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Ottawa Rural Summit 2024


PRESENTATIONS FROM THE RURAL SUMMIT


Mayor Sutcliffe's  PowerPoint presentation "Rural Solutions for Rural People " can be downloaded HERE .

The PowerPoint presentations from the 2 November break-our sessions can be downloaded here:
Agriculture and Environment 
Governance, Engagement  and Infrastructure 
Planning and Economic Development 
Community, Recreational and Social Services 
Transportation, Transit, and Infrastructure 


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:
    • Transportation, Transit, and Infrastructure. Potential Topics: Road maintenance and upgrades, winter road maintenance, traffic issues, pedestrian infrastructure, truck traffic, traffic control devices, public transit, ditches, culverts, drainage, stormwater, other capital investments and assets.
    • Environment and Agriculture. Potential Topics: Watercourses and conservation authorities, solid waste (garbage), farming and agriculture, renewable energy, climate change, natural heritage (wetlands, forests), noxious weeds.
    • Community and Social Services. Potential Topics: Parks and recreation facilities, emergency services (police, paramedics, fire), road safety, seniors issues, youth issues, vulnerable communities, affordable housing, health, mental health, community centres and programming, social services.
    • Planning and Economic Development. Potential Topics: Official Plan, Secondary plans, zoning, village growth, BIAs, local commercial activity, preserving rural culture. 
    • Governance, Engagement and Communication. Potential Topics: Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee mandate, budget processes, rural affairs office, consultation, engagement and communications, accountability, red tape / efficiency, 3-1-1 services, client services,
The subjects likely to be addressed in the breakout sessions is available HERE. 
 
  • 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.

Several reports on the Rural Workshops are Linked below.


The Engage.Ottawa "As We Heard It" Report for Ward 5 is located HERE.

A PDF compilation of all five ward reports is found HERE.        

A PDF Report in English to consider the discussions during the Ward Workshops is found  HERE.  

A PDF Report in French to consider the discussions during the Ward Workshops is found  HERE       . 

An English version of this information in FlipBook format  is located HERE.    

A French version of this information in FlipBook format  is located HERE.