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Sherif Rizk

Candidate for Ward 1 Orléans East-Cumberland Councillor

In their own words

This candidate hasn’t listed a campaign website or social account with the Town. That says nothing about them as a candidate — it just means less of their material is published online for us to summarise.

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.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taxes & spending

What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Sherif Rizk would consider Reallocation from other City programs; Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure; Increased provincial infrastructure funding; Increased federal infrastructure funding; Development charges for growth-related infrastructure; Other to address…

  • Reallocation from other City programs
  • Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure
  • Increased provincial infrastructure funding
  • Increased federal infrastructure funding
  • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure
  • Other
“• Reallocation from other City programs • Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Increased federal infrastructure funding • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure • Other”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk would consider Reallocation from other City programs; Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure

  • Reallocation from other City programs
  • Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure
  • Increased provincial infrastructure funding
  • Increased federal infrastructure funding
  • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure
  • Other
“• Reallocation from other City programs • Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Increased federal infrastructure funding • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure • Other”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Emergency services

When I call for help, will it come fast enough?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Transit

Can I get where I need to go without driving?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Sherif Rizk names Appropriate federal and provincial funding; Further technical, financial or public consultation work as important

  • Appropriate federal and provincial funding
  • Further technical, financial or public consultation work
“• Appropriate federal and provincial funding • Further technical, financial or public consultation work”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “Stage 3 LRT”.

  • Stage 3 LRT
“Stage 3 LRT”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk is undecided on, saying more study is required for the proposed STO Gatineau–Ottawa tram.

  • Undecided / more study required
“Undecided / more study required”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk names Appropriate federal and provincial funding; Further technical, financial or public consultation work as important conditions for supporting the tram.

  • Appropriate federal and provincial funding
  • Further technical, financial or public consultation work
“• Appropriate federal and provincial funding • Further technical, financial or public consultation work”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk would prioritize improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion if Ottawa receives significant new

  • Improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion
“Improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk assigns low priority to the western Stage 3 LRT extension toward Kanata and Stittsville.

  • Low priority
“Low priority”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: Gatineau–Ottawa tram connection from western Gatineau or Aylmer

  • Gatineau–Ottawa tram connection from western Gatineau or Aylmer to downtown Ottawa
“Gatineau–Ottawa tram connection from western Gatineau or Aylmer to downtown Ottawa”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: “Gatineau–Ottawa tram connection from western Gatineau or Aylmer to downtown Ottawa”.

  • Gatineau–Ottawa tram connection from western Gatineau or Aylmer to downtown Ottawa
“Gatineau–Ottawa tram connection from western Gatineau or Aylmer to downtown Ottawa”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk would prioritize improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion if Ottawa receives significant new transit funding.

  • Improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion
“Improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Government

Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Roads & infrastructure

Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Sherif Rizk named Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation; Cycling network investment

  • Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation
  • Cycling network investment
  • Road resurfacing and renewal
  • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
  • New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan
“• Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation • Cycling network investment • Road resurfacing and renewal • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk: Support selectively, after considering costs, safety, land use, environmental effects and alternatives

  • Support selectively, after considering costs, safety, land use, environmental effects and alternatives
“Support selectively, after considering costs, safety, land use, environmental effects and alternatives”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk selected Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks; Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions as Ottawa's position on Highway 417 investment.

  • Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks
  • Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions
“• Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks • Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk ranked “Renewal of existing roads and bridges” as their #1 infrastructure investment priority.

  • Renewal of existing roads and bridges
  • Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit
  • Cycling infrastructure
“1. Renewal of existing roads and bridges 2. Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit 3. Cycling infrastructure 4. Pedestrian infrastructure and sidewalks 5. Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure 6. New or expanded roads 7. Public transit — rail 8. Truck and goods movement infrastructure”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk ranked “Vehicular / road infrastructure” as the transportation mode most deserving additional public investment.

  • Vehicular / road infrastructure
  • Cycling
  • Transit — bus / BRT
“1. Vehicular / road infrastructure 2. Cycling 3. Transit — bus / BRT 4. Transit — rail 5. Truck / goods movement 6. Pedestrian”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk would prioritize Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management; Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas; Protection of critical municipal infrastructure and pumping stations for additional flood resilience investment.

  • Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management
  • Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas
  • Protection of critical municipal infrastructure and pumping stations
“• Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management • Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Protection of critical municipal infrastructure and pumping stations”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk would establish flood resilience and stormwater infrastructure as one of Ottawa's top three capital priorities.

  • Yes
“Yes”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk names “Road resurfacing and renewal” as their first infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

  • Road resurfacing and renewal
“Road resurfacing and renewal”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk names “New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

  • New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan
“New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk says the City should require or evaluate Reduced traffic impacts on eastern Ottawa communities; Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing for a new interprovincial crossing.

  • Reduced traffic impacts on eastern Ottawa communities
  • Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing
“• Reduced traffic impacts on eastern Ottawa communities • Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk's infrastructure vision: “I want to build a city that plans ahead and elevates the state of its infrastructure in a way that is consistent with the vision of Canada's Capital City. We need infrastructure that is modern, efficient, and reliable for all residents.”

  • I want to build a city that plans ahead and elevates the state of its infrastructure in a way that is consistent with the vision of Canada's Capital City.
  • We need infrastructure that is modern, efficient, and reliable for all residents.
“I want to build a city that plans ahead and elevates the state of its infrastructure in a way that is consistent with the vision of Canada's Capital City. We need infrastructure that is modern, efficient, and reliable for all residents.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk says the City should require or evaluate Reduced traffic impacts on eastern Ottawa communities

  • Reduced traffic impacts on eastern Ottawa communities
  • Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing
“• Reduced traffic impacts on eastern Ottawa communities • Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk's infrastructure vision: I want to build a city that plans ahead and elevates the state of its infrastructure in a way that is

  • I want to build a city that plans ahead and elevates the state of its infrastructure in a way that is consistent with the vision of Canada's Capital City.
  • We need infrastructure that is modern, efficient, and reliable for all residents.
“I want to build a city that plans ahead and elevates the state of its infrastructure in a way that is consistent with the vision of Canada's Capital City. We need infrastructure that is modern, efficient, and reliable for all residents.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk: additional road-renewal funding should be directed principally to allocation based principally on road condition and risk.

  • Allocation based principally on road condition and risk
“Allocation based principally on road condition and risk”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk supports increasing Ottawa's road resurfacing and road renewal budget during the next term of Council.

  • Support
“Support”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk: Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.

  • Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.
“Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk strongly supports transferring ownership and responsibility for Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.

  • Strongly support
“Strongly support”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk would study a ring road or bypass only jointly with the Province of Ontario and federal government.

  • Yes, but only jointly with the Province of Ontario and federal government
“Yes, but only jointly with the Province of Ontario and federal government”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk supports a Kettle Island interprovincial bridge subject to conditions.

  • Support subject to conditions
“Support subject to conditions”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk named Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation; Cycling network investment; Road resurfacing and renewal; Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the…

  • Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation
  • Cycling network investment
  • Road resurfacing and renewal
  • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
  • New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan
“• Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation • Cycling network investment • Road resurfacing and renewal • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk names “Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation” as their second infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

  • Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation
“Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk would prioritize Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management

  • Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management
  • Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas
  • Protection of critical municipal infrastructure and pumping stations
“• Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management • Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Protection of critical municipal infrastructure and pumping stations”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk selected Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks

  • Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks
  • Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions
“• Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks • Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk names “Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation” as their second infrastructure priority for

  • Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation
“Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk names “New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan” as their third infrastructure

  • New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan
“New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Healthcare

Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Growth & development

How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

Sherif Rizk commits to advancing “Public square near Place d'Orleans” if elected.

  • Public square near Place d'Orleans
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Public square near Place d'Orleans”

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Active transportation

Can I walk and bike safely around town?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Sherif Rizk supports increasing Ottawa's investment in sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and connections to transit.

  • Support
“Support”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk would emphasize Completing missing links in the existing cycling network; Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion in cycling network investment.

  • Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
  • Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion
“• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network • Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk would increase Ottawa's cycling infrastructure investment during the next term.

  • Increase investment
“Increase investment”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Sherif Rizk would emphasize Completing missing links in the existing cycling network

  • Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
  • Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion
“• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network • Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Arts & culture

Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Data centres

Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

Sherif Rizk favours maintaining the existing program and schedule for accelerating separation of remaining combined sewers.

  • Maintain the existing program and schedule
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Maintain the existing program and schedule”

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 1 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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