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Portrait of Janet Haslett-Theall

Janet Haslett-Theall

Councillor · Ward 3 · seen 2018-04-23 to 2026-09-28 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

258substantive motions movedof 260 meetings the minutes record them at
28procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
72substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings recorded absentof 260 they were on the record for
7–6recorded 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 Janet Haslett-Theall was acclaimed as Regional and Town Councillor for Ward 3 in 2022. She had served since 2018 as Town Councillor for Ward 3. Councillor Haslett-Theall is a proud graduate of Trent University and Rotman School of Management in Strategic Human Resources, with her Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation. She has worked as a Human Resources professional for 30 years; the last twenty as a consultant/ombudsperson for manufacturing, small business and professional services. As an active community volunteer during the past 16 years, Councillor Haslett-Theall served as Chair of the EJ James Public School Council and President of the Joshua Creek Residents Association. She was co-founder of a coalition of 11 Resident Associations with the challenge to champion fair geographic distribution of community services. This volunteer effort resulted in Town Council’s approval of two community centres: Trafalgar Park Community Centre (the old Oakville Arena) and Oakville Trafalgar Community Centre. Councillor Haslett-Theall is a passionate advocate for responsible land planning and development within our authority and has worked tirelessly to create and maintain a municipality with a focus on livability. She says we must respect our past while making thoughtful decisions for the generations to come and that will continue to guide her actions and efforts as Regional and Town Councillor.

As published by Oakville.

How they voted, where it was recorded (13)

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…
For · 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
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 (3)

Budget CommitteeJune 16, 2025
Planning and Development CouncilJune 16, 2025
Special CouncilSeptember 25, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 258)

That the motion for Item 11.1 be amended to include: That staff report back on private public partnerships to support maintaining and enhancing our EV charging network.
Council, September 28, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS NAV CANADA has advised that no structures, including buildings and construction cranes, on the Midtown Oakville Transit-Oriented Community (TOC) sites may intrude into the airspace protected by its Minimum Vectoring Altitude, and has issued a formal objection (NAV CANADA file 25-5778) respecting a high-rise proposal in the area; WHEREAS the Minister of Transport, by letter to Mayor Burton
Council, September 28, 2026 · Referred
That a Notice of Intention to Designate be issued under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the property at 3269 Dundas Street West.
Planning and Development Council, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That the confidential direction provided in the Legal report OLT appeals of OPA 338 – implementation of North Oakville East Commercial Study (OLT-26-000604)dated July 28, 2026 be approved, and That staff be authorized to attempt to settle the appeals in accordance with the policy direction provided in OPA 338 implementing the North Oakville East Commercial Study to the satisfaction of the Commissi
Planning and Development Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That staff proceed in the appeals of Parkland Dedication By-law 2024-034 (OLT-24-000605) in accordance with the report from the Legal Department titled “Appeals of Parkland Dedication By-law 2024-034 (OLT-24-000605) - Update”.
Planning and Development Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That staff proceed in the appeals of Parkland Dedication By-law 2024-034 (OLT-24-000605) in accordance with the report from the Legal Department Planning and Development Council Minutes August 10, 2026 titled “Appeals of Parkland Dedication By-law 2024-034 (OLT-24-000605) - Update”.
Planning and Development Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by South Service Holding Corp. (File Nos. OPA.1612.19 and Z.1612.20) be approved; That By-law 2026-073, a by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 83 to the Livable Oakville Official Plan, be passed, and OPA 83 be approved; That By-law 2026-074, an amendment to Zoning By-law 2014-014, be passed; That the notice
Planning and Development Council, July 7, 2026 · Carried
1. That the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by South Service Holding Corp. (File Nos. OPA.1612.19 and Z.1612.20) be approved; 2. That By-law 2026-073, a by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 83 to the Livable Oakville Official Plan, be passed, and OPA 83 be approved; 3. That By-law 2026-074, an amendment to Zoning By-law 2014-014, be passed; 4. That
Planning and Development Council, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That the Employment Lands Review report and associated Official Plan Amendments be
Planning and Development Council, June 15, 2026 · Referred
That the Optimal Phasing Plan for the Towne Square rehabilitation be approved; and That a Cost Sharing Agreement be established between the Town and Brosko Property Management for the costs associated with waterproofing the garage membrane at Towne Square; and that authority be delegated to the satisfaction of the CAO and Town Solicitor to sign the agreement.
Special Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That the staff report regarding the Former Oakville Trafalgar High School Redevelopment be
Special Council, May 26, 2026 · Referred
1. That the Optimal Phasing Plan for the Towne Square rehabilitation be approved; and Special Council Minutes - May 26, 2026 2. That a Cost Sharing Agreement be established between the Town and Brosko Property Management for the costs associated with waterproofing the garage membrane at Towne Square; and that authority be delegated to the satisfaction of the CAO and Town Solicitor to sign the agre
Special Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That recommendations provided in the staff report entitled “Inclusionary Zoning Official Plan Amendment (OPA 77)”, dated February 3, 2026, be approved, as follows: That the Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment 77 – Inclusionary Zoning Official Plan Amendment (OPA 77), be approved. That notice of Council’s decision reflect that Council has fully considered all the written and oral submissions rel
Planning and Development Council, May 19, 2026 · Carried
1. That recommendations provided in the staff report entitled “Inclusionary Zoning Official Plan Amendment (OPA 77)”, dated February 3, 2026, be approved, as follows: a. That the Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment 77 – Inclusionary Zoning Official Plan Amendment (OPA 77), be approved. b. That notice of Council’s decision reflect that Council has fully considered all the written and oral submis
Planning and Development Council, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That the transfers to and from the Reserves and Reserve Funds, projects identified for closure, and transactions contained in the report dated April 14, 2026, from the Finance department be approved. That the $3.72 million surplus, less any required adjustments, be transferred to the Capital Reserve. That the 2026 capital budget be amended to add a new project with a budget of $150,000, funded fro
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
1. That the transfers to and from the Reserves and Reserve Funds, projects identified for closure, and transactions contained in the report dated April 14, 2026, from the Finance department be approved. 2. That the $3.72 million surplus, less any required adjustments, be transferred to the Capital Reserve. 3. That the 2026 capital budget be amended to add a new project with a budget of $150,000, f
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-055, a by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment 78 to the Livable Oakville Plan, be passed. That the Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment regarding housing policies (File No. 42.24.28) be approved. That notice of Council’s decision reflect that Council has fully considered all written and oral submissions relating to this matter and that those comments have been appropriately add
Planning and Development Council, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation from Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) regarding the quarterly update be received.
Council, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That the implementation of Option 1: Design A in consultation with the Oakville Legions location and other stakeholders for the recognition of veterans in Oakville for November 2026 be approved. To support the Veterans Commemorative Banner Program in the amount of $9,000, funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve, be approved. In consultation with the Oakville Historical Society, the Bronte Histor
Council, March 30, 2026 · Carried
1. That the implementation of Option 1: Design A in consultation with the Oakville Legions location and other stakeholders for the recognition of veterans in Oakville for November 2026 be approved. 2. To support the Veterans Commemorative Banner Program in the amount of $9,000, funded from the Tax Stabilization Reserve, be approved. 3. In consultation with the Oakville Historical Society, the Bron
Council, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That the revised Downtown Oakville Study Inventory Sheets attached as Appendix A in the report, dated March 10, 2026, from the Planning and Development Department, be adopted; and That By-law 2026-047, attached as Appendix B, a by-law to amend By-law 2013-004, being a by-law to designate the Downtown Oakville Heritage Conservation District under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act , to revise t
Planning and Development Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That the progress report on the 2023-2026 Council Strategic Action Plan be received; and That staff report back with enhanced measurable objectives going forward to better understand the success of the strategic plan.
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That the report from the Legal department “Election Sign By-law Review – Legal Considerations” dated February 10, 2026, be received.
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That the report, prepared by the Planning and Development Department dated January 20, 2026, be received and endorsed. Mayor Burton will ensure copies of both the ERO and the staff response are provided directly to Minister Crawford, Minister McCarthy and Minister Flack no later than January 27, 2026.
Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
That staff provide an option that includes an accountability for Councillors to report their meetings with lobbyists as defined within the policy. For (10): Mayor Burton, Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Grant, Councillor Haslett-Theall, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Longo, Councillor McNeice, and Councillor Nanda Against (5): Councillor Adams, Councillor Chisho
Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
That comments from the public with respect to the draft Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment – Housing Policies (File No.42.24.28) be received. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council: Consider additional policy language ensuring housing choices do not undermine the stability of established neighbourhoods and directing growth to identified growth areas. Explain the use of
Planning and Development Council, January 19, 2026 · Carried
1. That comments from the public with respect to the draft Town- initiated Official Plan Amendment – Housing Policies (File No.42.24.28) be received. 2. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council: o Consider additional policy language ensuring housing choices do not undermine the stability of established neighbourhoods and directing growth to identified growth areas. o Explain
Planning and Development Council, January 19, 2026 · Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed with the exception of 2025-016, 2025-017, and 2025-018.
Council, December 15, 2025 · Carried
Notice of Motion from November 24, 2025, Council Meeting WHEREAS the Province of Ontario, through Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the TOC program, is the final authority with respect to the planning, approval, and implementation of Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) proposals; and WHEREAS IO’s TOC framework removes local municipal decision-making authority significantly limiting the Town’s ability
Council, December 15, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
That the presentations from delegations regarding the Mayor’s 2026 operating and capital budget be received.
Special Council, December 11, 2025 · Carried
That the subject lands be classified as a Class 4 area for the proposed long-term care home, as defined by the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks in its “Environmental Noise Guideline – Stationary and Transportation Sources – Approval and Planning (NPC-300)” to address Stationary Noise. That staff implement the next steps as set out in this report.
Planning and Development Council, December 8, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario, through Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and the TOC program, is the final authority with respect to the planning, approval, and implementation of Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) proposals; and WHEREAS IO’s TOC framework removes local municipal decision-making authority significantly limiting the Town’s ability to shape planning outcomes within its own strategic grow
Council, November 24, 2025 · Carried
That the report titled “Bill 60 – Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act , 2025” be received. That the staff comments included in the report “Bill 60 – Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 ” be submitted to the Environmental Registry of Ontario and Ontario Regulatory Registry, per the respective postings. That the report titled “Bill 60 – Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 ”, dated Nov
Planning and Development Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario is advancing a Transit-Oriented Community (TOC) proposal for Midtown Oakville that would fundamentally alter the scale, density, and long-term development pattern of this critical growth area; AND WHEREAS Council’s previous engagement with the Province did not allow for meaningful discussion, and Minister McCarthy has now assumed responsibility for a project that wi
Planning and Development Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
That this meeting proceed beyond the hour of 10:30 p.m.
Planning and Development Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
BEYOND THE HOUR Planning and Development Council Minutes November 17, 2025 That this meeting proceed beyond the hour of 10:30 p.m.
Planning and Development Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
That comments with respect to the proposed Town-initiated Draft Oakville Community Planning Permit By-law (Appendix A) be received.
Planning and Development Council, November 3, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario is advancing a Transit-Oriented Community (TOC) proposal for Midtown Oakville that would fundamentally alter the scale, density, and long-term development pattern of this critical growth area; AND WHEREAS Council’s previous engagement with the Province did not allow for meaningful discussion, and Minister McCarthy has now assumed responsibility for a project that wi
Planning and Development Council, November 3, 2025 · Carried
Planning and Development Council Minutes November 3, 2025 That comments with respect to the proposed Town-initiated Draft Oakville Community Planning Permit By-law (Appendix A) be received.
Planning and Development Council, November 3, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-172 be passed, authorizing the Town of Oakville to enter into an agency agreement with ONE Investment to allow the Town to invest in ONE Investment legal list portfolios and to authorize the Treasurer to execute the necessary documents.
Council, October 27, 2025 · Carried

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