Tressy El-Hawi

Tressy El-Hawi would consider Increased federal infrastructure funding; Increased provincial infrastructure funding

• Increased federal infrastructure funding
• Increased provincial infrastructure funding
• Development charges for growth-related infrastructure
• Public-private partnerships where appropriate

“• Increased federal infrastructure funding • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure • Public-private partnerships where appropriate”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi assigns medium priority to the western Stage 3 LRT extension toward Kanata and Stittsville.

• Medium priority

“Medium priority”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “Stage 3 LRT extensions (Kanata-Stittsville and Barrhaven)”.

• Stage 3 LRT extensions (Kanata-Stittsville and Barrhaven)

“Stage 3 LRT extensions (Kanata-Stittsville and Barrhaven)”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi names “Baseline BRT and existing transit reliability improvements” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

• Baseline BRT and existing transit reliability improvements

“Baseline BRT and existing transit reliability improvements”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi commented: Ottawa needs a practical, common-sense approach to transit that tackles daily gridlock while respecting

• Ottawa needs a practical, common-sense approach to transit that tackles daily gridlock while respecting taxpayers.
• Investing heavily in bus transit and BRT is essential because it offers flexible, reliable coverage for neighborhoods across our city.
• At the same time, maintaining and upgrading our core road infrastructure is non-negotiable for everyday commuters, local businesses, and emergency services.

“Ottawa needs a practical, common-sense approach to transit that tackles daily gridlock while respecting taxpayers. Investing heavily in bus transit and BRT is essential because it offers flexible, reliable coverage for neighborhoods across our city. At the same time, maintaining and upgrading our core road infrastructure is non-negotiable for everyday commuters, local businesses, and emergency services. We have to focus our dollars where they make an immediate difference for families, reducing congestion and making getting around Ottawa safer and more efficient without unnecessary spending.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi 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”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi assigns highest priority — advance immediately to the Baseline BRT corridor across the Baseline–Heron corridor.

• Highest priority — advance immediately

“Highest priority — advance immediately”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi is undecided on, saying more study is required for the proposed STO Gatineau–Ottawa tram.

• Undecided / more study required

“Undecided / more study required”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi commented: “Fixing the basics must come before chasing costly megaprojects.

• Fixing the basics must come before chasing costly megaprojects.
• Right now, thousands of Ottawa residents deal with unreliable bus schedules, long wait times, and frustrating transfers.
• Pumping money into major rail expansions while our day to day service struggles doesn't make sense for taxpayers or commuters.

“Fixing the basics must come before chasing costly megaprojects. Right now, thousands of Ottawa residents deal with unreliable bus schedules, long wait times, and frustrating transfers. Pumping money into major rail expansions while our day to day service struggles doesn't make sense for taxpayers or commuters. We need to prioritize improving frequency, reliability, and coverage across our existing transit network first to restore public trust, before expanding into multi billion dollar corridors.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi would establish flood resilience and stormwater infrastructure as one of Ottawa's top three capital priorities.

• Yes

“Yes”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi: 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”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi named Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal

• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
• Road resurfacing and renewal
• Bridge and structural renewal
• Baseline BRT
• Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation

“• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal • Bridge and structural renewal • Baseline BRT • Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi selected Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures

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

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi: 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.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi would prioritize Accelerated combined sewer separation; Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas

• 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 • Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi ranked “Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure” as their #1 infrastructure investment priority.

• Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure
• Renewal of existing roads and bridges
• Public transit — rail

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

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi strongly supports increasing Ottawa's road resurfacing and road renewal budget during the next term of Council.

• Strongly support

“Strongly support”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi 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”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi ranked “Transit — bus / BRT” as the transportation mode most deserving additional public investment.

• Transit — bus / BRT
• Vehicular / road infrastructure
• Transit — rail

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

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi 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”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi commented: “Heavy truck traffic and regional congestion are hurting our local roads, but Ottawa cannot carry the load alone.

• Heavy truck traffic and regional congestion are hurting our local roads, but Ottawa cannot carry the load alone.
• Looking into a ring road or bypass only makes sense if it's a true collaborative effort driven by joint funding and leadership from the provincial and federal…
• Taxpayers can't be left holding the bag for a multi-jurisdictional highway project.

“Heavy truck traffic and regional congestion are hurting our local roads, but Ottawa cannot carry the load alone. Looking into a ring road or bypass only makes sense if it's a true collaborative effort driven by joint funding and leadership from the provincial and federal governments. Taxpayers can't be left holding the bag for a multi-jurisdictional highway project. We need smart, shared regional planning that protects our municipal budget while genuinely tackling long-term commercial bottlenecks”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi: 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”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: Gatineau-Ottawa tram connection and expensive new

• Gatineau-Ottawa tram connection and expensive new interprovincial megaprojects without guaranteed federal, provincial funding

“Gatineau-Ottawa tram connection and expensive new interprovincial megaprojects without guaranteed federal, provincial funding”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi supports a Kettle Island interprovincial bridge subject to conditions.

• Support subject to conditions

“Support subject to conditions”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi names “Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure” as their first infrastructure priority for

• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure

“Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi says the City should require or evaluate Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing

• Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing
• A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa

“• Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing • A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi strongly supports increasing Ottawa's investment in sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and connections to transit.

• Strongly support

“Strongly support”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi 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”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Tressy El-Hawi commits to advancing Accelerating local sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure to protect Ottawa homes and

• Accelerating local sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure to protect Ottawa homes and basements from water damage before spending money on new…

“Accelerating local sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure to protect Ottawa homes and basements from water damage before spending money on new builds.”

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Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 18 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High