Strengthening Municipal Voices at the National Table
As First Vice-President of FCM, I joined mayors from across Canada in Ottawa for candid, solutions-focused discussions on community safety, housing, infrastructure, and the urgent need for stronger federal–municipal collaboration to meet growing local pressures.
Honouring Black History Month 2026: Celebrating Legacies, Brilliance, and Community
Black History Month 2026 invites our community to honour the legacies, brilliance, and ongoing contributions of African, Caribbean, Black people, while reflecting on the stories, challenges, and achievements that continue to shape our city and country.
Ottawa 200: A Citywide Celebration Takes Shape for 2026
Ottawa 200 marks the launch of a citywide celebration of Ottawa’s 200th anniversary in 2026, featuring a year of community-led events, cultural investments and collaborative experiences that reflect the city’s creativity, diversity and pride.
Blue and Black Bin Collection Changes in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, blue and black bin collection in Ottawa will be managed by Circular Materials under Ontario’s new province-wide recycling system.
New Zoning By-law
The final draft of the proposed new Zoning By-law was released to the public on September 8, 2025.
The draft Zoning By-law will be considered by the Joint Planning & Housing Committee and Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee on December 17, 2025.
Closer to the December 17, 2025 meeting, the City will publish the official agenda with instructions on how to register as a public delegation and submit comments.
Priorities – Highway, Congestion and what we need to do
Replacement motion to the one that was debated three weeks prior, that committee was swapped out in the 11th hour, with the replacement motion only removing “Ring Road” the one item that was the most important in my mind and clearly the province, and the citizens of Ottawa..
Ontario Investing $15.7 Million to Build New MIFO Community Centre in Orléans
Ontario is investing $15.7 million to build a new, inclusive MIFO community centre in Orléans, strengthening francophone culture, recreation, and local economic growth.
My Op-Ed Started a Conversation — Now It’s a National Call to Action
What began as a local op-ed has grown into a national conversation, as communities across Canada confront the serious safety risks of disappearing road markings.
Ottawa to Host FCM Annual Conference: A National Spotlight on Local Leadership
Ottawa is set to host the 2025 FCM Annual Conference, bringing together over 2,500 municipal leaders to tackle national issues like housing, infrastructure, and homelessness at a pivotal moment for federal-local collaboration.
The Hazards of Vanishing Road Markings
I’m raising concerns about the growing safety risk from disappearing road markings caused by new federal regulations, and calling for a solution that balances environmental goals with the need to protect public safety.