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Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful

Candidate for Ward 6 Stittsville Councillor

In their own words

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Where they stand

Every candidate in this race is shown against the same 16 issues, in the same order, whether or not we’ve found something for each one. Why we do it this way.

Housing

Will I be able to afford to live here?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Taxes & spending

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

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful 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
  • Public-private partnerships where appropriate
“• 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 • Public-private partnerships where appropriate”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful would consider 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;…

  • 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
  • Public-private partnerships where appropriate
“• 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 • Public-private partnerships where appropriate”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

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.

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful assigns high priority to the Baseline BRT corridor across the Baseline–Heron corridor.

  • High priority
“High priority”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful commented: “Ottawa must first make the transit system residents use today more reliable. For Stittsville families, that means buses that arrive when scheduled, frequent service at the times people need it, and better connections to the rapid-transit…

  • Ottawa must first make the transit system residents use today more reliable.
  • For Stittsville families, that means buses that arrive when scheduled, frequent service at the times people need it, and better connections to the…
  • I support Stage 3 LRT toward Kanata and Stittsville as an important long-term investment, and I support BRT where it can improve service sooner.
“Ottawa must first make the transit system residents use today more reliable. For Stittsville families, that means buses that arrive when scheduled, frequent service at the times people need it, and better connections to the rapid-transit network. I support Stage 3 LRT toward Kanata and Stittsville as an important long-term investment, and I support BRT where it can improve service sooner. But expansion must not come at the expense of fixing the reliability, communication and rider experience problems residents face now.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful commented: “Stittsville has grown faster than the roads and transit that serve it. My first priority is completing the north-south connections residents have waited years for: Robert Grant Avenue to Palladium and the Stittsville Main extension,…

  • Stittsville has grown faster than the roads and transit that serve it.
  • My first priority is completing the north-south connections residents have waited years for: Robert Grant Avenue to Palladium and the Stittsville Main…
  • At the same time, we need more reliable, frequent bus service so families have real alternatives to driving.
“Stittsville has grown faster than the roads and transit that serve it. My first priority is completing the north-south connections residents have waited years for: Robert Grant Avenue to Palladium and the Stittsville Main extension, delivered as one network. At the same time, we need more reliable, frequent bus service so families have real alternatives to driving. Growth must come with safe sidewalks, crossing and school zones. I support Stage 3 LRT to Stittsville long-term, but residents need visible progress this term. I'll push for transparent project timelines and report publicly on what's funded, what's delayed and why.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful names An acceptable Ottawa alignment; Appropriate federal and provincial funding; An acceptable City of Ottawa financial contribution; Further technical, financial or public consultation work as important conditions for supporting the tram.

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful would prioritize improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion if Ottawa receives

  • 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 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful does not support the western Stage 3 LRT extension toward Kanata and Stittsville.

  • Do not support
“Do not support”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful 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 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful names “Improve OC Transpo bus frequency and reliability, supported by targeted transit-priority and BRT corridors.” as their second infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

  • Improve OC Transpo bus frequency and reliability, supported by targeted transit-priority and BRT corridors.
“Improve OC Transpo bus frequency and reliability, supported by targeted transit-priority and BRT corridors.”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful names An acceptable Ottawa alignment; Appropriate federal and provincial funding

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful commented: “Stittsville has grown faster than the roads and transit that serve it.

  • Stittsville has grown faster than the roads and transit that serve it.
  • My first priority is completing the north-south connections residents have waited years for: Robert Grant Avenue to Palladium and the Stittsville Main…
  • At the same time, we need more reliable, frequent bus service so families have real alternatives to driving.
“Stittsville has grown faster than the roads and transit that serve it. My first priority is completing the north-south connections residents have waited years for: Robert Grant Avenue to Palladium and the Stittsville Main extension, delivered as one network. At the same time, we need more reliable, frequent bus service so families have real alternatives to driving. Growth must come with safe sidewalks, crossing and school zones. I support Stage 3 LRT to Stittsville long-term, but residents need visible progress this term. I'll push for transparent project timelines and report publicly on what's funded, what's delayed and why.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful commented: “Ottawa must first make the transit system residents use today more reliable.

  • Ottawa must first make the transit system residents use today more reliable.
  • For Stittsville families, that means buses that arrive when scheduled, frequent service at the times people need it, and better connections to the…
  • I support Stage 3 LRT toward Kanata and Stittsville as an important long-term investment, and I support BRT where it can improve service sooner.
“Ottawa must first make the transit system residents use today more reliable. For Stittsville families, that means buses that arrive when scheduled, frequent service at the times people need it, and better connections to the rapid-transit network. I support Stage 3 LRT toward Kanata and Stittsville as an important long-term investment, and I support BRT where it can improve service sooner. But expansion must not come at the expense of fixing the reliability, communication and rider experience problems residents face now.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful names “Improve OC Transpo bus frequency and reliability

  • Improve OC Transpo bus frequency and reliability, supported by targeted transit-priority and BRT corridors.
“Improve OC Transpo bus frequency and reliability, supported by targeted transit-priority and BRT corridors.”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful is undecided on, saying more study is required for the proposed STO Gatineau–Ottawa tram.

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

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful would prioritize improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion if Ottawa receives significant new transit funding.

  • 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 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Think we’ve got this wrong?

Government

Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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.

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful names “Complete key Stittsville road connections and capacity projects

  • Complete key Stittsville road connections and capacity projects, including Robert Grant Avenue to Palladium and the Stittsville Main extension, while renewing…
“Complete key Stittsville road connections and capacity projects, including Robert Grant Avenue to Palladium and the Stittsville Main extension, while renewing existing roads.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful: 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 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful named Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal; Other BRT and transit priority corridors; New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan; Sidewalk and pedestrian…

  • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
  • Road resurfacing and renewal
  • Other BRT and transit priority corridors
  • New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan
  • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment
“• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal • Other BRT and transit priority corridors • New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful names “Complete key Stittsville road connections and capacity projects, including Robert Grant Avenue to Palladium and the Stittsville Main extension, while renewing existing roads.” as their first infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

  • Complete key Stittsville road connections and capacity projects, including Robert Grant Avenue to Palladium and the Stittsville Main extension, while renewing…
“Complete key Stittsville road connections and capacity projects, including Robert Grant Avenue to Palladium and the Stittsville Main extension, while renewing existing roads.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: “The Kettle Island interprovincial bridge: do not commit until its financial, environmental, land-use and community impacts, as well as alternatives, have been fully assessed.”.

  • The Kettle Island interprovincial bridge: do not commit until its financial, environmental, land-use and community impacts, as well as alternatives, have been…
“The Kettle Island interprovincial bridge: do not commit until its financial, environmental, land-use and community impacts, as well as alternatives, have been fully assessed.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful's infrastructure vision: “Ottawa’s infrastructure vision must begin with a simple principle: growth cannot outpace the roads, transit, water, sewer and community services residents rely on every day. We must renew aging assets and accelerate…

  • Ottawa’s infrastructure vision must begin with a simple principle: growth cannot outpace the roads, transit, water, sewer and community services residents…
  • We must renew aging assets and accelerate flood-resilience investments while advancing selected projects that address clear, urgent needs, such as…
  • Infrastructure decisions must be transparent.
“Ottawa’s infrastructure vision must begin with a simple principle: growth cannot outpace the roads, transit, water, sewer and community services residents rely on every day. We must renew aging assets and accelerate flood-resilience investments while advancing selected projects that address clear, urgent needs, such as Stittsville’s missing road connections and more reliable bus service. Infrastructure decisions must be transparent. Residents deserve to know what is planned, what it will cost, how it will be funded and when it will be delivered. Growth-related infrastructure should be supported by development charges, while Ottawa must continue to advocate for strong provincial and federal partnerships. We should use municipal debt carefully for long-lived assets and protect taxpayers by ensuring every major investment delivers real, measurable public value.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful: additional road-renewal funding should be directed principally to allocation based principally on road

  • 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 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful selected Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks

  • Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks
  • Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads
“• Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks • Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful commits to advancing “I commit to advancing the Robert Grant Avenue extension to Palladium Drive.

  • I commit to advancing the Robert Grant Avenue extension to Palladium Drive.
  • Stittsville needs this north-south connection to relieve pressure on existing roads and improve access to Highway 417.
  • I will push for a transparent, publicly reported roadmap covering design, property, utility, funding and construction milestones, so residents can see what is…
“I commit to advancing the Robert Grant Avenue extension to Palladium Drive. Stittsville needs this north-south connection to relieve pressure on existing roads and improve access to Highway 417. I will push for a transparent, publicly reported roadmap covering design, property, utility, funding and construction milestones, so residents can see what is moving forward, what is delayed and why.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful strongly supports increasing Ottawa's road resurfacing and road renewal budget during the next term of Council.

  • Strongly support
“Strongly support”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful supports, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms, transferring ownership and responsibility for Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.

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

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful ranked “Vehicular / road infrastructure” as the transportation mode most deserving additional public investment.

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful 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 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful would prioritize Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas; Creek, culvert and drainage improvements; Accelerated combined sewer separation for additional flood resilience investment.

  • Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas
  • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements
  • Accelerated combined sewer separation
“• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements • Accelerated combined sewer separation”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful: 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 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful is undecided on a Kettle Island interprovincial bridge, saying more study is required.

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

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful commented: “A new outer ring road or highway-style bypass would be a major regional project with significant cost, land-use, environmental and community implications. I would support a feasibility study only if it is undertaken jointly with the…

  • A new outer ring road or highway-style bypass would be a major regional project with significant cost, land-use, environmental and community implications.
  • I would support a feasibility study only if it is undertaken jointly with the Province of Ontario and federal government, with transparent funding assumptions…
  • Ottawa should not commit local taxpayers to a project of this scale before the need, alternatives, impacts and long-term operating responsibilities are…
“A new outer ring road or highway-style bypass would be a major regional project with significant cost, land-use, environmental and community implications. I would support a feasibility study only if it is undertaken jointly with the Province of Ontario and federal government, with transparent funding assumptions and meaningful public, municipal and Indigenous consultation. Ottawa should not commit local taxpayers to a project of this scale before the need, alternatives, impacts and long-term operating responsibilities are clearly understood.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful says the City should require or evaluate Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts

  • Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts
  • Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing
“• Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts • Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “A new outer ring road or highway-style bypass: defer any commitment unless there is a jointly funded provincial-federal study demonstrating need, acceptable impacts and value for taxpayers.”.

  • A new outer ring road or highway-style bypass: defer any commitment unless there is a jointly funded provincial-federal study demonstrating need, acceptable…
“A new outer ring road or highway-style bypass: defer any commitment unless there is a jointly funded provincial-federal study demonstrating need, acceptable impacts and value for taxpayers.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful selected Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks; Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads as Ottawa's position on Highway 417 investment.

  • Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks
  • Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads
“• Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks • Prioritize interchange improvements connecting Highway 417 to City roads”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful commits to advancing “I commit to advancing the Robert Grant Avenue extension to Palladium Drive. Stittsville needs this north-south connection to relieve pressure on existing roads and improve access to Highway 417. I will push for a transparent,…

  • I commit to advancing the Robert Grant Avenue extension to Palladium Drive.
  • Stittsville needs this north-south connection to relieve pressure on existing roads and improve access to Highway 417.
  • I will push for a transparent, publicly reported roadmap covering design, property, utility, funding and construction milestones, so residents can see what is…
“I commit to advancing the Robert Grant Avenue extension to Palladium Drive. Stittsville needs this north-south connection to relieve pressure on existing roads and improve access to Highway 417. I will push for a transparent, publicly reported roadmap covering design, property, utility, funding and construction milestones, so residents can see what is moving forward, what is delayed and why.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful 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”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful: 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 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful named Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal

  • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
  • Road resurfacing and renewal
  • Other BRT and transit priority corridors
  • New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan
  • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment
“• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal • Other BRT and transit priority corridors • New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful supports, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms

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

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: The Kettle Island interprovincial bridge: do not

  • The Kettle Island interprovincial bridge: do not commit until its financial, environmental, land-use and community impacts, as well as alternatives, have been…
“The Kettle Island interprovincial bridge: do not commit until its financial, environmental, land-use and community impacts, as well as alternatives, have been fully assessed.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful ranked “New or expanded roads” as their #1 infrastructure investment priority.

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

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: A new outer ring road or highway-style bypass

  • A new outer ring road or highway-style bypass: defer any commitment unless there is a jointly funded provincial-federal study demonstrating need, acceptable…
“A new outer ring road or highway-style bypass: defer any commitment unless there is a jointly funded provincial-federal study demonstrating need, acceptable impacts and value for taxpayers.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful 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
  • Accelerated combined sewer separation
“• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements • Accelerated combined sewer separation”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful commented: A new outer ring road or highway-style bypass would be a major regional project with significant

  • A new outer ring road or highway-style bypass would be a major regional project with significant cost, land-use, environmental and community implications.
  • I would support a feasibility study only if it is undertaken jointly with the Province of Ontario and federal government, with transparent funding assumptions…
  • Ottawa should not commit local taxpayers to a project of this scale before the need, alternatives, impacts and long-term operating responsibilities are…
“A new outer ring road or highway-style bypass would be a major regional project with significant cost, land-use, environmental and community implications. I would support a feasibility study only if it is undertaken jointly with the Province of Ontario and federal government, with transparent funding assumptions and meaningful public, municipal and Indigenous consultation. Ottawa should not commit local taxpayers to a project of this scale before the need, alternatives, impacts and long-term operating responsibilities are clearly understood.”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful's infrastructure vision: Ottawa’s infrastructure vision must begin with a simple principle: growth cannot

  • Ottawa’s infrastructure vision must begin with a simple principle: growth cannot outpace the roads, transit, water, sewer and community services residents…
  • We must renew aging assets and accelerate flood-resilience investments while advancing selected projects that address clear, urgent needs, such as…
  • Infrastructure decisions must be transparent.
“Ottawa’s infrastructure vision must begin with a simple principle: growth cannot outpace the roads, transit, water, sewer and community services residents rely on every day. We must renew aging assets and accelerate flood-resilience investments while advancing selected projects that address clear, urgent needs, such as Stittsville’s missing road connections and more reliable bus service. Infrastructure decisions must be transparent. Residents deserve to know what is planned, what it will cost, how it will be funded and when it will be delivered. Growth-related infrastructure should be supported by development charges, while Ottawa must continue to advocate for strong provincial and federal partnerships. We should use municipal debt carefully for long-lived assets and protect taxpayers by ensuring every major investment delivers real, measurable public value.”

(several paragraphs)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful: 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 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful says the City should require or evaluate Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts; Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing for a new interprovincial crossing.

  • Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts
  • Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing
“• Acceptable environmental and land-use impacts • Acceptable City financial contribution and senior-government cost sharing”

(a few sentences)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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Economy

Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

Environment

Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?

Not reviewed yet. Know something?

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?

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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.

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful would emphasize Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations; Completing missing links in the existing cycling network in cycling network investment.

  • 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 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful 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 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful 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 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful 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 6 · 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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Water & waste

Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?

This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful names “Accelerate flood resilience, stormwater and sewer renewal

  • Accelerate flood resilience, stormwater and sewer renewal, including combined-sewer separation.
“Accelerate flood resilience, stormwater and sewer renewal, including combined-sewer separation.”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful strongly supports accelerating separation of remaining combined sewers.

  • Strongly support
“Strongly support”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

Marie-Ange Yindaki Ahinful names “Accelerate flood resilience, stormwater and sewer renewal, including combined-sewer separation.” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

  • Accelerate flood resilience, stormwater and sewer renewal, including combined-sewer separation.
“Accelerate flood resilience, stormwater and sewer renewal, including combined-sewer separation.”

(one sentence)

Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 6 · October 9, 2026

Confidence:High

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Bylaw enforcement

Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?

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