Community invited to celebrate Canada Day in Beacon Hill, Cyrville

I have been proud to represent Ottawa on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) as Ottawa Caucus Chair, and, at the FCM Annual Conference and Trade Show, May 25-28 in Toronto, it was an incredible honour to be named 3rd Vice-President, putting me on a path for President in 2026.

Municipalities are where Canada’s challenges and opportunities are felt first, and felt hardest.

Whether it’s the need for sustainable and predictable infrastructure investments that support new housing, or the much-needed supports for homelessness and mental health crises, or the steps all of us must take to protect Canadians from the effects of extreme weather, FCM has been driving the agenda on these national challenges and ensuring municipalities are heard across the country. I look forward to working with such a smart and dedicated group of people, and with all the members of our FCM Board of Directors.

Locally, there are many celebrations happening throughout the city, but I highly