Catherine Gardner -

Catherine Gardner – On Poverty Reduction

Sept. 1st, 2010

My name is Catherine Gardner and I am running for the position of City Councillor for College Ward. One of the issues that I will be focusing on and lobbying all levels of government about, is to recognize the work hours of volunteers, in particular, those who are living below the poverty level.

There are seniors, persons with disabilities, and those caring for a family member with serious health issues who are unable to work and, therefore, are being forced to live well below the poverty level. A number of these people remain active in their community by volunteering but they do not qualify for any of the benefits established to assist the working poor. These benefits include: the monthly $100.00 Ontario Work Related Benefit for those on Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP); the Federal Working Income Tax Benefit (WITB) for working poor individuals/families; and/or the Federal Disability Supplement for those who have the Disability Tax Certificate.

Catherine Gardner – On Poverty Reduction full article

Social Housing Must Be A Safe Place To Call Home

Catherine Gardner, Candidate for College Ward wants Rent Geared to Income Housing to become a safer place for people to live, work and play.

Social Housing Must Be A Safe Place To Call Home full article

What Are Your Concerns?

Please contact Catherine with your concerns. catherinegardner@magma.ca .

Please Donate!

Catherine needs your help! If you can help out with any size of donation it would be greatly appreciated!

Please contact Catherine and she will make arrangements to pick up your donation or she will tell you where to mail it. Please note that all donations over $25. must be in the form of cheque or money order.

Catherine is not participating in the rebate program as she does not believe that taxpayers should pay for the rebates. She also wants every dollar to go towards the campaign!

Volunteers Needed

Catherine is looking for volunteers to help out with her campaign. If you can help out in any way please contact Catherine at catherinegardner@magma.ca

Catherine Gardner Is Running For City Council

Aug. 17, 2010

Catherine Gardner Is Running For City Council full article

Transit Issues

Stay tuned, I will be posting soon

OC Transpo users fed up with faulty elevators

Ottawa Citizen – Aug. 14, 2010 http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Transpo+users+with+faulty+elevators/3397700/story.html

Elections 2010 New ID Requirements For Voting

Sent Aug. 4th, 2010

Elections 2010 New ID Requirements For Voting full article

Letter to the editor – Re H1N1 Bracelets

Nov 11, 2009 – Nepean This Week http://www.yourottawaregion.com/opinion/letters/article/220194–letter-to-the-editor

H1N1 Vacination Clinics

Nov. 4, 2009 – Nepean This Week – http://www.yourottawaregion.com/opinion/letters/article/220316–h1n1-vacination-clinics

Bayshore Station does meet code

Sept. 24, 2009 Nepean This Week http://www.yourottawaregion.com/news/article/220842–bayshore-station-does-meet-code-city

Charity makes great strides in helping disabled

May 29, 2009 – Nepean This Week – http://www.yourottawaregion.com/news/article/222154–charity-makes-great-strides-in-helping-disabled

Photography

Catherine Gardner is a Freelance Photojournalist living in Ottawa Ontario. Although her main interest lies in Nature, Landscapes and Candid photography she also take photos which she submits to various City of Ottawa Committees and media to raise awareness of a variety of issues.

Some of her photography can be found at http://www.pbase.com/catherinegardner/journalism