Mani Sharma
"Ottawa should honour the spirit of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty by reducing dependence on fossil fuels, preventing unnecessary fossil-fuel infrastructure expansion, and accelerating a fair transition to clean energy.
At the municipal level, this means:
- Phasing out fossil-fuel use in City-owned buildings and vehicles where practical.
- Expanding energy efficiency, heat pumps, renewable energy, and energy storage.
- Ensuring new municipal projects are designed for low or zero emissions.
- Using City procurement and investment decisions to support clean technologies.
- Working with utilities, businesses, unions, institutions, and other levels of government.
- Protecting workers and communities through retraining, good local jobs, and transition supports.
Ottawa should also advocate to the provincial and federal governments for policies that make clean energy affordable, reliable, and accessible. The transition must be planned and equitable, not imposed in a way that leaves vulnerable residents behind."
Marie-Ange Ahinful
"I would align City planning, purchasing, buildings and fleet decisions with Ottawa’s commitment to reduce fossil-fuel dependence. Progress should be measured and reported publicly, with a practical and fair transition that protects affordability, workers and vulnerable residents."
Kevin Hua
"We must continue our efforts under the Energy Evolution plan towards net-zero to reduce our use and dependence on fossil fuels and build a more sustainable city. Furthermore we need to leverage our positions to advocate for stronger climate action on the part of provincial and federal governments in reducing fossil fuel production and ensuring a just transition for workers in the industry."
Chelsea Walton
"While municipalities do not regulate fossil fuel production or negotiate international agreements, the City can demonstrate leadership through the decisions within its own jurisdiction.
n Stittsville, one of our biggest opportunities is how we plan for growth. New communities being built today will be here for generations, so we should be considering energy use, building efficiency and transportation options from the beginning.
It also means making it easier for residents to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels in practical ways: providing reliable transit and better service to new communities, building safe walking and cycling connections, supporting home energy retrofits, and continuing the transition of OC Transpo and other City fleets toward zero-emission vehicles.
The broader transition away from fossil fuels will require leadership from the provincial and federal governments. Ottawa should continue advocating for that action and for the funding municipalities need to make practical changes locally, while ensuring the transition remains affordable and realistic for residents."
Theresa Qadri
"As a councillor, I would support Ottawa’s commitment to the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative by advancing clean energy, improving public transit, electrifying municipal operations, and ensuring transparent reporting on emissions reductions. I would also advocate for policies that reduce reliance on fossil fuels while supporting a fair transition for workers and communities."
Sheetal Narwal
“A commitment is only real if someone checks on it. The City's strongest levers are its own operations: its vehicle fleet, its buildings, and what it buys. I'll push for a clear, public timeline for moving the City's fleet and facilities off fossil fuels as equipment comes up for replacement, so we're not locking in decades of new fossil fuel use when cleaner options are available. Under my "Measure Before We Spend" commitment, major City purchases would state their emissions impact up front, and report back on results.”