The Office of Protocol and Intergovernmental Affairs provides leadership and coordination in the City’s ceremonial, protocol and diplomatic activities that are designed to enhance the City of Ottawa’s profile in a politically and culturally sensitive and positive manner. It is responsible for a portfolio of events, activities and services that benefit, promote and celebrate the City of Ottawa. The Office works to facilitate resolution to diplomatic issues related to foreign Embassies and High Commissions located in Ottawa. It also provides support on various matters involving the federal and provincial governments and maintains ongoing contact with national and provincial associations representing the collective interest of municipalities.
Arnold McLean
Chief of Protocol
City of Ottawa
Office of Protocol and Intergovernmental Affairs
110 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1
Tel: 613-580-2424, extension 21520
Fax: 613-580-2438
Elizabeth Siwicki
Coordinator, Intergovernmental Relations
City of Ottawa
Office of Protocol and Intergovernmental Affairs
110 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1
Tel: 613-580-2424, extension 41495
Fax: 613-580-2438
Giulia Ricciuto
Protocol Advisor
City of Ottawa
Office of Protocol and Intergovernmental Affairs
110 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1
Tel: 613-580-2424, extension 14755
Fax: 613-580-2438
Building Illuminations
Flag Protocol
Proclamations
Heather Theoret
Protocol Advisor
City of Ottawa
Office of Protocol and Intergovernmental Affairs
110 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1
Tel: 613-580-2424, extension 17819
Fax: 613-580-2438
Council Presentations and Recognitions
Study Tours / Visiting Delegations
Daniel Francoeur
Protocol Advisor
City of Ottawa
Office of Protocol and Intergovernmental Affairs
110 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1
Tel: 613-580-2424, extension 24944
Fax: 613-580-2438
Courtesy Calls
Protocol Gift Bank
Sponsorship, Protocol Events
Glenna Jaggard
Protocol Assistant
City of Ottawa
Office of Protocol and Intergovernmental Affairs
110 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1J1
Tel: 613-580-2424, extension 25683
Fax: 613-580-2438
General Enquiries
The Mayor’s Annual Christmas Celebration, Ottawa City Hall
The Mayor’s Annual Christmas Celebration, Ottawa City Hall
Trick or Treat with the Mayor, Ottawa City Hall
Trick or Treat with the Mayor, Ottawa City Hall
Trick or Treat with the Mayor, Ottawa City Hall
The Mayor’s Annual Canada Day Celebration for Seniors, Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park
The Mayor’s Annual Canada Day Celebration for Seniors, Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park
The Mayor’s Annual Canada Day Celebration for Seniors, Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park
St. Patrick’s Day Parade ~ City of Ottawa Float
Inaugural Ceremony of the 2018 – 2022 Ottawa City Council, Canada Hall 3, Shaw Centre
Inaugural Ceremony of the 2018 – 2022 Ottawa City Council, Canada Hall 3, Shaw Centre
Exercising Freedom of the City ~ 33 Canadian Brigade Group, Ottawa City Hall
Joint Exercising Freedom of the City, Elgin Street, Heritage Building, Ottawa City Hall
Key to the City Presentation ~ Daniel Alfredsson, Andrew Haydon Hall, Ottawa City Hall
Key to the City Presentation ~ Sandra Oh, Heritage Building, Ottawa City Hall
Key to the City Presentation ~ Alex Trebek, Mayor’s Office, Heritage Building, Ottawa City Hall
Key to the City Presentation ~ The Right Honourable Beverly McLachlin P.C., Chief Justice of Canada, Andrew Haydon Hall, Ottawa City Hall
Key to the City Presentation ~ The Right Honourable David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston, Andrew Haydon Hall, Ottawa City Hall
Montage of Key to the City Recipients 1935 – present, Ottawa City Hall
Order of Ottawa Medals
Order of Ottawa Recipient The Honourable Allan Rock, P.C., Andrew Haydon Hall, Ottawa City Hall
Order of Ottawa Ceremony, Andrew Haydon Hall, Ottawa City Hall
Civic Call ~ The Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, Heritage Building, Ottawa City Hall
Civic Call ~ The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Mayor’s Office, Heritage Building, Ottawa City Hall
Courtesy Call ~ February 19, 2019 ~ Mayor’s Office, Heritage Building, Ottawa City Hall, His Excellency Vasilios Philippou, High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus and His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa
Dedication Ceremony ~ Nelson Mandela Square, Heritage Building, Ottawa City Hall
Dedication Ceremony ~ Nelson Mandela Square, His Excellency Membathisi Mphumzi Sheperd Mdladlana, High Commissioner of South Africa and His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa, Heritage Building, Ottawa City Hall
Reception for the Diplomatic Corps ~ One Young World, Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park
Candlelight Ceremony for Veterans ~ Lebreton Gallery, Canadian War Museum
Candlelight Ceremony for Veterans ~ Commemorative Street Naming for Veterans, Lebreton Gallery, Canadian War Museum Left to Right; Chief Kirby Whiteduck, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nations, Private Fraser Cunningham, Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh’s Own), Corporal Kenton Lynds, Governor General’s Foot Guards, His Worship Jim Watson
Dedication Ceremony ~ Treating of Ghent Rose Garden, Mr. Jan Briers, Governor of the Province of East Flanders, His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, His Excellency Bruno van der Pluijm, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium
International Women's Day Breakfast Reception, His Worship Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, Councillor Jenna Sudds, Dr. Jane Philpott, Councillor Theresa Kavanagh, Deputy Mayor Laura Dudas, Andrew S. Haydon Hall, Ottawa City Hall
Reinterment Service ~ Honouring the Individuals of the Barrack Hill Cemetery, Beechwood Cemetery
Mayor’s Gala for the Arts, Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park
Commemorative Ceremony - 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, Andrew Haydon Hall, Ottawa City Hall
Lying in State ~ The Late Marion Dewar, CM., Jean Pigott Hall, Ottawa City Hall
