This Week at Council This week at City Council I put forward a motion to designate Tuesday, March 11th as a Day of Observance to commemorate those who have died of COVID-19 and to recognize the significant impacts of the pandemic. March 11, 2025 is the 5th anniversary of the date when the World Health…
Ottawa Community Housing Annual General Meeting This week during the City Council meeting Ottawa Community Housing presented our 2023 Annual Report. Many might ask, why does the OCHC Annual General Meeting take place during a council meeting? The City of Ottawa is the sole shareholder of Ottawa Community Housing Corporation. Our report is our opportunity…
Designed for Ottawa Community Housing residents, this here’s a list of OCH telephone numbers to help get you in touch with the right staff. LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES: FIRE /MEDICAL / CRIME IN PROGESS 911 *Note* If possible, also contact OCH Community Safety Services to report the incident OTTAWA COMMUNITY HOUSING COMMUNITY SAFETY SERVICES – 613-731-1182 Option…
This week at Planning and Housing Committee I was happy to support the motion brought forward by Councillor Troster regarding the possibility for the city creating its own anti-renoviction By-laws. As a municipality, while the Province dictates many components of housing, including rental bylaws through Residential Tenancies Act and the Municipal Act, the City does have certain tools…
This week I had the privilege as Chair of the Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) board to attend the unveiling of a mural at OCH head office entitled, “every moment matters”. The mural is a a mosaic of photos honouring the work of OCH volunteers. The Volunteer Engagement Program at OCH welcomes volunteer groups who want to make…
As chair of Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) I am pleased to share with you that OCH have been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers for 2024, the seventh year in a row! This achievement is a testament to OCH’s ongoing commitment to creating an exceptional workplace. It is a testament to…
As the Chair of Ottawa Community Housing (OCH), I am proud to share that OCH has entered into a binding agreement to acquire two Minto Apartment REIT (Minto) established communities. The transfer of ownership will close on February 15, 2024. Recognized for its commitment to community-centric development strategies, OCH continues to blend new constructions and…
Dear Community Members, As we approach the last weeks of this year’s season of giving, we would like to extend an invitation that holds the power to make a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals in our beloved community. At the heart of our mission lies a commitment to transforming the Ottawa Community…
OCH met with Toronto Mayor to discuss affordable housing This week I attended the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA) conference in my capacity as the Chair of Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) board. ONPHA is a member funded and directed association that represents nearly 700 non-profit housing providers and local housing corporations throughout the province. .The…
Province commits $24.1M in funding in support of affordable housing This past Wednesday I had the privilege, in my capacity as Chair of Ottawa Community Housing, to introduce Provincial Ministers and the Mayor to announce an increase in funding for an affordable housing project being built by Ottawa Community Housing (OCH). The commitment is for…