Over the coming weeks, the Ford government will cease funding for Ottawa’s remaining safe consumption sites. Earlier this week, Ottawa’s top doctor issued stern warnings to decision-makers and residents alike, fearing that the looming ripple effects could be dire. Is Canada’s Capital equipped to handle the fallout? Andrew Pinsent chats with Dr. Monty Ghosh, an addiction specialist who works at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton. Meantime, Ottawa’s Mayor will be vying to keep his job, as Mark Sutcliffe officially submits his election papers. That brings the number of mayoral candidates to 4 people. Who has the way-too-early edge? We crunch the numbers with David Valentin, a Principal at Liaison Strategies. Plus, a group of Ottawa-based Liberal MPP’s were pushing for answers at Queen’s Park this week about a wide range of local issues, with the brand-new Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus serving as the headliner. Interim Liberal leader John Fraser vents his frustrations on the program.

<p>Over the coming weeks, the Ford government will cease funding for Ottawa&rsquo;s remaining safe consumption sites. Earlier this week, Ottawa&rsquo;s top doctor issued stern warnings to decision-makers and residents alike, fearing that the looming ripple effects could be dire. Is Canada&rsquo;s Capital equipped to handle the fallout? Andrew Pinsent chats with Dr. Monty Ghosh, an addiction specialist who works at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton. Meantime, Ottawa&rsquo;s Mayor will be vying to keep his job, as Mark Sutcliffe officially submits his election papers. That brings the number of mayoral candidates to 4 people. Who has the way-too-early edge? We crunch the numbers with David Valentin, a Principal at Liaison Strategies. Plus, a group of Ottawa-based Liberal MPP&rsquo;s were pushing for answers at Queen&rsquo;s Park this week about a wide range of local issues, with the brand-new Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus serving as the headliner. Interim Liberal leader John Fraser vents his frustrations on the program.</p>