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Riley Brockington

Candidate for Ward 16 River Councillor

Acclaimed — no election for this seat

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?

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Taxes & spending

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

Riley Brockington would consider Increased federal infrastructure funding; Increased provincial infrastructure funding

  • Increased federal infrastructure funding
  • Increased provincial infrastructure funding
  • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure
  • Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure
  • Reallocation from other City programs
  • Dedicated infrastructure levy
  • Public-private partnerships where appropriate
Show their words & source (a few sentences)
“• Increased federal infrastructure funding • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure • Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure • Reallocation from other City programs • Dedicated infrastructure levy • Public-private partnerships where appropriate”

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · 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.

Riley Brockington 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 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington supports the proposed STO Gatineau–Ottawa tram extending from western Gatineau into downtown Ottawa.

  • Support
“Support”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington assigns medium priority to the planned LRT extension from Baseline Station to Barrhaven Town Centre.

  • Medium priority
“Medium priority”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington commented: “Reliable, stable and affordable public transit. Commence the Baseline Road bus corridor.

  • Reliable, stable and affordable public transit.
  • Commence the Baseline Road bus corridor.
  • Greater focus on sidewalk renewal.
“Reliable, stable and affordable public transit. Commence the Baseline Road bus corridor. Greater focus on sidewalk renewal.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington 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 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington assigns highest priority — advance immediately to the Baseline BRT corridor across the Baseline–Heron corridor.

  • Highest priority — advance immediately
“Highest priority — advance immediately”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington commented: “Bus service inconsistency is the noose around our necks

  • Bus service inconsistency is the noose around our necks, we must ensure the local bus routes that shuttle passengers from their home neighbourhood to the LRT…
  • Public transit will never grow in Ottawa without addressing this once and for all.
“Bus service inconsistency is the noose around our necks, we must ensure the local bus routes that shuttle passengers from their home neighbourhood to the LRT or Transitway station is on time, consistently, and frequent. Public transit will never grow in Ottawa without addressing this once and for all.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington names “Baseline Rapid Bus Corridor” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

  • Baseline Rapid Bus Corridor
“Baseline Rapid Bus Corridor”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington names An acceptable Ottawa alignment; Appropriate federal and provincial funding; Further technical

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · 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.

Riley Brockington selected Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks

  • Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks
  • Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures
“• Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks • Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington names “Water infrastructure renewal and analysis of current capacity” as their first infrastructure priority for

  • Water infrastructure renewal and analysis of current capacity
“Water infrastructure renewal and analysis of current capacity”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington named Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal; Baseline BRT

  • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
  • Road resurfacing and renewal
  • Baseline BRT
  • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment
  • Kettle Island interprovincial bridge and associated transportation infrastructure
“• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal • Baseline BRT • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment • Kettle Island interprovincial bridge and associated transportation infrastructure”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington: additional road-renewal funding should be directed principally to arterial roads.

  • Arterial roads
“Arterial roads”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington 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 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington 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 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington: 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 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington would prioritize Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems

  • Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems
  • Accelerated combined sewer separation
  • Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas
“• Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems • Accelerated combined sewer separation • Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington 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
  • Improved regional movement of people and goods
“• A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa • Improved regional movement of people and goods”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington names “(Existing) Road renewal” as their second infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

  • (Existing) Road renewal
“(Existing) Road renewal”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington would not initiate a ring road or bypass study during the next term.

  • No, do not initiate a study during the next term
“No, do not initiate a study during the next term”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington 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 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington commits to advancing “Better maintain and renew existing assets.

  • Better maintain and renew existing assets.
  • While this isn't one specific asset, the slow death of renewal deferral is eroding the quality of our assets and the public sees this everyday.
“Better maintain and renew existing assets. While this isn't one specific asset, the slow death of renewal deferral is eroding the quality of our assets and the public sees this everyday.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington: 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 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington 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 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington's infrastructure vision: “I support increased capital investment, aligned with the strategic priorities of our City.

  • I support increased capital investment, aligned with the strategic priorities of our City.
  • We have an obligation to prioritize public safety, that will not be compromised.
  • The capital renewal and growth deficits are so large, there needs to be considerable progress during the next Term and I support this.
“I support increased capital investment, aligned with the strategic priorities of our City. We have an obligation to prioritize public safety, that will not be compromised. The capital renewal and growth deficits are so large, there needs to be considerable progress during the next Term and I support this.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · 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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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.

Riley Brockington would emphasize Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington 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 16 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Riley Brockington 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 16 · 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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Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

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