Ward 22 - Riverside South-Findlay Creek

Want to know how Ward 22 City Council candidates compare in terms of taking environmental and climate action? Then read on!

Candidates were asked to answer 10 questions to answer in their own words.
The devil is in the details. We HIGHLY recommend reading each candidate's full answers below, organized by question, to get a real understanding of how committed candidates are to a range of environmental issues.

Responded (1/2): Muyiwa Ojo

*** Candidate Steve Desroches did not participate in this survey.

1. How will you improve service reliability, frequency, and affordability for OC Transpo, so that it offers an attractive city-wide alternative to private car use?

Muyiwa Ojo

"I would focus on three things: reliability, frequency, and affordability because transit has to be dependable enough to compete with the convenience of a private car.

I would also push for better coordination between transit planning, Bank Street construction, traffic management and new development, so that buses are not simply caught in the same congestion as everyone else."

2. How would you ensure that Ottawa meets its commitments to sustainable transportation such as walking, biking, and rolling?

Muyiwa Ojo

"I believe sustainable transportation has to be safe, connected, accessible and practical for everyday residents.

Ottawa already has commitments in its Transportation Master Plan to make walking and cycling more attractive alternatives to driving. My role as a councillor would be to make sure those commitments translate into projects that residents can actually see and use.

I would advocate for safe and connected sidewalks, cycling routes and multi-use pathways, particularly where there are missing links."

3. What is your position on expanding Ottawa's urban boundary?

Muyiwa Ojo

(No response)

4. How would you protect Ottawans, especially our most vulnerable residents, from the effects of climate change and extreme weather events (flooding, storms, wildfire smoke, extreme heat, etc.)?

Muyiwa Ojo

"I would focus on practical areas.

Prepare before emergencies happen.

Reduce flood and storm risks by investing in stormwater infrastructure, drainage, flood-risk mitigation and resilient roads and public facilities

I would push for climate resilience to be considered whenever the City builds or renews critical infrastructure, and for contingency plans when multiple emergencies happen at the same time"

5. How will you preserve and expand Ottawa's tree canopy?

Muyiwa Ojo

(No response)

6. How would you reduce the amount of Ottawa's waste going to landfill, and what would you do to promote a circular economy?

Muyiwa Ojo

“To reduce the amount of waste going to landfill, Ottawa should expand composting and recycling programs, increase diversion of food and organic waste, and encourage waste reduction at the source. The City should also work with businesses and residents to reduce single-use materials and improve reuse and repair options.”

7. How would you ensure that Ottawa meets its emissions reductions commitments in Energy Evolution — i.e., achieving net zero by 2050?

Muyiwa Ojo

“To help Ottawa achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, I would prioritize large-scale building retrofits, the electrification of transportation, the expansion of public transit, and increased use of renewable energy. The City should require higher energy-efficiency standards for new buildings, support EV adoption with more charging infrastructure, reduce emissions from waste through renewable natural gas production, and provide transparent annual progress reporting. Success will depend on strong partnerships with residents, businesses, and other levels of government, along with clear accountability and sustained investment.”

8. How will you ensure that Ottawa meets its commitments under the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty that we signed in 2022?

Muyiwa Ojo

(No response)

9. How would you ensure that Ottawa achieves its commitment to the Montreal Biodiversity Agreement (protecting 30% of its aquatic, terrestrial, and aerial spaces)?

Muyiwa Ojo

(No response)

10. How would you ensure community participation in the City of Ottawa's ecological activities and decisions?

Muyiwa Ojo

(No response)

Anything Else: Is there anything else about your environmental platform or priorities for Ottawa that you'd like Ecology Ottawa and Ottawa residents to know?

Muyiwa Ojo

(No response)

Ward 22 - Riverside South-Findlay Creek

1. How will you improve service reliability, frequency, and affordability for OC Transpo, so that it offers an attractive city-wide alternative to private car use?

Muyiwa Ojo

2. How would you ensure that Ottawa meets its commitments to sustainable transportation such as walking, biking, and rolling?

Muyiwa Ojo

3. What is your position on expanding Ottawa's urban boundary?

Muyiwa Ojo

4. How would you protect Ottawans, especially our most vulnerable residents, from the effects of climate change and extreme weather events (flooding, storms, wildfire smoke, extreme heat, etc.)?

Muyiwa Ojo

5. How will you preserve and expand Ottawa's tree canopy?

Muyiwa Ojo

6. How would you reduce the amount of Ottawa's waste going to landfill, and what would you do to promote a circular economy?

Muyiwa Ojo

7. How would you ensure that Ottawa meets its emissions reductions commitments in Energy Evolution — i.e., achieving net zero by 2050?

Muyiwa Ojo

8. How will you ensure that Ottawa meets its commitments under the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty that we signed in 2022?

Muyiwa Ojo

9. How would you ensure that Ottawa achieves its commitment to the Montreal Biodiversity Agreement (protecting 30% of its aquatic, terrestrial, and aerial spaces)?

Muyiwa Ojo

10. How would you ensure community participation in the City of Ottawa's ecological activities and decisions?

Muyiwa Ojo

Anything Else: Is there anything else about your environmental platform or priorities for Ottawa that you'd like Ecology Ottawa and Ottawa residents to know?

Muyiwa Ojo

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