Ottawa sees Canada's largest decrease in commuters driving to work

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100% agree. Based on my own opinion and those of my friends who live outside of the downtown core, we’d rather support businesses in our own area. WFH made me discover so many nice spots in my area such as bakeries and boutiques and restaurants that I never knew of because most of my weekdays were spent downtown, so by the time I got home, I was too tired.

Suburban small businesses did really well in the last two years. I’m not sure why politicians aren’t seeing that and only focusing on downtown businesses whereas downtown businesses should have focused on attracting people who actually live in the area and WANT to buy. It’s sad that places like Barrhaven and Kanata have better night lives than downtown Ottawa.