Le français suit l’anglais. January 11, 2024: Downtown Ottawa Revitalization Task Force announcing release of final report. Pictured above (from left to right): Kevin McHale (Sparks St BIA), Yasir Naqvi (MP Ottawa Centre), Sueling Ching (Ottawa Board of Trade), Graeme Hussey (CAHDCO), Neil Malhotra (Claridge Homes), Ariel Troster (Councillor – Somerset), Mary Huang (Centretown Community […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbour, I want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and all the best this holiday season. I hope your holidays are restful and spent with your family, friends, and loved ones. I am pleased to end the year with our government’s announcement […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbour, With the holiday season and New Year’s fast approaching, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on this past year and the steps our federal government is taking in 2024! The 2023 Fall Economic Statement was delivered by the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear neighbour, Happy Halloween! I hope you are looking forward to an exiting evening of witches, goblins — and a lot of candy! I know my kids will have a blast. Remember to follow these Halloween safety tips, and enjoy. While the weather is getting cooler, there are still many fall activities […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, I can’t believe the fall season is here. Kids are back in school, and the House of Commons will soon be back in session. It’s been an exciting summer in Ottawa Centre. I was pleased to attend festivals, events, and connect with Ottawa residents. In August, I […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, The energy at Bluesfest this month was incredible! Thank you to the dedicated volunteers and organizers for their hard work putting on one of Ottawa’s best events. Summer’s not over yet, and there are countless activities, festivals and events to discover in Ottawa Centre! Some of my favourites […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, We know that downtown Ottawa has fundamentally changed since the pandemic. Through our work with the Downtown Revitalization Task Force, we’re exploring new, innovative and creative solutions for downtown Ottawa’s short and long term revitalization, to make sure our nation’s capital is a vibrant place for everyone to […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, There are so many exciting things happening in Ottawa Centre this month! With summer just around the corner, I want to take the opportunity to highlight our active transportation network, including new paths across LeBreton Flats and the iconic Flora Footbridge. I’m also looking forward to the NCC […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Free Tax Filing Service Dear Neighbours, I’d like to take this opportunity to share important news with you! Tax season is upon us and my office is hosting a free tax filing service. This service will be offered by appointment only on April 9th and April 23rd from 9:00am – 12:00 […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, This has not been the long weekend we had anticipated. Many Ottawa Centre residents remain without power. Help is available in our community if you need to re-charge your devices, access WiFi, washrooms and showers. Click here for a full list of community centres offering assistance to residents. For […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Joined by Minister Helena Jaczek, MPs Greg Fergus and Marie-France Lalonde and Mark Monahan, Executive Director of Bluesfest after announcing a federal government investment for Bluesfest and local tourism operators. Dear Neighbours, It has been a busy couple of weeks with lots of great news for Ottawa Centre as we […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, It’s been an exciting start of summer with many festivals and local community events. This has been a great chance to meet with constituents and talk about important issues and priorities for Ottawa Centre. I am thrilled to announce that I will be hosting the Ottawa Centre […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, It’s been an incredible summer full of community events, festivals, local markets and more. Where did the time go? I hope you all enjoyed spending time with family and friends and got a chance to participate in one of many summer activities offered in our community! I […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, As a community, and as a nation, we are mourning the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was a constant presence throughout Canada’s history. We reflect on the legacy she has left behind, and the many lives she has touched. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, will […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, Over the past few months, I have had several opportunities to hear from residents in our community about the immense pressure they are under. The cost of living has risen, and some are more impacted than the others. Whether it has had an impact on your grocery bill, […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, This past week, we observed Veterans Week. Many veterans across our community took part in ceremonies and commemorate events to remember those lost serving our country at home and abroad. I was honoured to take part in a community-led ceremony, organized by local veterans, at the Brantwood […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Merry Christmas! Dear Neighbours, We have come to the end of a busy year, with much to celebrate. I’ve enjoyed spending time attending events across Ottawa Centre and speaking with residents and businesses about how we can continue to improve our community. From further investments to affordable and social […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, I hope the new year is treating you well! As we begin 2023, I look forward to representing your voices in parliament and connecting with you in our community. Downtown Ottawa has changed significantly over the past three years. With hybrid work here to stay and affordability […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, Spring is here! I hope that you, your family and friends enjoyed the beautiful weather we had this past weekend. The past month has been filled with excitement with both the visit of U.S. President Joe Biden and the release of Budget 2023! President Biden came to […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, I’d like to take this opportunity to share an update on the situation in Ukraine. Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen the situation deteriorate. Nonetheless, our support for Ukraine, for democracy, and for human rights remains unwavering. Our government proudly stands with our allies and partners to support […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, I hope you are doing well. I’m glad to have spent time in our Ottawa Centre community, and celebrate the many significant days we have had so far in the month of March. The Chabad of Wellington West held a Purim event for the community on March […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, In February 2022, our community was held hostage, through what can only be described as an illegal occupation. Residents were horrified by the harmful actions of protestors for three weeks. Streets were blocked and respect for our community was minimal, causing harm to our residents and small businesses. […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, Throughout the past two weeks, our community has had to endure immense agony, exhaustion and frustration. There are no words that can accurately describe what our community has gone through. For residents of downtown Ottawa, this continues to be a horrific experience. This has gone on too long. And […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, It’s a new year, and I hope you are staying healthy. I am thinking of how you are coping at this stage of the pandemic. We did not expect to start the year with a surge in COVID-19 cases due to Omicron variant, and as a result (yet […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and all the best in the New Year! I hope you are able to enjoy the holidays, safely. It is important to recognize that with the emergence of the Omicron variant, the increase in COVID-19 cases in Ottawa […]
Le français suit l’anglais. Dear Neighbours, I am thrilled to be sending my first newsletter as your new MP for Ottawa Centre. First and foremost, I’d like to thank you for putting your trust in me to represent you as Member of Parliament. I am more than ready to hit the ground running, and start […]
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