Ward 1 - Ecology Ottawa

Want to know how Ward 1 City Council candidates compare in terms of taking climate action? Then read on!

1. The YES/NO grid below shows whether candidates agree to commit to a specific environmental action.

2. The devil is in the details. Not all "yes" or "no" answers are equal. We HIGHLY recommend reading the long answers found beneath the grid, to get a real understanding of how committed Candidates are to a range of environmental issues.

*** Candidate Matthew Luloff and Rosemee Cantave did not fill out this survey and have been removed from the table.

Ward 1 - Orléans East-Cumberland
	Questions
		Tessa Franklin
1	Will you commit to fully funding and implementing the City of Ottawa’s Energy Evolution Plan?	Yes
2	Will you commit to no more extensions of the urban boundary, and support building more 15-minute neighborhoods throughout the City of Ottawa, not just in the urban core?	Yes
3	Will you commit to phasing out natural gas infrastructure and prioritize conservation and efficiency over new, renewed or expanded gas infrastructure?	Yes
4	Will you commit to investing in energy efficient housing for lower income communities, and ensuring that the costs of retrofits are not passed down to tenants?	Yes
5	Will you commit to prioritizing climate adaptation planning for the city, including measures to protect people, infrastructure and city services, and to ensure that the city's most vulnerable populations are supported during extreme climate events?	Yes
6	Will you commit to building a public transit system that is rapid, reliable, affordable and accessible for all users, with proper transit routes within rural, suburban and lower income communities?	Yes
7	Will you commit to an active transit network with interconnected and protected bike lanes and multi-use paths City-wide (not just in the downtown core)?	Yes
8	Will you support our target for a 40% tree canopy cover per neighborhood and protection of mature trees through the new Tree Protection By-Law?	Yes
9	Will you ensure that the City of Ottawa prioritizes the conservation of existing greenspace, as well as biodiversity on both city and privately owned lands by actioning the following: amending the property standards by-law, as well as increasing targets for and allocating more funds towards naturalization?	Yes
10	In addition to improving recycling, will you support ambitiously collecting organic green bin waste for composting in multi-residential buildings as well as curbside, to ensure that Ottawa can avoid replacing the Trail Road landfill site with either a new landfill or an incinerator for residual waste for the foreseeable future?	Yes
11	Will you support the introduction of a user pay system for curbside residual waste collection, where residents pay for the bags or containers that they put out for collection, according to the actual level of service that they use?	Yes
12	If elected, would you intentionally include, and work in partnership with, the Algonquin Anishinaabe people and other Indigenous people in the creation and implementation of environmental policies?	Yes
13	Will you commit to developing strategies that bring Ottawans at all diversity intersections together on environmental issues?	Yes
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	# No	0

Q1 - Will you commit to fully funding and implementing the City of Ottawa’s Energy Evolution Plan?

Tessa Franklin

Reaching net zero is critical to protecting the earth. In addition to this, by fully pursing the plan and ensuring it's adequately funded, we can take full advantage of the health and economic benefits that come with reaching net zero.

Matthew Luloff

Did not participate

Rosemee Cantave

Did not participate

Q2 - Will you commit to no more extensions of the urban boundary, and support building more 15-minute neighborhoods throughout the City of Ottawa, not just in the urban core?

Tessa Franklin

15 minute neighbourhoods not only provide climate benefits but serve as a huge quality of life increase for neighbours, especially in suburban and rural wards. Having access to critical services, recreational hubs and shopping hubs within a reasonable distance of home boost equity, improves health and serves as positive climate action.

Matthew Luloff

Did not participate

Rosemee Cantave

Did not participate

Q3 - Will you commit to phasing out natural gas infrastructure and prioritize conservation and efficiency over new, renewed or expanded gas infrastructure?

Tessa Franklin

Phasing out natural gas is a key part of reaching net zero and reducing pollution. Above this, in many instances pipelines have impeded on indigenous spaces and harmed Communities. Shifting towards a green energy economy boasts economic benefits for workers and the environment.

Matthew Luloff

Did not participate

Rosemee Cantave

Did not participate

Q4 - Will you commit to investing in energy efficient housing for lower income communities, and ensuring that the costs of retrofits are not passed down to tenants?

Tessa Franklin

This is an important step to ensuring equity in our net zero plan.

Matthew Luloff

Did not participate

Rosemee Cantave

Did not participate

Q5 - Will you commit to prioritizing climate adaptation planning for the city, including measures to protect people, infrastructure and city services, and to ensure that the city's most vulnerable populations are supported during extreme climate events?

Tessa Franklin

Climate change impacts, including extreme weather events like heat waves and windstorms, are increasingly threatening the safety of our communities, our infrastructure and the economy. This is happening at a time when many Ottawans are struggling with the rising cost of living and affordable housing.

Matthew Luloff

Did not participate

Rosemee Cantave

Did not participate

Q6 - Will you commit to building a public transit system that is rapid, reliable, affordable and accessible for all users, with proper transit routes within rural, suburban and lower income communities?

Tessa Franklin

A focus on community bus routes is a big focus in my platform as neighbours in the east end have suffered due to the focus on an LRT that does not work. Rural and suburban communities need and want transit, the only way to make this happen in the present is to evaluate and redesign community service with the community in mind.

Matthew Luloff

Did not participate

Rosemee Cantave

Did not participate

Q7 - Will you commit to an active transit network with interconnected and protected bike lanes and multi-use paths City-wide (not just in the downtown core)?

Tessa Franklin

Similar to transit, we do have a thriving community in the east end that wants more active transit options, including bike lanes. Unfortunately, we've had several deaths in the community due to poor infrastructure that puts cars against people. As part of pursuing Vision Zero, we must increase the percentage of protected bike lanes in our rural and suburban Communities.

Matthew Luloff

Did not participate

Rosemee Cantave

Did not participate

Q8 - Will you support our target for a 40% tree canopy cover per neighborhood and protection of mature trees through the new Tree Protection By-Law?

Tessa Franklin

In our suburban and rural communities, we have a unique opportunity to play a big part in the preservation of greenspace and trees. In addition to supporting the tree protection bylaw, I've proposed an invasive species bylaw that expands the provincial list to protect areas like Petrie Island.

Matthew Luloff

Did not participate

Rosemee Cantave

Did not participate

Q9 - Will you prioritize the conservation of existing greenspace, as well as biodiversity on both city and privately owned lands by amending the property standards by-law, as well as increasing targets for and allocating more funds towards naturalization?

Tessa Franklin

Protecting endangered species is an important part of protecting our greenspace and I'm committed to standing up to protect the endangered species we find in Ottawa. I am in full support of amending the property standards by-law and increasing our targets and funding for naturalization.

Matthew Luloff

Did not participate

Rosemee Cantave

Did not participate

Q10 - In addition to improving recycling, will you support ambitiously collecting green bin waste in multi-residential buildings and curbside, ensuring Ottawa avoids replacing our landfill site with either a new landfill or an incinerator anytime soon?

Tessa Franklin

Increasing the availability and accessibility of recycling and composting for residents in multi-residential buildings is an important step to help the environment and increase equity in Ottawa.

Matthew Luloff

Did not participate

Rosemee Cantave

Did not participate

Q11 - Will you support the introduction of a user pay system for curbside residual waste collection, where residents pay for the bags or containers that they put out for collection, according to the actual level of service that they use?

Tessa Franklin

Exploring the idea of this is an important step we can take to encourage waste reduction across the city.

Matthew Luloff

Did not participate

Rosemee Cantave

Did not participate

Q12 - If elected, would you intentionally include, and work in partnership with, the Algonquin Anishinaabe people and other Indigenous people in the creation and implementation of environmental policies?

Tessa Franklin

Taking meaningful action is an important part of reconciliation and something we've been neglecting at City Hall. Increasing consultation with the Indigenous community and giving them a voice (and vote!) at City Hall is a top priority for me.

Matthew Luloff

Did not participate

Rosemee Cantave

Did not participate

Q13 - Will you commit to developing strategies that bring Ottawans at all diversity intersections together on environmental issues?

Tessa Franklin

Equity is something we should be striving for with everything we do and is something I prioritize in my personal and professional life. My campaign and platform are no different, equity has played a part of everything I have proposed.

Matthew Luloff

Did not participate

Rosemee Cantave

Did not participate

Q14 - Is there anything else you would like to share regarding your ideas, goals or commitments to improving the City's performance on climate change and environmental issues?

Ward 1 - Orléans East-Cumberland

Q1 - Will you commit to fully funding and implementing the City of Ottawa’s Energy Evolution Plan?

Q2 - Will you commit to no more extensions of the urban boundary, and support building more 15-minute neighborhoods throughout the City of Ottawa, not just in the urban core?

Q3 - Will you commit to phasing out natural gas infrastructure and prioritize conservation and efficiency over new, renewed or expanded gas infrastructure?

Q4 - Will you commit to investing in energy efficient housing for lower income communities, and ensuring that the costs of retrofits are not passed down to tenants?

Q5 - Will you commit to prioritizing climate adaptation planning for the city, including measures to protect people, infrastructure and city services, and to ensure that the city's most vulnerable populations are supported during extreme climate events?

Q6 - Will you commit to building a public transit system that is rapid, reliable, affordable and accessible for all users, with proper transit routes within rural, suburban and lower income communities?

Q7 - Will you commit to an active transit network with interconnected and protected bike lanes and multi-use paths City-wide (not just in the downtown core)?

Q8 - Will you support our target for a 40% tree canopy cover per neighborhood and protection of mature trees through the new Tree Protection By-Law?

Q9 - Will you prioritize the conservation of existing greenspace, as well as biodiversity on both city and privately owned lands by amending the property standards by-law, as well as increasing targets for and allocating more funds towards naturalization?

Q10 - In addition to improving recycling, will you support ambitiously collecting green bin waste in multi-residential buildings and curbside, ensuring Ottawa avoids replacing our landfill site with either a new landfill or an incinerator anytime soon?

Q11 - Will you support the introduction of a user pay system for curbside residual waste collection, where residents pay for the bags or containers that they put out for collection, according to the actual level of service that they use?

Q12 - If elected, would you intentionally include, and work in partnership with, the Algonquin Anishinaabe people and other Indigenous people in the creation and implementation of environmental policies?

Q13 - Will you commit to developing strategies that bring Ottawans at all diversity intersections together on environmental issues?

Q14 - Is there anything else you would like to share regarding your ideas, goals or commitments to improving the City's performance on climate change and environmental issues?

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