Ottawa
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City Information
Ottawa
Advance Ottawa/Ottawa en avant
About Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada, located in the eastern portion of southern Ontario. Ottawa stands on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of southern Ontario. It is a political and technological center of Canada.
Municipal Government
Ottawa is governed by the Ottawa City Council, consisting of 24 councillors each representing one ward, and the mayor. The mayor serves as the head of the council and chief executive officer of the city.
Key Services
- Public transportation (OC Transpo)
- Waste management and recycling
- Parks and recreation
- Public libraries
- Emergency services
- Urban planning and development
- Cultural services