\u0022I was elected to represent the interests of the taxpayers and residents of Ottawa and I stand with them in opposing this tax break.\u0022
The 180-room hotel proposed by Germain Hotels, supported by a community improvement plan introduced in the final period of the previous council term to encourage economic development in underused federal lands surrounding the airport, has faced contemplation from council and scrutiny from residents.
The planned eight-storey hotel, including a restaurant, meeting spaces, lobby workstation and fitness room, would produce 50 full-time jobs, as stated in the report.Article contentCapital ward Coun. Shawn Menard was one of several members voting against the CIP program last term.
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