Ottawa’s tourism industry says it suffered a heavy blow last month when the federal government announced it would scrap the tourist-friendly visitor rebate program.
While the Elgin Area Business Association says it is working in the street’s interest, some business owners say a lack of vision and resistance from other businesses are working against it.
Some members of Ottawa’s immigrant community are split over Mayor Bob Chiarelli’s recently unveiled plan to help foreign-trained professionals find jobs in their chosen fields.
Late last month, the Conservative government announced they will cut $1 billion this year to a long list of social development programs, and members of the opposition wasted no time in making their feelings known.