← Ward 4 Kanata North Councillor
Compare candidates
Ward 4 Kanata North Councillor · Ottawa
3 candidates for 1 seat
Everyone is compared on the same 16 issues, in the same order. Candidates are listed alphabetically, and the order of issues is not a ranking. Each candidate's bio appears at the top, above the issues. How this works.
| Issue | Cathy Curry✓Elected (official result) No website or social media listed | James Murchison No website or social media listed | Rob Millan No website or social media listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bio | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? | No bio on record. Know something? |
| HousingWill I be able to afford to live here? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Housing affordability is a supply problem; faster approvals, fewer barriers, more housing types
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“Affordability is largely a supply problem. The most impactful thing the city can do is reduce the cost and time it takes to build housing: faster approvals, predictable timelines, fewer unnecessary barriers, and more housing types.” Source: Housing platforms of municipal candidates a key consideration in this fall's election Confidence:High |
| Taxes & spendingWhat happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go? | Push for value for money and accountability in how the City spends
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“As Chair of the Audit Committee, and as a member of the Service Review Working Group that saved the City and its taxpayers $252 million, I push for value for money and accountability in how the City spends.” Source: The Candidate Q&A | Kanata Greenspace Protection Coalition Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. James Murchison would consider Increased federal infrastructure funding; Increased provincial infrastructure funding; Dedicated infrastructure levy; User fees or transportation-related revenues; Property tax increases specifically dedicated to infrastructure renewal;…
“• Increased federal infrastructure funding • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Dedicated infrastructure levy • User fees or transportation-related revenues • Property tax increases specifically dedicated to infrastructure renewal • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison would consider Increased federal infrastructure funding; Increased provincial infrastructure funding
“• Increased federal infrastructure funding • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Dedicated infrastructure levy • User fees or transportation-related revenues • Property tax increases specifically dedicated to infrastructure renewal • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High | Oppose ordinary property-tax increases above inflation; demand better value from billions spent
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“I will oppose ordinary property-tax increases above inflation and demand better value from the billions the City already spends.” Source: Rob Millan 2026 Platform Confidence:High |
| Emergency servicesWhen I call for help, will it come fast enough? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| TransitCan I get where I need to go without driving? | Transit that shows up; roads and sidewalks maintained; manageable tax increases
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“That means transit that shows up, roads and sidewalks that are maintained, tax increases that people on fixed incomes can manage, and planning decisions that respect the agreements and promises residents relied on.” Source: The Candidate Q&A | Kanata Greenspace Protection Coalition Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. James Murchison names Appropriate federal and provincial funding as important conditions for supporting the tram.
“Appropriate federal and provincial funding;” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison would prioritize smaller transit priority projects across multiple corridors if Ottawa receives significant new transit funding.
“Smaller transit priority projects across multiple corridors” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison names “Transit” as their first infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
“Transit” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison would prioritize smaller transit priority projects across multiple corridors if Ottawa receives significant new transit
“Smaller transit priority projects across multiple corridors” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison commented: “I chose transit priority measures because those are the most cost effective and quickest to implement.
“I chose transit priority measures because those are the most cost effective and quickest to implement. Because they are so cheap, there should be plenty of this hypothetical "significant funding" to also build out the proposed BRT systems. But as we know, when federal and provincial money comes in they like to do the big price tag flashy items and I'm happy to take as much money as they're willing to dish out.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison commits to advancing “Stage 3 LRT to Kanata” if elected.
“Stage 3 LRT to Kanata” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison assigns low priority to the planned LRT extension from Baseline Station to Barrhaven Town Centre.
“Low priority” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison strongly supports the proposed STO Gatineau–Ottawa tram extending from western Gatineau into downtown Ottawa.
“Strongly support” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison commented: “I chose transit priority measures because those are the most cost effective and quickest to implement. Because they are so cheap, there should be plenty of this hypothetical "significant funding" to also build out the proposed BRT systems. But as we…
“I chose transit priority measures because those are the most cost effective and quickest to implement. Because they are so cheap, there should be plenty of this hypothetical "significant funding" to also build out the proposed BRT systems. But as we know, when federal and provincial money comes in they like to do the big price tag flashy items and I'm happy to take as much money as they're willing to dish out.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison assigns high priority to the western Stage 3 LRT extension toward Kanata and Stittsville.
“High priority” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison assigns highest priority — advance immediately to the Baseline BRT corridor across the Baseline–Heron corridor.
“Highest priority — advance immediately” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High | Stage 3 LRT to Kanata is his highest transportation priority
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“Stage 3 LRT to Kanata is my highest transportation priority.” Source: Rob Millan 2026 Platform Confidence:High |
| GovernmentWill decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Roads & infrastructureWill the things I use every day actually get fixed? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. James Murchison's infrastructure vision: “We need to build a financially sustainable city. A city where the property taxes and fees that an area generates can cover the full lifetime cost of the infrastructure it relies on. We need to fix the parts of our city where that is not…
“We need to build a financially sustainable city. A city where the property taxes and fees that an area generates can cover the full lifetime cost of the infrastructure it relies on. We need to fix the parts of our city where that is not the case. We need to get people moving around the city as efficiently as possible. And we need to adapt our city to the effects of climate change.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison would prioritize Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas; Creek, culvert and drainage improvements
“• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements • Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison named Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville; Baseline BRT; Cycling network investment
“• Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville • Baseline BRT • Cycling network investment • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison 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 • Other” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison commented: “Every proposal for a ring road is to add additional capacity
“Every proposal for a ring road is to add additional capacity, which will only result in more driving and worse traffic. The only ring road proposal I would support would be one which, in exchange for the new road, removes the existing freeway going straight through the center of our city. And as that won't be happening in our lifetimes, I would likely not support any proposed ring road project.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison: 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.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison named Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville; Baseline BRT; Cycling network investment; Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal among the five initiatives deserving the greatest attention.
“• Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville • Baseline BRT • Cycling network investment • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison supports increasing Ottawa's road resurfacing and road renewal budget during the next term of Council.
“Support” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison ranked “Transit — bus / BRT” as the transportation mode most deserving additional public investment.
“1. Transit — bus / BRT 2. Cycling 3. Pedestrian 4. Vehicular / road infrastructure 5. Transit — rail 6. Truck / goods movement” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison commented: “We already have more roads than we can afford to maintain, we need to stop building more roads and better maintain what we already have. We also need to get more people using alternative transportation to cars, like walking, biking and transit,…
“We already have more roads than we can afford to maintain, we need to stop building more roads and better maintain what we already have. We also need to get more people using alternative transportation to cars, like walking, biking and transit, because we can no longer afford to keep widening roads, nor do we have the space to in many places.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison: 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” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “Ring road”.
“Ring road” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison names “Roads” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
“Roads” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison commented: “We already have more roads than we can afford to maintain
“We already have more roads than we can afford to maintain, we need to stop building more roads and better maintain what we already have. We also need to get more people using alternative transportation to cars, like walking, biking and transit, because we can no longer afford to keep widening roads, nor do we have the space to in many places.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison would establish flood resilience and stormwater infrastructure as one of Ottawa's top three capital priorities.
“Yes” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison: 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 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison would not initiate a ring road or bypass 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 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: “New roads”.
“New roads” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison 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;” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison strongly supports transferring ownership and responsibility for Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
“Strongly support” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison ranked “Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit” as their #1 infrastructure investment priority.
“1. Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit 2. Public transit — rail 3. Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure 4. Renewal of existing roads and bridges 5. Truck and goods movement infrastructure 6. Pedestrian infrastructure and sidewalks 7. Cycling infrastructure 8. New or expanded roads” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison: Strongly oppose new road capacity
“Strongly oppose new road capacity” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison says the City should require or evaluate A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa; Other for a new interprovincial crossing.
“• A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa • Other” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison commented: “Every proposal for a ring road is to add additional capacity, which will only result in more driving and worse traffic. The only ring road proposal I would support would be one which, in exchange for the new road, removes the existing freeway going…
“Every proposal for a ring road is to add additional capacity, which will only result in more driving and worse traffic. The only ring road proposal I would support would be one which, in exchange for the new road, removes the existing freeway going straight through the center of our city. And as that won't be happening in our lifetimes, I would likely not support any proposed ring road project.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison's infrastructure vision: “We need to build a financially sustainable city.
“We need to build a financially sustainable city. A city where the property taxes and fees that an area generates can cover the full lifetime cost of the infrastructure it relies on. We need to fix the parts of our city where that is not the case. We need to get people moving around the city as efficiently as possible. And we need to adapt our city to the effects of climate change.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison would prioritize Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas; Creek, culvert and drainage improvements; Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management for additional flood resilience investment.
“• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements • Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| EconomyWill our main streets and local jobs thrive? | Implement Bloomberg Associates recommendations for the Kanata North Tech Park
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“On the Tech Park, I'm working to make sure the Bloomberg Associates recommendations are actually implemented, so that Canada's largest tech park, now with over 800 companies, gets the investment and governance it needs.” Source: The Candidate Q&A | Kanata Greenspace Protection Coalition Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Make Kanata Canada's Tech Capital with investment, jobs and a stronger commercial tax base
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“Kanata North already has Canada's largest technology park. The next step is a stronger economic centre with more investment, more jobs, more housing, and more places to eat, meet and spend time after work.” Source: Rob Millan 2026 Platform Confidence:High |
| EnvironmentIs the candidate protecting the nature we live in? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| HealthcareWill there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Growth & developmentHow fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where? | Growth must happen with suburban communities, not be imposed on them
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)“In suburban wards like ours, there's also a real sense that growth is happening to communities rather than with them.” Source: The Candidate Q&A | Kanata Greenspace Protection Coalition Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Approving growth first and treating infrastructure as a later problem is the mistake
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)“The mistake is approving growth first and treating infrastructure as a problem for the next council.” Source: Rob Millan 2026 Platform Confidence:High |
| Social & community servicesWho looks after the most vulnerable residents? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Active transportationCan I walk and bike safely around town? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. James Murchison would emphasize Completing missing links in the existing cycling network; Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors in cycling network investment.
“• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network • Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison would increase Ottawa's cycling infrastructure investment during the next term.
“Increase investment” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison strongly supports increasing Ottawa's investment in sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and connections to transit.
“Strongly support” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison would emphasize Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
“• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network • Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Arts & cultureDoes the candidate value what makes this place feel alive? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Data centresShould energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Water & wasteIs our drinking water safe and our waste handled? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. James Murchison names “Water and Sewer infrastructure” as their second infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
“Water and Sewer infrastructure” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High James Murchison favours maintaining the existing program and schedule for accelerating separation of remaining combined sewers.
“Maintain the existing program and schedule” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Bylaw enforcementAre the rules fair, and are they actually enforced? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
Bio
Cathy Curry ✓Elected (official result)
No bio on record. Know something?
James Murchison
No bio on record. Know something?
Rob Millan
No bio on record. Know something?
Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
Cathy Curry ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
James Murchison
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Rob Millan
No website or social media listed
Housing affordability is a supply problem; faster approvals, fewer barriers, more housing types
- Most impactful thing the city can do: reduce the cost and time it takes to build housing
- Faster approvals, predictable timelines, fewer unnecessary barriers, more housing types
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)
“Affordability is largely a supply problem. The most impactful thing the city can do is reduce the cost and time it takes to build housing: faster approvals, predictable timelines, fewer unnecessary barriers, and more housing types.”
Source: Housing platforms of municipal candidates a key consideration in this fall's election
Confidence:High
Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Cathy Curry ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Push for value for money and accountability in how the City spends
- As Chair of the Audit Committee and member of the Service Review Working Group that saved taxpayers $252 million
- Pushes for value for money and accountability in City spending
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)
“As Chair of the Audit Committee, and as a member of the Service Review Working Group that saved the City and its taxpayers $252 million, I push for value for money and accountability in how the City spends.”
Source: The Candidate Q&A | Kanata Greenspace Protection Coalition
Confidence:High
James Murchison
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
James Murchison would consider Increased federal infrastructure funding; Increased provincial infrastructure funding; Dedicated infrastructure levy; User fees or transportation-related revenues; Property tax increases specifically dedicated to infrastructure renewal;…
- Increased federal infrastructure funding
- Increased provincial infrastructure funding
- Dedicated infrastructure levy
- User fees or transportation-related revenues
- Property tax increases specifically dedicated to infrastructure renewal
- Development charges for growth-related infrastructure
“• Increased federal infrastructure funding • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Dedicated infrastructure levy • User fees or transportation-related revenues • Property tax increases specifically dedicated to infrastructure renewal • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison would consider Increased federal infrastructure funding; Increased provincial infrastructure funding
- Increased federal infrastructure funding
- Increased provincial infrastructure funding
- Dedicated infrastructure levy
- User fees or transportation-related revenues
- Property tax increases specifically dedicated to infrastructure renewal
- Development charges for growth-related infrastructure
“• Increased federal infrastructure funding • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Dedicated infrastructure levy • User fees or transportation-related revenues • Property tax increases specifically dedicated to infrastructure renewal • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Rob Millan
No website or social media listed
Oppose ordinary property-tax increases above inflation; demand better value from billions spent
- Oppose ordinary property-tax increases above inflation
- Demand better value from the billions the City already spends
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“I will oppose ordinary property-tax increases above inflation and demand better value from the billions the City already spends.”
Source: Rob Millan 2026 Platform
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
Cathy Curry ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
James Murchison
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Rob Millan
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
Cathy Curry ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Transit that shows up; roads and sidewalks maintained; manageable tax increases
- Deliver the basics reliably and be honest about trade-offs
- Transit that shows up, roads and sidewalks maintained, tax increases people on fixed incomes can manage
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)
“That means transit that shows up, roads and sidewalks that are maintained, tax increases that people on fixed incomes can manage, and planning decisions that respect the agreements and promises residents relied on.”
Source: The Candidate Q&A | Kanata Greenspace Protection Coalition
Confidence:High
James Murchison
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
James Murchison 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 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison would prioritize smaller transit priority projects across multiple corridors if Ottawa receives significant new transit funding.
- Smaller transit priority projects across multiple corridors
“Smaller transit priority projects across multiple corridors”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison names “Transit” as their first infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
- Transit
“Transit”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison would prioritize smaller transit priority projects across multiple corridors if Ottawa receives significant new transit
- Smaller transit priority projects across multiple corridors
“Smaller transit priority projects across multiple corridors”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison commented: “I chose transit priority measures because those are the most cost effective and quickest to implement.
- I chose transit priority measures because those are the most cost effective and quickest to implement.
- Because they are so cheap, there should be plenty of this hypothetical "significant funding" to also build out the proposed BRT systems.
- But as we know, when federal and provincial money comes in they like to do the big price tag flashy items and I'm happy to take as much money as they're…
“I chose transit priority measures because those are the most cost effective and quickest to implement. Because they are so cheap, there should be plenty of this hypothetical "significant funding" to also build out the proposed BRT systems. But as we know, when federal and provincial money comes in they like to do the big price tag flashy items and I'm happy to take as much money as they're willing to dish out.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison commits to advancing “Stage 3 LRT to Kanata” if elected.
- Stage 3 LRT to Kanata
“Stage 3 LRT to Kanata”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison assigns low priority to the planned LRT extension from Baseline Station to Barrhaven Town Centre.
- Low priority
“Low priority”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison 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 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison commented: “I chose transit priority measures because those are the most cost effective and quickest to implement. Because they are so cheap, there should be plenty of this hypothetical "significant funding" to also build out the proposed BRT systems. But as we…
- I chose transit priority measures because those are the most cost effective and quickest to implement.
- Because they are so cheap, there should be plenty of this hypothetical "significant funding" to also build out the proposed BRT systems.
- But as we know, when federal and provincial money comes in they like to do the big price tag flashy items and I'm happy to take as much money as they're…
“I chose transit priority measures because those are the most cost effective and quickest to implement. Because they are so cheap, there should be plenty of this hypothetical "significant funding" to also build out the proposed BRT systems. But as we know, when federal and provincial money comes in they like to do the big price tag flashy items and I'm happy to take as much money as they're willing to dish out.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison assigns high priority to the western Stage 3 LRT extension toward Kanata and Stittsville.
- High priority
“High priority”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison 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 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Rob Millan
No website or social media listed
Stage 3 LRT to Kanata is his highest transportation priority
- Stage 3 LRT to Kanata is his highest transportation priority
- Also proposes faster, more reliable buses now
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“Stage 3 LRT to Kanata is my highest transportation priority.”
Source: Rob Millan 2026 Platform
Confidence:High
Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
Cathy Curry ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
James Murchison
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Rob Millan
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Cathy Curry ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
James Murchison
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
James Murchison's infrastructure vision: “We need to build a financially sustainable city. A city where the property taxes and fees that an area generates can cover the full lifetime cost of the infrastructure it relies on. We need to fix the parts of our city where that is not…
- We need to build a financially sustainable city.
- A city where the property taxes and fees that an area generates can cover the full lifetime cost of the infrastructure it relies on.
- We need to fix the parts of our city where that is not the case.
“We need to build a financially sustainable city. A city where the property taxes and fees that an area generates can cover the full lifetime cost of the infrastructure it relies on. We need to fix the parts of our city where that is not the case. We need to get people moving around the city as efficiently as possible. And we need to adapt our city to the effects of climate change.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison would prioritize Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas; Creek, culvert and drainage improvements
- Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas
- Creek, culvert and drainage improvements
- Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management
“• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements • Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison named Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville; Baseline BRT; Cycling network investment
- Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville
- Baseline BRT
- Cycling network investment
- Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
- Road resurfacing and renewal
“• Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville • Baseline BRT • Cycling network investment • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison 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
- Other
“• A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa • Other”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison commented: “Every proposal for a ring road is to add additional capacity
- Every proposal for a ring road is to add additional capacity, which will only result in more driving and worse traffic.
- The only ring road proposal I would support would be one which, in exchange for the new road, removes the existing freeway going straight through the center…
- And as that won't be happening in our lifetimes, I would likely not support any proposed ring road project.
“Every proposal for a ring road is to add additional capacity, which will only result in more driving and worse traffic. The only ring road proposal I would support would be one which, in exchange for the new road, removes the existing freeway going straight through the center of our city. And as that won't be happening in our lifetimes, I would likely not support any proposed ring road project.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison: 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 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison named Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville; Baseline BRT; Cycling network investment; Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal among the five initiatives deserving the greatest attention.
- Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville
- Baseline BRT
- Cycling network investment
- Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
- Road resurfacing and renewal
“• Stage 3 LRT — Kanata–Stittsville • Baseline BRT • Cycling network investment • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison 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 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison ranked “Transit — bus / BRT” as the transportation mode most deserving additional public investment.
- Transit — bus / BRT
- Cycling
- Pedestrian
“1. Transit — bus / BRT 2. Cycling 3. Pedestrian 4. Vehicular / road infrastructure 5. Transit — rail 6. Truck / goods movement”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison commented: “We already have more roads than we can afford to maintain, we need to stop building more roads and better maintain what we already have. We also need to get more people using alternative transportation to cars, like walking, biking and transit,…
- We already have more roads than we can afford to maintain, we need to stop building more roads and better maintain what we already have.
- We also need to get more people using alternative transportation to cars, like walking, biking and transit, because we can no longer afford to keep widening…
“We already have more roads than we can afford to maintain, we need to stop building more roads and better maintain what we already have. We also need to get more people using alternative transportation to cars, like walking, biking and transit, because we can no longer afford to keep widening roads, nor do we have the space to in many places.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison: 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 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison 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 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison names “Roads” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
- Roads
“Roads”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison commented: “We already have more roads than we can afford to maintain
- We already have more roads than we can afford to maintain, we need to stop building more roads and better maintain what we already have.
- We also need to get more people using alternative transportation to cars, like walking, biking and transit, because we can no longer afford to keep widening…
“We already have more roads than we can afford to maintain, we need to stop building more roads and better maintain what we already have. We also need to get more people using alternative transportation to cars, like walking, biking and transit, because we can no longer afford to keep widening roads, nor do we have the space to in many places.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison 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 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison: 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.
“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 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison 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 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: “New roads”.
- New roads
“New roads”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison 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 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison 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 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison ranked “Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit” as their #1 infrastructure investment priority.
- Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit
- Public transit — rail
- Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure
“1. Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit 2. Public transit — rail 3. Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure 4. Renewal of existing roads and bridges 5. Truck and goods movement infrastructure 6. Pedestrian infrastructure and sidewalks 7. Cycling infrastructure 8. New or expanded roads”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison: Strongly oppose new road capacity
- Strongly oppose new road capacity
“Strongly oppose new road capacity”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison says the City should require or evaluate A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa; Other for a new interprovincial crossing.
- A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa
- Other
“• A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa • Other”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison commented: “Every proposal for a ring road is to add additional capacity, which will only result in more driving and worse traffic. The only ring road proposal I would support would be one which, in exchange for the new road, removes the existing freeway going…
- Every proposal for a ring road is to add additional capacity, which will only result in more driving and worse traffic.
- The only ring road proposal I would support would be one which, in exchange for the new road, removes the existing freeway going straight through the center…
- And as that won't be happening in our lifetimes, I would likely not support any proposed ring road project.
“Every proposal for a ring road is to add additional capacity, which will only result in more driving and worse traffic. The only ring road proposal I would support would be one which, in exchange for the new road, removes the existing freeway going straight through the center of our city. And as that won't be happening in our lifetimes, I would likely not support any proposed ring road project.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison's infrastructure vision: “We need to build a financially sustainable city.
- We need to build a financially sustainable city.
- A city where the property taxes and fees that an area generates can cover the full lifetime cost of the infrastructure it relies on.
- We need to fix the parts of our city where that is not the case.
“We need to build a financially sustainable city. A city where the property taxes and fees that an area generates can cover the full lifetime cost of the infrastructure it relies on. We need to fix the parts of our city where that is not the case. We need to get people moving around the city as efficiently as possible. And we need to adapt our city to the effects of climate change.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison would prioritize Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas; Creek, culvert and drainage improvements; Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management for additional flood resilience investment.
- Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas
- Creek, culvert and drainage improvements
- Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management
“• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements • Green infrastructure, permeable surfaces and natural stormwater management”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Rob Millan
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
Cathy Curry ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Implement Bloomberg Associates recommendations for the Kanata North Tech Park
- Kanata North Tech Park is Canada's largest tech park with over 800 companies
- Working to implement the Bloomberg Associates recommendations so the tech park gets the investment and governance it needs
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)
“On the Tech Park, I'm working to make sure the Bloomberg Associates recommendations are actually implemented, so that Canada's largest tech park, now with over 800 companies, gets the investment and governance it needs.”
Source: The Candidate Q&A | Kanata Greenspace Protection Coalition
Confidence:High
James Murchison
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Rob Millan
No website or social media listed
Make Kanata Canada's Tech Capital with investment, jobs and a stronger commercial tax base
- Kanata North already has Canada's largest technology park
- Next step: stronger economic centre with more investment, more jobs, more housing, more places to eat, meet and spend time
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“Kanata North already has Canada's largest technology park. The next step is a stronger economic centre with more investment, more jobs, more housing, and more places to eat, meet and spend time after work.”
Source: Rob Millan 2026 Platform
Confidence:High
Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
Cathy Curry ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
James Murchison
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Rob Millan
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
Cathy Curry ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
James Murchison
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Rob Millan
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
Cathy Curry ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Growth must happen with suburban communities, not be imposed on them
- Real sense in suburban wards that growth is happening to communities rather than with them
- Planning decisions must respect agreements and promises residents relied on
Show their words & sourceHide (several paragraphs)
“In suburban wards like ours, there's also a real sense that growth is happening to communities rather than with them.”
Source: The Candidate Q&A | Kanata Greenspace Protection Coalition
Confidence:High
James Murchison
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Rob Millan
No website or social media listed
Approving growth first and treating infrastructure as a later problem is the mistake
- The mistake is approving growth first and treating infrastructure as a problem for the next council
- Capital projects must be sequenced with growth
Show their words & sourceHide (a page or more)
“The mistake is approving growth first and treating infrastructure as a problem for the next council.”
Source: Rob Millan 2026 Platform
Confidence:High
Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
Cathy Curry ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
James Murchison
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Rob Millan
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
Cathy Curry ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
James Murchison
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
James Murchison would emphasize Completing missing links in the existing cycling network; Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors in cycling network investment.
- Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
- Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors
“• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network • Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison 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 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison 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 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison would emphasize Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
- Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
- Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors
“• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network • Protected cycling infrastructure on major corridors”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Rob Millan
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
Cathy Curry ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
James Murchison
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Rob Millan
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
Cathy Curry ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
James Murchison
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Rob Millan
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
Cathy Curry ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
James Murchison
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
James Murchison names “Water and Sewer infrastructure” as their second infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
- Water and Sewer infrastructure
“Water and Sewer infrastructure”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
James Murchison favours maintaining the existing program and schedule for accelerating separation of remaining combined sewers.
- Maintain the existing program and schedule
“Maintain the existing program and schedule”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 4 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Rob Millan
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
Cathy Curry ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
James Murchison
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Rob Millan
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Something wrong here?
Candidates and members of the public can both report a correction. Corrections from candidates about their own positions are handled first.