Has Jim Watson forgotten that he is the mayor of Ottawa, not the premier or the prime minister? Watson says the city will focus its attention on COVID-19 treatment, vaccination and jobs recovery between now and the next municipal election in October, 2022.
The mayor’s statement last week was as startling as it was silly. COVID-19 treatment is not a city responsibility and the semi-autonomous Ottawa Public Health has the vaccination plan well in hand. When it comes to post-pandemic job recovery, the city government has little useful leverage.
The chief advantage of Watson staying focused on COVID-19 is that it will give him an opportunity take credit for work done by others. The mayor has a desire to go where the spotlight is, accompanied by an equally strong desire to avoid putting a spotlight on areas where the city is falling short.
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