There are many people, services and resources available to support residents of the City of Ottawa. Whether you need to report a traffic light that is not working or get information about health or community services in the city, it’s important to know who to call.
Community services and resources
City of Ottawa Contact Centre
3-1-1
The City of Ottawa’s Contact Centre is open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Only urgent calls such as broken water mains, traffic lights not functioning, or by-law services such as noise complaints, parking enforcement or animal control services will be accepted outside of business hours.
General Inquiries: 3-1-1 (613-580-2400)
Toll-Free: 866-261-9799
TTY: 613-580-2401-TTY/teletypewriter users only
2-1-1
Community Information Centre of Ottawa
Offers information about social, health, community or governmental services in Ottawa
Members of Parliament
To contact your local federal Member of Parliament, visit the Parliament of Canada website.
To contact your local Member of Provincial Parliament, visit the Legislative Assembly of Ontario’s website.
Ottawa City Councillors
Your local City Councillor may be able to help with an issue in your neighbourhood. Get in touch with him or her about any initiatives you start. Not sure who your councillor is? Visit the City of Ottawa website.