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Ottawa Rural Summit 2024

Engage.Ottawa Announcement: Ottawa Rural Summit 2024  - 19 Sep 2024:

We are excited to announce that the Ottawa Rural Summit 2024 will be held on Saturday, November 2nd, at Sir Robert Borden High School (131 Greenbank Rd, Nepean). This year’s event builds upon the feedback we received from rural residents through our engagement activities, including ward workshops and the rural survey. We have heard your concerns, and now is your chance to collaborate with us on potential solutions, action items, and next steps that will improve the quality of life for rural communities across Ottawa.

Why You Should Attend

This is your opportunity to move from discussion to action. The summit is designed to provide a platform for residents to work directly with Councillors and the Mayor to develop innovative ideas to address key issues affecting rural life. Whether you attended a workshop, completed the survey, or are joining the conversation for the first time, this summit will focus on transforming your input into tangible solutions.

Event Highlights

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Location: Sir Robert Borden High School, Ottawa
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:15 PM

Agenda:
  • 9:00 AM: Doors open for mingling and refreshments
  • 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Introduction remarks, including presentations from the Mayor and Councillors on feedback they've received so far regarding various city services such as governance, transportation, infrastructure, agriculture, and community services.
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Breakout sessions on key topics including:
    • Transportation, Transit, and Infrastructure
    • Environment and Agriculture
    • Community and Social Services
    • Planning and Economic Development
    • Governance
  • 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: Catered lunch and further engagement with Councillors. It is important to register to ensure we have the right amount of food available for everyone.
  • 12:45 PM – 1:00 PM: Closing remarks outlining next steps and timelines for final reports, followed by a celebration of rural communities with light entertainment.

The Rural Summit is a unique opportunity to learn more from and engage directly with city leadership. Your ideas will influence decisions that shape rural governance, services, and infrastructure to better serve rural areas. Your voice matters, and together we can create positive change.

Register now for this amazing event here(External link) and secure your spot at the Ottawa Rural Summit 2024, and to ensure you are included in the catered lunch count.