The new zoning bylaw has been working its way forward since the first draft was issued on April 29, 2024. The third draft was considered by a joint committee of Council this week. The new zoning bylaw is needed to update the city’s zoning so that it is consistent with the new Official Plan adopted on November 4, 2022. As well, a series of new provincial laws and regulations regarding land use and housing construction also necessitate changes in the city zoning.
During the pandemic, we were reminded just how important our four-legged friends are as a source of comfort, happiness and routine, especially for those who live alone. Sadly, Rideau-Vanier has one of the highest rates of animal surrender, where people find themselves in a difficult situation and are forced to give up their pets.
As residents of Ward 12, we witness people experiencing homelessness living their lives on the street and coping with drug addiction and mental illness every day. As your Councillor, I have been working to find solutions to this complex problem.
Wow, what a year! The US election results, the political and economic landscape in Canada, the impact of the global migration crisis, housing shortage and climate change in Ward 12
On the Proposed Increases to the Price of the Student U-Pass
For Pride 2024, I want to acknowledge two very important people who inspire me every day.
March is Francophonie Month —a time to celebrate Francophone culture, language and heritage which have deep roots in Ottawa. Today, the City kicked off the month with a proclamation to recognize the many contributions Francophones have made to the cultural, economic...
Thank you to everyone who reached out regarding the recent protests downtown
Since being sworn in November 15 2022, I have had an absolute whirlwind of a year. Before I go into further detail, I want to thank the Ward 12 superheros: Alan, Nick, Carina, Cameron, Jim and Sara Anne. Many of you have chatted with them over email, phone and...
Here are the answers to the most common questions I was asked about Lansdowne 2.0 Why did you give $400 million to a private developer? I did no such thing. I would never vote to give a developer a blank cheque. What we voted on was not the final approval or even a...
