Ottawa East Community Association

In view of the escalating impact of climate change, the Old Ottawa East Community Association calls upon the City to heighten its focus and efforts directed towards implementing measures that mitigate the effects of climate change, and that contribute towards the development of a resilient ecosystem. To help encourage these initiatives, the Old Ottawa East Association supports the declaration of a climate emergency in the City of Ottawa.
 
Toward this end, we have passed the following motion at our meeting of April 9,
2019: 

The OOECA board recently determined their priorities and goals for 2019 and beyond. You can read the document here. Interested in getting involved in one of the identified priorities? Please contact us at info@ottawaeast.ca.

The OOECA has joined other community associations in Capital Ward in writing to Mayor Jim Watson about the lack of meaningful representation on key city committees by councillors who represent Ottawa's urban wards. Read the OOECA's letter to the mayor on this important issue

Community Associations for Environmental Sustainability (CAFES) is a forum for representatives of community and residents associations to engage with the City of Ottawa on environmental issues. OOECA is a member of CAFES and the board recently endorsed the initiatives listed in this document.