Ben Woodfinden: Ottawa, the government town that learned to build
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Ben Woodfinden: Ottawa, the government town that learned to build
The city is clearing the regulatory detritus that kills development
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By Ben Woodfinden
Published Jul 22, 2026
Last updated 13 hours ago
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Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe during a city council meeting at Ottawa City Hall, June 10, 2026. Photo by Jean Levac/Ottawa Citizen PHOTO BY JEAN LEVAC /Jean Levac
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