2023 Draft Budget Consultation
Joint Ward Meeting On Thursday February 16th at 7pm, I am co-hosting a joint ward draft budget meeting with my colleagues Councillor Laine Johnson and Councillor Sean Devine in the…
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Vacant Unit Tax Info Session
Thank you to everyone who signed up and participated in the in Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) information session that my office held, this past Wednesday evening, in conjunction with City…
Convoy Occupation Tax Deferral Program deadline is April 22
Ottawa – The April 22 application deadline for the Convoy Occupation Tax Deferral Program is not far off for those retail and commercial property owners impacted by the convoy occupation…
Committee approves tax on vacant residences
Ottawa – The City’s Finance and Economic Development Committee today approved a residential vacant unit tax to be charged on non-principal residences left vacant for more that 184 days in…
City prepares Residential Vacant Unit Tax for 2023
Ottawa – The City is planning to implement a Residential Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) in 2023 based upon the occupancy status of a residential property. The proposed framework states that…
The City’s 2022 budget was approved by Council
Highlights Council approved the City’s 2022 budget today, ensuring the City can continue to deliver essential services while still advancing Council priorities, including affordable housing, support for social services, affordability for small businesses…
Committee approves investments in water, waste and environmental health & increase in waste collection & water fees
Ottawa – On Tuesday, November 16th, the City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management approved its portion of Draft Budget 2022. It includes a $264-million investment in…
Transit Commission adopts OC Transpo’s 2022 Draft Budget
Ottawa – On Wednesday, November 17th, the Transit Commission adopted OC Transpo’s 2022 Draft Budget. To keep transit affordable for low-income residents and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients, OC…
Committee approves $1.4-billion operating budget for community and protective services
Ottawa – On Thursday, November 18th the City’s Community and Protective Services Committee recommended Council approve its portions of the Draft Budget for 2022, which represents a $1.4-billion total gross…
Transit Commission tables OC Transpo’s 2022 Draft Budget
Ottawa – Following today’s meeting of City Council, Transit Commission tabled OC Transpo’s 2022 Draft Budget. To keep transit affordable for low-income residents and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients,…