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Horizon Ottawa is a progressive, municipal-focused grassroots organization dedicated to creating a city that genuinely works for everyone. linktr.ee/HorizonOttawa

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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
We're excited to announce that this morning, we registered as a third party advertiser for the 2026 municipal election! Read more about our strategy to unseat incumbents in a few key wards and donate to our election advertising campaign today: www.horizonottawa.ca/2026_tpa_reg...
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Horizon Ottawa registers as third party advertiser for Ottawa municipal election
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Mark your calendars 📆 HorizonFest returns this year on September 19. RSVP now www.horizonottawa.ca/horizonfest_...
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Thinking about canvassing with Horizon but don’t know what to expect? Join us next week for an online training session! Link to register in our bio.
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
RSVP now for our DIY Air Purifier Workshop! Happening tomorrow (August 11) at 7 PM www.horizonottawa.ca/corsi_rosent...
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James Adair📙 @jameshasaface.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
With @horizonottawa.bsky.social and @cafesottawa.bsky.social I will be hosting a workshop on how to build a DIY air filter. As the air quality gets worse from climate change, building community resilience will be way more important. RSVP at the link below www.horizonottawa.ca/corsi_rosent...
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Corsi-Rosenthal Workshop
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CAPE-ACEP @cape-acep.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
A big thank you to all the local members who came to @horizonottawa.bsky.social 's rally to show solidarity for workers from PSAC, CUPE, SEIU, and OPSEU! Together we are stronger!
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Every time we hear about "efficiencies" we know that's code for cuts. Today, we got some proof. Sutcliffe pitched New Ways to Bus as improvements, but according to the AG's interviews, "decisions were mainly driven by budget considerations". www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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City auditor blasts OC Transpo bus scheduling | CBC News
Ottawa’s auditor general has released a scathing report into how OC Transpo is planning and scheduling its bus system, saying last year's "New Ways to Bus" changes were based on outdated data and driv...
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
On Sunday, June 7th, we’ll be knocking on doors in Orléans talking to residents about the state of public transit and other important municipal issues. With enough help, we can reach hundreds of residents with our message and make sure our movement is a powerful force city-wide! RSVP:
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Orléans Day of Action
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
OC Transpo's new GM Rick Leary told media earlier this week that he would have a great action plan to present at Transit Committee today. As we anticipated, his presentation is mostly just buzzwords. It's not exactly revolutionary to "put customers first" and review KPIs.
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Sutcliffe today: "I don't agree with the province's decision [on speed cameras]... I cant make them change their mind, I've made my best case, they've made their decision, and we move on" Sutcliffe when Ford makes LRT service cuts after the Metrolinx upload:
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
The bubble bylaw is currently being debated at Council. Follow along with our live coverage here: xcancel.com/i/status/204...
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
The Bank St. bus lane pilot was also approved unanimously today, but it's still somewhat lacking. After the pilot, we hope to see 24/7 lanes in both directions like delegates were asking for! Only one motion on the item was called to a vote, and was thankfully defeated:
Bank St. Bus Lanes - Lo's motion:
Make the approval of the bus lane plan for Bank between Holmwood and the 417 conditional on the support of two-thirds of nearby businesses.
 YES:  Luloff, Desroches, Lo
 NO:  Dudas, Gower, Johnson, Devine, Bradley, Troster, Skalski, Kitts, Tierney
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
One vote down, one to go for today's Infrastructure Committee meeting – Manor Park will be getting sidewalks as planned thanks to some great delegations from advocacy groups and community members. Here's how committee members voted:
Motion to defer sidewalk installations in Manor Park
Yes: Luloff, Dudas, Skalski, Lo, Tierney
No: Gower, Johnson, Devine, Bradley, Troster, Desroches, Kitts
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
We're very disappointed in the City's decision to hire disgraced former TTC CEO Rick Leary to head OC Transpo. In Toronto, Leary consistently avoided accountability for his failures, and was accused of abusive and corrupt behaviour. Our full statement: www.horizonottawa.ca/oc_transpo_l...
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Horizon Ottawa Condemns City Decision to Hire Disgraced Former TTC CEO to Head OC Transpo
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
The Glebe BIA is saying Bank St. bus lanes are a bad idea – instead the Glebe needs more cops. Their concerns are pretty ridiculous, but we still need to make sure councillors hear the other side at PWIC on March 30th! Registration info below ⤵️ obj.ca/glebe-bia-in...
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Glebe BIA would rather see increased police presence over bus lanes on Bank St.
Reducing on-street parking in favour of more permanent bus lanes may lead to loss of customers and revenue for Glebe businesses, the local BIA executive director says.
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
People should be prioritized over cars at all times in a place like the Market, not just on special occasions. Sam, one of our board members, breaks down the case for a fully-pedestrianized Byward Market rather than the proposed half-measures ⤵️
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Nine months ago, there was a 2-day long committee meeting debating the need for a bubble by-law to restrict protests around certain buildings. We've been fighting hard to stop this alongside many other advocates, and the final decision is coming soon. ⤵️
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Matt Luloff stepped down from running for the Conservatives federally, so what makes him think he should be able to run again for city council? Orléans deserves better. Add your name today and help us organize for change: www.horizonottawa.ca/orleans_dese...
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Orléans Deserves Better!
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Every councillor who supported Few Ways to Bus, LRT service cuts, and budget austerity shares a part of the blame for the suffering of this individual, and should apologize. Service cuts have a compounding effect for multi-stage routes, risking riders' health and safety.
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Laine Johnson @lainejohnson.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
There’s an important City meeting tonight. Here’s why you should consider participating: One of the complaints I hear about the most is that the City doesn’t really care about people’s opinions. That City surveys don’t ask the right questions, or that the answers will be ignored.
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Great piece from @brigittepellerin.bsky.social on why Sutcliffe needs to take accountability and halt fare collection until transit is fixed. "Until we rebuild the system and deliver better service, we can’t expect users to pay higher fares." - Sutcliffe, 2022 ottawacitizen.com/opinion/sutc...
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It's about time Sutcliffe apologized for OC Transpo problems | Opinion
Ottawa's mayor needs to step up and be the public face of this crisis. | Opinion
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
We are extremely saddened to learn about the numerous children who lost their lives to gun violence in Tumbler Ridge and Kitigan Zibi. Our deepest condolences to those mourning in B.C. and in the Anishinaabe Nation.
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
The feds' RTO policy is an insult to public servants. Our gov't is capitulating to the antiquated mindset of "WFH=laziness" despite knowing better, and they don't seem to care how it affects workers. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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No desks, no strategy: Experts say government's latest return-to-office order ignores reality | CBC News
With federal public servants mandated to return to the office four days a week this summer, experts and unions are sounding the alarm over a lack of clear strategy or infrastructure to support such a ...
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
OC Transpo's bus fleet has shrunk from over 1000 to less than 800 under the past two mayors, and enough is enough! We just launched a petition calling on the city to reverse course and restore our once-strong fleet. Add your signature today: www.horizonottawa.ca/save_our_fleet
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Petition: Save our Bus Fleet!
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
This Saturday, don't go to Russia – come to the Horizon Ottawa pub night! Join us at the Royal Oak on Kent St. at 7PM and enjoy the company of your fellow Ottawa progressives. R.S.V.P. today: www.horizonottawa.ca/jan24_horizo...
Heated Rivalry Screenshot Meme

Shane: Will you come to my pub night this Saturday? Don't do to Russia. Come to pub night. We'll have so much fun."

Ilya: "I'm coming to pub night"Horizon Ottawa Pub Night
Royal Oak - Kent & Slater
Sat. January 24th, 7:00PM
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chrishk.bsky.social @chrishk.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Take note of the Watson/Sutcliffe council for 2026: Most of the incumbents who voted for starving Transit and infrastructure renewal in favour of Tewin and OSEG handouts are running again. Consider donating to @strongtownsottawa.ca @horizonottawa.bsky.social to hold those voting records account.
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
The cost of living crisis has many of us barely scraping by, so Mayor Chow in Toronto is taking action by raising property taxes for the top 0.5%. Let's be honest, those living in a $3M+ home can afford to contribute more than the rest of us. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Mayor Chow proposing higher taxes on Toronto luxury homebuyers | CBC News
Mayor Olivia Chow wants Torontonians who can afford homes over $3 million to pay more in taxes in 2026.
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
The Ottawa Police are getting an 8.7% budget hike ($31.5M) including $5.4M pulled from reserves. The issues we're facing demand mental health supports, housing, and community services, not more police. Tell Council to fund mental health, not more cops: www.horizonottawa.ca/no_police_hike
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Tell Council to Fund Mental Health Over More Cops
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Doug Ford's Bill 60 doesn't only attack tenant rights, it also stops cities from doing anything that removes vehicle lanes. The vote is on Monday, so we need to act now. Join the 12 orgs and 650+ individuals who have signed on to our email campaign: www.horizonottawa.ca/back_off_ford
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Tell Ford to Back Off Our Bike and Bus Lanes!
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Join us on Tuesday evening from 6:30 - 8:30 at 464 Metcalfe St. for our City Budget 101 event! We'll be diving into the details of the budget, and discussing how we can organize to demand better, together. Learn more and RSVP today: www.horizonottawa.ca/budget_101
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City Budget 101
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Neil Saravanamuttoo @neilsara.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Lansdowne 2.0 vote is in. How did your Councillor vote?
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Lansdowne 2.0 was just approved by Council 15-10, and it's definitely worth taking note of the geographical imbalance on the vote. The two out-of-place "yes" votes are Marty Carr (Alta Vista) and Stéphanie Plante (Rideau-Vanier):
Map showing results of the Lansdowne 2.0 vote, with "no" votes concentrated around the urban core.

Yes: Brown, Hubley, Skalski, Dudas, Hill, Desroches, Kelly, Plante, Carr, Curry, Gower, Tierney, Kitts, Luloff, Sutcliffe

No: Johnson, Devine, Leiper, King, Kavanagh, Troster, Bradley, Menard, Brockington, Lo
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Premier Ford and Minister Calandra's appointed supervisor for the OCDSB has been avoiding questions from parents and says speaking to the media "isn't his mandate". If Plamondon is going to get a $350k salary, we need to know what he's actually doing. leveller.ca/2025/10/cons...
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Conservative-Appointed Supervisor Cutting Class - The Leveller
By Peter Moore Parents are asking questions after three months with Robert Plamondon as the provincially-appointed Supervisor of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB). The last two weeks h...
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Just now - Councillor @shawnmenard.bsky.social is interrupted by Councillor @timtierney.ca while asking questions on Lansdowne. Menard pushes back, then Tierney calls him an "asshole". This behaviour is unbefitting of a councillor, and demands an integrity complaint. ➡️ integrity@ottawa.ca
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
This Friday is our LAST CHANCE to call on Mayor Sutcliffe and councillors to vote against the final Lansdowne 2.0 approval! Come rally with our coalition of advocacy orgs at City Hall this Friday at 8:30 a.m. before council their decision: www.horizonottawa.ca/lansdowne_ra...
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Say NO to Lansdowne 2.0 Press Conference & Rally
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
FINCO heard dozens of delegates express their concerns about Lansdowne 2.0 through the 2-day long meeting, yet a majority of members still approved the deal, sending it to council for final approval. This result speaks to the lack of urban representation on this committee:
 Lansdowne 2.0 Approval 
 Finance & Corporate Services Committee 
 October 30, 2025 

 No: 
Rawlson King
Jeff Leiper
Shawn Menard
 Yes: 
Matthew Luloff
Laura Dudas
Cathy Curry
Glen Gower
Tim Tierney
Catherine Kitts
David Brown
Mark Sutcliffe
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Laine Johnson @lainejohnson.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Why I'm voting against Lansdowne 2.0 youtu.be/qzpGjx4dBCk?...
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Why I'm voting against Lansdowne 2 0
YouTube video by College Ward 8
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Ford’s new “Fighting Delays” bill would ban new bike lanes and let the province block anything that “interferes” with cars including bus lanes and safety projects. This is a war on bikes, transit, and local democracy. Send an email to Ford and your MPP: www.horizonottawa.ca/back_off_ford
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Tell Ford to Back Off Our Bike and Bus Lanes!
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
🧵 - Mayor Sutcliffe gave an update on Lansdowne 2.0 earlier this week, claiming he wanted to counter the “misinformation” being spread by those who have concerns about the project. Here’s what has changed, what’s confirmed, and what still needs answers ⤵️
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Eugenie Waters @eugeniewaters.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Join us here in Ottawa to stand strong for our speed cameras! Tomorrow MONDAY: 8:15am Woodroffe PS 8:45am Queen Elizabeth PS Sign our petition: schoolstreetsottawa.ca/get-involved... #SafeSchools #SafeCommunities #SpeedKills #CamerasSaveLives @schoolstreetsyow.bsky.social
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
🧵- Councillor Brown is suggesting a switch to private transit in rural areas, saying that they aren't getting enough in return for their tax dollars. Rural residents absolutely deserve better transit, but his arguments are pretty misleading when you look at the facts. ⤵️ www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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This councillor says OC Transpo is failing his rural ward. Could private buses be the answer? | CBC News
Rural residents of Ottawa aren't adequately served by OC Transpo, and privatized transit may be the way to bridge the gap, according to Rideau-Jock Coun. David Brown.
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
🚨 JOINT LABOUR SOLIDARITY RALLY TODAY 🚨 🕚: 11:00 AM 📍: PMO, 80 Wellington Join us in rallying with striking workers from CUPW, UNIFOR, and OPSEU, and other labour allies and help us take a stand for labour rights in our city and across the country!
Labour Solidarity Rally
Workers at OPSEU, Unifor, and CUPW are all currently on strike. 
Labour is under attack and we need to remind our leaders that everyone deserves a fair contract and safe working conditions.
It's time to push back!
Wednesday, Oct. 1 @ 11am
Office of the PM, 80 Wellington
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Tickets are now on sale for our 5th-year anniversary celebration, Vision to Victory, on October 26th. Don't miss your chance to purchase tickets at the early bird price, this week only! Get yours today: www.horizonottawa.ca/vision_to_vi...
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Vision to Victory
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Council’s last-minute shenanigans undermined real debate today, but hybrid work survives for now. Ottawa workers deserve evidence-based policy, not political games. We’ll keep fighting to protect flexible, modern workplaces. Our full statement: www.horizonottawa.ca/rto_vote_pr
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PRESS RELEASE: Council’s Last-Minute Motion Undermines Debate, But Hybrid Work Survives For Now
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
We rallied to say no to RTO this morning with local union members and leaders — now its up to Council to embrace flexible work and rescind the 5-day return to office mandate for municipal workers. Stay tuned for updates on how they vote! www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
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Council to vote today on motion to rescind Ottawa’s return-to-office mandate
The debate over the future of hybrid work will shift to council chambers at Ottawa City Hall today, as council votes on a motion to rescind the planned return-to-office mandate for municipal employees...
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Councillor @seandevine9.bsky.social is absolutely right to point out that the feds' hate crime bill is a great reason for Ottawa to cancel its plans for a bubble by-law. The last thing the city needs is an expensive legal battle when this is inevitably challenged. ottawacitizen.com/news/federal...
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Does a federal hate crimes bill make a bubble bylaw unnecessary? This councillor thinks so
A federal hate crimes bill might just make a proposed bubble bylaw a waste of the city's time and resources, one councillor suggests.
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
On Wednesday, Council has the opportunity to cancel the RTO mandate for city workers, and we need to ensure they feel the pressure! Join us at our rally with @psacncr-afpcrcn.bsky.social, @cape-acep.bsky.social, ATU 1760, and CIPP-IPPM at 8:00 AM: www.horizonottawa.ca/no_to_rto_ra...
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Say NO to RTO Rally
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
The federal Combatting Hate Act is further evidence that Ottawa should drop its plans for a "bubble by-law". This is outside their jurisdiction and risks massive legal costs when the city inevitably faces a Charter challenge. Read our full statement:
The Carney government’s proposed Combatting Hate Act makes one thing crystal clear: only the federal government has the constitutional authority to legislate around speech and protest. That’s why it’s so alarming that Ottawa City Council is plowing ahead with its own Vulnerable Social Infrastructure (“Bubble”) By-law. This is an encroachment on federal jurisdiction and puts the City at enormous legal risk.
Municipalities do not have the power to create sweeping limits on Charter-protected rights like freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. By attempting to do so, Ottawa is exposing itself to costly constitutional challenges that it is almost certain to lose. The Supreme Court has already made clear that restrictions on speech and protest must come from Parliament, not city councils.
While speaking about the tabling of this federal legislation on September 19th, Liberal MP Sean Fraser said they did not include “bubble zone” provisions in this law because “it is for municipalities to regulate what behaviour may take place near a specific building”. However, the proposed by-law in Ottawa would likely go far beyond what they actually have the power to do. 
The City is effectively trying to use a by-law to carve out broad “no-protest zones” around community institutions, enforced through vague standards of “intimidation” or “obstruction.” This is a backdoor attempt to regulate speech locally, in direct conflict with constitutional jurisdiction.
It is also unnecessary. Municipalities and local police already have tools to protect vulnerable communities without trampling on free expression. Courts can and do grant targeted injunctions when protests cross the line into harassment such as the anti-LGBTQIA+ demonstrations in front of schools on Broadview Ave. Police can also enforce existing Criminal Code provisions on threats, mischief, and harassment. These tools are precise, legally sound, and respect the Charter.
Ottawa should not be gambling with people’s rights and public money by pushing through unconstitutional by-laws. If the federal government chooses to legislate in this space, that is their jurisdictional responsibility, and even then, those laws will have to survive Charter scrutiny. 
We are still concerned about this federal legislation, especially as similar laws in the UK have led to the arrest of many pro-Palestinian protestors. This is also being proposed as the Trump administration is threatening crackdowns on free speech in the United States. Despite these objections, the federal government is, in fact, the place where this discussion should be had. The City’s role should be promoting human rights and safety through lawful, proportionate measures, not writing unconstitutional by-laws.
We call on Mayor Sutcliffe and Ottawa City Council to step back from this overreach and focus instead on proven, lawful approaches that protect communities without silencing dissent.
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
UPDATE: @LeiperOttawa has tabled a motion to rescind the 5-day RTO mandate for municipal workers and keep WFH where reasonable. This is a big step forward, but Council still needs to back it. Email your councillor today: www.horizonottawa.ca/cancelottawa...
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Reject RTO Mandate, Embrace Flexible Work
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Horizon Ottawa @horizonottawa.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Ottawa’s City Manager is forcing a 5-day return to office for municipal workers. This will put on a strain on traffic, childcare, and families for no good reason. Tell Mayor Sutcliffe and Council to reject this mandate 👇 www.horizonottawa.ca/cancelottawa...
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Reject RTO Mandate, Embrace Flexible Work
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