Catherine McKenney
@catmckenney.bsky.social
Ontario NDP Shadow Minister for Housing and MPP for Ottawa Centre.
Passionate about housing, transit, healthcare, and community.
Trans/non-binary.
Passionate about housing, transit, healthcare, and community.
Trans/non-binary.
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News from Tumbler Ridge and, this morning, from Kitigan Zibi, is horrifying. Our city's relationship with Kitigan Zibi is a close one. Gun violence involving children has resulted in overwhelming tragedy in the past 24 hours. There's immediate help available for those who want to talk (1/2).
February 11, 2026 at 2:29 PM
News from Tumbler Ridge and, this morning, from Kitigan Zibi, is horrifying. Our city's relationship with Kitigan Zibi is a close one. Gun violence involving children has resulted in overwhelming tragedy in the past 24 hours. There's immediate help available for those who want to talk (1/2).
A big thank you to friends at John Howard Society Ottawa for showing me around your new home in #OttawaCentre, and for filling me in on all the incredible work your team is doing!
February 10, 2026 at 10:42 PM
A big thank you to friends at John Howard Society Ottawa for showing me around your new home in #OttawaCentre, and for filling me in on all the incredible work your team is doing!
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Chinese New Year & Valentine's Day Celebration - 865 Gladstone. It is a great event with our wonderful older adults!
@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @glengower.ca @och-lco.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @catmckenney.bsky.social @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social
@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @glengower.ca @och-lco.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @catmckenney.bsky.social @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Chinese New Year & Valentine's Day Celebration - 865 Gladstone. It is a great event with our wonderful older adults!
@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @glengower.ca @och-lco.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @catmckenney.bsky.social @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social
@tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @glengower.ca @och-lco.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @catmckenney.bsky.social @yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social
What a pleasure to join neighbours at 865 Gladstone for their Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day celebration today!
Happy Year of The Horse 🧧🐴
Happy Year of The Horse 🧧🐴
February 9, 2026 at 8:18 PM
What a pleasure to join neighbours at 865 Gladstone for their Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day celebration today!
Happy Year of The Horse 🧧🐴
Happy Year of The Horse 🧧🐴
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On Wednesday evening, hundreds of people packed into Knox Presbyterian Church for a conversation on homelessness, organized by the Centretown Community Association, the Centretown Community Health Centre, and dozens of community partners.
February 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM
On Wednesday evening, hundreds of people packed into Knox Presbyterian Church for a conversation on homelessness, organized by the Centretown Community Association, the Centretown Community Health Centre, and dozens of community partners.
Last summer I took a ride with the folks at ATU279 doing their best to keep Ottawa moving.
A federal government cutting $5 billion for transit and a province that won't pay their fair share — transit workers are doing their best, but chronic underfunding is hurting public transit in Ottawa.
A federal government cutting $5 billion for transit and a province that won't pay their fair share — transit workers are doing their best, but chronic underfunding is hurting public transit in Ottawa.
February 5, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Last summer I took a ride with the folks at ATU279 doing their best to keep Ottawa moving.
A federal government cutting $5 billion for transit and a province that won't pay their fair share — transit workers are doing their best, but chronic underfunding is hurting public transit in Ottawa.
A federal government cutting $5 billion for transit and a province that won't pay their fair share — transit workers are doing their best, but chronic underfunding is hurting public transit in Ottawa.
It was a pleasure to visit the Glebe Centre last week for a tour of their facilities and programming.
Thank you for welcoming me to your space, and for all your important work!
Thank you for welcoming me to your space, and for all your important work!
February 4, 2026 at 8:40 PM
It was a pleasure to visit the Glebe Centre last week for a tour of their facilities and programming.
Thank you for welcoming me to your space, and for all your important work!
Thank you for welcoming me to your space, and for all your important work!
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You're Invited: Stop the Takeovers, Fund Education
🗓️ Monday, Feb 9th
⏱️ 7:00 - 8:00 PM
🔗 Zoom RSVP Link: www.ontariondp.ca/fund-educati...
Join us for a province-wide virtual town hall to break down what’s happening, why it matters, and what comes next.
🗓️ Monday, Feb 9th
⏱️ 7:00 - 8:00 PM
🔗 Zoom RSVP Link: www.ontariondp.ca/fund-educati...
Join us for a province-wide virtual town hall to break down what’s happening, why it matters, and what comes next.
February 4, 2026 at 5:44 PM
You're Invited: Stop the Takeovers, Fund Education
🗓️ Monday, Feb 9th
⏱️ 7:00 - 8:00 PM
🔗 Zoom RSVP Link: www.ontariondp.ca/fund-educati...
Join us for a province-wide virtual town hall to break down what’s happening, why it matters, and what comes next.
🗓️ Monday, Feb 9th
⏱️ 7:00 - 8:00 PM
🔗 Zoom RSVP Link: www.ontariondp.ca/fund-educati...
Join us for a province-wide virtual town hall to break down what’s happening, why it matters, and what comes next.
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Here's a visualization of how Watson and Sutcliffe's austerity impacted our bus fleet since 2010.
This was never a sustainable path and now we're left with too few buses on the best of days, let alone enough to cover for an LRT service disruption.
This was never a sustainable path and now we're left with too few buses on the best of days, let alone enough to cover for an LRT service disruption.
February 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Here's a visualization of how Watson and Sutcliffe's austerity impacted our bus fleet since 2010.
This was never a sustainable path and now we're left with too few buses on the best of days, let alone enough to cover for an LRT service disruption.
This was never a sustainable path and now we're left with too few buses on the best of days, let alone enough to cover for an LRT service disruption.
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A great day to celebrate the Mechanicsville Community Association’s winter carnival on a sleigh ride with @catmckenney.bsky.social!
February 1, 2026 at 6:46 PM
A great day to celebrate the Mechanicsville Community Association’s winter carnival on a sleigh ride with @catmckenney.bsky.social!
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So glad to be at the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa breakfast panel, hosted by @caradrianh.bsky.social, one of my favorite Ottawa journalists. The Alliance’s Katie Burkholder-Harris is a true leader on homelessness, as are my table mates @jleiper.bsky.social and @catmckenney.bsky.social.
January 30, 2026 at 1:49 PM
So glad to be at the Alliance to End Homelessness Ottawa breakfast panel, hosted by @caradrianh.bsky.social, one of my favorite Ottawa journalists. The Alliance’s Katie Burkholder-Harris is a true leader on homelessness, as are my table mates @jleiper.bsky.social and @catmckenney.bsky.social.
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Very happy on this cold morning to join @catmckenney.bsky.social, many of my colleagues and MPs and MPPs at a special Alliance to End Homelessness event.
January 30, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Very happy on this cold morning to join @catmckenney.bsky.social, many of my colleagues and MPs and MPPs at a special Alliance to End Homelessness event.
Knowing who to call during an extreme weather emergency could save a life. Stay vigilant, and keep an eye on your neighbours #OttawaCentre!
January 24, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Knowing who to call during an extreme weather emergency could save a life. Stay vigilant, and keep an eye on your neighbours #OttawaCentre!
Stay warm out there Ottawa!
Ottawa temperatures are dropping as low as -29°C this weekend. 🥶
Need a place to warm up in Centretown? Visit the Taggart Family Y lobby at 180 Argyle Avenue.
We have seating, wifi, and washrooms. Low-cost meals and snacks are available from Chef Ric's.
Keep safe and bundled up! 🧣
Need a place to warm up in Centretown? Visit the Taggart Family Y lobby at 180 Argyle Avenue.
We have seating, wifi, and washrooms. Low-cost meals and snacks are available from Chef Ric's.
Keep safe and bundled up! 🧣
January 23, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Stay warm out there Ottawa!
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It was so nice to see so many friends and neighbours at @catmckenney.bsky.social’s New Year’s Levee. Wonderful to see amazing organizations like the Carleton University Students’ Association and ANCHOR honored as well.
Great to see you, @jleiper.bsky.social and @riverwardriley.bsky.social!
Great to see you, @jleiper.bsky.social and @riverwardriley.bsky.social!
January 11, 2026 at 8:26 PM
It was so nice to see so many friends and neighbours at @catmckenney.bsky.social’s New Year’s Levee. Wonderful to see amazing organizations like the Carleton University Students’ Association and ANCHOR honored as well.
Great to see you, @jleiper.bsky.social and @riverwardriley.bsky.social!
Great to see you, @jleiper.bsky.social and @riverwardriley.bsky.social!
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Honouring Paul Dewar legacy by renaming Van Lang Field House to Paul Dewar Field House in his memory - heartwarming .
@yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social @catmckenney.bsky.social @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @jleiper.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social
@yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social @catmckenney.bsky.social @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @jleiper.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Honouring Paul Dewar legacy by renaming Van Lang Field House to Paul Dewar Field House in his memory - heartwarming .
@yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social @catmckenney.bsky.social @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @jleiper.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social
@yasirnaqvicdn.bsky.social @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social @catmckenney.bsky.social @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social @arieltroster.com @jleiper.bsky.social @och-lco.bsky.social
Join me tomorrow, January 11th, at the Ottawa South Community Centre to ring in 2026 with some community appreciation and light refreshments.
Drop-in anytime between 1:00PM - 4:00PM to participate in the festivities!
Drop-in anytime between 1:00PM - 4:00PM to participate in the festivities!
January 10, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Join me tomorrow, January 11th, at the Ottawa South Community Centre to ring in 2026 with some community appreciation and light refreshments.
Drop-in anytime between 1:00PM - 4:00PM to participate in the festivities!
Drop-in anytime between 1:00PM - 4:00PM to participate in the festivities!
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Le conseil municipal votera prochainement sur un nouveau règlement de zonage qui autorise une plus grande densité et met l'accent sur les quartiers où tout est accessible en moins de 15 minutes à Ottawa.
Growing up in Convent Glen's 15-minute community
YouTube video by Kitchissippi Ward
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January 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Le conseil municipal votera prochainement sur un nouveau règlement de zonage qui autorise une plus grande densité et met l'accent sur les quartiers où tout est accessible en moins de 15 minutes à Ottawa.
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Besides Council colleagues and our usual seatmate friends, great to see @catmckenney.bsky.social at the @pwhlcharge.bsky.social game!
January 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Besides Council colleagues and our usual seatmate friends, great to see @catmckenney.bsky.social at the @pwhlcharge.bsky.social game!
It was a pleasure to drop by Centre 507 today with @arieltroster.com .
Thanks to Richard and the whole 507 team for all their hard work supporting our neighbours.
Thanks to Richard and the whole 507 team for all their hard work supporting our neighbours.
December 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
It was a pleasure to drop by Centre 507 today with @arieltroster.com .
Thanks to Richard and the whole 507 team for all their hard work supporting our neighbours.
Thanks to Richard and the whole 507 team for all their hard work supporting our neighbours.
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The vile antisemitic terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach that took the lives of 11 people was an unspeakable act of hate and violence. To target people gathered in faith and joy is hate in its most violent form.
December 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The vile antisemitic terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach that took the lives of 11 people was an unspeakable act of hate and violence. To target people gathered in faith and joy is hate in its most violent form.
Make your voice heard on #Budget2026!
The Ontario Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs is holding a pre-budget consultation in Ottawa on January 14th - participate in the consultation process and make your voice heard on the issues that matter most to you.
The Ontario Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs is holding a pre-budget consultation in Ottawa on January 14th - participate in the consultation process and make your voice heard on the issues that matter most to you.
December 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Make your voice heard on #Budget2026!
The Ontario Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs is holding a pre-budget consultation in Ottawa on January 14th - participate in the consultation process and make your voice heard on the issues that matter most to you.
The Ontario Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs is holding a pre-budget consultation in Ottawa on January 14th - participate in the consultation process and make your voice heard on the issues that matter most to you.
Is your councillor a chronic no-voter on city budgets? | Opinion - Ottawa Citizen
Or is he a ‘Yes Man’?
No mention of housing emergency, mental health crisis & poison drug epidemic.
This Councillor should know better after almost 20 yrs on Council that his ward differs from inner urban areas
Or is he a ‘Yes Man’?
No mention of housing emergency, mental health crisis & poison drug epidemic.
This Councillor should know better after almost 20 yrs on Council that his ward differs from inner urban areas
December 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Is your councillor a chronic no-voter on city budgets? | Opinion - Ottawa Citizen
Or is he a ‘Yes Man’?
No mention of housing emergency, mental health crisis & poison drug epidemic.
This Councillor should know better after almost 20 yrs on Council that his ward differs from inner urban areas
Or is he a ‘Yes Man’?
No mention of housing emergency, mental health crisis & poison drug epidemic.
This Councillor should know better after almost 20 yrs on Council that his ward differs from inner urban areas
Reposted by Catherine McKenney
The Globe and Mail has a very succinct but comprehensive editorial outlining the foolery of Lansdowne 2.0. Well worth the read.
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/416c9c5...
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/416c9c5...
The City of Ottawa’s Hail Mary plan for redevelopment
The Lansdowne 2.0 plan depends on rosy assumptions, leaving taxpayers potentially on the hook if ambitions fall short
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The Globe and Mail has a very succinct but comprehensive editorial outlining the foolery of Lansdowne 2.0. Well worth the read.
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/416c9c5...
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/416c9c5...