Mar 23, 2022BoardMeeting
BoardCity Of Ottawa Media Availability
The media availability session focused on several key municipal and regional issues. Discussions included coordination of security measures near Parliament Hill in light of recent convoy protests, the gradual return of public service employees to downtown offices to support local businesses, the fiscal impacts of the Freedom Convoy and the pursuit of government compensation, the conclusion of the electric scooter pilot project, and concerns regarding mask mandates and COVID-19 public health indicators. Additionally, the mayor addressed the potential for free public transit and the feasibility of permanently closing Wellington Street to vehicular traffic.