Neil Saravanamuttoo
@neilsara.bsky.social
Ottawa, cities, economics, skiing with dogs
Substacks I write: the 613, Fix Your City. Podcast: Better Ottawa
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There's a name for it. Marksplaining.
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
There's a name for it. Marksplaining.
10 things we'll lose by spending $500M to renovate the sports stadium at Lansdowne. #ottawa #lansdowne
What to do about it: BetterOttawa.ca/WeAreTheCity
What to do about it: BetterOttawa.ca/WeAreTheCity
November 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
10 things we'll lose by spending $500M to renovate the sports stadium at Lansdowne. #ottawa #lansdowne
What to do about it: BetterOttawa.ca/WeAreTheCity
What to do about it: BetterOttawa.ca/WeAreTheCity
Exactly how unpopular is the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal?
Councillor Riley Brockington: "My inbox has about 1400 emails on Lansdowne. ... 5 in support"
Other than @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social and the sports tycoons behind it, did anyone want this project?
www.youtube.com/live/C94IU-g...
Councillor Riley Brockington: "My inbox has about 1400 emails on Lansdowne. ... 5 in support"
Other than @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social and the sports tycoons behind it, did anyone want this project?
www.youtube.com/live/C94IU-g...
November 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Exactly how unpopular is the Lansdowne 2.0 proposal?
Councillor Riley Brockington: "My inbox has about 1400 emails on Lansdowne. ... 5 in support"
Other than @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social and the sports tycoons behind it, did anyone want this project?
www.youtube.com/live/C94IU-g...
Councillor Riley Brockington: "My inbox has about 1400 emails on Lansdowne. ... 5 in support"
Other than @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social and the sports tycoons behind it, did anyone want this project?
www.youtube.com/live/C94IU-g...
Typical of so many Ottawa City Councillors. Ignore facts that contradict their narrative.
AG: "the City is allocating an annual amount from the budget specifically to repay the debt associated with Lansdowne 2.0, representing an opportunity cost as this could be used for other City priorities."
AG: "the City is allocating an annual amount from the budget specifically to repay the debt associated with Lansdowne 2.0, representing an opportunity cost as this could be used for other City priorities."
November 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Typical of so many Ottawa City Councillors. Ignore facts that contradict their narrative.
AG: "the City is allocating an annual amount from the budget specifically to repay the debt associated with Lansdowne 2.0, representing an opportunity cost as this could be used for other City priorities."
AG: "the City is allocating an annual amount from the budget specifically to repay the debt associated with Lansdowne 2.0, representing an opportunity cost as this could be used for other City priorities."
November 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Reposted by Neil Saravanamuttoo
Funded by you, the Ottawa taxpayer.
November 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Funded by you, the Ottawa taxpayer.
Lansdowne 2.0 vote is in. How did your Councillor vote?
November 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Lansdowne 2.0 vote is in. How did your Councillor vote?
This is shaping up to be big. A mass movement of people telling City Hall ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
To stop throwing away our money. Stop endangering the Charge.
WE NEED YOU to show up so Councillors think long and hard, and understand the consequences, before voting for Lansdowne.
Friday 8:30am.
To stop throwing away our money. Stop endangering the Charge.
WE NEED YOU to show up so Councillors think long and hard, and understand the consequences, before voting for Lansdowne.
Friday 8:30am.
Our last chance to stop Lansdowne 2.0. Show up this Friday.
November 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This is shaping up to be big. A mass movement of people telling City Hall ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
To stop throwing away our money. Stop endangering the Charge.
WE NEED YOU to show up so Councillors think long and hard, and understand the consequences, before voting for Lansdowne.
Friday 8:30am.
To stop throwing away our money. Stop endangering the Charge.
WE NEED YOU to show up so Councillors think long and hard, and understand the consequences, before voting for Lansdowne.
Friday 8:30am.
RED SCARF UNION (Ottawa Charge Supporters Group) on Lansdowne 2.0
"Having reviewed the data, public commentary, and statements from both sides, the Red Scarf Union stands with the Ottawa Charge and the PWHL in opposing the current Lansdowne 2.0 plan as presented."
www.facebook.com/groups/redsc...
"Having reviewed the data, public commentary, and statements from both sides, the Red Scarf Union stands with the Ottawa Charge and the PWHL in opposing the current Lansdowne 2.0 plan as presented."
www.facebook.com/groups/redsc...
Red Scarf Union - Ottawa Charge Supporters Group | # **Red Scarf Union Statement on Lansdowne 2.0** | Facebook
# **Red Scarf Union Statement on Lansdowne 2.0**
As the official dedicated community of fans supporting the **Ottawa Charge** of the **Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL)**, the **Red Scarf...
www.facebook.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
RED SCARF UNION (Ottawa Charge Supporters Group) on Lansdowne 2.0
"Having reviewed the data, public commentary, and statements from both sides, the Red Scarf Union stands with the Ottawa Charge and the PWHL in opposing the current Lansdowne 2.0 plan as presented."
www.facebook.com/groups/redsc...
"Having reviewed the data, public commentary, and statements from both sides, the Red Scarf Union stands with the Ottawa Charge and the PWHL in opposing the current Lansdowne 2.0 plan as presented."
www.facebook.com/groups/redsc...
Our last chance to stop Lansdowne 2.0. Show up this Friday.
November 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Our last chance to stop Lansdowne 2.0. Show up this Friday.
TONIGHT, 6:30! And will be way more fun in person.
November 3, 2025 at 8:13 PM
TONIGHT, 6:30! And will be way more fun in person.
Reposted by Neil Saravanamuttoo
The public debate on Lansdowne.
October 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The public debate on Lansdowne.
@seandevine9.bsky.social nails it on Lansdowne.
October 28, 2025, Newsletter
Ward 9, Knoxdale-Merivale
www.seandevine.ca
October 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
@seandevine9.bsky.social nails it on Lansdowne.
This article should be of deep concern to every Ottawa Councillor
Sutcliffe says Taxpayers Pay None of Lansdowne’s Operating Costs. Is That Right?
New analysis raises questions about current Lansdowne financing practices. Council has a fiduciary duty to understand these issues before taking a decision on Lansdowne 2.0.
open.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM
This article should be of deep concern to every Ottawa Councillor
Enough spin already!
Mr Mayor, please see my formal response.
TikTok video by Neil Saravanamuttoo
www.tiktok.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Enough spin already!
Let's Not Pay More for Less
Neil Saravanamuttoo (@neilsara)
Let’s not pay More for Less
substack.com
October 26, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Let's Not Pay More for Less
This lays out a sensible and pragmatic approach for what to do about Lansdowne.
"Flawed processes invariably lead to flawed outcomes. Exhibit A: Lansdowne."
"To borrow a line from former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty … it is never too late to do the right thing."
bulldogottawa.com/do-the-right...
"To borrow a line from former Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty … it is never too late to do the right thing."
bulldogottawa.com/do-the-right...
Do The Right Thing At Lansdowne: BENN - THE BULLDOG
Flawed processes invariably lead to flawed outcomes. Exhibit A: Lansdowne.
bulldogottawa.com
October 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
This lays out a sensible and pragmatic approach for what to do about Lansdowne.
Tewin at full scale would be about 100,000 people -- that's like a whole new Barrhaven East.
Ottawa taxpayers simply can't afford that type of growth.
Ottawa taxpayers simply can't afford that type of growth.
Ottawa’s bitter fight over the Tewin development | The Narwhal
A housing megaproject by developer Taggart Group and the Algonquins of Ontario has Ottawa councillors and residents divided over claims of reconciliation and sustainability
https://thenarwhal.ca/ottawa-tewin-development-taggart-algonquins/?utm_source=The+Narwhal&utm_campaign=564a9b436e-Oct+23%2C+2025+—+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f6a05fddb8-564a9b436e-109049142&mc_cid=564a9b436e&mc_eid=69bb4b0f07
October 23, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Tewin at full scale would be about 100,000 people -- that's like a whole new Barrhaven East.
Ottawa taxpayers simply can't afford that type of growth.
Ottawa taxpayers simply can't afford that type of growth.
Reposted by Neil Saravanamuttoo
Thrilled to be part of this discussion on #Lansdowne 2.0 organized by @neilsara.bsky.social moderated by @jchianello.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Thrilled to be part of this discussion on #Lansdowne 2.0 organized by @neilsara.bsky.social moderated by @jchianello.bsky.social
The @ottawacharge.bsky.social have been quiet on the Lansdowne 2.0 issue.
What do you think about a smaller arena? Don't fans deserve better?
What do you think about a smaller arena? Don't fans deserve better?
October 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The @ottawacharge.bsky.social have been quiet on the Lansdowne 2.0 issue.
What do you think about a smaller arena? Don't fans deserve better?
What do you think about a smaller arena? Don't fans deserve better?
Time to turn up the heat.
They're Nervous. That Means We're Breaking Through.
4 ways you can be part of the big pushback to irresponsible City spending.
open.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Time to turn up the heat.
October 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The 4 Most Expensive Words in Ottawa's History, and how you can help stop the City wasting half a billion dollars:
betterottawa.ca/fightlansdow...
betterottawa.ca/fightlansdow...
October 17, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The 4 Most Expensive Words in Ottawa's History, and how you can help stop the City wasting half a billion dollars:
betterottawa.ca/fightlansdow...
betterottawa.ca/fightlansdow...