FULL SPEECH: 2022 State of the City Address
I want to sincerely thank Elder Claudette Commanda for once again offering this beautiful Algonquin blessing, which has become a cherished…
Draft Budget 2022 Tabling
Good morning everyone. Bonjour tout le monde. I wish to acknowledge that Ottawa is located on un-ceded territory of the Algonquin…
Mayor's Remarks: Budget 2021 Tabling
Good morning everyone. Bonjour tout le monde. Today we table the draft 2021Budget for public input – the City of Ottawa’s 3rd budget in…
Ottawa City Council: March 25, 2020 - Mayor's Opening Remarks
"Good morning. I want to thank everyone for joining us today for City Council’s first virtual meeting. I want to recognize residents,…
2020 State of the City Address
I want to start by thanking Elder Claudette Commanda – the youngest elder I’ve ever met – for being here today to offer that wonderful…
Mayor Jim Watson's 2018 State of the City Address
State of the City Address Mayor Jim Watson Wednesday, January 31 The beginning of a New Year always brings with it the opportunity to look…
Mayor’s Budget 2018 Remarks
Balanced, Affordable and Progressive: Budget 2018 Check against delivery Every fall I look forward to the opportunity to speak to Council…
State of the City 2017 speech
2017 State of the City A Year of Celebration for Ottawa Note: Please check against delivery Good morning and Happy New Year. Bonjour et…
State of the City Speech - 2016
State of the City 2016 A Year of Collaboration Good morning and Happy New Year. I hope everyone had a healthy and restful Christmas and…
2015 Budget Speech
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Good morning. It is my pleasure to provide some remarks as we table our first budget of the term. To begin, I…
