Commemorative Naming Policy

Municipal Park, Facility or Street Commemorative Naming

The Commemorative Naming Policy, approved by City Council on July 24, 2002, outlines the criteria and process for commemoratively naming municipal streets, parks and facilities.

A commemorative name honours individuals who have: demonstrated excellence, courage or exceptional service to the citizens of the City of Ottawa, Province of Ontario and/or Canada; provided extensive community service; worked to foster equality and reduce discrimination; made a significant financial contribution to a park or facility, and the contribution significantly benefits the community that the park or facility serves (i.e. the park or facility may not have otherwise been possible without the financial assistance) or who has historical significant to the community, City of Ottawa, Province of Ontario and/or Canada.

Any member of the public or City Council may submit a name to the City for consideration. As part of the process, a preliminary investigation of the commemorative name will be conducted to ensure the name has not been used in the past and that the nomination is meritorious. If the Commemorative Naming Committee approves the application, it will then be subjected to a 60 day public consultation phase to ensure there is community support for the proposal. Following the consultation process, the Commemorative Naming Committee – consisting of applicable departmental City staff, the Mayor or his/her designate and the Ward Councillor – will be reconvened to consider the comments received. If there is majority public support for the proposal – the Committee will make a recommendation to the applicable standing committee and City Council to proceed with the application.

For a copy of the Commemorative Naming Application Form and accompanying Affidavit, send an e-mail to namingottawa@ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401).

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