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Portrait of Natalia Lishchyna

Natalia Lishchyna

Councillor · Ward 6 · seen 2015-07-20 to 2026-09-28 · served 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

380substantive motions movedof 286 meetings the minutes record them at
66procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
225substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
21meetings recorded absentof 286 they were on the record for
6–8recorded 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

Dr. Natalia Lishchyna was first elected to Town Council in a by-election held in July 2015. She served on the Administrative Services and Community Services Committees, Site Plan Committee and Appeals Committee. She was most recently re-elected as the Ward 6 Town Councillor in the 2022 municipal election. Councillor Lishchyna, her husband and two children have lived in northeast Oakville since 2003. She has been very involved with the Oakville community and has volunteered with a number of local charitable organization boards and committees. Councillor Lishchyna is an Assistant Professor at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) and currently supervises chiropractic interns at the community teaching clinic in Bronte. She earned an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from McMaster University, Doctor of Chiropractic degree and Post Graduate Fellowship from CMCC and a Masters of Science degree from Bournemouth University. She has presented her research at conferences in Australia, Europe, South America and South Africa. She was an Association Leader for her profession in the Province of Ontario from 2011-2013 and currently continues to sit on several not-for-profit corporate boards, including serving as Chair of Ukrainian Credit Union Ltd Board of Directors and serving on the Board of Governors of McMaster University.

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.
Against · 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…
Against · 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…
Against · 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…
For · 7–6 · Carried
Planning and Development Council May 15, 2023
Planning and Development Council Minutes May 15, 2023 That this item be
Against · 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.
For · 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…
For · 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.
For · 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…
Against · 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…
Against · 5–7 · Lost

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (21)

Planning and Development CouncilMay 4, 2026
Planning and Development CouncilJuly 8, 2025
Committee of the Whole - WorkshopMay 6, 2025
Planning and Development CouncilApril 22, 2025
Budget CommitteeSeptember 26, 2024
Planning and Development CouncilSeptember 24, 2024
Planning and Development CouncilJune 10, 2024
Special CouncilNovember 22, 2023
Budget CommitteeNovember 1, 2023
Budget CommitteeOctober 31, 2023
Budget CommitteeSeptember 19, 2023
Midtown OakvilleAugust 24, 2023
Special Planning and Development CouncilMay 23, 2023
Planning and Development CouncilDecember 5, 2022
CouncilJuly 12, 2022
Appeals CommitteeMay 12, 2022
Special Planning and Development CouncilDecember 22, 2021
Special CouncilOctober 19, 2021
CouncilAugust 9, 2021
Site Plan Committee MeetingJune 13, 2017
CouncilJuly 20, 2015

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 380)

That the by-law noted above be passed.
Special Council, September 21, 2026 · Carried
That the confidential direction provided in the Legal Department’s confidential “Potential Acquisition of Land for a Transit Station and a Community Use Block” report dated July 28, 2026, be approved.
Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the confidential direction provided in the Legal Department Report – Mattamy (Joshua Creek) v. The Corporation of the Town of Oakville – Court Application – Interpretation of Planning Act s.37.1 – Bonusing v. Community Benefit Charge respecting 3008 William Cutmore Boulevard dated June 9, 2026, be approved.
Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the confidential direction provided in the Legal Department’s confidential Expropriation Settlement Offer for the Speers Road Project report dated July 28, 2026, be approved.
Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the confidential direction provided in the Legal Department’s confidential “Potential Acquisition of Land for Road Access” report dated July 28, 2026, be approved.
Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the confidential direction provided in the report from the Legal Department and Corporate Strategy and Government Relations Department, titled Legal considerations related to consultation with Indigenous Nations dated July 28, 2026, be approved.
Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That an assumption of Registered Plan 20M-1244 be approved, namely Trailside Drive, and Blocks 4, 5, 6 and 7. That By-law 2026-114, a by-law to assume the completed public works within Registered Plan 20M-1244, be passed.
Planning and Development Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the confidential direction provided in the report from the Legal Department and Corporate Strategy and Government Relations Council Minutes August 10, 2026 Department, titled Legal considerations related to consultation with Indigenous Nations dated July 28, 2026, be approved.
Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
1. That an assumption of Registered Plan 20M-1244 be approved, namely Trailside Drive, and Blocks 4, 5, 6 and 7. 2. That By-law 2026-114, a by-law to assume the completed public works within Registered Plan 20M-1244, be passed.
Planning and Development Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council, May 25, 2026, be approved. That the minutes of the Special Session of Council, May 26, 2026, be approved.
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council, May 19, 2026, be approved.
Planning and Development Council, June 1, 2026 · Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed.
Special Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council, April 27, 2026, be approved. That the minutes of the Confidential Session of Council, April 27, 2026, be approved.
Council, May 25, 2026 · Carried
1. That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council, April 27, 2026, be approved. 2. That the minutes of the Confidential Session of Council, April 27, 2026, be approved. Council Minutes - May 25, 2026
Council, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That the by-laws noted above, be passed with the exception of 2026-050.
Planning and Development Council, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That the request from Halton Food for Thought to conduct charitable lottery events in the Town of Oakville be approved.
Council, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That the annual statement of remuneration and expenses paid to members of Council and appointed members of Committees prepared by the Finance Department, in accordance with Section 284 of the Municipal Act, 2001, be received.
Council, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That the updated Council Remuneration, Resources and Expenses Policy (Appendix A) be approved. That the updated Council Remuneration, Allowances, Benefits, Expenses, Conferences and Seminars Procedure (Appendix B) be approved. That the updated Pregnancy and Parental Leave of Members of Council Procedure (Appendix C) be approved. That the following Council Remuneration adjustments, effective Januar
Council, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-036, a by-law to amend Harbours By-law 2012-007, as amended, attached as Appendix A to the report from the Parks and Open Space Department and Municipal Enforcement Services dated March 17, 2026, be passed. That By-law 2026-037, a by-law to amend Parking Administrative Penalty By-law 2015-071, as amended, attached as Appendix B to the report from the Parks and Open Space Departmen
Council, March 30, 2026 · Carried
1. That By-law 2026-036, a by-law to amend Harbours By-law 2012- 007, as amended, attached as Appendix A to the report from the Parks and Open Space Department and Municipal Enforcement Services dated March 17, 2026, be passed. Council Minutes - March 30, 2026 2. That By-law 2026-037, a by-law to amend Parking Administrative Penalty By-law 2015-071, as amended, attached as Appendix B to the report
Council, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That Council resolve into a closed meeting session as this matter may be considered in the absence of the public under Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act because it deals with: a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; information explicitly
Planning and Development Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council, February 17, 2026, be approved.
Planning and Development Council, March 2, 2026 · Carried
That the 2026 Recommended Budget for the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $471,239, as shown in Appendix C, be approved;
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That the 2026 Recommended Budget for the Downtown Oakville Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $1,273,824, as shown in Appendix A, be approved; That the 2026 Recommended Budget for the Bronte Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $399,611, as shown in Appendix B, be approved; Taken separately. That the relevant Board of Management approve any subsequent revision or real
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That the 2026 Business Plan and Budget for Halton Court Services, along with the recommendations detailed in Appendix A, be approved.
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-028, a by-law to amend Parking on Town Parking Lots By-law 1979-59, as amended, attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated February 10, 2026, be passed. That By-law 2026-029, a by-law to amend Parking on Private Property Without Consent By-law 1981-65, as amended, attached as Appendix B to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated Feb
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
1. That the 2026 Recommended Budget for the Downtown Oakville Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $1,273,824, as shown in Appendix A, be approved; 2. That the 2026 Recommended Budget for the Bronte Village Business Improvement Area, requiring a levy of $399,611, as shown in Appendix B, be approved; 3. Taken separately. 4. That the relevant Board of Management approve any subsequent revi
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation from Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) regarding the quarterly update be received.
Council, January 26, 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: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary
Planning and Development Council, January 19, 2026 · Carried
That the by-laws noted above, be passed.
Planning and Development Council, January 19, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Budget Committee, dated November 27, 2025, be approved.
Council, December 15, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-016, a by-law to regulate election signs in the Town of Oakville attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services, dated December 2, 2025, be passed That By-law 2025-017, a by-law to amend Sign By-law 2018-153 attached as Appendix B to the report from Municipal Enforcement Services, dated December 2, 2025, be passed That By-law 2025-018, a by-law to amend A
Council, December 15, 2025 · Referred
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council, and Confidential Session of Planning and Development Session of Council November 17, 2025, be approved.
Planning and Development Council, December 8, 2025 · Carried
1. That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council, and Confidential Session of Planning and Development Session of Council November 17, 2025, be approved. Planning and Development Council Minutes December 8, 2025
Planning and Development Council, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed.
Council, October 27, 2025 · Carried
That staff presentations on the 2026 operating and capital budgets be received. That the responses from staff on the requests from Budget Committee members be received.
Budget Committee, October 21, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council, September 22, 2025, be approved.
Planning and Development Council, October 20, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive the additional information provided herein.
Council, October 6, 2025 · Carried
That the Film Office Pilot be extended for the period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028, to allow for additional research and data collection, and that the funding of the pilot be
Council, October 6, 2025 · Referred
That business licensing for auctioneers, billiard halls, bowling alleys, dry cleaners/launderettes, HVAC contractors, drain laying contractors and plumbing contractors be discontinued as provided for in the report from Municipal Enforcement Services dated September 23, 2025. By-law 2025-151, a by-law to amend Licensing By-law 2015-075, as amended, attached as Appendix A to the report from Municipa
Council, October 6, 2025 · Carried

In the record

265meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 6seatCouncillor
4,238votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Council April 3, 2017
with respect to Item 5 – Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre Grant for Development Fees of the Administrative Services Committee meeting of March 27, 2017, as she is a member of the Board of Directors…

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