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Ottawa — Ch. 46 Human Relations § 46-32

Purpose and declaration of policy

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 2/8/2027
OttawaFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Ottawa — Ch. 46 Human Relations § 46-32
It is declared to be the policy of the city and the purpose of this article in the exercise of its police and regulatory powers for the protection of the public safety, for the health, morals, safety, and welfare of the persons in and residing in the city, and for the maintenance and promotion of commerce, industry and good government in the city, to secure to all persons living and/or working or desiring to live and/or work in the city a fair opportunity to purchase, lease, rent or occupy real estate used for or as residential property, in whole or in part, without unlawful discrimination.
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Plain English

Ottawa Chapter 46, Article on Human Relations (§ 46-32) establishes the city's foundational policy that every person who lives, works, or wishes to live or work in Ottawa is entitled to a fair opportunity to purchase, lease, rent, or occupy residential real estate. The provision frames this guarantee as an exercise of the city's police and regulatory powers aimed at protecting public safety, health, morals, and welfare. Unlawful discrimination in access to residential property is expressly contrary to this declared policy.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Section 46-32 of Ottawa's Human Relations ordinance signals that the city treats fair housing as a core regulatory priority, not a secondary concern. Property owners and managers operating in Ottawa are generally expected to conduct all aspects of leasing, renting, and occupancy in a manner consistent with this non-discrimination policy. Understanding this foundational declaration helps operators contextualize the more specific requirements that follow elsewhere in Chapter 46.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Ottawa § 46-32 declares that every person desiring to live or work in the city has a right to pursue residential housing free from unlawful discrimination. If you believe a landlord's actions conflict with this policy, Chapter 46 of the Ottawa city code provides the broader framework under which complaints and enforcement mechanisms are structured. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Ottawa's Human Relations ordinance can help explain what options exist under this article.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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