Recent Advocacy
12 Nov 2024
CCA expresses concerms about loss of trees on James Street
The Centretown Community Association has sent a letter expressing concerns regarding the loss of mature canopy trees, on James Street, as part of the current infrastructure renewal project proposed for the street
CCA expresses concern regarding 2025 transit budget
The Centretown Community Association has sent a letter with concerns regarding the 2025 draft transit budget. The letter cites 3 specific concerns:
Fare increases and cancellation of free transit days for seniors.
Cuts to youth fare programs, including ending free transit for 11 and 12 year olds.
The $36 million funding gap in the transit budget.
The draft budget will result in more people choosing to drive, worsening traffic congestion, while many—especially seniors, children, and those with lower incomes—will be forced to stay home. The resulting decline in transit usage will only deepen the financial challenges of our system.
Ottawa’s transit system is at a crossroads. If we do not act now to reverse these cuts and increase funding, we risk undermining a system that so many depend on.
We urge the City of Ottawa to prioritize the long-term sustainability of our transit system and ensure that it remains a reliable, affordable, and efficient option for everyone in our community.
For further inquiries please contact: Transportation@centretowncitizens.ca
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
It all begins with an idea.
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.