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3procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
90substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 155 they were on the record for
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WHEREAS more than 6,500 Ottawa households continue to cope with the significant emotional, physical, and financial impacts of flooding to their homes arising from the July 1, 2026 extreme weather and flood event; and WHEREAS the Canadian Red Cross has been assisting hundreds of residents and families in need since July 1, helping them meet basic needs, access supports, navigate complex insurance c
WHEREAS human trafficking is a serious crime and violation of human rights that disproportionately affects women, girls, youth, Indigenous peoples, newcomers, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and other vulnerable populations; and WHEREAS Statistics Canada data indicates that 416 police-reported human trafficking incidents were recorded in the Ottawa Census Metropolitan Area between 2014 and 2024
WHEREAS on July 1, 2026, the Permanent Council of La Francophonie expressed its support for Canada’s bid to host the 21st Francophonie Summit in 2028; and WHEREAS the Prime Minister has confirmed that the 2028 Francophonie Summit will take place in the National Capital Region, including Ottawa; and WHEREAS the 2028 Francophonie Summit will bring together representatives of 90 member states and gov
WHEREAS on July 1, 2026, the City of Ottawa experienced a historic rainfall event; and WHEREAS staff have received as of July 14, 2026, approximately 6000 service requests from residents whose homes experienced basement flooding as a result of this storm event; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa offers two programs to assist residential property owners affected by flooding: the Compassionate Grant Pro
WHEREAS on July 1, 2026, an extreme weather event impacted the city of Ottawa causing extensive flooding as well as damage to trees and property; and WHEREAS repair or renovations of affected homes and buildings will be required and property owners may have to obtain demolition and/or building permits in order to repair existing buildings and structures in the areas affected by the flooding; and W
WHEREAS residents continue to cope with the significant emotional, physical, and financial impacts of flooding to their homes arising from the July 1, 2026 flood event; and WHEREAS some residents who have insurance have been further distressed to learn that they may not be eligible for insurance coverage for some or all of their damages; and WHEREAS the City is not in a position to provide legal a
WHEREAS the Canadian Red Cross is a leading organization in helping communities respond to natural disasters across Canada, having helped over a million Canadians recover following disasters and weather events over the last 10 years; and WHEREAS thousands of Ottawa residents continue to cope with the significant emotional, physical, and financial impacts of flooding to their homes arising from the
WHEREAS Black History Ottawa (BHO) is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to advancing education by increasing the public's knowledge and appreciation of Black history, and 2026 marks its 40th anniversary, having been first formed as the Black History Month Committee in 1986; and WHEREAS the history of Ottawa's Black community dates back over two centuries, beginning with early settlers such a
WHEREAS Robyn Mary Elizabeth Guest was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, and a tireless builder of a better Ottawa; and WHEREAS Robyn was raised to have a public-spirited heart and a belief that a community is something you make, not just a place you live in; and WHEREAS Robyn Guest dedicated over 30 years to public service, including 20 years of exemplary service to t
WHEREAS Canada is in a housing crisis that is largely linked to a lack of supply relative to demand; and WHEREAS the Housing Innovation Task Force identified costs imposed by the municipality as a major barrier to housing development; and WHEREAS development charges are a major component of those costs; and WHEREAS development charges are particularly prohibitive on developing certain typologies o
WHEREAS if Ottawa is to become a more housing-friendly City, the City government must play a stronger role in catalyzing affordable housing development; and WHEREAS key objective 4 of the Housing Acceleration Plan seeks to “consolidate and strengthen capacity for Affordable Housing development;” and WHEREAS a Council strategic priority is “a city that has affordable housing and is more liveable fo
WHEREAS the recommendations of the Housing Innovation Task Force, the Housing Acceleration Plan, and ongoing initiatives of the City of Ottawa (including the new Zoning By-law) when combined represent Ottawa’s Housing Action Plan; and WHEREAS this plan may well be the most ambitious housing plan ever advanced by a Canadian municipality; and WHEREAS residents deserve to be fully informed about the
WHEREAS Objective 5 of the Housing Acceleration Plan seeks to “Unlock Urban Intensification and Transit Oriented Development,” particularly through “rebalancing uses in downtown, particularly the central business district, by enabling more residential;” and WHEREAS Action 40 of the Plan directs staff to “Recommend regulatory changes and financial incentives to support downtown revitalization, incl
WHEREAS the cost of rental housing in Ottawa has increased by 27.3% since 2019; and WHEREAS over that same period, house prices have increased by roughly 50%; and WHEREAS in the case of seniors, income and availability of housing can combine to limit seniors’ ability downsize or otherwise move to housing that can more appropriate match their needs and lifestyles; and WHEREAS in addition to not mee
That the Ottawa Police Services Board appoint M. Carr as Vice Chair of the Board for 2024.