Memo – Life-cycle renewal for aging arenas

At the FCA General Meeting in September, Alex Cullen raised the issue of the closure of the Belltown Dome and the implications of the lack of life-cycle funding for our aging indoor arenas. Attached is a briefing note for FCA Members outlining this issue and why it should be raised with Councillors. 2024Sept Memo – […]

FCA Position Statment

Proposed Official Plan Amendment Proposed OPA # D01-01-24-0020 The Federation of Citizens’ Association (FCA), after thorough review of a proposed Official Plan Amendment (OPA) wishes to express its opposition to the Official Plan Amendment in its current form. We understand that the purpose of the proposed OPA is to add, in Ottawa’s Official Plan, the types […]

FCA-FAC General Meeting – Wednesday, October 16, 2024

At the virtual General Meeting held on Wednesday, October 16 the primary focus was on was on the New Zoning By-Laws. The Committee had created 8 questions that were distributed in advance with the Agenda. The attendees were separated into breakout rooms where they discussed each question and every participant was given the opportunity to […]

FCA-FAC General Meeting – Wednesday, September 18, 2024

The General Meeting was held in person at Canterbury Recreation Centre. There was no online participation option this time. The agenda, minutes and Draft By-Laws discussed at the meeting are available throught this link.   FCA-FAC General Meeting – September 18, 2024 Also discussed at the meeting is the City budget provision (or lack of such […]

FCA-FAC General Meeting – April 17, 2024

The next General Meeting will be Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 7:00 pm.  It will be hosted online via Google Meet.  The main presentation will be on the topic of the City of Ottawa’s Public Consultation Process.   2024April Draft Agenda Draft Minutes from the March General Meeting  

FCA-FAC General Meeting – February 21, 2024

The meeting featured a presentation “Engaging Community Associations in Emergency Preparedness”.  The focus was on community emergency preparedness, and activities residents and communities can undertake to be more prepared. Guest speaker Kris Haarbosch, Emergency Management Coordinator,  Emergency Management, City of Ottawa Approved Agenda and Minutes are available on our MINUTES page