The city is treating ByWard Market businesses like an afterthought | Opinion (opens original article in a new tab)

Local businesses in Ottawa's ByWard Market are criticizing the city for closing the area for construction around Canada Day without sufficient consultation, causing financial and operational concerns.

• The city is closing ByWard Market Square for construction around Canada Day, causing concerns among local businesses.
• Business owners feel excluded from planning and are upset about last-minute changes and disruptions.
• Some merchants are opposing the construction timeline, citing financial and operational impacts.