Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. August 20th, 2026

Boasting previous experience as a public sector economist, Ottawa mayoral candidate Neil Saravanamutoo has campaigned on removing developer money from city politics, believing that the current culture at City Hall is one of complacency. Furthermore, he argues that City Hall budget reviews promised by present-day Mayor Mark Sutcliffe in 2022 were not substantial. He joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2, as we get to know the candidates who are running for Ottawa’s biggest pressure-cooker. Sticking with October’s Voting Day, candidates have until 2 o’clock Friday afternoon to either file or withdraw, with certification coming next Monday. How many city councillors do you think will be appraised? We dig deeper with our Reality Check Panel.