Views and Positions

Because the member associations making up the FCA come from across the city, they often differ in their concerns and points of view. Individual associations issue public statements and you are encouraged to visit their sites to understand their positions - see our links page. We also publish some position papers on our documents page.

Periodically the FCA adopts positions which reflect a consensus of member associations. These are the basis of FCA submissions to Council committees, press releases or public statements.

Public Statements

In September 2011 the FCA board issued a statement regarding the City's recovery of legal costs from public interest litigants. Attached to the statement was a letter to the Mayor on the subject.

In October of 2007,the FCA board approved a paper of recommendations for changes to the property tax system which had been prepared by an FCA sub-committee. The recommendations are in the process of distribution to decision-makers.

Submissions to Council Committees

In May 2009 FCA made a further submission to the public meeting on the Official Plan more

In March 2009 FCA made a submission to the public meeting on the revision of the Official Plan more

In February 2009 FCA supported a motion to constrain the City in seeking cost awards against community and public interest groups. (Hearing was deferred from Jan. 20 to Feb. 3 and then to Feb. 17) more

In January 2008 FCA argued that decisions about the Mahogany Project in Manotick must be reconciled with the Official Plan provision of an urban boundary. more

In June 2007 FCA supported the concept that the Richmond Road Community Design Plan be adopted as a Secondary Plan under the Official Plan. more

In October 2006 FCA commented on the report resulting from the interim control by-law study of the Queensway Terrace North community. We supported greater discussion about intensification and questioned the application of local improvement charges. more

In June 2006 FCA questioned plans for rezoning of institutional land in the Manor Park neighbourhood. more

In December 2005 FCA commented on the city budget noting the importance of funding for community design plans, study of streetscaping and a trial of neighbourhood planning. more