Ottawa heads to the polls on October 26, and the next City Council will shape the future of our mainstreets for years to come.
Ottawa’s 18 Business Improvement Areas represent thousands of businesses across urban, suburban, and rural neighbourhoods. Through OCOBIA, they stand behind a shared set of priorities: a strong local economy, safe and welcoming districts, reliable transit, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable funding for the work BIAs do.
OCOBIA is non-partisan. We do not support or oppose any candidate. We have asked every candidate how they would help Ottawa’s mainstreets stay viable, vibrant, and connected — and we encourage voters to weigh those answers before heading to the polls.
Ottawa’s small businesses are at the heart of our city. Strong mainstreets build strong communities, and they deserve leaders who understand what it takes.
