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Ariel Troster

Candidate for Ward 14 Somerset Councillor

Elected (official result)

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?

Ariel Troster would consider Increased federal infrastructure funding; Increased provincial infrastructure funding

  • Increased federal infrastructure funding
  • Increased provincial infrastructure funding
  • Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure
  • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure
  • Dedicated infrastructure levy
  • Property tax increases specifically dedicated to infrastructure renewal
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“• Increased federal infrastructure funding • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure • Dedicated infrastructure levy • Property tax increases specifically dedicated to infrastructure renewal”

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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.

Ariel Troster commented: “Bus reliability is the #1 issue I hear about needing improvement in the downtown core”

  • Bus reliability is the #1 issue I hear about needing improvement in the downtown core
“Bus reliability is the #1 issue I hear about needing improvement in the downtown core”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster 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 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster names Appropriate federal and provincial funding as important conditions for supporting the tram.

  • Appropriate federal and provincial funding
“Appropriate federal and provincial funding;”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster assigns medium priority to the western Stage 3 LRT extension toward Kanata and Stittsville.

  • Medium priority
“Medium priority”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster assigns high priority to the Baseline BRT corridor across the Baseline–Heron corridor.

  • High priority
“High priority”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster 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 14 · 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.

Ariel Troster names “Safe cycling infrastructure (when not prevented by the Ford government)” as their third infrastructure priority for

  • Safe cycling infrastructure (when not prevented by the Ford government)
“Safe cycling infrastructure (when not prevented by the Ford government)”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster is undecided on a Kettle Island interprovincial bridge, saying more study is required.

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

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster: additional road-renewal funding should be directed principally to local neighbourhood streets.

  • Local neighbourhood streets
“Local neighbourhood streets”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster ranked “Transit — bus / BRT” as the transportation mode most deserving additional public investment.

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster would maintain approximately current planned investment increasing Ottawa's road resurfacing and road renewal budget during

  • Maintain approximately current planned investment
“Maintain approximately current planned investment”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster ranked “Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit” as their #1 infrastructure investment priority.

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster supports, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms, transferring ownership and responsibility for Ottawa Road 174

  • Support, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms
“Support, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster opposes a new ring road or bypass.

  • Oppose a new ring road or bypass
“Oppose a new ring road or bypass”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster: Neutral / case by case

  • Neutral / case by case
“Neutral / case by case”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster selected Highway 417 should not be a major City advocacy priority as Ottawa's position on Highway 417 investment.

  • Highway 417 should not be a major City advocacy priority
“Highway 417 should not be a major City advocacy priority;”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster named Cycling network investment; Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment

  • Cycling network investment
  • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment
  • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
  • Road resurfacing and renewal
  • Other BRT and transit priority corridors
“• Cycling network investment • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal • Other BRT and transit priority corridors”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster says the City should require or evaluate A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa for a new interprovincial

  • A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa
“A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa;”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster: Renewal and selected expansion — Ottawa should substantially increase renewal spending while advancing selected expansion

  • 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 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster 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 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster commented: “Advancing a ring road that runs parallel to the 417 and the LRT makes no sense

  • Advancing a ring road that runs parallel to the 417 and the LRT makes no sense, would displace existing communities and cost billion of dollars.
  • I am opposed.
“Advancing a ring road that runs parallel to the 417 and the LRT makes no sense, would displace existing communities and cost billion of dollars. I am opposed.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster's infrastructure vision: “Bargain basement tax increases have left the city with a major infrastructure renewal deficit.

  • Bargain basement tax increases have left the city with a major infrastructure renewal deficit.
  • I don't want to see community centres and pools at risk or more communities flooded due to delayed sewer repairs.
  • We need to get real about the city's needs and stop prtending that we can delay these costs indefinitely.
“Bargain basement tax increases have left the city with a major infrastructure renewal deficit. I don't want to see community centres and pools at risk or more communities flooded due to delayed sewer repairs. We need to get real about the city's needs and stop prtending that we can delay these costs indefinitely.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster would prioritize Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management

  • Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management
  • Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems
  • Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas
“• Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management • Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems • Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “Ring road”.

  • Ring road
“Ring road”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Ariel Troster names “Priority tree planting in downtown neighbourhoods with low tree equity scores” as their second infrastructure priority

  • Priority tree planting in downtown neighbourhoods with low tree equity scores
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Priority tree planting in downtown neighbourhoods with low tree equity scores”

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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?

Ariel Troster would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: “Expansion of the urban boundary”.

  • Expansion of the urban boundary
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Expansion of the urban boundary”

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Social & community services

Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?

Ariel Troster commits to advancing “Public bathroom facilities in Centretown” if elected.

  • Public bathroom facilities in Centretown
Show their words & source (one sentence)
“Public bathroom facilities in Centretown”

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · 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.

Ariel Troster commented: “Bus lanes, fixing and expanding sidewalks and bike lanes are my top priorities”

  • Bus lanes, fixing and expanding sidewalks and bike lanes are my top priorities
“Bus lanes, fixing and expanding sidewalks and bike lanes are my top priorities”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster 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 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster would emphasize Completing missing links in the existing cycling network; Connections to schools

  • Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
  • Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations
“• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network • Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster names “Downtown sidewalk repair/renewal” as their first infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

  • Downtown sidewalk repair/renewal
“Downtown sidewalk repair/renewal”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Ariel Troster 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 14 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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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?

Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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