FCA-Urban Forest Management Plan – Feedback & Submission to the City of Ottawa
Below is the Federation of Citizens’ Associations’ Comments regarding the proposed Urban Forest Management Plan. https://g4t993.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/FCAreUFMP161130.pdf Ontario’s provincial policy statement of 2014 under the Planning Act can be found here: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=10463 Also a power point outlining some of the main points relating to Urban Forests and the health of cities from an FCA power point presentation […]
Ottawa greenspaces – FCA Monthly Survey
This month our FCA survey is focusing on how CAs manage greenspace around the city. Ottawa’s many beautiful natural areas are used by its residents all year round. How important is your greenspace in your neighbourhood? Take this 3 minute survey to chime in : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZQTL962
Sanctuary City Background Information & FCA Letter to Ottawa City Council
A proposal has been brought to Ottawa City Council to adopt the status of a “sanctuary city”, where immigrants and refugees are given the ability to access municipal services without fear of discrimination, detention, or deportation. Such policies have been adopted in other major Canadian cities. On March 30th 2017, at the Community Protective Services […]