16 Days of Activism Every year, from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (World Human Rights Day), Canadians observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It is an opportunity to come together to call out, speak up and renew our commitment to end gender-based violence.…
Ottawa Parents Still Waiting for Affordable Quality Childcare This week the City of Ottawa’s Community and Protective Services Committee passed it’s budget which includes much needed increased investments on affordable housing along with funding for additional paramedics. Children services passed as well and continues to provide basic subsidies for those in need of childcare however…
Following the public meeting hosted by Councillor Kavanagh, the biggest change is that the developer went from 15 parking spots to 18 parking spots and reduced the size of some of the units to accommodate this change. This is mostly due to the feedback they received from the community about concerns regarding parking on the street. The…
Thank you for joining me to Remember On Thursday November 11th at 11am I joined with community members at the Blood Red Memorial flagpole in Britannia Park for what turned out to be an intimate Remembrance Day ceremony. Thank you to The Northwest One Choir for their beautiful performance and to everyone who came out to…
Round Table Discussion: Alleviating the Impacts of COVID-19 on Women I had the privilege of co-hosting a round table discussion with Mayor Watson, in my capacity as the Council Liaison for Women and Gender Equity, on Alleviating the impact of Covid-19 on Women living in Ottawa. Women leaders from a diversity of sectors and backgrounds…