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Bill 5 Still Getting Support
Despite the Government defeating Stephen’s Private Members Bill last spring, it continues to garner support from cities and towns across…
ONTARIO’S BIG CITY MAYORS SUPPORT BLAIS’ BILL 5, 2023
— Ontario’s Big City Mayors support Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act — QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario’s Big…
Council cleans house
Written by Jon Willing in the Ottawa Sun
Sense of teamwork in air as newly elected members tackle Lansdowne Park, transit and the environment
Residents clearly didn’t like the direction Ottawa was heading in 2010, even though historic city-building projects gained momentum.
Blais keeps first promise during first council meeting
Cumberland Councillor Stephen Blais today cast his first vote during his first City Council meeting in support of establishing a…
Young blood keeps it fresh
Written by Jon Willing in the Ottawa Sun
Four council young guns are mindful of not blasting into City Hall in a blaze of glory.
Although they’re eager to get the keys for their new offices Wednesday, the under-40 group of councillors acknowledge the veteran leadership around the council table. Mathieu Fleury, who will represent Rideau-Vanier ward, will be the youngest councillor at 25 years old.
New councillors eye extra work
Written by Jon Willing in the Ottawa Sun
The jockeying for committee positions has begun as the new councillors learn the ropes at City Hall.
Committee structures will be one of the first matters for the new council, which takes office Dec. 1. There are seven standing committees on which councillors sit, but depending on the wishes of the new council, that number could increase, decrease or remain unchanged.