City Hall Insider
Housing
+2
Jul 9, 2026
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11 min read
City Hall Insider: deterring renovictions
Every year, it’s estimated that more than 500 Ottawa residents have been evicted from their homes in bad faith, told by landlords that their homes required repairs or renovations, and were barred from returning.
Housing
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Jul 9, 2026
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8 min read
Renoviction bylaw one step closer after committee approval
Every year, it’s estimated that more than 500 Ottawa residents have been evicted from their homes in bad faith, told by landlords that their homes required repairs or renovations, and were barred from returning.
Downtown
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Jun 16, 2026
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4 min read
City Hall Insider: Surplus property housing
With more than 10,000 Ottawa households waiting for social housing and nearly 3,000 individuals estimated to be experiencing homelessness, the city is dipping into its own coffers to supply city-owned properties as sites for future affordable housing.
Housing
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May 14, 2026
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2 min read
Council takes steps to support rural homeowners in home upgrades and retrofits
In one of the latest efforts to increase advocacy and equal investment opportunity in rural Ottawa, city council is working to assess whether the Better Homes Ottawa program can be adjusted to support rural infrastructure and rural housing needs.
Housing
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Mar 21, 2026
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7 min read
City Hall Insider: March 5-19
Here's what happened in council chambers
Police
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Mar 4, 2026
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6 min read
Should OC Transpo special constables have provincial powers?
In response to provincial legislation, Coun. Stephanie Plante tabled a motion that would allow transit special constables to issue provincial fines for public consumption of illegal substances.
