Ottawa mayoral candidate Mark Sutcliffe is vowing to cut fees for recreational activities for children and improve the city's online registration system.
Ottawa mayoral candidate Mark Sutcliffe is vowing to cut recreational fees for children and youth if elected mayor.“The cost of living is the top concern I hear when I meet with residents across our city,” said Sutcliffe. “While the City of Ottawa can’t solve the affordability crisis alone, we can find ways to provide relief. After two and a half years where the pandemic took a toll on children’s physical and mental health, we have to make these programs more accessible and more affordable.
Every year, parents log on to the city’s website to register their children for activities and every year, many express frustration at the system that crashes or requires them to stay up late to sign up. "The new system will allow you to browse and filter program offerings, create a wishlist in advance, and improve wait times on registration nights," the city says in documents on its website about autumn programs.
“Whether it’s booking skating, swimming or fitness activities, the City of Ottawa’s booking restrictions simply don’t make sense. As Mayor, I’ll end the 24-hour rule and allow parents to book their family activities at any time,” he said.
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