Heritage Ottawa promotes the preservation of Ottawa’s distinctive built heritage and cultural landscapes. We speak out for and defend worthy heritage properties that are at risk of inappropriate intervention or loss.
The Billings Estate, the East Block of the Parliament Buildings, and the Aberdeen Pavilion are just some of the properties that have benefitted from Heritage Ottawa's efforts.
Heritage Ottawa maintains contact with the City of Ottawa Heritage Department and makes regular presentations to the Built Heritage Sub-Committee, the Planning Committee, and other committees at Ottawa City Hall.
Some of Heritage Ottawa's advocacy related activities, including letters and presentations to the City's Built Heritage Sub-Committee, Planning Committee, and Ottawa City Council are available for review on these pages.
To learn more about our major advocacy efforts, visit 50 Years | 50 Stories on our website.
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Belliveau: Election's over. Now, who will stand up for Canada’s national heritage?Saturday, November 30, 2019OTTAWA CITIZEN, By Richard Belliveau
A new federal cabinet has been named. Now, who will stand up for our national heritage in the capital?
Canadians are shocked that there is no...
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Demolition by neglect: Vacant 24 Sussex costing taxpayers millionsThursday, November 28, 2019Heritage Ottawa's Leslie Maitland appeared on CTV News today to comment on the ongoing "demolition by neglect" of 24 Sussex Drive.
CLICK HERE for the video segmment at CTVnews.ca
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Planning Committee Recommends Approval of New Subdivision at Historic Nepean EstateFriday, November 15, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA
Heritage Ottawa submitted a written appeal to the city's Planning Committee this week, urging it to delay recommendation of the Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Plan of...
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IMPORTANT PARTIAL VICTORY: Committee of Adjustment Ruling Denies "Minor Variance" for Château Laurier AdditionFriday, September 27, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA
In a unanimous ruling today, the Committee of Adjustment refused a "minor variance" for the Château Laurier addition.
The ruling, which follows the Committee's...
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CHÂTEAU LAURIER: Heritage Ottawa Files Court Application Against Council Delegating Authority to Staff Over Hotel AdditionMonday, September 16, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA
Heritage Ottawa’s legal representative, Michael S. Polowin, Gowling WLG, today filed a Notice of Application to Quash with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that...
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CHÂTEAU LAURIER: PROPOSED ADDITION GOES TO COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT ON SEPTEMBER 18Thursday, September 12, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA
On September 18, the Committee of Adjustment will be considering an application by the owners of the Château Laurier for “minor variances” from the Heritage Overlay...
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Heritage Ottawa Retains Legal Counsel, Launches Fundraising Campaign to Save the Chateau LaurierTuesday, July 30, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA | MEDIA RELEASE
Heritage Ottawa has retained legal representation in its ongoing efforts to protect the Château Laurier from a proposed inappropriate addition. Heritage...
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Heritage Ottawa: Letter to the Hon. Lisa MacLeod, Minister Responsible for the Ontario Heritage Act: Château LaurierSaturday, July 27, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA
The following letter was sent by Heritage Ottawa to the Honourable Lisa MacLeod, Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport responsible for the Ontario Heritage Act....
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Heritage Ottawa: Letter to Minister of Canadian Heritage, Responsible for NCC | Château LaurierThursday, July 25, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA
On June 10, Heritage Ottawa submitted the following letter to the Hon. Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, responsible for the National Capital Commission (NCC...
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HERITAGE OTTAWA: LETTER TO UNESCO | CHÂTEAU LAURIER HOTELWednesday, July 24, 2019HERITAGE OTTAWA
On April 9, Heritage Ottawa submitted a letter to Dr. Mechtild Rössler, director of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, and Dr. Isabelle Anatole-Gabriel, Chief of...