For the first time in more than a decade, Ottawa will be getting a new mayor in the municipal election. There are 14 candidates who have put their names forward for the job.
Mayoral candidate Catherine McKenney has announced a $250-million plan to fast-track cycling infrastructure in the city, promising to build 25 years’ worth of bike lanes in a single council term.
CTV News Ottawa asked all 12 mayoral candidates their thoughts on the strong mayor legislation put forward by the Ontario government, which would grant additional powers to the mayors of Ottawa and Toronto.