‘Sanctuary’ bid sparks debate — but no vote — at city hall
By Caroline O’Neill Representatives from across Ottawa gathered at City Hall on March 30 to debate the possibility of a sanctuary city designation at the community and protective services committee…
Critics question push for sanctuary city status
By Megan Harrison The proposal to make Ottawa a sanctuary city is scheduled for discussion at the city’s community and protective services committee on Mar. 30, but many remain uncertain…
Sanctuary city debate reignited
By Kaitlin Fisher A call to action to make Ottawa a sanctuary city was one of the focal points of a kickoff event for International Women’s Day. The sanctuary city…
McKenney postpones sanctuary proposal
By Selene Tan Ottawa won’t be a sanctuary city quite yet. Despite initial plans to move quickly to seek the refugee- and immigrant-friendly status for the city, Somerset Coun. Catherine…
Editorial: City should declare itself a sanctuary
By Dustin Cook In recent weeks, there has been much discussion about Ottawa becoming a sanctuary city, following in the footsteps of other major Canadian cities. Somerset Coun. Catherine McKenney…