Let’s keep talking about safe access to vulnerable social infrastructure | Unpublished
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Author: City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias
Publication Date: September 26, 2025 - 10:02

Let’s keep talking about safe access to vulnerable social infrastructure

September 26, 2025
Visit Engage Ottawa to share your feedback by Tuesday, September 30

The City of Ottawa is considering rules to provide for safe access to vulnerable social infrastructure when demonstrations are occurring nearby. In other cities, these types of rules are often called “bubble zones.”

Facilities serving communities, at-risk populations, and other people who may be vulnerable are considered “vulnerable social infrastructure”. These spaces may include places of worship and religious centres, schools, daycares, health care facilities, or care homes. When demonstrations are occurring nearby, visitors to these facilities may feel intimidated, believing they are unable to safely access the building or use its services.

We need your feedback on how demonstrations may be impacting access to these facilities. Share your thoughts and experiences with us through the Engage Ottawa questionnaire until Tuesday, September 30.

Your responses will help determine how a Vulnerable Social Infrastructure By-law could work in Ottawa while also respecting the protections under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms for peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.

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In 2023, City Council approved the 2023 to 2026 By-law Review Workplan. City by-laws are regularly reviewed to address any changes in legislation, reflect emerging issues and community requirements, and encompass evolving technologies.

To learn more about by-law reviews, watch this video explaining the City’s by-law review process or visit the City’s By-law reviews page.

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