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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
January 25, 2012 City of Kitchener
The Economic Development Advisory Committee met this date, chaired by
Councillor Paul Singh; the following members were in attendance: Mayor Carl
Zehr, Councillors Bil Ionnidias and Scott Davey, Brian Bennett, Glenn Kohler,
Rebecca Short, Peter Benninger, Ashley Reid, Dr. Takhar, Amr Kebhi, Steve
Sachs.
The following people sent their regrets: Mark Bingeman, Jeremy Auger, Ian
Cook
The following people were absent: Dr. Takhar
Staff in attendance: Rod Regier, Terry Boutilier, Valerie Machado, Tracey
DeVille
2.1 Canadian Solar Tour
The committee was invited to meeting with the City of Guelph, Guelph Hydro and
Canadian Solar to discuss solar opportunities.
Canadian Solar provided the group with a presentation and background on who
they are and what they do, they advised that they are expanding their operations
into the United States. The City of Guelph and Guelph Hydro explained some of
the projects they have been involved with. The presentation was followed by a
plant tour.
On motion the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.