Candidate for Mayor · Ottawa

Mark Sutcliffe

Mayor of Ottawa (since 2022)

Incumbent Well documented

Background

Former journalist and business owner; elected mayor in 2022 with 51.4% of the vote. Seeking a second term. 1

Says he wants builders positioned to build 75,000 more homes by the end of the decade, and 10,000 more affordable homes in 2030 than in 2020. 2
Has previously promised to end youth homelessness and make Ottawa the most housing-friendly city in the country. 3
Says the urban boundary has not expanded during his term and he wants to avoid expansion where possible, while being "realistic" about growth. 4

Attributed to cited sources, not our judgement.

According to his campaign, Ottawa approved more than 75,000 new homes during his term. 4

According to the Ottawa Citizen, opponents criticized his housing record at a September 2026 housing debate. 2
According to CBC, he was the only major candidate without a released transit plan at the time of its report; his campaign said a plan was coming. 5

Profile last reviewed October 1, 2026. Positives and concerns are summaries of what the cited sources report, not this site's views.