Regional Chair Speeches and Remarks

Joint Chamber/Board of Trade Regional Chair address 2024

On February 8, 2024, Regional Chair and CEO John Henry spoke at the 2024 Annual Regional Chair Luncheon for the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, Clarington Board of Trade, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and Whitby Chamber of Commerce.

Good morning, everyone.

It’s great to be here with you for this annual event. I truly enjoy being able share our successes (and our challenges) with you all, in person.

Thank you to the Ajax/Pickering Board of Trade, the Clarington Board of Trade, the Greater Oshawa...

Standing Committee's Study on Regional Governance

On January 16, 2024, Regional Chair and CEO, John Henry, and Chief Administrative Officer, Elaine Baxter-Trahair, represented Durham Region at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy, to speak about the regional governance study.

Good morning Committee members,

I’m John Henry, Regional Chair and CEO of the Regional Municipality of Durham. I am joined today by Elaine Baxter-Trahair, the Regional CAO and Nancy Taylor, Durham’s...

Ontario Pre-Budget Consultation 2024

On November 10, 2023, Regional Chair and CEO John Henry met with Provincial Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy to share the Region of Durham’s priorities for provincial investment. 

Good afternoon, Minister and MPPs.

I was so pleased to see the Station Contribution Fee highlighted in the Fall Economic Statement. This is a great example of how, by working together and thinking outside the box, we can achieve exceptional results for Durham Region.

I’m excited about our vision for transit-oriented...

Regional Chair statement on the passing of Constable Rick O’Brien

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“On behalf of the Region of Durham and our residents, I would like to offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Royal Canadian Mountain Police (RCMP) Constable Rick O’Brien. Constable O’Brien was killed in the line of duty on Friday as officers executed a search warrant in a private home in Coquitlam, British Columbia.

During...

North Joint Chamber Address 2023

On June 15, 2023, Regional Chair and CEO John Henry spoke at the 2023 Annual Regional Chair Address and Luncheon for the Scugog Chamber of Commerce and Brock Board of Trade.

Good morning everyone,

I’m thrilled to be here with all of you today - in person - to talk about the exciting things happening in Durham Region.

We are currently located on land, which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange among the Mississauga Peoples, and is the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas...