If you wish to attend the Oct. 29 virtual consultation, you must register for participation by emailing lisa.anderson@ottawa.c or by calling 613-580-2424 ext. 32256. Registered participants will receive further information including login details for the virtual meeting. Call-in capabilities will also be available for anyone wanting to phone in to the meeting.

“If you cannot attend my Public Consultation Session, feel free to contact me directly at eli.el-chantiry@ottawa.ca or call me at 613-580-2475,” El-Chantiry said.

You can also: 

• Go to engage.ottawa.ca/draft-budget-2021 and submit your questions using the online tool and fill out the online budget survey
• Follow and communicate with the City via Facebook (@CityOfOttawa) and Twitter (@ottawacity), using the hashtag #ottbudget
• Provide your feedback by calling 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401). Rural residents call 613-580-2400.
• Sign up as a public delegation at the upcoming standing committee and board meetings dealing with Budget 2021. (Meeting dates are published on ottawa.ca/budget).

Visit ottawa.ca/budget to get more detailed information on understanding the city budget, learning about the budget process and finding ways to get involved and have your say.