On Thursday November 14th, I attended the Order of Ottawa ceremony. There were 15 inductees from across the city for this honour. It was my privilege to be there for the presentation to Bay Ward resident, Louisa Taylor, the founding Director of Refugee 613, an innovative organization that supports refugee integration in Ottawa. After a career in journalism, Ms. Taylor transitioned into strategic communications in 2015 during the Syrian refugee crisis. Ms. Taylor remains a key voice in refugee advocacy frequently engaging with policymakers, media and community leaders to fostering a welcoming environment for newcomers. Congratulations Louisa!
