Ottawa’s municipal election is just around the corner, and residents will have an opportunity to hear directly from four mayoral candidates at a community debate on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:00 pm at Knox Presbyterian Church, at Elgin and Lisgar Streets. The debate is being hosted by community associations in central Ottawa including the DCA and will focus on issues important to residents across our communities.

Mark Sutcliffe, Jeff Leiper, Alex Lawson and Neil Saravanamuttoo have confirmed that they will participate.

CBC’s Hallie Cotnam will moderate the debate, which will also be livestreamed by Rogers TV at rogerstv.com/liveableottawa

Have a question for the candidates? Submit it in advance to electiondebate@glebeca.ca. Doors for the in-person event open at 6:15pm.