Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said at Ottawa City Council on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 that the city will use Housing Accelerator funding to speed up approval processes and get more housing built.
Ottawa's mayor says he's skipping this year's Capital Pride following a falling out between the organization and a prominent Jewish group over statements in the run-up to this year's festivities.Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he won't be attending events organized by Capital Pride. The organization's Pride Week will kick off with a flag raising on Monday.
It pledged to integrate a boycott list in its sponsorship reviews, recognize the "ongoing genocide" in opening remarks, host a "queer Arab showcase," and call for a ceasefire and increased humanitarian aid. It cited Capital Pride's "refusal to adjust its stance," which "marginalizes Jewish 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and the broader Jewish community."Mayor says he'll attend other events
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