Ah. the English channel interpretation team if we could please have a 10 count on the English Just one moment. Sorry about that. Check one, two. One, two. Test one, two, th check one, two. Check one. Check two. Check one. Check two. So, will you be doing a combination of the French and English or will you I'm doing a combination? [singing] Could I have a little more volume on it [clearing throat] Canada home native oh there [singing] native feels a bit quiet to me is there that I should sand Are they able to turn it up a little more or I think there's like too much base on it or something. I don't want to be too picky but check. Canada is home to its native land. Is it ok? I know. I can't hear it. True. It's there's something that's like it 's um Check check one. Check two. Check. Oh, that [chant] Canada our home and [chant] native love true hatred love all our sons. Like it almost seems like it's not getting the full son of it. Like when I say that check then I hear it. I don't know. Because your arm is sticking out. He [sings] took up the cross. Your story, your stepfather [cries], your most brilliant exploits. God keep our land. Gloria. Oh, Canada [singing] we stand on God for the Oh, Canada we stand on it seems like are you hearing it? Well, I maybe I'm just not used. Yeah, for me it sounds good. Thank you. Make sure you do a good job. interpretation team available to English [chant] Canada can you hear it from up there so maybe our home native [chant] to patriot Car ton bras s por desp. He was inclined to believe it. Your story is the beautiful country of the most bran [singing] I hear myself just as though I'm just singing where is this? Yeah. Yeah. Just the sound in your design you hear well sitting at the table but not so well over there. So he is out. Yeah. She's just having a hard time hearing hearing myself. So where should I stand? That would be the only [laughs] check. So here it's all the sound is going up there. Ok. Ok, let me try it one more time. [clears throat] No, don't turn up the base. Thank you very much, interpretation team and uh on the fresh channel to please. Yeah, because like my voice is it's high. So when you turn up the base, it makes it sound like turning down the base a little bit and turning up the trouble a little bit. Yeah. Sorry to be so picky. How was the traffic coming in today? Hopefully you're right. That's good. What time did you get here? I was just awake. Oh, really? Okay. [grunt] Oh can our [singing] whole native land true patriot love [breathless] in all of us. For your arm, the p, he [singing] carried the cross, history, you pumped them, your most brilliant exploits [singing] God keep our glorious and free. Canada [singing] we stand on for [singing] the Oh, Canada, [singing] we stand on God for Ok, thank you. Interpretation team. Sorry about that. One more time on French, please. Here is the interpreter to take a test in French. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Yes. [music] [music] [music] Hello everyone. Welcome. So on behalf of Ottawa City Council , I acknowledge that Ottawa is built on unceded territory of the Alkine Nation, which has been on this territory for millennia. Their culture and presence have nourished and continue to nourish this land. The city of Atawa pays homage to the people and territory of the Alginanabé nation. We express our gratitude to all First Nations people, Inuit and Métis for their invaluable past and present contributions to these lands. If you can, please stand up. Please remain standing and Councillor Brockington will introduce the interpreter of the national island. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Hello everyone . I am pleased to introduce you to Mrs. Patricia Curry. Madame Patricia, as her students call her, is a music coach and a leader who calls on those who live in the river district. She has always been dedicated to helping people develop their municipal musical talents by demonstrating discipline and a great love for music. She has a classical education and several years of experience. Elles off elle offers field courses to students so that they learn solid techniques, the art of music and the confidence to express themselves on and off stage. She wants to train the next generation of singers and Miss Patricia has made a valuable contribution to the community and we are delighted to have her with us today. Madame Patricia, true patriot, love in all of us. For her arm emerges, the sword, he carried the cross, history, are you the most brilliant swords to exploit? God keep our land glorious and free. Canada we stand on for the Canada we stand on [chant] [applause] Thank you very much, Ms. Patricia. The roll call is now being taken. Councelor Dudas presentor Hill presentor Curry Coun Kelly presentor G here present Johnson Divine Hallo Coun Troster here leer councelor Brockington councelor here councelor car here coun kits here counski Brown ratification of the minutes of the August 26 meeting. Confirmed. Declaration of interest. Communications are recorded. It's already indicated on the menu. Hey , the mayor is hungry. There are no absences. Motion to present the advisory reports. Report 39 of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Report 37 of the Committee on Finance and Organizational Services, Report 70 of the Committee on Housing Planning and Report 28 of the Committee on Infrastructure and Public Works be received and considered. Adopted. Then the report from the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Affairs, amendment to the zoning regulations adopted. Councillor Skolski's motion, strengthening accountability in connection with seasonal maintenance operations in rural areas, was adopted. Report on Finance and Organizational Services 11.1 2nd Sorting Progress Report on the Operating Budget and Capital Assets Status for Programs Funded by Tax Revenues. S received 11.2 grant application for the redevelopment of an industrial brownfield site at 349 avenue d'Andfort. This is adopted with a disagreement. Housing Planning Report 12.1 Amendment to the Official Zoning By-law Plan for 3 Hamilton North 223 229 233 Armstrong is adopted. Infrastructure and Public Works Improvement to Gladstone Avenue Bike Lanes is adopted. The agenda as a whole is adopted. Good follow-up to the items ratified by the committees under delegated authority. Motion to adopt the reports. Councillor Kids. There you have it, it is on the screen that report 39 of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, report 37 of Finance and Organizational Services, 70 of the Housing Planning Committee and 28 of the Public Works Infrastructure Committee are received and adopted in their amended versions. Motion for which notice has been given previously. 18.1 is the bill concerning the law regarding the recognition of service in wartime. Advisor Lulof, this is aimed at supporting a bill that has been passed by the Senate and is now in the House. And that's very important. This is very important for those who did their service after Korea and as Ottawa is home to far more veterans than any other municipality in the country. Therefore, we must show strong support for this bill. Thank you, advisor. Is this adopted? 18.2 Request for demolition of 344 Mcay Avenue. Adopted. 18.3 Supporting residential resilience after a flood. Motion by Councillor Cavana. Yes, as we know, many Ottawa households suffered greatly from the floods on July 1st and I understand them because the Beward and College neighbourhoods were the hardest hit and all neighbourhoods in the city were affected by these very damaging events. We want to support Ottawa residents in preparing for extreme events in the future. We need to see how existing programs like the Paris program for rain, plumbing programs could be communicated and explained and improved to meet the challenges posed by extreme events. Staff should also be asked to review the technical assistance that can be provided to property owners and flood mitigation programs to see if any methods could be applied to Ottawa. Essentially, we want to review all available tools that could support resilient people to become more resilient. This work will be done in addition to the analysis that follows the storm to see what improvements can be made. I thank the water services infrastructure staff and ask for your support to ensure that we can explore all available resources to ensure the safety of residents as extreme events become increasingly frequent. Thank you, advisor. It is adopted. Adopted. 18.4 is my motion on the working group on combating human trafficking. Is it adopted? Motion requesting the suspension of the regulation. Councillor King has a motion on the bridge project that I support. Therefore, the adopted regulation is suspended. King expected that Public Service and Procurement Canada has a bridge project east of the city. not only would it have consequences on several roads in Gaatino and Ottawa, but also on the airport corridor that runs from the airport to Ottawa's Highway 417. Given that decades of discussion have already taken place on this new link and it could influence the safety of neighborhoods and the transportation network in general, including the Hemlock-Montreal intersection. at the Guilv and Highway 174 and Highway 417. Decades of discussion have already taken place on an interprovincial link. Discussions that have raised a lot of controversy throughout Ottawa, which have contributed to a certain weariness with the consultations without leading to any concrete results. And given that the movement of people and goods is a regional issue that requires a coordinated approach and should not lead to opposition within the population. And given that the bridge project to the east must be understood within the context of the overall objectives of the National Capital Region, including the movement of heavy traffic, existing infrastructure and existing road connections and networks. and given that alternative routes had already been planned as part of the planning and that any further work should be based on studies already carried out rather than redoing them and given that the National Capital Commission has an integrated interprovincial transit plan which provides a framework for a region only for the transportation of people and goods in the region and given that the current consultation relates to the description of the initial project and represents a first step in a multi-stage impact assessment and given that the federal consultation will end on October 9, 2026 during the OTAwa election period, which limits the ability of councillors to communicate and inform their public and given that the project requires considerable public investment and also significant public and municipal participation . It is therefore resolved that the City Council requests that the Government of Canada extend the current consultation period and postpone approvals regarding this project until the newly elected Ottawa Council is in office and has the opportunity to study the matter thoroughly. It is also resolved that municipal staff engage with Public Service and Procurement Canada. the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, the National Capital Commission and the municipality's transportation partners in the province to discuss the movement of people and goods and ensure that the bridge in question is considered from the perspective of long-term transportation needs. It is also resolved that these discussions will be based on existing studies, data already available and previous council guidelines, including existing regional roads and connections to avoid duplication whether the project goes ahead or not. It is also resolved that prolonged consultation allows for a better understanding and commentary on the possible impacts and potential benefits. It is also resolved that the Clerk present this resolution through the impact assessment process before October 9, 2026, and that the Planning, Development and Building staff engage directly with federal agencies to convey the council's requests. It is also resolved that this motion not be interpreted as the council's final support for or against the bridge project, but rather as a request for time for information and regional coordination before important decisions are made. Thank you, King advisor. Plant advisor. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I am not going to support this motion, but I want to explain why. Just because residents don't deserve to be consulted doesn't mean he should be. I have, uh, held many consultations in my community association and now I have done a lot of door-to-door canvassing and I listen a lot to the residents and it is not because people are not worried about the impacts of this project especially for the communities along the aviation promenade but I think we need perspective. So we have been studying this eastern crossing for decades. This motion acknowledges that there have been decades of consultation and discussion and that there is some weariness with the consultation and the proposed association is yet another consultation and a request to put the process on pause. We have not developed a new interprovincial crossing since the portage bridge, that is, 1973. Our population at that time was 300,000 inhabitants and in Gatino, there were 70,000 people. This consultation, uh, uh, started before I was born. You know, when this discussion started, we were always talking about the song Macherona. So, when I saw this clause requesting that the Government of Canada extend the consultation period and put on hold any appropriation regarding the Eastern Bridge project. So, there's something else that we forget today. There are five bridges between Ottawa and Gatino. The Alexandra Bridge is over 120 years old and has reached the end of its useful life. It will be replaced in 2028. That is to say, we will have to wait between 8 and 10 years with four bridges. Just when the interprovincial transportation network will be under even more pressure, the government is being asked to put more infrastructure on hold . For what ? Why do this deliberately when it is important to be able to move people and goods between the two provinces? Other cities have understood that it is a basic municipal infrastructure. Pittsburgh and Saskatoon also have several bridges, and Canada's capital has only five in two provinces, and it is about to lose the Alexandra Bridge, and the government is being asked to wait for a project for our infrastructure. I don't understand. So, we are asking the Government of Canada to wait to take discussions until the new municipal council is in place. We already have a position; it is on page 37 of the transport master plan. Policy 33 calls for a solution to the movement of goods from one province to another. So, we need to work with other levels of government to better connect Highway 417 with Highway 5 and Highway 50. And that's what's happening now. There is yet another contradiction. Two weeks ago, the council adopted a motion responding to American tariffs, requesting that infrastructure solutions be found to connect the freight transport network between Quebec and Ontario. That was 2 weeks ago. And now, weeks later, the federal government is being asked to pause this infrastructure project that would connect Ontario and Quebec. So, we need to make a decision. We are always looking for more money for infrastructure at the higher levels of government. So, this is essential for Canada's economic resilience. We cannot ask for a pause when we plan to build an infrastructure project because of the current economic period we are experiencing, Premier Carné said yesterday we must abolish the obstacles between borders. Poor infrastructure is also an obstacle to trade. So that doesn't mean we're giving the government a blank check. There are definitely questions about Hemlock, Montreal Road, Aviation Parkway, the active transportation network, noise, and so on. I have already said that if access is given to the aviation sector, the necessary measures must be taken to mitigate the impacts, and that is the work that should be done now. So, mitigate the impacts, fight for public transportation, protect surrounding neighborhoods and have a better network between Quebec and Ontario. But we don't want a break. The Prime Minister said yesterday that there is always a cost to action, but it does not come close to the cost of inaction. So, even though a bridge in the east has been waiting for a very long time, I'm not going to vote for another pause, but I look forward to you moving on to the vote, Mr. Mayor. THANKS. Mr. Lulaf, I think we should stick to our transportation master plan which says we should connect Quebec to Highway 417. The problem with that is that it requires going through Highway 174. So here, we are not really following our master plan and therefore we should support Councillor King's motion. Yes. Okay, thank you Mr. Mayor. This is a serious issue here. We have a big problem in the city. Royal Galipo was at my house and he gave me three stacks of studies on interprovincial links. So, I also spoke to a former uh MP, Maurille Bélanger. We became friends afterwards because it's true, it's a very difficult discussion, but let's not kid ourselves , it's not going to happen tomorrow. In fact, it will take 5 years before a decision is made and advice is sought. So, we are asking for another 5 weeks, 5 more weeks to allow us to continue the discussion. Consultation is something that should always be allowed. In fact, former councillor Fleuri fully supports this debate. He would like restrictions to be imposed on certain areas of the city to ensure that surrounding communities are not destroyed. I don't see why waiting 5 weeks would raise so much controversy because it's something in which we have invested absolutely nothing. So my fortier was quite clear. We had already budgeted $5 billion, but now it's going to cost $7 billion. At the same time, a tram worth 3 billion will cross between the provinces. That's what we want. We're happy. So look at our colleagues from the east here. And that's a lot of money. But here we are, in the middle of a financial crisis now. You only have to watch CNN. So, we are going to make a huge effort to help traders and businesses to stay afloat . Then there would need to be a ring road that connects the different sectors of the city as well. There are many factors involved and I don't think waiting another 5 weeks and consulting the public who want answers is outrageous. So yes, I look forward to hearing the recorded vote and I hope you will vote for this motion today. Advice because, my question is quite simple. I have n't listened to CNN or any other American station, but I have one in my neighborhood. Can you explain to me exactly what is being asked of the federal government? He is being asked to extend the consultation period regarding the impact assessment by the impact assessment agency. Indeed, I think we should give the same consideration as we did for cars, but not during an election campaign, not only in Ottawa because it is also an election campaign in Quebec. Yes, but this only applies to the study done by the impact assessment agency, right? This agency is currently conducting its evaluation. And that's exactly what we're asking for. I state in my motion that this motion should not be interpreted as a final endorsement for or against the eastern bridge project, but it is a request for time for better coordination and information until the new council takes office. Well, since I have many requests from residents, and I am involved in federal projects like Canada House, I have a train station. Often when I speak to the federal government, I am reminded that the people I deal with on these issues want to be informed in order to make decisions. So, I want to know exactly what is being asked here because we simply want the clerk to send this letter to extend the consultation period and we will continue to negotiate with the government. Yes, absolutely. We want good consultation and good coordination. Okay, thanks for the clarification. Thank you very much, Councillor Brackington. Thank you, Mayor. King advisor and plant advisor highlight some very good points. We want the federal government to invest in our infrastructure. We want better interprovincial traffic and we also want to contribute to the consultation process, which is an important process. We are not simply talking about a stop sign here, but rather an inter-main point. We must participate if there is no impact on the final decision, including extending the consultation process so that the new council can give their views, and well I will ask the staff the following. Based on your analysis of the King motion, is it consistent with previous decisions we have made under the public transit master plan ? Through the mayor, the transportation master plan explains the needs but refers to a federal process. I do not think that the motion to extend the consultation conflicts with what we have done. Perfect. THANKS. Let's take a roll-call vote. Counselor King. Yes. Counselor Kits. Yes. Councelor Curry Yesun Dudes. Yes. Councelor Skalski Yesor Hill Councelor Johnson yes consechi. Counselor Bradley. Yes. Counselor Brown. Yes. Counselor Troster. Yes. Counselor Cav. Yes. Counselor Kelly. Yes. Counselor Leer. Yes. Counselor Ger. No. Counselor Low. Yes. Divine Counselor. Yes. Counselor Huble. Yes. Coun L. Yes. Coun car. Yes. Coun Brockington. Yes. No. 23 votes in favor, three votes against. Thank you so much. Notice of motion from Councillor Brockington. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Considering that the Central Park neighborhood located in the River district of Tawa was built by H in the late 90s to early 2000s, many streets in Srap Park were named after monuments and places of personalities in New York City. Considering that one of the streets in the district is named Trump Avenue in reference to Donald D Trump, real estate mogul at the time of the naming and current President of the United States, considering that the theme of naming the streets of Saint-F was not proposed as part of a commemorative demonization initiative, but simply as a result of a thematic relocation. Champ Avenue does not currently meet any of the criteria if it were subject to an official process. Considering that the city of Atawa is proud of the personalities it commemorates and honors. Considering that the policy requires that all streets be evaluated taking into account criteria including public safety and navigation. ensure that the proposed names are not duplicates or confusing with existing names [grunt] and that can help emergency systems move. Therefore, the council should approve the renaming of Trump Avenue. It is also resolved that the city council change charge the city council of the circ to conduct a consolidation process with the households of Trump Avenue to have a new name conforming to the city's naming policy which could retain a thematic theme related to the city of New York or propose a name departing from this theme. It is also resolved that the proposed new street name be submitted to the municipal council for approval no later than the second quarter of 2027. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Thank you, Brockington advisor. considering that the journey is reaching critical proportions in communities across Canada, putting increasing pressure on individuals, families, municipalities, emergency shelters, health systems, first responders, police services and other community services. Considering that municipalities are on the front lines to deal with the crisis of desensitization, but do not have the financial capacity or the skills necessary to tackle the root causes. The national housing strategy is due to end in 2027-2028, which offers an important opportunity for the Canadian government to implement a new national approach not only to increasing supply but also to measurably reducing homelessness. The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness has proposed a 5- point plan to prevent homelessness, rapidly reduce homelessness and homelessness, and ensure that people in situations of homelessness have access to housing and support measures. This approach recognizes that eradicating inertia requires coordinated action between levels of government as well as Indigenous governments, municipal administrations and community organizations. The city of Taawa has committed to combating homelessness and ensuring housing stability through an updated ten-year plan from 2026 to 2035 on housing and homelessness which emphasizes the provision of housing and support measures that people need to thrive. The Canada-Ontario Housing Allocation Program, Col la Cola, does not provide sufficient funding to enable municipalities to respond to pressures, including prevention and decongestion of centres. The Ottawa city auditor reviewed an audit of supported housing and found that programs cannot meet the needs of chronically homeless people without better coordination between funding, operations and health, which requires coordination at all three levels. There have been increasing pressures on the system due to toxic drugs, the prevention of increased complexity of mental health problems, and addiction. In 2025, 8947 people used emergency accommodation services and 4125 were in a situation of chronic homelessness. There is an increase [groaning] in the number of people experiencing homelessness, a rise in the number of encampments with 545 reported in 2025, and 1176 homeless people receiving support. It is therefore resolved that the council approve the following five priorities for integration into the next national housing strategy. 1. Create a housing safety net to prevent homelessness. Strengthen the provision of housing in Canada and Ontario so that levels are sufficient to meet the needs of the community. This increased funding will allow Tawa to broaden eligibility criteria beyond simply supporting people leaving shelters to adopt a more proactive approach that addresses homelessness by preventing homelessness and reducing reliance on shelters. The comprehensive benefit, rather than replacing operating aid linked to specific projects, includes mechanisms to maintain stable funding for housing providers when benefit recipients move. We need to invest in very affordable housing with support services. So, this will be for the capital operating expenses of very affordable housing, including the repair and preservation of existing affordable housing. Expand housing options for plupones in urban, rural and northern communities. To work towards a substantial increase in Canada's off-market housing stock. Establish intensive care housing for people with severe cognitive impairments who have complex needs. A program with financial and operational support to address the needs of people experiencing insecurity due to severe cognitive impairment or acquired brain injury, mental illness, or other complex health problems. This included combined housing health funding. This includes $3.6 billion in federal capital funding for 6,000 intensive service housing units as part of services in collaboration with the provinces and territories for residents who need them. Then put in place a national strategy to combat homelessness as part of the next national judgment strategy with clear and measurable objectives to reduce homelessness. An initial priority was given to chronic insecurity, homelessness and veteran homelessness, improved data at the community level and federal programs to reduce homelessness. Negotiate a Canadian housing agreement, conclude an agreement between the federal, provincial and territorial governments that defines common national principles , measurable and time-bound results , clear responsibilities defined for each level, mechanisms for resistance, and coordinated investments in housing and homelessness reduction. All of this must be based on the agreement by clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the levels of government, by putting in place measures, measurable objectives and the exit from deadlines, by strengthening accountability mechanisms and by harmonizing investments in housing and homelessness at all levels. It is also resolved that the council endorse this call to action led by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness to the Government of Canada by inviting provinces and territories, Indigenous governments, municipalities, and community partners to establish clear objectives by coordinating their efforts to reduce homelessness within 5 years. It is further resolved that the municipal clerk transmit a copy of this resolution to the Prime Minister of Canada, the federal Minister responsible for housing and homelessness, the Premier of Ontario, the federal Minister of Housing, the federal and provincial Members of Parliament for the riding, LAAMO, the FCM and the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. Thank you, advisor Cavana. This is expected to be the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation and the 100% City of Tawa Municipal Housing Corporation which manages about 2 thirds of the city administration's public housing stock and provides housing for about 32,000 residents. Whereas on October 8, 2025, through report AC 2025 CSS Gen 012, the board approved the refinancing of the five social housing buildings between 2026 and 2028, which are expected to generate approximately $133 million for urgent and essential major repairs within the company's portfolio. Considering that the schedule of expenditures for major repairs could not coincide with the receipt of funds from mortgage refinancing or other types of long-term financing, this made provisional financing necessary to allow the completion of the essential repair work. Whereas the city has access to short-term financing instruments at rates that may be lower than the borrowing rate to which the company would have access, whereas the granting of short-term financing to the company is authorized and in accordance with section 107 of the Municipalities Act of 2001 provided that the municipal council considers that the financing is in the interest of the city. Whereas the provision of temporary funding to the OCC for major repairs supports the mandate priority of preserving and maintaining the affordable and social housing assets owned by the corporation and helps [grunt] the city to fulfill its obligations as a service provider under the Housing Services Act, 2011 . It is therefore considered to be in the interest of the city of Ottawa. It is therefore resolved that the council approve the granting by the City of Tawa of temporary short-term financing to the Tawa Community Housing Corporation by way of the issuance of promissory notes and other short-term borrowing instruments in order to finance major repairs within the corporation's housing stock pending receipt of mortgage refinancing proceeds from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation financing or other long-term financing sources. It is further resolved that all capital and interest related to this temporary financing be repaid to the city by the company from these operating revenues and other available sources of financing, so that this temporary financing does not entail additional financial burdens for taxpayers. It is resolved that the financial director/treasurer be delegated the power to negotiate, conclude and manage all agreements, promissory notes, repayment agreements and all related documents necessary for the implementation of this temporary financing. May I speak? You can discuss this at the next meeting. This is a notice of motion. THANKS. Thank you so much. I would like to thank Councillor Johnson for her support. Given that over 6500 TAW households are still facing the impacts of the flood since July 1, 2026 due to extreme events and flooding. Given that the Canadian Red Cross has assisted hundreds of residents and families in need since July 1st to meet their basic needs, access support services, navigate insurance claims and repair their homes. The Red Cross now better understands the extent of these financial difficulties for insured and uninsured residents in the coming months. Given that the Government of Canada announced on September 4th that it was implementing a matching donation program for the Red Cross campaign for TAWA city residents in order to optimize donations and help our residents in need recover. It is therefore not resolved that the city put in place a similar mechanism and match all donations from Canadian businesses and individuals through this Red Cross campaign and that we were supposed to do from July 15 until the 90-day period of the federal government ends on October 15. Total contributions would be capped at 250,000 through our tax stabilization reserve . The Red Cross will present a report no later than the 2nd quarter of 2027 on the results of this fundraising campaign. Is there another notice of motion? motion for the presentation of the regulations that the regulations listed on the agenda under the name title motion relating to regulation tr readings be adopted is it adopted councillor kits that the following regulation be adopted regulation ratifying the deliberations of 9 September 2026 adopted is there a request for information adjourn the meeting councillor that the debars of the council of the meeting of 9 September 2026 be to day. Disagreement is adopted. Thank you so much. Thank you for inviting each organization to ask their question. We have heard on the subject of the new bridge that should be built. We know that work has already been done on the ground, such as soil analysis. Does this send it to the federal government? So, it's a big project and we need more consultation. It is not ideal to have the consultation period during the election campaign in the city of Atawa. So, what Councillor King and I have asked of the federal government is to postpone the consultation period so that Atawa residents and the new municipal council have the opportunity to have comments on this major project. So, it's nothing more than that . It's just about having a slightly longer consultation period to ensure that it's not only during the election campaign. Does this push back the project timeline, according to your understanding and the advisors who said there would be another 5 years before work begins? In any case, could this delay the deadline? I don't know exactly, but it's not our project, but I don't think it's a 5-week project of this size, which is a $5,67 billion project that will take 5 to 10 years to complete. I don't think it's a big deal . THANKS. THANKS. Good morning. Question. Can you repeat the same thing in English? And I can even answer the first one. Well, you know this is a large-scale project. This will have repercussions for residents of the region, for residents along the route. We have asked the federal government to extend the consultation period from 5 to 6 weeks because the full consultation period takes place during the municipal election campaign . This is not ideal. We want to be able to offer residents the opportunity to participate as a council. We are not allowed to make big decisions now and if there are any decisions to be made, it should be after the elections and by the new councilors. Once again, this is a large-scale project with a very long timeframe. An extension of 5 to 6 weeks will not cause too much of a problem. Question: Concern regarding this geal? We are waiting for the minor details, but we have the city's priorities. We want to improve public transportation in the city of Atawa. I support Tramoué de Gâtino's project. I support increased investment. from the federal government into our public transportation system . They will contribute to phase 3 of the light rail project in the near future. A new bridge is not a priority for me. We have others here in the city regarding transportation and public transportation within the city. But if we want to mentally examine the details a little more, see what we can expect, the council will have to vote on a supermotion to potentially rename Trump Avenue. That will be the next meeting. How will you vote? I support the Brockington motion. If we consult the residents of Trump Avenue and allow them to share their views, then they will subsequently have to contact the registration services and change their address here and there . So, we have an avenue named Donald Trump. So, if we change the name, that's fine with me if the residents want it. Question: If we vote in favour, the avenue will be renamed. I have the impression that the question that will be asked of the residents is not necessarily whether or not they want to change the street name, but rather what the new name would be. I support the Brockington motion, but during this interim period, the ris will be able to communicate with their advisors before the vote at the next meeting. Question: Has there ever been a vote in the past where people said no, we're not changing the name of this street? I think it was very close. Yes. So, what will happen if the motion is adopted by the city council? Uh, I think that if the motion is adopted, the process will begin, and uh, there will be no choice, the name will be changed in the future. But I hope that if residents have concerns during the two weeks before the next council meeting, they can be in contact with the councillor and then after that, there needs to be a consultation on the new name of the street. So, I don't know the options. Well, that might be something for the residents of the street to consider. You told Arthur, but explain why you would prefer it , you don't want Trump Avenue to remain your preference . Yes, my preference is not to have something named after President Trump in Ottawa. That's my preference. Yes, thank you. CFRA question Andy. Let's return to the mobility plan. According to you, we have had a new public transport mobility plan for the city of Tawa for weeks now. and I spoke to Deb Steward this morning. She was at the forefront of developing the 48-point plan to make travel as simple as possible as students return to school. There is the return of civil servants to the office. But you know, rush hour is always rush hour. There will be traffic jams. There are times when traffic will be heavier. Here is what I was able to observe. I received some data. There are also some anecdotes. There are more people in Atwa town centre , there is more traffic. But I have the impression that this is a normal rush hour. Of course, there are always accidents and lane closures on certain routes that can inconvenience commuters. But I don't get the impression that this is a drastic change compared to June. This is possibly a gradual change rather than such a remarkable one. Well, we still have a lot of work to do . We need to monitor the situation very closely. When we have technical information sessions like we did a few weeks ago, I always ask if we can adapt as the weeks go by. Today was the return to Cton University as well as the University of Ottawa. This is yet another important milestone. We are monitoring the situation very closely. We must always try to improve the flow of traffic. Over the next few weeks, I might have a more general idea about long-term plans. Well, you didn't bite, let's get back to the network, to the road network. It is the meeting of the finance committee. We received an update from Cyril last week. Do you think we will have financial data by the end of the year? Do you think there could be pressure that could lead to the whole thing falling on the shoulders of the next council? The transport budget is always a source of concern. There have been deficits, a lot of pressure. We have invested in public transportation. We are investing 30% more now than we were 4 years ago. We have new buses. There are extensions. We will open them soon . There is a lot of budgetary pressure, we know that. This will continue to be a source of debate and anxiety. We will be debating the 2027 budget shortly. I won't be mayor for long. I will work tirelessly to ensure that the government, and other governments, keep their promises. This will allow us to invest more in public transport, to put in place bus lanes, priority bus lanes, perhaps express lanes to improve service and service reliability. I will continue to put pressure on the federal government for as long as I am mayor. And that concludes our press briefing. THANKS.