Ottawa doesn’t need more excuses. It needs safer streets, real enforcement, and leaders who back our police and communities. That’s why I’m stepping up to make Ottawa safer. For more info, visit: alexanderlawson.ca #ottawa #ottpoli #cityhall #ottawacityhall

Rampant crime and open drug use in our streets — yet this Ottawa city councillor wants to ban right turns on red lights. Ottawa needs to get it's priorities straight. For more info visit: alexanderlawson.ca

Will I make it to my parent teacher interview in Kanata from downtown in 90 minutes? Watch to find out. For more info visit: alexanderlawson.ca

What did you miss because of OC Transpo? It shouldn't take this long to travel around our city, we need change. For more info visit: alexanderlawson.ca

Transit in Ottawa can mostly get you where you need to go, as long as it doesn’t matter when you get there. This needs to change. For more info visit: alexanderlawson.ca

Ottawa's homeless crisis goes deeper than any of us see. There are stories that need to be told. It’s time to stop standing on the sidelines and start listening to the people living it every day. For more info visit: alexanderlawson.ca

Let’s stop painting the whole city with the same brush. Urban and rural communities face different realities, and that’s exactly why these conversations matter. For more info visit: alexanderlawson.ca

The hybrid community services model the Jack Purcell Community Association is using to get youth involved in our community is inspiring. They also provide affordable after school child care and activities for our seniors. It was a pleasure learning more from them this week!

The Hunt Club Community Association Winter Carnival was one for the books! Proof that a little cold never stopped this neighbourhood from having a great time. Already counting down to next year.

It’s sad kids in Ottawa have to dodge needles on their way to school. Hope this sparks bigger change. For more info visit: alexanderlawson.ca

35,000 pounds. That’s how much food Erin Coffin and the Bridlewood Community Association rallied neighbours to collect for the local food cupboard in 2025. When people say community matters, this is what it looks like. Ottawa showing up for Ottawa.

Another great week spending time with some of Ottawa’s community associations, talking with entrepreneurs and having a bit of fun at Holi. Big thanks for all the warm welcomes and meaningful chats.

Is this hinged-garbage can issue causing you stressful pick up days? I’ve found a solution for now…let's build an Ottawa that makes sense.

Ottawa is boring? Not these parts… #holi #holicelebration #ottawa

Ottawa has the money it needs. We need to spend it better.

I grew up in Heron Gate. The house on Baycrest I lived in was torn down a decade ago, and it’s still an empty lot. It’s empty because Ottawa makes it too expensive to build affordable rentals for families. We need to build a better city. #Ottawa #OttawaHousing

The strongest influences in my life have always been women. Happy International Women’s Day. #InternationalWomensDay #Ottawa #OttawaOntario #CelebrateWomen #OttawaCommunit

Let me know. Who has the best shawarma in Ottawa? #Ottawa #Shawarma #OttawaEats #OttawaRestaurants

Ottawa, what is happening? And why? We need to get to the bottom of the theft problem in Ottawa and work together to come up with a solution.

With more mouths to feed and fewer people willing to put in the work, automation and innovation were the focus at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show Tuesday. It’ll take more than gadgets to support our agriculture community, and I’ll keep taking every chance to listen.