Directing staff to develop a policy framework for City Sister City (twinning) partnerships
General Committee makes recommendations; City Council makes the final decision.
We haven’t matched this to Council’s final vote yet. Committee recommendations normally go to the City Council meeting on July 2, 2025.
Councillor Votes
Full Resolution Text
Whereas the City of Peterborough values global cooperation, cultural exchange, and the promotion of peace and mutual understanding; and Whereas many municipalities across Ontario have successfully formed Sister City (twinning) partnerships that foster international friendship, cultural programming, and shared municipal knowledge; and Whereas establishing a Sister City relationship with a municipality in Ukraine would demonstrate solidarity with the people of Ukraine and strengthen Canada– Ukraine ties at the local government level; Now therefore be it resolved that: Council direct staff to prepare a report on the development of a policy to guide the City in its consideration of Sister City (twinning) requests.