Ottawa council approves development charge increases despite potential impact on federal funding
Federal Housing Minister has warned cities that increasing development fees would risk their ability to access the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
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Federal Housing Minister has warned cities that increasing development fees would risk their ability to access the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
Ontario municipalities must update development charges by-laws at least every five years. Ottawa's bylaw had been set to expire next week.
City of Ottawa staff are recommending that council move forward with another season of the city's electric scooter program, with a number of changes that could see more scooters hit the streets.
Closing the downtown artery to traffic is still under discussion, but city staff suggest parting ways with the "iconic" Wellington Street would cost more than the federal government has so far offered to pay.
A survey to find out how pedestrians, motorists, cyclists and transit users feel about the entire transportation network in the National Capital Region is expected to begin this week.