Running up to the City Council meeting of July 8, 2015 various city standing committees are considering for approval a document that lays out the city's priorities until the next municipal election.
What follows here is a draft for discussion of Ecology Ottawa's detailed analysis of how this document stacks up. For a more condensed commentary click here.
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Ecology Ottawa supports call for Salt Management Review
Ecology Ottawa delegated at City Council's Environment and Climate Change Committee today to support Councillor King's motion calling for a review of the City's Salt Management practices. Our Executive Director William van Geest drew heavily from water sampling conducted by our partners Ottawa Riverkeeper over 5 years to show that such a review is necessary. Read our delegation below.
Ask the City for a salt management review!
Councillor King is bringing a motion to City Council's Environment and Climate Change Committee to call for a long overdue review of the City's salting practices and the environmental effects of these practices. Salt is toxic to aquatic life, soil, and vegetation, and it persists year-round in our waterways. Find out more and take action!
Ottawa's response to tariff threats: POP's recommendations
The recent threat of tariffs on Canadian exports to the United States has many concerned. Tariffs would have significant negative effects across our economy and communities. Elected officials at all levels of government must strengthen resilience within their jurisdiction. But such efforts must also embed justice, equity, and climate change preparedness.