Take part in a newcomer reception centre public information session

Published on
December 2, 2024
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Residents are invited to a public information session on Wednesday, December 4, to learn about the proposed newcomer reception centre at 1645 Woodroffe Avenue, located on federal lands next to the Confederation Education Centre.

This session will cover:

  • The asylum claimant and settlement process.
  • Services to be provided at the reception centre.
  • Site selection process and criteria.
  • Details about the proposed structure and construction timeline.

Knoxdale-Merivale Ward Councillor Sean Devine, City of Ottawa staff, Refugee 613, and Stantec will deliver presentations and answer residents' questions about the project.

Event details

Date: Wednesday, December 4

Time: 6-8 pm

Location: Nepean Sportsplex (Halls A&B), 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Nepean, ON (Accessible through Entrance 3 at the rear of the building.)

The City invites residents to share their ideas about how to make this project work in the community on Engage Ottawa.

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