Michael Tay
"The City should follow through on the commitments it makes while being clear about what municipal government can actually control.
For Ottawa, I would focus on the areas where City decisions can reduce our reliance on fossil fuels: cleaner municipal buildings and fleets, reliable public transportation, active transportation, better building efficiency, renewable energy and thoughtful procurement and infrastructure decisions.
Where practical alternatives exist, the City should continue moving toward cleaner technologies.
At the same time, the transition needs to be practical and consider affordability. Residents should not be left carrying unreasonable costs because of decisions made without considering how people will actually make the transition.
There are also areas of energy policy that require provincial and federal action. In those cases, Ottawa should work collaboratively with other governments while focusing on the responsibilities that are directly within our control."
Dillon Anderson
"Respecting Ottawa’s endorsement of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty means ensuring that our municipal decisions actively align with the global transition away from fossil fuels. While municipal governments do not regulate international oil markets or direct fossil fuel extraction, city halls wield direct authority over local land use, building standards, fleet investments, and infrastructure spending. To give practical weight to the treaty's commitments, Ottawa must pursue several tangible local actions:Ending Fossil Fuel Dependence in Municipal Operations: Accelerating the transition of the municipal fleet—including OC Transpo buses and corporate service vehicles—away from fossil-fuel combustion toward 100% zero-emission electric infrastructure.Decarbonizing City Buildings: Enforcing strict energy efficiency standards for municipal facilities and scaling up retrofit programs (such as PACE financing) to eliminate fossil-fuel heating dependencies across local building stocks.Rejecting High-Emission Sprawl: Stopping outward urban boundary expansions that lock residents into high-consumption, fossil-fuel-dependent auto dependency. Prioritizing compact infill development ensures our growth patterns reduce overall carbon demand.Advocating for Higher-Level Alignment: Using the city's platform to hold senior levels of government accountable, demanding that provincial and federal policies phase out fossil fuel subsidies and actively support a just, worker-centered transition to renewable."
Nicholas Golle
"I support Ottawa's commitment and will work to ensure it is reflected in the decisions, plans and budgets that fall within the City's responsibility."
Ariel Troster
"Vote against the urban boundary expansion, fight for better cycling infrastructure and more reliable transit."