Rising Transportation Costs and the Need for Inclusive Solutions: How Ottawa’s 2025 Budget Impacts Older Adults 
Rising Transportation Costs and the Need for Inclusive Solutions: How Ottawa’s 2025 Budget Impacts Older Adults 

As Ottawa’s 2025 budget proposal significantly increases transportation and municipal fees, older adults on fixed incomes may face new challenges to their mobility and independence. The budget’s impact on OC Transpo fares and recreation fees, as well as sharp hikes in property taxes and solid waste fees, may place a disproportionate burden on those least able to afford it.

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National Institute on Ageing