40 academics pen letter in support of a robust Sanctuary City Policy for Ottawa
May 4 2017
On Tuesday, 40 professors, a few of which presented to City Council on March 30th, released a letter in support of a robust Sanctuary City Policy and denounced the ease with which the mayor and many Councillors dismissed 7 hours deputations from a wide variety of community stakeholders.
Mayor Watson & allies on council quash sanctuary city motion
April 26 2017
Mayor Watson, Councillor Qaqish and their allies have made it clear that, even in the face of overwhelming evidence and support, they refuse to support any policy that would make our city safer and more accessible for all.
Powerful day of presentations to Council shows need and broad support for making Ottawa a sanctuary city
April 6 2017
On Thursday, March 30th, Councillor Catherine McKenney brought her report on making Ottawa a sanctuary city to the Community and Protective Services Committee of Ottawa City Council.