GCA asks the City to divest it’s Endowment Fund of fossil fuel extraction companies
The GCA recently passed a motion asking the City to divest its investments in fossil fuel extraction companies. You can find our letter to the Mayor and Councillor David Chernushenko GCA Letter_fossil fuel divestment_to Mayor [...]
GCA requests Mayor’s help in supporting summer ESL programming for newly arrived refugee families
GCA recently contributed $5,000 to assist the Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group (GNAG) in developing summer day camp programming for recently arrived refugee families. This is a significant undertaking that will greatly contribute to the settlement [...]
GCA supports additional tools to help the City keep streets safer.
Traffic speeds on local and residential streets, and near schools and playgrounds, are a primary and ongoing concern for residents of the Glebe. Read the remainder of our letter to Mayor Watson, Transportation Committee Chair [...]
Groups propose new access points on canal for canoes and kayaks
GCA's and Old Ottawa East Community Association's request for new access points on the canal covered in the April 21st Ottawa Citizen article by Alison Sandstrom.
Community associations propose downtown canal access for kayaks and canoes
GCA's proposal for downtown canal access for kayaks and canoes discussed in Metro News
GCA and Old Ottawa East Community Association advocate for Rideau Canal boat access
Dear Minister McKenna and Minister Joly, We write to you today to advocate for increased access to the Rideau Canal for canoers and kayakers in central Ottawa. Read the rest of our letter here.