Keep sharing your ideas for an Ottawa that has a diversified and prosperous economy

Do you have ideas on how the City can save money while improving services? Do you have ideas on how the City of Ottawa can improve our services and save money to reinvest into other priorities? If so, we want to hear from you! We’re conducting service reviews, which are an evaluation of an organization’s services to look for improvements to service delivery, efficiency and effectiveness. Our goal is to put any savings that are found from the service reviews towards the Term of Council priorities. These priorities are focused on making our city an even better place to live, learn, work and play.   We’re currently reviewing the priority An Ottawa that has a diversified and prosperous economy. There’s still time for you to offer your ideas and suggestions on how we are working to achieve this. If you are looking for inspiration, you can learn about some of the work that the City is already undertaking to support this priority:

• Financial literacy helps empower Black youth
• Ottawa’s BIAs are making lists and checking them twice
• Kanata North a shimmering jewel in Ottawa’s business crown
• Business services for entrepreneurs and new business owners
• How will tariffs and counter-tariffs impact businesses and residents in Ottawa?
• Find the right spot for your business with our Locate Ottawa mapping tool

We understand that each one of you brings unique perspectives and experiences to the table, and we want to tap into that diverse pool of knowledge. We’re looking for ideas on how we can offer services in a new and innovative way, or how we can reduce costs. Your input will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our city, allowing us to prioritize projects, allocate resources effectively, and create a more sustainable and prosperous Ottawa. Your ideas have the power to drive positive change, making a lasting impact on our community for years to come.  Visit ottawa.ca/YourIdeas for more information and stay tuned for news and engagement opportunities on Engage Ottawa as the City rolls out this major project.