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Volunteer rates in Ottawa are relatively high, but trending down

The percent of Ottawa residents donating to charity is relatively high, but declining

The average amount donated by Ottawa residents is considerably lower than in four of the five other largest Canadian cities

Donation levels by Ottawa residents are also relatively low when compared to median income

Voter turnout in Ottawa’s most recent municipal election remains low

A relatively high proportion of Ottawa residents are satisfied with their Mayor and Council

Ottawa is moving closer to the average with regards to the number of women on City Council

Ottawa has the highest sense of belonging among major Canadian cities

The proportion of visible minorities in Ottawa is relatively low compared to other large cities

Over a 5-year period, a relatively small proportion of Ottawa residents had moved here from outside Canada

Ottawa has the lowest rate of violent crime among Canada’s six largest cities

Ottawa has the second lowest rate of breaking and entering violations among Canada’s six largest cities

Ottawa has the lowest rate of drug violations among Canada’s six largest cities