In an ideal world, we would not need charities. If people had a basic minimum income and affordable housing, then the Ottawa Food Bank would not be reporting a 90% increase in usage since 2019.
In Ottawa, we are currently losing 31 affordable apartments for every one that we build.
Budget season is in full swing at City Hall and will be the focus of our work in the Ward 14 office until the final vote on December 11.
Last week I shared a video talking about the misinformation being spread about proposed newcomer reception centres in suburban Ottawa.
A city is made up of its people. And what we choose to fund tells us who we are.
There are now three “ghost bikes” in front of City Hall. I wish there were none.