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OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ottawa Community Housing will mark the start of construction on a new affordable housing development at 200 Beausoleil Drive with a ceremonial groundbreaking alongside government, community and development partners.
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The 20-storey development will deliver 159 new affordable homes, including 32 accessible homes, helping increase Ottawa’s supply of affordable housing while contributing to a sustainable and inclusive community in downtown Ottawa.
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- What: Ceremonial groundbreaking celebrating the start of construction of Ottawa Community Housing’s new affordable housing development at 200 Beausoleil Drive
- When: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Where: 200 Beausoleil Drive, Ottawa, ON (Outdoor event – weather-appropriate footwear recommended)
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In Attendance
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- Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa–Vanier
- Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, City of Ottawa
- Councillor Stéphanie Plante, Rideau-Vanier Ward
- Stéphane Giguère, Chief Executive Officer, Ottawa Community Housing
- Representatives from the City of Ottawa, Government of Canada and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Laurin Construction and Diamond Schmitt Architects
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Media Opportunities
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- Media availability with Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament, Mayor Sutcliffe, Councillor Plante, and Mr. Giguère following remarks
- Visuals of speakers on site, photo op of ceremonial groundbreaking
- Renderings of the proposed affordable housing development
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Media Contact
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Michaela Ianni
Media Relations Specialist
Ottawa Community Housing
[email protected]
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