In a matter of weeks, Ottawans will head to the polls to elect a mayor and 23 city councillors. These are the folks who will call the shots for the next four years—so take a moment to familiarize yourself with the candidates, and please talk to friends and family about their civic duty to vote on October 22nd.
The crack team at CBC Ottawa has compiled superb resources:
As well as a complete list of candidates by ward, complete with survey responses on city issues:
- Ward 1: Orléans
- Ward 2: Innes
- Ward 3: Barrhaven
- Ward 4: Kanata North
- Ward 5: West Carleton-March
- Ward 6: Stittsville
- Ward 7: Bay
- Ward 8: College
- Ward 9: Knoxdale-Merivale
- Ward 10: Gloucester-Southgate
- Ward 11: Beacon Hill-Cyrville
- Ward 12: Rideau-Vanier
- Ward 13: Rideau Rockliffe
- Ward 14: Somerset
- Ward 15: Kitchissippi
- Ward 16: River
- Ward 17: Capital
- Ward 18: Alta Vista
- Ward 19: Cumberland
- Ward 20: Osgoode
- Ward 21: Rideau-Goulbourn
- Ward 22: Gloucester-South Nepean
- Ward 23: Kanata South
Visit ottawa.ca to verify that your name and information are on the voters’ list.
