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Mathieu Grondin

Canada After Dark shines light on night life

On May 21–22, 2025, Canada After Dark, a two-day nightlife forum, was held as part of Ottawa’s first Capital Music Week (CxMW). Co-presented by Ottawa’s Nightlife Office and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), the event spotlighted Ottawa’s nightlife within both national and international contexts.

“Ottawa is open late for business”: Mathieu Grondin discusses strengthening the city’s nightlife scene, businesses, and safety

As Ottawa’s new Nightlife Commissioner, it would be no surprise that Mathieu Grondin used to be involved in various entertainment gigs before working for the city council. His ventures have led him to DJ’ing, shooting videos for Canadian musicians such as electro hip-hop band Radio Radio and the “Queen of Power Ballads” herself, Celine Dion, and having acting gigs for television shows in Montreal.