The City of Ottawa is looking for your input on how to make special events more accessible, safe and inclusive.
The
City is currently reviewing its Special Events By-laws to ensure that
they effectively support festival and event organizers, and ensure that
all participants can have a safe, enjoyable experience.
Ottawa
hosts a great variety of festivals, charity runs, and cultural and
community events throughout the year. As Canada’s capital and host to
both the federal government and 128 diplomatic missions, we are also a
place for political expression. Special Events in the City of Ottawa are
regulated by the
Special Events on Private and Public Property By-law (No. 2013-232)
and Special Events on City Streets By-law (No.2001-260)
Special Events on Private and Public Property By-law (No. 2013-232)
and Special Events on City Streets By-law (No.2001-260)
As a part of this by-law review, staff are conducting a survey
asking questions about the safety, accessibility and inclusivity of
special events in the City of Ottawa. This survey covers a range of
issues including, accessibility, harassment, sexual harassment, drugs,
and alcohol, smoking and vaping and extreme weather events. This Survey
is regarding outdoor events with more than 500 people and events that
occur on city roadways, it does not cover indoor events.
For updates on the City’s Special Events By-law Reviews, visit Engage.ottawa.ca
and please complete the survey on safe and inclusive events before
April 29, 2024. Additional surveys on specific topics related to special
events will follow in the coming months.
