2026 Mayoral Debate: Arts & Culture in Ottawa

The future of Ottawa’s arts and culture is a municipal issue, and your voice matters.

Join Arts Ottawa for a non-partisan mayoral debate focused on the priorities, challenges, and opportunities identified by Ottawa’s arts community.

This conversation is shaped by the voices of the sector through Arts Ottawa’s Community Forum process. Ottawa’s arts and cultural community has identified the issues it wants municipal leaders to address. Now it’s time to hear how the candidates would respond.

Come listen. Ask questions. Compare perspectives. Make your voice heard.