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OttawaCITY ELECTIONS 2022

Appointed incumbent faces 1st race in Kanata North

The seat was won by Jenna Sudds in 2018, but was vacated when she became the Liberal MP for Kanata-Carleton.

There are 3 candidates running for a seat on council in Ward 4, including the incumbent who was appointed

After Jenna Sudds' successful 2021 run to be a Liberal MPfor a west-end riding, council decided to appoint someone to fill herseatfor Kanata Northinstead of holding a byelection.

Council selected Cathy Curry, who is now running for a seat on council for the first time, even though she's been representing the ward for the past 10 months.

Viorel CopilandChristine Moulaison whowas one of 20 candidatesto apply for the appointment to the vacated Kanata North seat are taking on Curry.

Election day is Monday, Oct. 24. For more information about where and how to vote, visit thecity's election page.

Ward at a glance

A map shows the boundaries for Ward 4 Kanata North.
The map of the boundaries for Ward 4 Kanata North. (City of Ottawa)

Projected population 2022:49,187

Projected population 2026:54,819

Candidates running

CBC Ottawa sent a detailed questionnaire to candidates in this and other wards, and those who responded have their answers below. Candidates were also asked to submit photos of themselves. Where candidates have web sites, those links can be accessed by clicking on the candidate's name.

Viorel Copil

(Robin Spencer)

No questionnaire answers provided.


Cathy Curry

(Submitted by Cathy Curry)

Christine Moulaison

(Submitted by Christine Moulaison)