Recent Advocacy
Comments on the proposed redevelopment of 265 Catherine
On July 20, 2023, the Centretown Community Association provided comments to the City of Ottawa on a proposed redevelopment plan for 265 Catherine, the site of the former bus depot. The CCA urged City Council to reject the application for redevelopment. That letter can be read here.
Letter concerning loud horns on construction sites
On May 15, 2023, the CCA sent a letter to Councillor Ariel Troster requesting that the city of Ottawa take steps to implement a recommendation from the Ottawa People’s Commission that would eliminate the use of loud horns on construction sites in Centretown. That letter can be found here.
Comments on a proposed development at 84 & 100 Gloucester
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On May 15, 2023, the Centretown Community Association provided comments to the City of Ottawa on a proposed development at 84 & 100 Gloucester. The CCA took issue with many aspects of the proposal, but focused in particular on a lack of necessary consultation. That letter can be read here.
CCA Letter demanding a Public Inquiry on the Freedom Convoy’s Occupation of Ottawa
On March 15, 2022, the CCA wrote a letter to Mayor Watson, Interim Police Chief Bell, Premier Ford and Prime Minister Trudeau demanding that all 3 levels of government begin an immediate and thorough public inquiry into the handling of the convoy occupation of downtown Ottawa and develop a joint plan to prevent similar events from happening again. That letter can be found here.
Letter concerning the Freedom Convoy's Occupation of Ottawa
On February 6, 2022, the CCA wrote to Mayor Watson and Police Chief Sloly to take immediate and specific actions to assist Centretown residents struggling with the occupation of their community. That letter can be found here.