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| | Ottawa Board of Trade Mayoral Debate 2026 | October 1, 2026 | Livestream | |
Weren’t able to get a ticket to tonight’s Ottawa Board of Trade Mayoral Debate? You can still be part of the conversation. Watch the debate live from wherever you are by clicking here at 5:30 p.m.
As Ottawa prepares to elect its next Mayor, hear directly from Alex Lawson, Jeff Leiper, Neil Saravanamuttoo, and Mark Sutcliffe as they discuss the issues and priorities shaping Ottawa’s future.
Grounded in the Ottawa Board of Trade’s More Ottawa campaign, the conversation will explore three priorities: building for growth, competing to win, and elevating the capital, including housing, transportation, infrastructure, economic competitiveness, investment, and downtown vibrancy.
Tune in tonight at 5:30 p.m. to hear where the candidates stand on Ottawa’s future.
Thank you to Rogers TV for hosting the livestream.
| | Ottawa's Next Chapter: An Economic Leaders Panel | | October 6, 2026 | Ottawa Art Gallery | | |
What does Ottawa need to compete, grow, and prosper in the years ahead?
With Election Day approaching, Ottawa’s business and economic leaders, candidates, and community leaders will come together on October 6 for Ottawa’s Next Chapter: An Economic Leaders Panel - an important conversation about the priorities that will shape our city’s economic future.
Moderated by David Coletto, Founder and CEO of Abacus Data, the discussion will feature:
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Megan Cornell, Associate General Counsel at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada
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Michael Crockatt, President and CEO of Ottawa Tourism
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Kelly Rhodenizer, Senior Vice President, Development at Colonnade BridgePort
Together, they’ll explore competitiveness, infrastructure, housing, talent, downtown renewal, investment, growth, and what Ottawa needs to position itself for the opportunities ahead.
And the conversation extends beyond the stage.
Candidates for Mayor and City Council will be in attendance, giving you the opportunity to connect directly with those seeking public office ahead of the October 26 municipal election. Click here to see which candidates are confirmed to attend.
This is not a candidate forum or debate. It’s an opportunity to bring Ottawa’s business priorities into the election conversation and connect the leaders driving our economy today with those seeking to lead our city tomorrow.
| | More Ottawa Municipal Election Regional Roundtables | | October 13, 2026 | Virtual Roundtables | | |
Ottawa’s next chapter will be shaped by decisions made across every part of our city.
As part of our More Ottawa municipal election campaign, the Ottawa Board of Trade is bringing candidates together for a series of virtual Regional Roundtables focused on the priorities, opportunities, and challenges facing communities across Ottawa.
Moderated by Rick Chase, Vice President and Partner at Gifford Carr, the conversations will explore what it will take to accommodate growth, strengthen our economy, and improve quality of life. From downtown renewal and transportation connectivity to infrastructure readiness, innovation, rural economic development, and access to opportunity, each roundtable will focus on the priorities unique to its part of the city.
Join the conversation in your area:
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10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. - Central: Wards 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - East: Wards 1, 2, 10, 11, 18, 19
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1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - West: Wards 4, 6, 7, 8, 23
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2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - South: Wards 3, 9, 22, 24
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4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Rural: Wards 1, 5, 19, 20, 21
These conversations will go beyond what candidates support to explore how they plan to deliver results, where greater collaboration is needed, and how progress should be measured through 2030.
| | Ottawa Small Business Summit 2026 | | October 19, 2026 | Bayview Yards | | |
It’s the first day of Small Business Month, and there’s no better time to celebrate the people, ideas, and connections that power Ottawa’s small business community.
Building a business takes vision, resilience, and hard work, but it also takes the right people, ideas, and connections.
Join the Ottawa Board of Trade, OCOBIA, and Invest Ottawa this Small Business Month for a day of practical learning, meaningful conversation, and connection. Hear candid lessons from local entrepreneurs, explore resources and government supports, join focused discussions on succession planning or building your client list, and take part in a hands-on AI workshop featuring tactical tools you can put to work in your business right away.
Come ready to learn, contribute, and connect. Leave with practical ideas, new relationships, and a clear next step for your business.
| | Business After 5: Escape Manor Halloween Takeover | | October 20, 2026 | Escape Manor Lounge | | |
Join the Ottawa Board of Trade on October 20 for a special Halloween edition of Business After 5 at Escape Manor Downtown, where Ottawa’s business community will come together for an evening of connections, conversation, and a little friendly competition.
Escape Manor will be fully decked out for the season, complete with Halloween décor and upbeat tunes throughout the evening. Between conversations, challenge your connections to kinetic games including bocce ball, foosball, Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four, and cornhole, or step up to Escape Manor’s Darts Reimagined boards.
Dress to impress for our Best Dressed Costume Contest, cast your vote for your favourite look, strike a pose in the photo booth, and compete for fun prizes throughout the evening.
Bring your costume, bring your colleagues, and get ready for a frightfully fun night with Ottawa’s business community.
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