Theresa Qadri

Theresa Qadri 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

“• 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”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “Landsdowne 2.0 costs Ottawa taxpayers”.

• Landsdowne 2.0 costs Ottawa taxpayers

“Landsdowne 2.0 costs Ottawa taxpayers”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri 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”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri supports the proposed STO Gatineau–Ottawa tram extending from western Gatineau into downtown Ottawa.

• Support

“Support”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri names Appropriate federal and provincial funding as important conditions for supporting the tram.

• Appropriate federal and provincial funding

“Appropriate federal and provincial funding;”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri commented: “I will do a focused review of all routes that connect Ward 6 building on the work of the City Auditor General and service reliability.”

• I will do a focused review of all routes that connect Ward 6 building on the work of the City Auditor General and service reliability.

“I will do a focused review of all routes that connect Ward 6 building on the work of the City Auditor General and service reliability.”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri commented: I will do a focused review of all routes that connect Ward 6 building on the work of the City Auditor General and

• I will do a focused review of all routes that connect Ward 6 building on the work of the City Auditor General and service reliability.

“I will do a focused review of all routes that connect Ward 6 building on the work of the City Auditor General and service reliability.”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri names “Reliable OC Transpo service” as their second infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

• Reliable OC Transpo service

“Reliable OC Transpo service”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri would prioritize improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion if Ottawa receives significant new

• Improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion

“Improving OC Transpo frequency and reliability before major expansion”

(one sentence)

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri supports a Kettle Island interprovincial bridge subject to conditions.

• Support subject to conditions

“Support subject to conditions”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: “Any initiative which worsens existing Infrastructure gaps”.

• Any initiative which worsens existing Infrastructure gaps

“Any initiative which worsens existing Infrastructure gaps”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri names “Ward 6 road connectivity and safety” as their first infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

• Ward 6 road connectivity and safety

“Ward 6 road connectivity and safety”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri: additional road-renewal funding should be directed principally to arterial roads.

• Arterial roads

“Arterial roads”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri would study a ring road or bypass only jointly with the Province of Ontario and federal government.

• Yes, but only jointly with the Province of Ontario and federal government

“Yes, but only jointly with the Province of Ontario and federal government”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri commented: “• My transportation priorities are: connected roads, reliable transit connecting riders to where they need to go including demand-responsive shuttles • traffic flow and calming measures on the 9 key roads in Stittsville.”

• • My transportation priorities are: connected roads, reliable transit connecting riders to where they need to go including demand-responsive shuttles •…

“• My transportation priorities are: connected roads, reliable transit connecting riders to where they need to go including demand-responsive shuttles • traffic flow and calming measures on the 9 key roads in Stittsville.”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri selected Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures; Advocate for capacity or operational improvements at major bottlenecks as Ottawa's position on Highway 417 investment.

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

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

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri 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”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri: Primarily expansion — Ottawa’s growth requires significant new infrastructure, even if some renewal backlogs remain.

• Primarily expansion — Ottawa’s growth requires significant new infrastructure, even if some renewal backlogs remain.

“Primarily expansion — Ottawa’s growth requires significant new infrastructure, even if some renewal backlogs remain.”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri: Support selectively, after considering costs, safety, land use, environmental effects and alternatives

• Support selectively, after considering costs, safety, land use, environmental effects and alternatives

“Support selectively, after considering costs, safety, land use, environmental effects and alternatives”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri ranked “Vehicular / road infrastructure” as the transportation mode most deserving additional public investment.

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

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

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri would prioritize Protection of critical municipal infrastructure and pumping stations; Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems; Stormwater management ponds and facilities for additional flood resilience investment.

• Protection of critical municipal infrastructure and pumping stations
• Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems
• Stormwater management ponds and facilities

“• Protection of critical municipal infrastructure and pumping stations • Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems • Stormwater management ponds and facilities”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri ranked “New or expanded roads” as their #1 infrastructure investment priority.

• New or expanded roads
• Public transit — rail
• Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit

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

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri commented: “Ring roads have been proven to ease traffic flow elsewhere in Canada: of Ottawa’s geography permits, absolutely yes to ring roads.”

• Ring roads have been proven to ease traffic flow elsewhere in Canada: of Ottawa’s geography permits, absolutely yes to ring roads.

“Ring roads have been proven to ease traffic flow elsewhere in Canada: of Ottawa’s geography permits, absolutely yes to ring roads.”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri says the City should require or evaluate A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa; No specific condition — assess the project on its overall merits for a new interprovincial crossing.

• A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa
• No specific condition — assess the project on its overall merits

“• A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa • No specific condition — assess the project on its overall merits”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri says the City should require or evaluate A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa; No specific condition

• A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa
• No specific condition — assess the project on its overall merits

“• A ban on heavy truck traffic through downtown Ottawa • No specific condition — assess the project on its overall merits”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri commented: “Ring roads have been proven to ease traffic flow elsewhere in Canada: of Ottawa’s geography permits

• Ring roads have been proven to ease traffic flow elsewhere in Canada: of Ottawa’s geography permits, absolutely yes to ring roads.

“Ring roads have been proven to ease traffic flow elsewhere in Canada: of Ottawa’s geography permits, absolutely yes to ring roads.”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri supports, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms, transferring ownership and responsibility for Ottawa Road 174

• Support, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms

“Support, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri is unsure whether to increasing Ottawa's road resurfacing and road renewal budget during the next term of Council.

• Unsure

“Unsure”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri named Other BRT and transit priority corridors; Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment; Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation; Accelerated Highway 417 rehabilitation and interchange improvements; New roads and road-capacity…

• Other BRT and transit priority corridors
• Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment
• Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation
• Accelerated Highway 417 rehabilitation and interchange improvements
• New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan

“• Other BRT and transit priority corridors • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment • Transfer of Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation • Accelerated Highway 417 rehabilitation and interchange improvements • New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri's infrastructure vision: “Ensure that infrastructure is put in place in parallel with development.”

• Ensure that infrastructure is put in place in parallel with development.

“Ensure that infrastructure is put in place in parallel with development.”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri commented: • My transportation priorities are: connected roads, reliable transit connecting riders to where they need to go

• • My transportation priorities are: connected roads, reliable transit connecting riders to where they need to go including demand-responsive shuttles •…

“• My transportation priorities are: connected roads, reliable transit connecting riders to where they need to go including demand-responsive shuttles • traffic flow and calming measures on the 9 key roads in Stittsville.”

(a few sentences)

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri would prioritize Protection of critical municipal infrastructure and pumping stations; Residential flood-protection programs

• Protection of critical municipal infrastructure and pumping stations
• Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems
• Stormwater management ponds and facilities

“• Protection of critical municipal infrastructure and pumping stations • Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems • Stormwater management ponds and facilities”

(a few sentences)

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri selected Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures

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

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

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri commits to advancing “Safer, connected roads in Ward 6” if elected.

• Safer, connected roads in Ward 6

“Safer, connected roads in Ward 6”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri would maintain approximately current cycling infrastructure investment.

• Maintain approximately current investment

“Maintain approximately current investment”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri would emphasize Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion; Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations in cycling network investment.

• Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion
• Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations

“• Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion • Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri would emphasize Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion; Connections to schools

• Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion
• Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations

“• Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion • Connections to schools, recreation facilities and community destinations”

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

Confidence:High

Theresa Qadri names “Parks and recreational capacity including a new or expanded library” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.

• Parks and recreational capacity including a new or expanded library

“Parks and recreational capacity including a new or expanded library”

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

Confidence:High