Demonstrations, marches, processions

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Demonstrations and marches on the City Right-of-Way

The City of Ottawa recognizes the fundamental rights under Section 2 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as exercised through the freedom of peaceful assembly.

Participants in a demonstration or march are still subject to all laws and by-laws. Tickets will be issued to any individual in violation of any City of Ottawa By-law. An overview of your rights in a protest, march or demonstration(link is external) is available on the Ottawa Police website.

Notification form

Demonstration / March notification form(link is external)

Contact

SpecialEventsTraffic@ottawa.ca(link opens email application)

613-580-2424 ext. 28164