Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Legislation is about just that: making our neighbourhoods and communities safer. SCAN is a provincial, civil law which aims to lessen the impact on neighbourhoods of entrenched crime, such as drugs, prostitution or illegal liquor sales based out of homes and businesses. [more]

Ottawans need to know that they are getting the best public health services that are available. Our community relies on a team of highly trained and experienced public health care professionals to ensure that our health is protected. We need to give our public health officials the right tools to get the job done. Here's how we do it. [more]

On September 17, 2009 the Legislative Assembly of Ontario passed a unanimous motion to declare the third week of February as Kindness Week in Ontario. The Kindness Week motion, co-sponsored by MPP Yasir Naqvi of Ottawa Centre and MPP France Gélinas of Nickel Belt, is an opportunity for people in communities across the province to celebrate simple acts of kindness and good will towards their fellow citizens. [more]

The buzz word around town for the last few months has been “stimulus” – economic stimulus by investing in infrastructure. We all know the theory; by spending money on upgrading and adding infrastructure, governments are spurring the economy because they are creating jobs and demand for materials. But what exactly does this mean for our community? [more]

Victims of domestic violence often face serious barriers to escaping dangerous and abusive relationships. These individuals must act quickly to relocate to a safe location such as an emergency shelter, the home of a trusted family member or friend, or a new residence. Victims are often forced to flee with little or no notice – they must capitalize on a window of opportunity and leave immediately, sometimes without personal possessions or alternative living arrangements. Bill 53 is about helping victims of domestic violence to flee dangerous situations and establish a new life in a safe environment. [more]