Council Update Property owners given more time to pay property tax bills and water utility bills Ottawa – City Council today approved a property-tax relief package and water payment grace period for residents and small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Property owners will have a grace period for payment of interim property...
Attached below is the powerpoint presentation from City Manager Steve Kanellakos to City Council today that outlines the city's response to the COVID-19 emergency. City Manager - Council Presentation_March 25_FINAL_EN City Manager - Council Presentation_March 25_FINAL_FR...
Please find attached below, links to the english and french versions of the City Council presentation by Dr. Vera Etches. OPH - COVID-19 Council PPT final EN OPH - COVID19 Council March 25 final - FR...
Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson today declared a state of emergency for the City of Ottawa due to the spread of COVID-19 in Ottawa. This aligns with Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s announcement on Monday, March 23 that he is expanding Ontario’s state of emergency to shut...
March 22, 2020 – Update on novel coronavirus Speaking notes – Dr. Vera Etches Good afternoon, everyone. Bonjour. We are here today to report that Ottawa Public Health now has laboratory confirmation of community spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ottawa. We have 27 laboratory confirmed cases (either confirmed...
The City is actively working with its partners to identify the needs of the community during the COVID-19 outbreak and to support this vulnerable population. The City recognizes the difficult circumstances our residents are facing and we are prepared to respond to those challenges to...
Dear Customer: More than ever, this is a time to help one another. As a critical and essential service for the residents and businesses of the Nation’s Capital and village of Casselman, we want to reassure you that we remain vigilant and focused on ensuring the electricity...
Dear residents of the City of Ottawa, The past week has seen a very quick escalation from all levels of government in response to the COVID-19 situation. I want to publicly respond to a few common questions and concerns to help provide clarity on our approach...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 12:10pm (Ottawa) – Ottawa Police are taking additional precautions given the current COVID-19 situation. As a result, the following service changes will be in effect until further notice: Attending Police Stations Our Front Desk Services hours of operation have changed to...
City staff will be tabling an interim property tax payment grace period and new 2020 property tax deferral for Council approval on March 25, or at the earliest available opportunity, that will help small businesses and residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grace period for interim...