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Ottawa’s downtown, once the bustling hub of the federal public service, is now a shadow of what it used to be. Streets are quieter. Many storefronts sit dark. Several federal office towers stand underused, some entirely empty. This is not just pandemic fallout; it is the result of a sustained disengagement by the federal government from its own capital city...
The history of downtown Ottawa is felt through generations of residents and visitors. A family visit to watch the Canada Day fireworks show; a stroll down Sparks Street to enjoy live music or a street performer; or Sunday brunch and a shopping trip in the ByWard Market. We have all felt pride and a sense of community in downtown Ottawa.