York Regional Council Concludes 2022–2026 Term and Honours Departing Members
York Regional Council held its final meeting of the 2022 to 2026 term, marking the conclusion of Chairman Eric Jolliffe’s tenure and recognizing five outgoing members.
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This report by Farshad Fazaeli is based on information published by York Region.
York Regional Council concluded its final meeting of the 2022 to 2026 term on Thursday, November 6, 2026, in Newmarket, according to York Region. The session marked Chairman and CEO Eric Jolliffe’s final meeting, recognized five departing council members, and reviewed regional investments made for more than 1.3 million residents across nine local municipalities.
What accomplishments were highlighted from the council term?
During the meeting, Chairman and CEO Eric Jolliffe acknowledged and thanked council members for their work throughout the 2022 to 2026 term. Over the four years, York Regional Council prioritized community safety by directing investments into police and paramedic services. Council also advanced initiatives focused on affordable housing and homelessness, supported responsible regional growth, and introduced measures to make new homes more attainable across the region.
In addition, Council maintained ongoing investments in essential community infrastructure. These investments targeted roads, transit, water, and wastewater systems designed to connect communities, accommodate population growth, and ensure the continuous delivery of everyday services.
Which members are departing York Regional Council?
The meeting was the final session for Chairman and CEO Eric Jolliffe, who was appointed by the Province of Ontario in December 2024 to complete the remainder of the council term. Jolliffe recognized the regional staff, local municipal partners, and community organizations that worked to advance regional priorities.
Chairman Jolliffe also recognized five outgoing council members for their public service:
- Town of East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson (16 years of service)
- City of Markham Regional Councillor Joe Li (16 years of service)
- Town of Georgina Mayor Margaret Quirk (12 years of service)
- City of Markham Regional Councillor Michael Chan (4 years of service)
- City of Markham Regional Councillor Alan Ho (4 years of service)
What observances and honours were recognized?
Regional Council recognized Veterans’ Week by honouring active and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces. The tribute acknowledged veterans of both World Wars, the Korean War, the War in Afghanistan, and international peacekeeping missions, as well as Indigenous veterans and serving regional and municipal staff.
Council also noted several cultural and civic observances for November and December 2026, including Hindu Heritage Month, Christian Heritage Month, and Treaties Recognition Week, observed from November 1 to 7, 2026.
When and where are the next council meetings?
The inaugural meeting for the incoming 2026 to 2030 term of York Regional Council will take place on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at the York Region Administrative Centre, located at 17250 Yonge Street in the Town of Newmarket, and will be streamed online at york.ca/live.
The next regular business meeting of York Regional Council is scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 2026, at 9 a.m. at the same Newmarket location.
According to York Region. Source: York Region
What it means for residents
York Region encompasses nine local cities and towns, providing regional services to more than 1.3 million residents and 58,000 businesses employing over 624,000 workers. The conclusion of the 2022 to 2026 term brings significant leadership turnover to the upper-tier government overseeing critical public services across the Greater Toronto Area. Departing members represent communities including East Gwillimbury, Markham, and Georgina, with two municipal leaders stepping down after 16 years of service. As governance transitions to the 2026 to 2030 council on November 26, the incoming representatives will oversee ongoing upper-tier responsibilities, including regional roads, public transit networks, water and wastewater management, police and paramedic services, and local affordable housing initiatives.
Frequently asked questions
When is the inaugural meeting for the next York Regional Council term?
The inaugural meeting of the 2026 to 2030 term is scheduled for Thursday, November 26, 2026, at the York Region Administrative Centre in Newmarket.
Who are the outgoing members of York Regional Council?
The departing members are Chairman Eric Jolliffe, East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson, Markham Regional Councillor Joe Li, Georgina Mayor Margaret Quirk, Markham Regional Councillor Michael Chan, and Markham Regional Councillor Alan Ho.
How can residents watch York Regional Council meetings?
Public sessions are streamed live on meeting days from 9 a.m. until adjournment at york.ca/live, with past recordings available at york.ca/CouncilAndCommittee.
Source
- York Region: York Regional Council Highlights - Thursday, November 6, 2026 [official source] (2026-11-06)
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