approved. 3. That the updated User Fees Policy be approved. 4. That the updated Financial Control Policy be approved. 5. That the new Financial Control Procedure be approved. 6. That the updated Corporate Debt Policy be approved. 7. That the updated Annual Budget Policy be approve
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council dated, December 15, 2025, be approved. That the minutes of the Confidential Session of Council dated, December 15, 2025, be approved
Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive for information the Lobbyist and Gift Registry Framework, as outlined in Appendix A of the Clerk’s department report dated January 13, 2026. That Staff be directed to report back to Council by Q2 2027 with proposed internal policy enhancements aimed at strengthening accountability and transparency in municipal decision-making processes. That Staff be directed to report back to
Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive for information the Lobbyist and Gift Registry Framework, as outlined in Appendix A of the Clerk’s department report dated January 13, 2026.
Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That Staff be directed to report back to Council by Q2 2027 with proposed internal policy enhancements aimed at strengthening accountability and transparency in municipal decision-making processes.
Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That Staff be directed to report back to Council by Q2 2026 with a proposed Lobbyist Registry By-law to formally establish a Lobbyist and Gift Registry, with the by-law to come into full effect in Q3 2027.
Council, January 26, 2026 · Lost
That Council receive for information the Lobbyist and Gift Registry Framework, as outlined in Appendix A of the Clerk’s department report dated January 13, 2026. For (15): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Grant, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, Councillor Mc
Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That Staff be directed to report back to Council by Q2 2027 with proposed internal policy enhancements aimed at strengthening accountability and transparency in municipal decision-making processes. For (15): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Grant, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishch
Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That Staff be directed to report back to Council by Q2 2026 with a proposed Lobbyist Registry By-law to formally establish a Lobbyist and Gift Registry, with the by-law to come into full effect in Q3 2027. For (6): Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Longo, and Councillor McNeice Against (9): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Ch
Council, January 26, 2026 · Lost
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council dated, November 24, 2025, be approved. That the minutes of the Special Session of Council dated, December 4, 2025, be approved. That the minutes of the Special Session of Council dated, December 11, 2025, be approved.
Council, December 15, 2025 · Carried

In the record

334meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
2conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 2seatCouncillor
Planning and Development Council March 8, 2021
with respect to Item 7 - Recommendation Report, Zoning By-law Amendment, St
Planning and Development Council June 16, 2020
with respect to Item #6 - Public Meeting Report, Zoning By-law Amendment, St Paul's United Church, 454 Rebecca Street, File No

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