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Deputation helper

Speak at council or committee

A deputation (or delegation) is a short presentation, usually five minutes, to a committee or council. Find the meeting, register with the clerk before their deadline, and speak from the outline below.

Meetings in the next 60 days

Deadlines to register as a delegation differ by municipality and meeting, usually a day or more before. The meeting page and the clerk say how. For heritage matters you can also write to Heritage Planning, City of Kingston.

Your deputation outline

From City of Kingston — Heritage Properties only (no research record yet)

Cataraqui Cemetery Company - Sir John A Macdonald's Grave, 1080 Sydenham Rd,927 Purdy's Mill Rd

Introduction (about 30 seconds)

Good evening, Chair and members. My name is [your name].

I'm here about Cataraqui Cemetery Company - Sir John A Macdonald's Grave at 1080 Sydenham Rd,927 Purdy's Mill Rd, Kingston.

The ask (about 30 seconds)

We ask that Council protect Cataraqui Cemetery Company - Sir John A Macdonald's Grave at 1080 Sydenham Rd,927 Purdy's Mill Rd by designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Why it matters (about 2.5 min)

[Explain which O. Reg. 9/06 criteria it meets, with evidence; two or more are required.]

Why now (about 1 min)

Designation is the only lasting protection under the Act.

Our research has been sent to staff.

Close (about 30 seconds)

Thank you. I'm happy to answer questions, and we'll help staff in any way we can.

Practise it aloud: five minutes is about 650 words. Bring a printed copy for the clerk. Not legal advice.