University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Moved by C. Kitts
Seconded byM. Sutcliffe
WHEREAS 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, one of the most important civic institutions and a source of pride for residents across our city and the region; and
WHEREAS the Institute's unique and independent model—bringing together specialized patient care, research, education and innovation under a dedicated cardiac mandate—has enabled it to become a global leader in heart health, delivering discoveries that translate rapidly into better patient care while helping establish Ottawa as a centre of excellence in cardiac innovation; and
WHEREAS the Institute's team of physicians, nurses, researchers and frontline staff include internationally recognized leaders in cardiac care, medical science, and education, attracting talents from around the world to study, train and advance the future of heart health; andWHEREAS the Institute's internationally recognized research has led to groundbreaking advances in cardiovascular medicine, including pioneering work in STEMI care, less invasive cardiac surgery and procedures, genetic discoveries, rare cardiac diseases, advanced cardiac imaging, the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre, and other innovations that have improved patient care and the heart health for the people of Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and around the world; and
WHEREAS the Institute is the sole provider of advanced cardiac care for a network of 16 hospitals in our region, serving nearly 2 million people across Eastern Ontario, ensuring patients and communities throughout the region have access to world-leading cardiac care close to home; and
WHEREAS the Institute performs more cardiac procedures than any other hospital in Ontario, reflecting its commitment to innovative models of care, including Acute Cardiac Triage Unit which redirects patients from emergency departments across Eastern Ontario reducing the burden on partner hospitals; and
WHEREAS the One Million Canadian Hearts initiative, which is empowering Canadians with heart health knowledge and enabling swift interventions that save lives, is building a prevention model that could change how health care is delivered.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Ottawa City Council:
Congratulates the University of Ottawa Heart Institute on its 50th anniversary and recognizes its extraordinary contribution to the health and well-being of residents of Ottawa and communities across Eastern Ontario; and
Recognizes the Institute as Eastern Ontario's dedicated centre for specialized cardiac care and celebrates the Institute model that has enabled it to become a global leader in cardiac care, research, education and innovation; and
Affirms its support for the Institute's unique, independent and specialized mandate, recognizing that its independence has been fundamental to its success and strengthening said independence will be crucial to guarantee continued growth and world-leading advancements in cardiac care for the people and communities in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario, and world-wide for the next 50 years and beyond
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Motion to Introduce By-laws
Three Readings
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed.
a. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to repeal By-law 2019-293. b. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (Lawn Avenue, Borbridge Avenue, Montreal Road, Blair Road, Richmond Road, Bank Street, Alta Vista Drive, Parkway Road, Jock Trail, Old Almonte Road, Howie Road and Cedarview Road).c. A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the licensing of renovations or repairs to rental properties that require the eviction of a tenant. d. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.e. A bylaw of the city of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-499 respecting the designation of fire routes.f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 60 Fairmont Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest.g. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 3955 Old Richmond Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest.h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 1099 Maitland Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest.i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 211 Cunningham Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest.j. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 20 Qualicum Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.k. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 17 Nighthawk Cres(the "benefitting property")l. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 2 Blackshire Cir (the "benefitting property")m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 600 Courtenay Ave (the "benefitting property")n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 52 Chestnut St (the "benefitting property")o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 1044 Rick Hansen Cres (the "benefitting property")p. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to authorize the imposition of special charges on 5 Spring Garden Ave (the "benefitting property")q. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to change the name of Hughson Place, a municipal highway in the City of Ottawa, to ruelle Marshall Farm Lane.r. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at croissant Ephemeral Crescent, croissant Deciduous Crescent, promenade Les Emmerson Drive and promenade Conservancy Drive on Plan 4M-1780 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.s. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate the Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District and to adopt the corresponding heritage conservation district plan.t. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at rue Energy Street, croissant Bliss Crescent, and croissant Cobra Crescent on Plan 4M-1723, as being exempt from Part Lot Control;u. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to establish certain lands as common and public highway and assume them for public use (rue Dick Brown Street).v. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 1 of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to add site specific policies to increase the maximum building height to lands known municipally as 1867 Alta Vista Drive. w. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1867 Alta Vista Drive. x. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1867 Alta Vista Drive. y. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Riverside South Secondary Plan within Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to amend the minimum building height to lands municipally known as 250 Town Square Place. z. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 250 Town Square Place. aa. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to remove the holding symbol from part of the lands known municipally as 1620 Maple Grove Road. bb. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 to remove the holding symbol from part of the lands known municipally as 1620 Maple Grove Road. cc. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 6310 and 6320 Hazeldean Road. dd. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 to add temporary provisions to implement parking management measures to accommodate an anticipated increase in traffic in the Fall of 2026. ee. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2026-50 to change the zoning of parts of the lands known municipally as 1497 Woodroffe Avenue and 1710 Merivale Road, collectively known as the Southern Corridor.ff. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2014-220 in respect of buildings, applications, permits and fees.