Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
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Suraj Harish
Candidate for Mayor
In their own words
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Where they stand
Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 16 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Harish promises a four-year freeze on Ottawa property taxes.
- Would implement a four-year freeze on property taxes if elected, committing to find responsible solutions to protect residents from rising costs
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“If elected, I will implement a four-year freeze on property taxes.”
Source: Home (campaign platform) · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
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Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
Harish would increase BRT funding and make it reliable and affordable for public servants and students who rely on it.
- Harish's first-term priority is more funding for bus rapid transit (BRT).
- Aims to make BRT reliable and affordable.
- Targets two groups: public servants and students who rely on the BRT service.
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“Increase the funding for BRT and make it reliable and affordable for public servants and for students who completely relie on BRT service.”
Source: Ottawa Mayoral Candidate Survey Results 2026 (OREB) · October 14, 2026
Confidence:High
Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
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Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Harish would prioritize fixing potholes and faded pavement markings across Ottawa's roads.
- Would repair Ottawa's deteriorating road surfaces and potholes before they become larger, more dangerous and more expensive to fix
- Would improve the quality and visibility of pavement markings so they stay bright, reflective and visible in all weather
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“Our roads should be safe, smooth, and properly maintained. Ottawa residents deserve better road infrastructure.”
Source: Home (campaign platform) · October 17, 2026
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
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Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
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Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
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Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
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Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
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Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
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Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
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Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
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Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
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Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
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