Housing
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← Ward 5 West Carleton Councillor
Christine Harrison
Candidate for Ward 5 West Carleton Councillor
In their own words
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Where they stand
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Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
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Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
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Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
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Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
Christine Harrison promises to be an accessible and transparent leader for Ward 5.
- Accessible and transparent leadership
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“I promise to be an accessible and transparent leader.”
Confidence:High
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
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Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
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Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
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Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
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Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Christine Harrison says West Carleton–March's growth is welcome only if the infrastructure underneath it keeps up.
- Growth must be matched by infrastructure
- New neighbours, opportunities and stronger communities
“West Carleton–March is growing. That can bring new neighbours, new opportunities and stronger communities, but only if the infrastructure underneath that growth keeps up.”
(a few sentences)
Source: Christine Harrison 2026 campaign website — Ward 5
Confidence:High
Harrison says refusing growth is unrealistic, as developers can take boundary fights to a provincial tribunal that can overrule the city.
- Harrison, challenging Clarke Kelly in West Carleton-March, told CBC that refusing growth is not realistic because developers can take the issue to a provincial tribunal that is likely to overrule the city
- Her position contrasts directly with Kelly's pledge to keep opposing every urban boundary expansion
- Baseline already carries Harrison rows on growth/infrastructure fit and on being an accessible, transparent leader; this tribunal argument is new
“Saying, ‘I’m going to dig my head in the sand’ or ‘I’m going to draw my line and we are not going to grow,’ is not a way to deal with this. It will continue to be taken away from us.”
(reported remarks)
Source: 7 wards to watch this municipal election (CBC Ottawa, republished by NewsBeep) · October 19, 2026
Confidence:High
Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
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Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
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Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
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Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
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Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
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Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
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