Seeking stakeholder engagement from Ottawa’s broader business community The City of Ottawa is developing an Economic Development Strategy for the new Term of Council. As part of their stakeholder engagement efforts, they are seeking input from Ottawa’s broader business community through an online survey. This survey will serve as an important input into the strategy’s…
The Council on Aging (COA) serves as a leading community voice for Ottawa’s seniors in both official languages. They offer a variety of resources and programs to help keep seniors’ voices and their engagement strong in the community. With over 150 volunteers supported by six part-time staff, volunteers are the very foundation of the Council…
Hold the date for public consultation! New year means new City budget. 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 Chambers at Ben Franklin Place. To ensure participation and accessibility this meeting will be held in…
We want to hear from residents The City is looking for residents’ feedback on the design of Kingsmere Park landscape improvements. Kingsmere Park is a community park located at 2074 Benjamin Avenue. The proposed park improvements include the development of a new rock garden, accessible path, accessible park bench and fitness signage. You can download…
Reminder to residents that children and youth of Ottawa can participate in the 2024 lineup of Play Free activities. These free drop-in activities include gym sports, swimming, museums and skating. Last spring, Ottawa City Council approved an initiative to offer a selection of free drop-in programming for children and youth, aged 17 and under, in order…
Municipalities in Ontario have been subjected to a number of changes as a result of the provincial government’s roll out of the More Homes, More Choice: Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan. Both Bill 109 and Bill 23 were introduced and passed by the Province earlier this year and Staff in the City’s Planning, Infrastructure, and…
I will be holding an open coffee chat on Monday December 19th, at the Tim Hortons at 993 Richmond Road, from 11am to 1pm. I welcome Bay Ward residents to stop by to say hello or connect with me to discuss any issues, concerns or questions you may have.
On behalf of the Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat, I am pleased to share some information regarding several upcoming funding opportunities, which may be of interest. These consist in: EcoAction Community Funding Program Application deadline: December 8, 2022, at 12:00p.m. PST / 3:00p.m. EST The program provides financial support to non-profit and non-government organizations for Canadian communities…
The Role of Innovation in Fuelling an Accessible and Equitable World Join the City on Thursday, December 1, from 10 to 11:30 am, as we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The event will be held virtually, via Zoom. The event will feature a number of speakers. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe will proclaim the day…
Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) is looking for qualified trainers or organizations to respond to our Request for Proposals towards facilitating employment for people with criminal records and from marginalized communities. CPO commissioned a report on Examining Barriers to Employment for Young Men with a Criminal Records. Upon receiving this report, the CPO Board of Directors…