Stittsville-Kanata West Ward
Encyclopedia
Stittsville is a city ward in Ottawa
, Canada
. It consists of the community of Stittsville
in suburban Ottawa
. Prior to the 2006 election, the Ward was known as Goulbourn Ward which consisted of the former Goulbourn Township
(including Stittsville and Richmond
). The ward as altered in 2006, by losing all of the rural
parts of Goulbourn (including urban
Richmond
) and gaining a tiny bit of the former city of Kanata
around Scotiabank Place
. The ward was created when Goulbourn was amalgamted into Ottawa in 2000. It was known as Stittsville-Kanata West Ward until 2010.
Stittsville's current councillor is Shad Qadri, who replaced Janet Stavinga
in the 2006 election, in which Ms. Stavinga did not run. She had held the ward since its creation.
Ottawa municipal election, 2000
Ottawa municipal election, 2003
Ottawa municipal election, 2006
Incumbent councillor Janet Stavinga decided against running for re-election, in the newly formed ward which lost most of its rural areas. The race to fill the seat is between Gilles R. Chasles and Shad Qadri. Chasles is a Conservative and a businessman, owning Danicks Data Systems. Qadri is also a businessman, operating Showbiz Entertainment and Gifts with his family.
Ottawa municipal election, 2010
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It consists of the community of Stittsville
Stittsville, Ontario
Stittsville is a suburban community in the western part of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A part of the National Capital Region, Stittsville is located immediately to the south-west of Kanata, and about from downtown Ottawa.-History:...
in suburban Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
. Prior to the 2006 election, the Ward was known as Goulbourn Ward which consisted of the former Goulbourn Township
Goulbourn Township, Ontario
Goulbourn Township, Ontario was formed in 1818, roughly 20 km southwest of downtown Ottawa, with the first major settlement occurring in Richmond. Other communities in the township include Stittsville, Munster, and Ashton. Stittsville is the largest community in the township, owing in part to its...
(including Stittsville and Richmond
Richmond, Ontario
Richmond is a Canadian village. Founded in 1818, it spans the Jock River, a tributary of the Rideau River. Like many communities in eastern Ontario, Richmond houses several unique populations. Some residents have historic and economic roots in the immediate area. Richmond operates as a small core...
). The ward as altered in 2006, by losing all of the rural
Rural
Rural areas or the country or countryside are areas that are not urbanized, though when large areas are described, country towns and smaller cities will be included. They have a low population density, and typically much of the land is devoted to agriculture...
parts of Goulbourn (including urban
Urban area
An urban area is characterized by higher population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding it. Urban areas may be cities, towns or conurbations, but the term is not commonly extended to rural settlements such as villages and hamlets.Urban areas are created and further...
Richmond
Richmond, Ontario
Richmond is a Canadian village. Founded in 1818, it spans the Jock River, a tributary of the Rideau River. Like many communities in eastern Ontario, Richmond houses several unique populations. Some residents have historic and economic roots in the immediate area. Richmond operates as a small core...
) and gaining a tiny bit of the former city of Kanata
Kanata, Ontario
Situated in the Ottawa Valley, Kanata is located about west-southwest of Downtown Ottawa along Highway 417 at a latitude of 45°18' North and a longitude of 75°55' West, with an area of . Its northern end is just to the west of the Ottawa River....
around Scotiabank Place
Scotiabank Place
Scotiabank Place is a multi-purpose arena, located in Kanata, a suburban district of Ottawa, Ontario. It is home to the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League. It has also hosted the Canadian University Men's Basketball Championship...
. The ward was created when Goulbourn was amalgamted into Ottawa in 2000. It was known as Stittsville-Kanata West Ward until 2010.
Stittsville's current councillor is Shad Qadri, who replaced Janet Stavinga
Janet Stavinga
Janet Stavinga is a politician from East Ontario, Canada, she was an Ottawa City Councillor. She represented the Goulbourn ward covering what was once the independent Goulbourn Township. Stavinga represent the claim of Tanakiwin, the traditional territory of the Algonquin Nation.She was first a...
in the 2006 election, in which Ms. Stavinga did not run. She had held the ward since its creation.
City councillors
- On regional council, the area was part of Western Townships Ward
- Janet StavingaJanet StavingaJanet Stavinga is a politician from East Ontario, Canada, she was an Ottawa City Councillor. She represented the Goulbourn ward covering what was once the independent Goulbourn Township. Stavinga represent the claim of Tanakiwin, the traditional territory of the Algonquin Nation.She was first a...
(2000-2006) - Shad QadriShad QadriShad Qadri is a politician and businessman in Ottawa, Ontario. He is the councillor for Stittsville-Kanata West Ward defeating Gilles Chasles in the 2006 municipal election.-Personal life:...
(2006-present)
Ottawa municipal election, 2000Ottawa municipal election, 2000The 2000 City of Ottawa elections were held on November 13, 2000, in Ottawa, Canada. The elections were held for mayor of Ottawa, Ottawa City Council and a number of school trustees. These elections would mark the first for the newly amalgamated city, which now included 10 new municipalities in...
| City council | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Janet Stavinga Janet Stavinga Janet Stavinga is a politician from East Ontario, Canada, she was an Ottawa City Councillor. She represented the Goulbourn ward covering what was once the independent Goulbourn Township. Stavinga represent the claim of Tanakiwin, the traditional territory of the Algonquin Nation.She was first a... |
4528 | 45.01 |
| Betty Hill | 3401 | 33.80 |
| Steven Lewis | 2132 | 21.19 |
Ottawa municipal election, 2003Ottawa municipal election, 2003The Ottawa municipal election of 2003 was held in Ottawa, Canada, to elect the city's mayor, City Council, and school trustees for the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The vote was held on November 10, 2003...
| City council | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Janet Stavinga Janet Stavinga Janet Stavinga is a politician from East Ontario, Canada, she was an Ottawa City Councillor. She represented the Goulbourn ward covering what was once the independent Goulbourn Township. Stavinga represent the claim of Tanakiwin, the traditional territory of the Algonquin Nation.She was first a... |
5076 | 64.15 |
| Michal P. O'Rourke | 2837 | 35.85 |
Ottawa municipal election, 2006Ottawa municipal election, 2006The 2006 Ottawa municipal election was held on November 13, 2006, in Ottawa, Canada, to elect the mayor of Ottawa, Ottawa City Council and the Ottawa-Carleton Public and Catholic School Boards. The election was one of many races across the province of Ontario...
Incumbent councillor Janet Stavinga decided against running for re-election, in the newly formed ward which lost most of its rural areas. The race to fill the seat is between Gilles R. Chasles and Shad Qadri. Chasles is a Conservative and a businessman, owning Danicks Data Systems. Qadri is also a businessman, operating Showbiz Entertainment and Gifts with his family.| City council | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Shad Qadri Shad Qadri Shad Qadri is a politician and businessman in Ottawa, Ontario. He is the councillor for Stittsville-Kanata West Ward defeating Gilles Chasles in the 2006 municipal election.-Personal life:... |
6287 | 72.02 |
| Gilles R. Chasles | 2442 | 27.98 |
Ottawa municipal election, 2010Ottawa municipal election, 2010The Ottawa municipal election was contested on October 25, 2010 to elect the mayor of Ottawa, Ottawa City Council and the Ottawa-Carleton Public and Catholic School Boards...
| City council | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Shad Qadri Shad Qadri Shad Qadri is a politician and businessman in Ottawa, Ontario. He is the councillor for Stittsville-Kanata West Ward defeating Gilles Chasles in the 2006 municipal election.-Personal life:... |
7185 | 91.46 |
| Richard Eveleigh | 671 | 8.54 |