Live, Work, and Play Close to Home
Orléans and Ottawa’s East End has held the reputation of being the bedroom community for Public Servants, and those that commute to the City’s West, South, or Core for jobs. Sadly, this characterization has not been historically inaccurate, however this need not be the case. With the extension of Ottawa’s LRT the entirety of the suburban East End, this opens opportunities for a thoughtful redevelopment of the surrounding corridor, as well as the opportunity for an explosion of economic growth.
In 2014, the Edward Drake Building opened on Ogilvie Road, and with it a modern and efficient work environment for more than 2,200 Federal Communications Security Establishment (CSE) employees. This is fantastic for those that work for CSE, but for other Public Servants working in other departments, there was no effect. Although the new Alternative Work Hub that opened at Place d’Orléans is certainly a fantastic opportunity for some Federal employees to work remotely, it is not however a permanent solution for those who are looking to stay close to home.
While we will always encourage and support our Federal representatives to consider Orléans and Ottawa’s East End when looking at new locations for employees, for our community to thrive, we must also look to diversify the employment options that we have in the East.
Lansdowne 2.0
Many residents have reached out to me from across Ottawa asking for more information, to share their thoughts and vision for the future of Lansdowne and ask my thoughts on the project. In the coming weeks, Ottawa City Council will be asked to vote on moving forward with what has become known as Lansdowne…
Orléans Corridor Secondary Plan Study
It was extraordinary to witness the level of engagement from residents across Orlèans at the January 25th Orlèans Corridor Study public meeting. The Study is the culmination of decades of work by many key stakeholders in the community. I want to extend my gratitude to all those who have contributed to getting the City to…
Budget 2021
Draft Budget 2021 is a no-frills budget that strikes a balance between supporting evolving community needs during this pandemic and delivering essential municipal services, while also advancing Council’s priorities. This is integral, both to our community’s recovery and to Ottawa’s future prosperity. Many residents in our community face continued financial hardship; it’s more important than…
Budget 2021 – A Time for Self Discipline and Responsible Planning
In the coming weeks, Ottawa City Staff will be presenting Council with their draft for Budget 2021. This past year, the COVID-19 Pandemic, and its substantial impact on Ottawa’s economy and the City’s finances has been nothing short of devastating. Going forward it is important that City staff and Councillors be realistic about the economic…
COVID-19: Economic Recovery – May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020 – During today’s City Council meeting, staff provided an update to Council on the Economic Recovery Plan, as well as initiatives underway through the Economic Task Force. Please see below for the presentation.
City Launches Transportation Master Plan
At the December 4, 2019 Transportation Committee meeting, the City of Ottawa launched the Transportation Master Plan Update. This document is the roadmap for the planning and operation of the City’s walking, cycling, transit, and road networks for the next several decades. Residents will have the opportunity to review the plan, and provide feedback through the…
The Ottawa Board of Trade
The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBOT) is the voice of business in Ottawa, representing enterprises of all sizes and from across all sectors since 1857.
Regroupement des gens d’affaires (RGA)
La mission du RGA est de dynamiser l’essor économique de la région en élargissant les horizons d’affaires des entreprises membres en offrant de multiples occasions de développement, de soutien et d’information, en rejoignant les deux côtés de rive de la région de la capitale.
Invest Ottawa
Invest Ottawa is the lead economic development agency for knowledge-based industries in Canada’s Capital, facilitating economic growth and job creation in the City of Ottawa.
