Statement on City of Ottawa’s 2023 Budget

With the introduction of the City’s 2023 budget, the people of Ottawa got some insight into what Mayor Sutcliffe’s promised 2.5% limit on property tax increases will actually mean. This is not a ‘tight’ budget that managed to avoid cuts to services but a reactionary budget that attacks the wellbeing of many of Ottawa’s working … Continue reading Statement on City of Ottawa’s 2023 Budget

A People’s Public Transport Policy

The People’s Public Transport Policy is the result of a collaborative effort involving the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) representing 700 affiliated trade unions from 150 countries and a number of non-union organizations and activists.  It sets out 28 policy demands that express the ITF’s vision for a social model of public transport covering six key areas … Continue reading A People’s Public Transport Policy

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) development plan favours cars over transit access

Once again, development planning in the city of Ottawa proceeds with insufficient regard for climate change and public transit.  Newly announced plans to upgrade The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) include adding a four story parking garage to the site. This parking garage will be built over an existing lot and the Queen Juliana Park. It will … Continue reading The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) development plan favours cars over transit access