Take part in a newcomer reception centre public information session

Residents are invited to a public information session on Wednesday, December 4, to learn about the proposed newcomer reception centre at 1645 Woodroffe Avenue, located on federal lands next to the Confederation Education Centre. This session will cover:

• The asylum claimant and settlement process.
• Services to be provided at the reception centre.
• Site selection process and criteria.
• Details about the proposed structure and construction timeline.

Knoxdale-Merivale Ward Councillor Sean Devine, City of Ottawa staff, Refugee 613, and Stantec will deliver presentations and answer residents' questions about the project. Event details Date: Wednesday, December 4 Time: 6-8 pm Location: Nepean Sportsplex (Halls A&B), 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Nepean, ON (Accessible through Entrance 3 at the rear of the building.) The City invites residents to share their ideas about how to make this project work in the community on Engage Ottawa. For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service. You can also connect with us through Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram.