List of Ottawa election debates

Mayoral debates⭐ Arts Ottawa debateHear where Ottawa's mayoral candidates stand on the future of arts and culture, including cultural infrastructure, arts funding, creative spaces, festivals, and support for artists and cultural workers. Hosted by Arts Ottawa, Ottawa Festivals, and OMIC ⭐ Ottawa Board of Trade debateThe Ottawa Board of Trade presents this 2026 Mayoral Debate, featuring Ottawa’s leading mayoral candidates, as they discuss key issues shaping the city’s future. The debate explores housing and growth, transportation, economic competitiveness, talent and investment, downtown revitalization, and Ottawa’s role as Canada’s capital. ⭐ Ottawa Student debateOn September 15, 2026 students joined from across Ottawa for a mayoral candidates’ debate focused on the issues shaping everyday student life, including housing, transit, safety, city services and nightlife. ⭐ Mayoral Eco-debateThe debate organized by People’s Official Plan Coalition with leadership from CAFES, brought…