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6 08, 2026

Join the PEOPLE FIRST media lab!

2026-08-06T14:15:53-04:00

What would Ottawa look like if it put people first?  In our current moment, we are facing intensifying climate crises, economic instability, public health emergencies, and underinvestment in social services and supports, a.k.a. life-sustaining carework.  Care is a design choice. Our cities need to plan and design with care in mind. For the past two years, CAWI, in collaboration with neighbourhoods across Ottawa,  began a grassroots movement to understand how our city supports or makes life more difficult for carework/givers. We learned that a caring city means building housing near services and supports, reliable transit, public spaces that support intergenerational connection, [...]

Join the PEOPLE FIRST media lab!2026-08-06T14:15:53-04:00
27 07, 2026

CAWI’s General Annual Meeting 2026

2026-07-28T11:48:03-04:00

Our highly anticipated Annual General Meeting is coming soon, and you're invited! Come celebrate our latest accomplishments on September 29, 5:30 pm at the Rideau Hub located at 815 St Laurent Blvd. Join our Board of Directors! If you are passionate about advocating for a city that cares for all, this is your opportunity.  Nominations open this Monday, July 27, 2026, and will close on Friday, August 14. What Does A Board Member Do?  Help set CAWI’s advocacy direction Attend monthly board meetings Actively participate in sub-committees Participate in strategic planning and implementation. Stay informed about municipal politics and organizational matters [...]

CAWI’s General Annual Meeting 20262026-07-28T11:48:03-04:00
10 06, 2026

Come to our Climate Action Party on July 9!

2026-06-17T09:35:59-04:00

Every corner of our city is feeling the impact of cost of living increases, extreme weather events and mounting uncertainties. Over the past year, CAWI and Ecology Ottawa have been building power together and in communities across Ottawa to understand how we can build an equitable, resilient, and caring city.  Do we have the power to influence change? Join us for an evening of community storytelling and art to celebrate residents and communities with the courage to act, learn, and imagine a climate equitable, sustainable, and caring future. Psst! The answer: come on July 9th and find out! To celebrate is [...]

Come to our Climate Action Party on July 9!2026-06-17T09:35:59-04:00
20 11, 2025

CAWI’s Transit Therapy Line Preliminary Results

2025-11-20T15:50:08-05:00

You're speaking, we're listening.   Preliminary results from CAWI’s Transit Therapy Line are in, and the message is clear: We need reliable, accessible and affordable public transit in Ottawa.  "Unreliable transit is making living with a disability even harder." "I’m spending less time with my children because we all need to leave the house earlier to get to school or work." [Increase in travel time] "I’m needing to take a full day off work just to get to one medical appointment." [Increase in travel time] 97% of participants surveyed have said new ways to bus transit has not improved transit in [...]

CAWI’s Transit Therapy Line Preliminary Results2025-11-20T15:50:08-05:00
23 09, 2025

Celebrating 20 years of Collective Advocacy

2025-09-23T14:53:47-04:00

We reached a remarkable milestone: we have officially turned 20! Since our beginnings, we’ve been committed to creating a caring and equitable city where all residents and communities are empowered, engaged, and thriving. To celebrate, we are putting the spotlight on 20 years of collective advocacy. Come see the exhibit! Where: City of Ottawa Archives, 100 Tallwood Drive When: September 29, 2025 – January 10, 2026 We’ll also be hosting a vernissage in November. More details coming soon!

Celebrating 20 years of Collective Advocacy2025-09-23T14:53:47-04:00
22 07, 2025

How Is the New Bus System Working for You? We’re Listening.

2025-08-11T13:51:59-04:00

OC Transpo implemented a New Way to Bus on April 27. This is one of the most significant changes to Ottawa’s bus network in years. These changes can affect daily routines in real and personal ways, especially for workers, paid and unpaid, who rely on transit to get to their jobs on time and support and take care of their loved ones. That is why we are gathering stories, feedback, and experiences directly from transit users. What you share with us will be compiled and submitted directly to OC Transpo and the City of Ottawa. Our goal is to make sure community voices are heard loud and [...]

How Is the New Bus System Working for You? We’re Listening.2025-08-11T13:51:59-04:00
11 06, 2025

Bill 6 received Royal Assent at the Ontario Legislature. Take action with CAWI.

2025-08-11T13:52:42-04:00

The Safer Municipalities Act introduces new penalties that criminalize people living in poverty and experiencing housing instability. It targets people with mental health challenges and those who use substances, while failing to offer the support proven to save lives and reduce harm. We believe that true public safety comes from housing, dignity, and income security. Criminalization does not solve systemic injustice. It makes it harder for people to feel safe, supported, or connected to their communities. That is why CAWI, in partnership with local organizations, is sending a letter to Mayor Mark Sutcliffe urging him to speak out against Bill 6 [...]

Bill 6 received Royal Assent at the Ontario Legislature. Take action with CAWI.2025-08-11T13:52:42-04:00

           

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