Algonquin tribal council ponders constitutional legal fight against City of Ottawa over Tewin – CBC
Oct 10, 2025
Motion on reversing 4-year-old decision on Tewin goes to committee Oct. 15
The Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation Tribal Council is seriously considering launching a legal challenge against the City of Ottawa, arguing the municipality is failing in its duty to consult First Nations under the constitution — especially when it comes to the massive future development known as Tewin.
That risk is one of many laid out in a motion by Coun. Theresa Kavanagh that goes to the city’s planning and housing committee for debate on Oct. 15.
- Councillor moves to reverse city’s approval for Tewin development
Kavanagh is pushing colleagues to delete 445 developable hectares in Ottawa’s rural south-east from the official plan, effectively reversing a controversial decision made four years ago by the previous city council under former mayor Jim Watson.
