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Ward 8 College Councillor · Ottawa
2 candidates for 1 seat
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| Issue | Laine Johnson✓Elected (official result) No website or social media listed | Malloum Abakar No website or social media listed |
|---|---|---|
| Bio | 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? |
| Taxes & spendingWhat 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. Laine Johnson 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; Property tax increases…
“• 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 • Property tax increases specifically dedicated to infrastructure renewal • User fees or transportation-related revenues • Public-private partnerships where appropriate • Dedicated infrastructure levy” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson 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 • Property tax increases specifically dedicated to infrastructure renewal • User fees or transportation-related revenues • Public-private partnerships where appropriate • Dedicated infrastructure levy” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Malloum Abakar 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 • Other” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar would consider Increased federal infrastructure funding; Increased provincial infrastructure funding; Development charges for growth-related infrastructure; Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure; Other to address Ottawa's infrastructure requirements.
“• Increased federal infrastructure funding • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure • Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure • Other” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High |
| Emergency servicesWhen I call for help, will it come fast enough? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| TransitCan 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. Laine Johnson 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 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson is undecided on, saying more study is required for the proposed STO Gatineau–Ottawa tram.
“Undecided / more study required” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson commented: “• At the beginning of 2026, I laid out a plan for improving OC Transpo services
“• At the beginning of 2026, I laid out a plan for improving OC Transpo services, which included re-establishing commuter express routes until the LRT extensions are operating • focusing more on transit-priority lanes and signals • improving delivery times for ParaTranspo • and ensuring we have enough buses to cover for contingencies. Since I published that, OC Transpo has adopted several of my recommendations.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson would prioritize bus Rapid Transit projects such as Baseline BRT if Ottawa receives significant new transit funding.
“Bus Rapid Transit projects such as Baseline BRT” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson 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 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson commented: “• At the beginning of 2026, I laid out a plan for improving OC Transpo services, which included re-establishing commuter express routes until the LRT extensions are operating • focusing more on transit-priority lanes and signals • improving delivery…
“• At the beginning of 2026, I laid out a plan for improving OC Transpo services, which included re-establishing commuter express routes until the LRT extensions are operating • focusing more on transit-priority lanes and signals • improving delivery times for ParaTranspo • and ensuring we have enough buses to cover for contingencies. Since I published that, OC Transpo has adopted several of my recommendations.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson names “Fixing our public transit system will make life better for everyone, including those who choose other ways to travel.” as their second infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
“Fixing our public transit system will make life better for everyone, including those who choose other ways to travel.” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson names “Fixing our public transit system will make life better for everyone
“Fixing our public transit system will make life better for everyone, including those who choose other ways to travel.” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson names Further technical, financial or public consultation work as important conditions for supporting the tram.
“Further technical, financial or public consultation work;” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Malloum Abakar commented: “Baseline BRT first. It was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded.
“Baseline BRT first. It was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded. And that's while towers along the corridor keep getting approved. Dedicated bus lanes are the fastest and most affordable way to serve that growth. Line 1 must reach Algonquin station after the July 1 flood, with the repair cost and new opening date published. Before any new rail extension, residents should see a yearly report on every committed transit project: what was promised, what it costs, where it stands.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar commented: “Fix and finish before we expand. The Baseline rapid transit corridor was studied in 2017.
“Fix and finish before we expand. The Baseline rapid transit corridor was studied in 2017. nine years later only one intersection is funded, while towers along the corridor keep getting approved. Buses on dedicated lanes are the fastest, most affordable way to serve that growth. Sidewalks and safe crossings come next: they decide whether seniors and students can reach the bus at all. Rail matters, but Line 1 needs to reach Algonquin first, after the July 1 flood. New roads come last: we can't maintain the ones we have, with a $10.8 billion ten-year.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar commented: “Fix and finish before we expand. The Baseline rapid transit corridor was studied in 2017. nine years later only one intersection is funded, while towers along the corridor keep getting approved. Buses on dedicated lanes are the fastest, most…
“Fix and finish before we expand. The Baseline rapid transit corridor was studied in 2017. nine years later only one intersection is funded, while towers along the corridor keep getting approved. Buses on dedicated lanes are the fastest, most affordable way to serve that growth. Sidewalks and safe crossings come next: they decide whether seniors and students can reach the bus at all. Rail matters, but Line 1 needs to reach Algonquin first, after the July 1 flood. New roads come last: we can't maintain the ones we have, with a $10.8 billion ten-year.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar would prioritize bus Rapid Transit projects such as Baseline BRT if Ottawa receives significant new transit funding.
“Bus Rapid Transit projects such as Baseline BRT” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar assigns medium priority to the western Stage 3 LRT extension toward Kanata and Stittsville.
“Medium priority” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar 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 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar commented: “Baseline BRT first. It was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded. And that's while towers along the corridor keep getting approved. Dedicated bus lanes are the fastest and most affordable way to serve that growth. Line…
“Baseline BRT first. It was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded. And that's while towers along the corridor keep getting approved. Dedicated bus lanes are the fastest and most affordable way to serve that growth. Line 1 must reach Algonquin station after the July 1 flood, with the repair cost and new opening date published. Before any new rail extension, residents should see a yearly report on every committed transit project: what was promised, what it costs, where it stands.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: “stage 3 LRT, Kanata–Stittsville”.
“stage 3 LRT, Kanata–Stittsville” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar names “Baseline BRT” as their second infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
“Baseline BRT” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar is undecided on, saying more study is required for the proposed STO Gatineau–Ottawa tram.
“Undecided / more study required” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 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? |
| Roads & infrastructureWill 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. Laine Johnson: Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.
“Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson: 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 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson ranked “Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure” as their #1 infrastructure investment priority.
“1. Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure 2. Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit 3. Pedestrian infrastructure and sidewalks 4. Renewal of existing roads and bridges 5. Cycling infrastructure 6. Public transit — rail 7. Truck and goods movement infrastructure 8. New or expanded roads” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson opposes a new ring road or bypass.
“Oppose a new ring road or bypass” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson commented: “Improving public transit reliability will give residents a better choice in how they commute or otherwise travel.
“Improving public transit reliability will give residents a better choice in how they commute or otherwise travel. More travellers means fewer cars on the road means less congestion for everyone else. This is about providing choices.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson ranked “Pedestrian” as the transportation mode most deserving additional public investment.
“1. Pedestrian 2. Transit — bus / BRT 3. Cycling 4. Vehicular / road infrastructure 5. Transit — rail 6. Truck / goods movement” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson 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 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson would prioritize Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems; Sanitary sewer capacity improvements; Creek, culvert and drainage improvements for additional flood resilience investment.
“• Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems • Sanitary sewer capacity improvements • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson commented: “Improving public transit reliability will give residents a better choice in how they commute or otherwise travel. More travellers means fewer cars on the road means less congestion for everyone else. This is about providing choices.”
“Improving public transit reliability will give residents a better choice in how they commute or otherwise travel. More travellers means fewer cars on the road means less congestion for everyone else. This is about providing choices.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson: 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 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson is undecided on a Kettle Island interprovincial bridge, saying more study is required.
“Undecided / more study required” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson selected Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions; Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures as Ottawa's position on Highway 417 investment.
“• Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions • Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson 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 few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson names “Better stormwater network capacity will help reduce the chance of flooding from flash floods like we saw July 1. That may mean reviewing our catchbasins, or stormwater ponds, or outflow pumps. Or a combination of all of them.” as their first infrastructure…
“Better stormwater network capacity will help reduce the chance of flooding from flash floods like we saw July 1. That may mean reviewing our catchbasins, or stormwater ponds, or outflow pumps. Or a combination of all of them.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson named Baseline BRT; Other BRT and transit priority corridors; Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience
“• Baseline BRT • Other BRT and transit priority corridors • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal • New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson's infrastructure vision: “I would like to see contingencies much more clearly reflected in our budgeting.
“I would like to see contingencies much more clearly reflected in our budgeting. When we experience a major flood, ice storm, or other extreme weather event, the cleanup doesn’t happen in isolation—it draws the same crews and resources away from other essential services, like spring park and road maintenance. The result is that services get delayed, maintenance falls behind, and residents notice. Our budgets need to account not just for normal operations, but for the reality that increasingly, we are having to respond to major events while still delivering the services people rely on every day.” (several paragraphs) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson named Baseline BRT; Other BRT and transit priority corridors; Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal; New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan among the five…
“• Baseline BRT • Other BRT and transit priority corridors • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal • New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson's infrastructure vision: “I would like to see contingencies much more clearly reflected in our budgeting. When we experience a major flood, ice storm, or other extreme weather event, the cleanup doesn’t happen in isolation—it draws the same crews and resources…
“I would like to see contingencies much more clearly reflected in our budgeting. When we experience a major flood, ice storm, or other extreme weather event, the cleanup doesn’t happen in isolation—it draws the same crews and resources away from other essential services, like spring park and road maintenance. The result is that services get delayed, maintenance falls behind, and residents notice. Our budgets need to account not just for normal operations, but for the reality that increasingly, we are having to respond to major events while still delivering the services people rely on every day.” (several paragraphs) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: “Not consider removing sidewalks from infrastructure projects.”.
“Not consider removing sidewalks from infrastructure projects.” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson 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 few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson would prioritize Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems
“• Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems • Sanitary sewer capacity improvements • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson names “Better stormwater network capacity will help reduce the chance of flooding from flash floods like we saw July 1.
“Better stormwater network capacity will help reduce the chance of flooding from flash floods like we saw July 1. That may mean reviewing our catchbasins, or stormwater ponds, or outflow pumps. Or a combination of all of them.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson selected Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions
“• Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions • Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson commits to advancing “would make climate-resilient infrastructure a priority for College Ward.
“would make climate-resilient infrastructure a priority for College Ward. I’ve already brought motions to Council to ensure that our climate realities and infrastructure planning are considered together, and I’m seeking expert advice on whether our current standards need to adapt. I’ll continue pursuing funding and partnerships across all three levels of government to upgrade neighbourhoods with outdated infrastructure so they can better withstand the floods, ice storms, and other extreme weather events we are seeing repeatedly. We need to build resilience into our infrastructure now, rather than continuing to pay for the consequences after every major storm.” (several paragraphs) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson supports, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms, transferring ownership and responsibility for Ottawa Road 174
“Support, subject to acceptable financial and operating terms” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson 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 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson 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” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson commits to advancing “would make climate-resilient infrastructure a priority for College Ward. I’ve already brought motions to Council to ensure that our climate realities and infrastructure planning are considered together, and I’m seeking expert advice on…
“would make climate-resilient infrastructure a priority for College Ward. I’ve already brought motions to Council to ensure that our climate realities and infrastructure planning are considered together, and I’m seeking expert advice on whether our current standards need to adapt. I’ll continue pursuing funding and partnerships across all three levels of government to upgrade neighbourhoods with outdated infrastructure so they can better withstand the floods, ice storms, and other extreme weather events we are seeing repeatedly. We need to build resilience into our infrastructure now, rather than continuing to pay for the consequences after every major storm.” (several paragraphs) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Malloum Abakar selected Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures; Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions as Ottawa's position on Highway 417 investment.
“• Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures • Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar is undecided on, saying more information is required for transferring ownership and responsibility for Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
“Undecided / more information required” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar ranked “Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure” as their #1 infrastructure investment priority.
“1. Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure 2. Renewal of existing roads and bridges 3. Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit 4. Pedestrian infrastructure and sidewalks 5. Public transit — rail 6. Cycling infrastructure 7. Truck and goods movement infrastructure 8. New or expanded roads” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar 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 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar would prioritize Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas; Creek, culvert and drainage improvements; Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems for additional flood resilience investment.
“• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements • Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar names “accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure” as their first infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
“accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar ranked “Transit — bus / BRT” as the transportation mode most deserving additional public investment.
“1. Transit — bus / BRT 2. Pedestrian 3. Transit — rail 4. Cycling 5. Vehicular / road infrastructure 6. Truck / goods movement” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar: 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 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar: Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.
“Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar is undecided on a Kettle Island interprovincial bridge, saying more study is required.
“Undecided / more study required” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar: 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 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “Study of an Ottawa ring road or regional bypass”.
“Study of an Ottawa ring road or regional bypass” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar is undecided on, saying more information is required for transferring ownership and responsibility for Ottawa Road 174 to
“Undecided / more information required” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar selected Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures
“• Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures • Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar named Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal; Baseline BRT
“• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal • Baseline BRT • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment • Bridge and structural renewal” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar 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” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar's infrastructure vision: “An Ottawa that fixes what it owns before it expands, and shows its work.
“An Ottawa that fixes what it owns before it expands, and shows its work. The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap. The 2026 capital budget names road work street by street, but lists the largest stormwater line, $33.4 million for culverts, as "City Wide." Residents can't hold anyone accountable for spending they can't see. Three principles. Flooding comes first: storm sewers, culverts and drainage in the areas that flooded on July 1. Capacity before density: every planning approval should carry a published servicing statement, what the pipes below can take and what the approval adds. Service that arrives: the Baseline corridor was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded. One page a year, ward by ward, so anyone can compare what was spent with what was fixed. Answering the phone is the minimum. Showing your work is the job.” (several paragraphs) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar named Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal; Baseline BRT; Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment; Bridge and structural renewal among the five initiatives deserving the greatest attention.
“• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal • Baseline BRT • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment • Bridge and structural renewal” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar's infrastructure vision: “An Ottawa that fixes what it owns before it expands, and shows its work. The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap. The 2026 capital budget names road work street by street, but lists the largest…
“An Ottawa that fixes what it owns before it expands, and shows its work. The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap. The 2026 capital budget names road work street by street, but lists the largest stormwater line, $33.4 million for culverts, as "City Wide." Residents can't hold anyone accountable for spending they can't see. Three principles. Flooding comes first: storm sewers, culverts and drainage in the areas that flooded on July 1. Capacity before density: every planning approval should carry a published servicing statement, what the pipes below can take and what the approval adds. Service that arrives: the Baseline corridor was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded. One page a year, ward by ward, so anyone can compare what was spent with what was fixed. Answering the phone is the minimum. Showing your work is the job.” (several paragraphs) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar 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 • Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar commented: “Before studying a new highway, Ottawa should fix what it already owns.
“Before studying a new highway, Ottawa should fix what it already owns. The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap. A bypass would add decades of maintenance to that list. If the Province wants to study it, the study should publish full lifecycle costs, not just construction costs, before the City commits anything.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar names “accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure” as their first infrastructure priority for
“accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar says further information is required before deciding on a ring road or bypass study.
“Perhaps — further information is required” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar 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 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar names “Road resurfacing and renewal” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
“Road resurfacing and renewal” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar commented: “Before studying a new highway, Ottawa should fix what it already owns. The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap. A bypass would add decades of maintenance to that list. If the Province wants to study it, the study…
“Before studying a new highway, Ottawa should fix what it already owns. The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap. A bypass would add decades of maintenance to that list. If the Province wants to study it, the study should publish full lifecycle costs, not just construction costs, before the City commits anything.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar 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” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High |
| EconomyWill our main streets and local jobs thrive? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| EnvironmentIs the candidate protecting the nature we live in? | 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? |
| Growth & developmentHow 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. Laine Johnson would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: Reconsider Tewin and what that will mean and look like
“Reconsider Tewin and what that will mean and look like honestly.” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “Reconsider Tewin and what that will mean and look like honestly.”.
“Reconsider Tewin and what that will mean and look like honestly.” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Social & community servicesWho looks after the most vulnerable residents? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Active transportationCan 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. Laine Johnson would emphasize Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
“• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network • Connections to LRT and major transit stations” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson would emphasize Completing missing links in the existing cycling network; Connections to LRT and major transit stations in cycling network investment.
“• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network • Connections to LRT and major transit stations” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson 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 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson 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 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Malloum Abakar 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 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar would maintain approximately current cycling infrastructure investment.
“Maintain approximately current investment” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar would emphasize Connections to LRT and major transit stations; Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure
“• Connections to LRT and major transit stations • Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar would emphasize Connections to LRT and major transit stations; Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion in cycling network investment.
“• Connections to LRT and major transit stations • Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High |
| Arts & cultureDoes the candidate value what makes this place feel alive? | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Laine Johnson names “We must improve our recreational facilities and more. When we don’t
“We must improve our recreational facilities and more. When we don’t, residents end up paying much more personally.” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Laine Johnson names “We must improve our recreational facilities and more. When we don’t, residents end up paying much more personally.” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
“We must improve our recreational facilities and more. When we don’t, residents end up paying much more personally.” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Data centresShould energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
| Water & wasteIs our drinking water safe and our waste handled? | Laine Johnson strongly supports accelerating separation of remaining combined sewers.
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)“Strongly support” Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High | This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source. Malloum Abakar commits to advancing “One page a year: stormwater spending, published ward by ward, tabled with the water rate review. On July 1, College Ward filed 2,282 service requests, more than any other ward in Ottawa. Residents pay a stormwater charge of $252.97 this…
“One page a year: stormwater spending, published ward by ward, tabled with the water rate review. On July 1, College Ward filed 2,282 service requests, more than any other ward in Ottawa. Residents pay a stormwater charge of $252.97 this year, up 7.6%, and deserve to see what it fixed on their street.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar supports accelerating separation of remaining combined sewers.
“Support” (one sentence) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High Malloum Abakar commits to advancing “One page a year: stormwater spending, published ward by ward, tabled with the water rate review.
“One page a year: stormwater spending, published ward by ward, tabled with the water rate review. On July 1, College Ward filed 2,282 service requests, more than any other ward in Ottawa. Residents pay a stormwater charge of $252.97 this year, up 7.6%, and deserve to see what it fixed on their street.” (a few sentences) Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026 Confidence:High |
| Bylaw enforcementAre the rules fair, and are they actually enforced? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? | Not reviewed yet. Know something? |
Bio
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Malloum Abakar
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Housing
Will I be able to afford to live here?
Laine Johnson ✓Elected (official result)
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Malloum Abakar
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Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
Laine Johnson ✓Elected (official result)
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This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Laine Johnson 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; Property tax increases…
- 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
- Property tax increases specifically dedicated to infrastructure renewal
- User fees or transportation-related revenues
- Public-private partnerships where appropriate
- Dedicated infrastructure levy
“• 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 • Property tax increases specifically dedicated to infrastructure renewal • User fees or transportation-related revenues • Public-private partnerships where appropriate • Dedicated infrastructure levy”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson 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
- Property tax increases specifically dedicated to infrastructure renewal
- User fees or transportation-related revenues
- Public-private partnerships where appropriate
- Dedicated infrastructure levy
“• 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 • Property tax increases specifically dedicated to infrastructure renewal • User fees or transportation-related revenues • Public-private partnerships where appropriate • Dedicated infrastructure levy”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Malloum Abakar 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
- Other
“• Increased federal infrastructure funding • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure • Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure • Other”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar would consider Increased federal infrastructure funding; Increased provincial infrastructure funding; Development charges for growth-related infrastructure; Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure; Other to address Ottawa's infrastructure requirements.
- Increased federal infrastructure funding
- Increased provincial infrastructure funding
- Development charges for growth-related infrastructure
- Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure
- Other
“• Increased federal infrastructure funding • Increased provincial infrastructure funding • Development charges for growth-related infrastructure • Municipal debt for long-lived infrastructure • Other”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
Laine Johnson ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Malloum Abakar
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Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
Laine Johnson ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Laine Johnson 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson commented: “• At the beginning of 2026, I laid out a plan for improving OC Transpo services
- • At the beginning of 2026, I laid out a plan for improving OC Transpo services, which included re-establishing commuter express routes until the LRT…
- Since I published that, OC Transpo has adopted several of my recommendations.
“• At the beginning of 2026, I laid out a plan for improving OC Transpo services, which included re-establishing commuter express routes until the LRT extensions are operating • focusing more on transit-priority lanes and signals • improving delivery times for ParaTranspo • and ensuring we have enough buses to cover for contingencies. Since I published that, OC Transpo has adopted several of my recommendations.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson would prioritize bus Rapid Transit projects such as Baseline BRT if Ottawa receives significant new transit funding.
- Bus Rapid Transit projects such as Baseline BRT
“Bus Rapid Transit projects such as Baseline BRT”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson commented: “• At the beginning of 2026, I laid out a plan for improving OC Transpo services, which included re-establishing commuter express routes until the LRT extensions are operating • focusing more on transit-priority lanes and signals • improving delivery…
- • At the beginning of 2026, I laid out a plan for improving OC Transpo services, which included re-establishing commuter express routes until the LRT…
- Since I published that, OC Transpo has adopted several of my recommendations.
“• At the beginning of 2026, I laid out a plan for improving OC Transpo services, which included re-establishing commuter express routes until the LRT extensions are operating • focusing more on transit-priority lanes and signals • improving delivery times for ParaTranspo • and ensuring we have enough buses to cover for contingencies. Since I published that, OC Transpo has adopted several of my recommendations.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson names “Fixing our public transit system will make life better for everyone, including those who choose other ways to travel.” as their second infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
- Fixing our public transit system will make life better for everyone, including those who choose other ways to travel.
“Fixing our public transit system will make life better for everyone, including those who choose other ways to travel.”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson names “Fixing our public transit system will make life better for everyone
- Fixing our public transit system will make life better for everyone, including those who choose other ways to travel.
“Fixing our public transit system will make life better for everyone, including those who choose other ways to travel.”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson names Further technical, financial or public consultation work as important conditions for supporting the tram.
- Further technical, financial or public consultation work
“Further technical, financial or public consultation work;”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Malloum Abakar commented: “Baseline BRT first. It was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded.
- Baseline BRT first.
- It was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded.
- And that's while towers along the corridor keep getting approved.
“Baseline BRT first. It was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded. And that's while towers along the corridor keep getting approved. Dedicated bus lanes are the fastest and most affordable way to serve that growth. Line 1 must reach Algonquin station after the July 1 flood, with the repair cost and new opening date published. Before any new rail extension, residents should see a yearly report on every committed transit project: what was promised, what it costs, where it stands.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar commented: “Fix and finish before we expand. The Baseline rapid transit corridor was studied in 2017.
- Fix and finish before we expand.
- The Baseline rapid transit corridor was studied in 2017.
- nine years later only one intersection is funded, while towers along the corridor keep getting approved.
“Fix and finish before we expand. The Baseline rapid transit corridor was studied in 2017. nine years later only one intersection is funded, while towers along the corridor keep getting approved. Buses on dedicated lanes are the fastest, most affordable way to serve that growth. Sidewalks and safe crossings come next: they decide whether seniors and students can reach the bus at all. Rail matters, but Line 1 needs to reach Algonquin first, after the July 1 flood. New roads come last: we can't maintain the ones we have, with a $10.8 billion ten-year.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar commented: “Fix and finish before we expand. The Baseline rapid transit corridor was studied in 2017. nine years later only one intersection is funded, while towers along the corridor keep getting approved. Buses on dedicated lanes are the fastest, most…
- Fix and finish before we expand.
- The Baseline rapid transit corridor was studied in 2017.
- nine years later only one intersection is funded, while towers along the corridor keep getting approved.
“Fix and finish before we expand. The Baseline rapid transit corridor was studied in 2017. nine years later only one intersection is funded, while towers along the corridor keep getting approved. Buses on dedicated lanes are the fastest, most affordable way to serve that growth. Sidewalks and safe crossings come next: they decide whether seniors and students can reach the bus at all. Rail matters, but Line 1 needs to reach Algonquin first, after the July 1 flood. New roads come last: we can't maintain the ones we have, with a $10.8 billion ten-year.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar would prioritize bus Rapid Transit projects such as Baseline BRT if Ottawa receives significant new transit funding.
- Bus Rapid Transit projects such as Baseline BRT
“Bus Rapid Transit projects such as Baseline BRT”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar assigns medium priority to the western Stage 3 LRT extension toward Kanata and Stittsville.
- Medium priority
“Medium priority”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar commented: “Baseline BRT first. It was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded. And that's while towers along the corridor keep getting approved. Dedicated bus lanes are the fastest and most affordable way to serve that growth. Line…
- Baseline BRT first.
- It was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded.
- And that's while towers along the corridor keep getting approved.
“Baseline BRT first. It was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded. And that's while towers along the corridor keep getting approved. Dedicated bus lanes are the fastest and most affordable way to serve that growth. Line 1 must reach Algonquin station after the July 1 flood, with the repair cost and new opening date published. Before any new rail extension, residents should see a yearly report on every committed transit project: what was promised, what it costs, where it stands.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: “stage 3 LRT, Kanata–Stittsville”.
- stage 3 LRT, Kanata–Stittsville
“stage 3 LRT, Kanata–Stittsville”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar names “Baseline BRT” as their second infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
- Baseline BRT
“Baseline BRT”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
Laine Johnson ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Malloum Abakar
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
Laine Johnson ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Laine Johnson: Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.
- Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.
“Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson: 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson ranked “Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure” as their #1 infrastructure investment priority.
- Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure
- Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit
- Pedestrian infrastructure and sidewalks
“1. Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure 2. Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit 3. Pedestrian infrastructure and sidewalks 4. Renewal of existing roads and bridges 5. Cycling infrastructure 6. Public transit — rail 7. Truck and goods movement infrastructure 8. New or expanded roads”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson opposes a new ring road or bypass.
- Oppose a new ring road or bypass
“Oppose a new ring road or bypass”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson commented: “Improving public transit reliability will give residents a better choice in how they commute or otherwise travel.
- Improving public transit reliability will give residents a better choice in how they commute or otherwise travel.
- More travellers means fewer cars on the road means less congestion for everyone else.
- This is about providing choices.
“Improving public transit reliability will give residents a better choice in how they commute or otherwise travel. More travellers means fewer cars on the road means less congestion for everyone else. This is about providing choices.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson ranked “Pedestrian” as the transportation mode most deserving additional public investment.
- Pedestrian
- Transit — bus / BRT
- Cycling
“1. Pedestrian 2. Transit — bus / BRT 3. Cycling 4. Vehicular / road infrastructure 5. Transit — rail 6. Truck / goods movement”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson would prioritize Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems; Sanitary sewer capacity improvements; Creek, culvert and drainage improvements for additional flood resilience investment.
- Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems
- Sanitary sewer capacity improvements
- Creek, culvert and drainage improvements
“• Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems • Sanitary sewer capacity improvements • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson commented: “Improving public transit reliability will give residents a better choice in how they commute or otherwise travel. More travellers means fewer cars on the road means less congestion for everyone else. This is about providing choices.”
- Improving public transit reliability will give residents a better choice in how they commute or otherwise travel.
- More travellers means fewer cars on the road means less congestion for everyone else.
- This is about providing choices.
“Improving public transit reliability will give residents a better choice in how they commute or otherwise travel. More travellers means fewer cars on the road means less congestion for everyone else. This is about providing choices.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson: 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson selected Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions; Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures as Ottawa's position on Highway 417 investment.
- Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions
- Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures
“• Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions • Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson 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”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson names “Better stormwater network capacity will help reduce the chance of flooding from flash floods like we saw July 1. That may mean reviewing our catchbasins, or stormwater ponds, or outflow pumps. Or a combination of all of them.” as their first infrastructure…
- Better stormwater network capacity will help reduce the chance of flooding from flash floods like we saw July 1.
- That may mean reviewing our catchbasins, or stormwater ponds, or outflow pumps.
- Or a combination of all of them.
“Better stormwater network capacity will help reduce the chance of flooding from flash floods like we saw July 1. That may mean reviewing our catchbasins, or stormwater ponds, or outflow pumps. Or a combination of all of them.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson named Baseline BRT; Other BRT and transit priority corridors; Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience
- Baseline BRT
- Other BRT and transit priority corridors
- Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
- Road resurfacing and renewal
- New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan
“• Baseline BRT • Other BRT and transit priority corridors • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal • New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson's infrastructure vision: “I would like to see contingencies much more clearly reflected in our budgeting.
- I would like to see contingencies much more clearly reflected in our budgeting.
- When we experience a major flood, ice storm, or other extreme weather event, the cleanup doesn’t happen in isolation—it draws the same crews and resources…
- The result is that services get delayed, maintenance falls behind, and residents notice.
“I would like to see contingencies much more clearly reflected in our budgeting. When we experience a major flood, ice storm, or other extreme weather event, the cleanup doesn’t happen in isolation—it draws the same crews and resources away from other essential services, like spring park and road maintenance. The result is that services get delayed, maintenance falls behind, and residents notice. Our budgets need to account not just for normal operations, but for the reality that increasingly, we are having to respond to major events while still delivering the services people rely on every day.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson named Baseline BRT; Other BRT and transit priority corridors; Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal; New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan among the five…
- Baseline BRT
- Other BRT and transit priority corridors
- Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
- Road resurfacing and renewal
- New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan
“• Baseline BRT • Other BRT and transit priority corridors • Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal • New roads and road-capacity projects identified in the Transportation Master Plan”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson's infrastructure vision: “I would like to see contingencies much more clearly reflected in our budgeting. When we experience a major flood, ice storm, or other extreme weather event, the cleanup doesn’t happen in isolation—it draws the same crews and resources…
- I would like to see contingencies much more clearly reflected in our budgeting.
- When we experience a major flood, ice storm, or other extreme weather event, the cleanup doesn’t happen in isolation—it draws the same crews and resources…
- The result is that services get delayed, maintenance falls behind, and residents notice.
“I would like to see contingencies much more clearly reflected in our budgeting. When we experience a major flood, ice storm, or other extreme weather event, the cleanup doesn’t happen in isolation—it draws the same crews and resources away from other essential services, like spring park and road maintenance. The result is that services get delayed, maintenance falls behind, and residents notice. Our budgets need to account not just for normal operations, but for the reality that increasingly, we are having to respond to major events while still delivering the services people rely on every day.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a second initiative: “Not consider removing sidewalks from infrastructure projects.”.
- Not consider removing sidewalks from infrastructure projects.
“Not consider removing sidewalks from infrastructure projects.”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson 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”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson would prioritize Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems
- Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems
- Sanitary sewer capacity improvements
- Creek, culvert and drainage improvements
“• Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems • Sanitary sewer capacity improvements • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson names “Better stormwater network capacity will help reduce the chance of flooding from flash floods like we saw July 1.
- Better stormwater network capacity will help reduce the chance of flooding from flash floods like we saw July 1.
- That may mean reviewing our catchbasins, or stormwater ponds, or outflow pumps.
- Or a combination of all of them.
“Better stormwater network capacity will help reduce the chance of flooding from flash floods like we saw July 1. That may mean reviewing our catchbasins, or stormwater ponds, or outflow pumps. Or a combination of all of them.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson selected Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions
- Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions
- Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures
“• Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions • Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson commits to advancing “would make climate-resilient infrastructure a priority for College Ward.
- would make climate-resilient infrastructure a priority for College Ward.
- I’ve already brought motions to Council to ensure that our climate realities and infrastructure planning are considered together, and I’m seeking expert…
- I’ll continue pursuing funding and partnerships across all three levels of government to upgrade neighbourhoods with outdated infrastructure so they can…
“would make climate-resilient infrastructure a priority for College Ward. I’ve already brought motions to Council to ensure that our climate realities and infrastructure planning are considered together, and I’m seeking expert advice on whether our current standards need to adapt. I’ll continue pursuing funding and partnerships across all three levels of government to upgrade neighbourhoods with outdated infrastructure so they can better withstand the floods, ice storms, and other extreme weather events we are seeing repeatedly. We need to build resilience into our infrastructure now, rather than continuing to pay for the consequences after every major storm.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson 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”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson commits to advancing “would make climate-resilient infrastructure a priority for College Ward. I’ve already brought motions to Council to ensure that our climate realities and infrastructure planning are considered together, and I’m seeking expert advice on…
- would make climate-resilient infrastructure a priority for College Ward.
- I’ve already brought motions to Council to ensure that our climate realities and infrastructure planning are considered together, and I’m seeking expert…
- I’ll continue pursuing funding and partnerships across all three levels of government to upgrade neighbourhoods with outdated infrastructure so they can…
“would make climate-resilient infrastructure a priority for College Ward. I’ve already brought motions to Council to ensure that our climate realities and infrastructure planning are considered together, and I’m seeking expert advice on whether our current standards need to adapt. I’ll continue pursuing funding and partnerships across all three levels of government to upgrade neighbourhoods with outdated infrastructure so they can better withstand the floods, ice storms, and other extreme weather events we are seeing repeatedly. We need to build resilience into our infrastructure now, rather than continuing to pay for the consequences after every major storm.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Malloum Abakar selected Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures; Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions as Ottawa's position on Highway 417 investment.
- Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures
- Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions
“• Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures • Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar is undecided on, saying more information is required for transferring ownership and responsibility for Ottawa Road 174 to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
- Undecided / more information required
“Undecided / more information required”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar ranked “Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure” as their #1 infrastructure investment priority.
- Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure
- Renewal of existing roads and bridges
- Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit
“1. Flood prevention, stormwater and sewer infrastructure 2. Renewal of existing roads and bridges 3. Public transit — buses and Bus Rapid Transit 4. Pedestrian infrastructure and sidewalks 5. Public transit — rail 6. Cycling infrastructure 7. Truck and goods movement infrastructure 8. New or expanded roads”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar would prioritize Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas; Creek, culvert and drainage improvements; Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems for additional flood resilience investment.
- Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas
- Creek, culvert and drainage improvements
- Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems
“• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements • Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar names “accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure” as their first infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
- accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
“accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar ranked “Transit — bus / BRT” as the transportation mode most deserving additional public investment.
- Transit — bus / BRT
- Pedestrian
- Transit — rail
“1. Transit — bus / BRT 2. Pedestrian 3. Transit — rail 4. Cycling 5. Vehicular / road infrastructure 6. Truck / goods movement”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar: 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar: Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.
- Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.
“Primarily renewal — Ottawa should prioritize repairing existing infrastructure before undertaking significant new expansion.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar: 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “Study of an Ottawa ring road or regional bypass”.
- Study of an Ottawa ring road or regional bypass
“Study of an Ottawa ring road or regional bypass”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar is undecided on, saying more information is required for transferring ownership and responsibility for Ottawa Road 174 to
- Undecided / more information required
“Undecided / more information required”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar selected Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures
- Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures
- Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions
“• Advocate for accelerated rehabilitation of aging pavement, bridges and structures • Coordinate provincial construction schedules to reduce simultaneous traffic disruptions”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar named Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal; Baseline BRT
- Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
- Road resurfacing and renewal
- Baseline BRT
- Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment
- Bridge and structural renewal
“• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal • Baseline BRT • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment • Bridge and structural renewal”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar's infrastructure vision: “An Ottawa that fixes what it owns before it expands, and shows its work.
- An Ottawa that fixes what it owns before it expands, and shows its work.
- The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap.
- The 2026 capital budget names road work street by street, but lists the largest stormwater line, $33.4 million for culverts, as "City Wide." Residents can't…
“An Ottawa that fixes what it owns before it expands, and shows its work. The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap. The 2026 capital budget names road work street by street, but lists the largest stormwater line, $33.4 million for culverts, as "City Wide." Residents can't hold anyone accountable for spending they can't see. Three principles. Flooding comes first: storm sewers, culverts and drainage in the areas that flooded on July 1. Capacity before density: every planning approval should carry a published servicing statement, what the pipes below can take and what the approval adds. Service that arrives: the Baseline corridor was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded. One page a year, ward by ward, so anyone can compare what was spent with what was fixed. Answering the phone is the minimum. Showing your work is the job.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar named Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure; Road resurfacing and renewal; Baseline BRT; Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment; Bridge and structural renewal among the five initiatives deserving the greatest attention.
- Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
- Road resurfacing and renewal
- Baseline BRT
- Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment
- Bridge and structural renewal
“• Accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure • Road resurfacing and renewal • Baseline BRT • Sidewalk and pedestrian network investment • Bridge and structural renewal”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar's infrastructure vision: “An Ottawa that fixes what it owns before it expands, and shows its work. The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap. The 2026 capital budget names road work street by street, but lists the largest…
- An Ottawa that fixes what it owns before it expands, and shows its work.
- The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap.
- The 2026 capital budget names road work street by street, but lists the largest stormwater line, $33.4 million for culverts, as "City Wide." Residents can't…
“An Ottawa that fixes what it owns before it expands, and shows its work. The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap. The 2026 capital budget names road work street by street, but lists the largest stormwater line, $33.4 million for culverts, as "City Wide." Residents can't hold anyone accountable for spending they can't see. Three principles. Flooding comes first: storm sewers, culverts and drainage in the areas that flooded on July 1. Capacity before density: every planning approval should carry a published servicing statement, what the pipes below can take and what the approval adds. Service that arrives: the Baseline corridor was studied in 2017, and nine years later only one intersection is funded. One page a year, ward by ward, so anyone can compare what was spent with what was fixed. Answering the phone is the minimum. Showing your work is the job.”
(several paragraphs)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar 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
- Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems
“• Larger or upgraded storm sewers in flood-prone areas • Creek, culvert and drainage improvements • Residential flood-protection programs, including backwater valves and sump systems”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar commented: “Before studying a new highway, Ottawa should fix what it already owns.
- Before studying a new highway, Ottawa should fix what it already owns.
- The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap.
- A bypass would add decades of maintenance to that list.
“Before studying a new highway, Ottawa should fix what it already owns. The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap. A bypass would add decades of maintenance to that list. If the Province wants to study it, the study should publish full lifecycle costs, not just construction costs, before the City commits anything.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar names “accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure” as their first infrastructure priority for
- accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure
“accelerated sewer separation and flood resilience infrastructure”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar says further information is required before deciding on a ring road or bypass study.
- Perhaps — further information is required
“Perhaps — further information is required”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar names “Road resurfacing and renewal” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
- Road resurfacing and renewal
“Road resurfacing and renewal”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar commented: “Before studying a new highway, Ottawa should fix what it already owns. The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap. A bypass would add decades of maintenance to that list. If the Province wants to study it, the study…
- Before studying a new highway, Ottawa should fix what it already owns.
- The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap.
- A bypass would add decades of maintenance to that list.
“Before studying a new highway, Ottawa should fix what it already owns. The City's asset management plans show a $10.8 billion ten-year renewal gap. A bypass would add decades of maintenance to that list. If the Province wants to study it, the study should publish full lifecycle costs, not just construction costs, before the City commits anything.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
Laine Johnson ✓Elected (official result)
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Malloum Abakar
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Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
Laine Johnson ✓Elected (official result)
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Malloum Abakar
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Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
Laine Johnson ✓Elected (official result)
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Malloum Abakar
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Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
Laine Johnson ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Laine Johnson would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: Reconsider Tewin and what that will mean and look like
- Reconsider Tewin and what that will mean and look like honestly.
“Reconsider Tewin and what that will mean and look like honestly.”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson would defer, reconsider or not pursue as a first initiative: “Reconsider Tewin and what that will mean and look like honestly.”.
- Reconsider Tewin and what that will mean and look like honestly.
“Reconsider Tewin and what that will mean and look like honestly.”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
Laine Johnson ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Malloum Abakar
No website or social media listed
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Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
Laine Johnson ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Laine Johnson would emphasize Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
- Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
- Connections to LRT and major transit stations
“• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network • Connections to LRT and major transit stations”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson would emphasize Completing missing links in the existing cycling network; Connections to LRT and major transit stations in cycling network investment.
- Completing missing links in the existing cycling network
- Connections to LRT and major transit stations
“• Completing missing links in the existing cycling network • Connections to LRT and major transit stations”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Malloum Abakar 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 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar would maintain approximately current cycling infrastructure investment.
- Maintain approximately current investment
“Maintain approximately current investment”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar would emphasize Connections to LRT and major transit stations; Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure
- Connections to LRT and major transit stations
- Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion
“• Connections to LRT and major transit stations • Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar would emphasize Connections to LRT and major transit stations; Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion in cycling network investment.
- Connections to LRT and major transit stations
- Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion
“• Connections to LRT and major transit stations • Maintenance and renewal of existing cycling infrastructure before expansion”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
Laine Johnson ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Laine Johnson names “We must improve our recreational facilities and more. When we don’t
- We must improve our recreational facilities and more.
- When we don’t, residents end up paying much more personally.
“We must improve our recreational facilities and more. When we don’t, residents end up paying much more personally.”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Laine Johnson names “We must improve our recreational facilities and more. When we don’t, residents end up paying much more personally.” as their third infrastructure priority for 2026–2030.
- We must improve our recreational facilities and more.
- When we don’t, residents end up paying much more personally.
“We must improve our recreational facilities and more. When we don’t, residents end up paying much more personally.”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
Laine Johnson ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Malloum Abakar
No website or social media listed
Not reviewed yet. Know something?
Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
Laine Johnson ✓Elected (official result)
No website or social media listed
Laine Johnson strongly supports accelerating separation of remaining combined sewers.
- Strongly support
Show their words & sourceHide (one sentence)
“Strongly support”
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar
No website or social media listed
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Malloum Abakar commits to advancing “One page a year: stormwater spending, published ward by ward, tabled with the water rate review. On July 1, College Ward filed 2,282 service requests, more than any other ward in Ottawa. Residents pay a stormwater charge of $252.97 this…
- One page a year: stormwater spending, published ward by ward, tabled with the water rate review.
- On July 1, College Ward filed 2,282 service requests, more than any other ward in Ottawa.
- Residents pay a stormwater charge of $252.97 this year, up 7.6%, and deserve to see what it fixed on their street.
“One page a year: stormwater spending, published ward by ward, tabled with the water rate review. On July 1, College Ward filed 2,282 service requests, more than any other ward in Ottawa. Residents pay a stormwater charge of $252.97 this year, up 7.6%, and deserve to see what it fixed on their street.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar supports accelerating separation of remaining combined sewers.
- Support
“Support”
(one sentence)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Malloum Abakar commits to advancing “One page a year: stormwater spending, published ward by ward, tabled with the water rate review.
- One page a year: stormwater spending, published ward by ward, tabled with the water rate review.
- On July 1, College Ward filed 2,282 service requests, more than any other ward in Ottawa.
- Residents pay a stormwater charge of $252.97 this year, up 7.6%, and deserve to see what it fixed on their street.
“One page a year: stormwater spending, published ward by ward, tabled with the water rate review. On July 1, College Ward filed 2,282 service requests, more than any other ward in Ottawa. Residents pay a stormwater charge of $252.97 this year, up 7.6%, and deserve to see what it fixed on their street.”
(a few sentences)
Source: FCA Ottawa 2026 Candidate Survey on Infrastructure Priorities — Ward 8 · October 9, 2026
Confidence:High
Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
Laine Johnson ✓Elected (official result)
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Malloum Abakar
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