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Peter J. Karwacki

Candidate for Ward 13 Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor

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.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

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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.

Peter J. Karwacki would consider Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure to address Ottawa's infrastructure requirements.

  • Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure
“Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure;”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki names “Property owner grant programs” as their second infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

  • Property owner grant programs
“Property owner grant programs”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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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?

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

Peter J. Karwacki would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “LRT investment”.

  • LRT investment
“LRT investment”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki 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 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki would prioritize bus Rapid Transit projects such as Baseline BRT if Ottawa receives significant new transit funding.

  • Bus Rapid Transit projects such as Baseline BRT
“Bus Rapid Transit projects such as Baseline BRT”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki commented: “Rail has shot its wad.”

  • Rail has shot its wad.
“Rail has shot its wad.”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki names An acceptable City of Ottawa financial contribution as important conditions for supporting the tram.

  • An acceptable City of Ottawa financial contribution
“An acceptable City of Ottawa financial contribution;”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki strongly supports the proposed STO Gatineau–Ottawa tram extending from western Gatineau into downtown Ottawa.

  • Strongly support
“Strongly support”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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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?

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

Peter J. Karwacki names “Interprovincial crossing” as their first infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

  • Interprovincial crossing
“Interprovincial crossing”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: “Beechwood enhancement”.

  • Beechwood enhancement
“Beechwood enhancement”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki is unsure whether to make flood resilience and stormwater infrastructure a top-three capital priority.

  • Unsure
“Unsure”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki strongly supports increasing Ottawa's road resurfacing and road renewal budget during the next term of Council.

  • Strongly support
“Strongly support”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki would prioritize Stormwater management ponds and facilities; Protection of critical municipal infrastructure and pumping

  • Stormwater management ponds and facilities
  • Protection of critical municipal infrastructure and pumping stations
  • Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems
“• Stormwater management ponds and facilities • Protection of critical municipal infrastructure and pumping stations • Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki says the City should require or evaluate A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa

  • A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa
  • Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts
“• A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa • Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki commented: “Bridge and ring road IA required”

  • Bridge and ring road IA required
“Bridge and ring road IA required”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki names “Wateridge Hemlock extension” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

  • Wateridge Hemlock extension
“Wateridge Hemlock extension”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki: Renewal and selected expansion — Ottawa should substantially increase renewal spending while advancing selected

  • Renewal and selected expansion — Ottawa should substantially increase renewal spending while advancing selected expansion projects.
“Renewal and selected expansion — Ottawa should substantially increase renewal spending while advancing selected expansion projects.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki ranked “Truck / goods movement” as the transportation mode most deserving additional public investment.

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki ranked “Truck and goods movement infrastructure” as their #1 infrastructure investment priority.

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki: additional road-renewal funding should be directed principally to allocation based principally on road condition and

  • 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 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki selected Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks as Ottawa's position on Highway 417

  • Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks
“Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks;”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki would initiate a ring road or bypass feasibility study during the next term.

  • Yes, initiate a feasibility study during the next term
“Yes, initiate a feasibility study during the next term”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki named Bridge and structural renewal; Other BRT and transit priority corridors; Baseline BRT

  • Bridge and structural renewal
  • Other BRT and transit priority corridors
  • Baseline BRT
  • Kettle Island interprovincial bridge and associated transportation infrastructure
  • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment
“• Bridge and structural renewal • Other BRT and transit priority corridors • Baseline BRT • Kettle Island interprovincial bridge and associated transportation infrastructure • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki's infrastructure vision: “It is in shambles and needs a major review”

  • It is in shambles and needs a major review
“It is in shambles and needs a major review”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki commits to advancing “Wateridge hemlock extension” if elected.

  • Wateridge hemlock extension
“Wateridge hemlock extension”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki: Strongly support adding capacity where appropriate

  • Strongly support adding capacity where appropriate
“Strongly support adding capacity where appropriate”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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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?

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

Peter J. Karwacki would emphasize Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors

  • Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors
  • Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
“• Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors • Completing missing links in the existing cycling network”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki would reconsider cycling infrastructure investment after further review.

  • Reconsider investment after further review
“Reconsider investment after further review”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki commented: “1. Eastern interprovincial crossing 2. Pedestrian crossing safety 3. Cycling infrastructure 4. Bus service”

  • 1.
  • Eastern interprovincial crossing 2.
  • Pedestrian crossing safety 3.
“1. Eastern interprovincial crossing 2. Pedestrian crossing safety 3. Cycling infrastructure 4. Bus service”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Peter J. Karwacki strongly supports increasing Ottawa's investment in sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and connections to transit.

  • Strongly support
“Strongly support”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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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?

Peter J. Karwacki 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 13 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

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