The City of Ottawa has promised strict enforcement of new, hefty fines as it heads into Canada Day weekend.
A tweet from the Ottawa By-law account on June 29 publicized the new $1000 fines for things such as “unusual noise,” shouting, public urination or defication, encumbering a highway, or idling. Please be advised, a number of fine amounts have been increased so as to ensure a safe and respectful Canada Day.https://t.co/RICrgRnHVa #OttCity #OttNews pic.twitter.com/HQOcfbUHzI
— Ottawa By-law (@OttawaBylaw) June 29, 2022 A City of Ottawa press release notified residents that “a motor-vehicle control zone in the downtown area” would be maintained until Monday, July 4, which would bar the passage of any vehicles that were part of a rally, protest, or demonstration. Street parking will not be allowed in that part of the city whatsoever….