CF Rideau Centre has been closed since Saturday, January 29, 2022 as a result of ongoing public safety issues related to demonstrations surrounding Parliament Hill.

From the start of this situation, we have had ongoing engagement with City of Ottawa officials and the Ottawa Police Service. Throughout this time and as of Sunday, February 6, Cadillac Fairview has been advised that authorities cannot provide any assurances that it is safe to reopen or that the police service would be able to assist our security personnel in maintaining public order and safety within and around CF Rideau Centre.

As a result, CF Rideau Centre remains closed and conditions for reopening will be evaluated on a daily basis in collaboration with our community partners.

While our shared primary concern remains public safety and the safety of those that work within CF Rideau Centre, we are increasingly concerned about the economic impact and financial burden for the thousands of employees and 175 businesses that call CF Rideau Centre home.

The continued closure of an important community space, the loss of employment income, and the financial impact on our clients is heart-breaking given all of our shared pain and sacrifice during the pandemic.

The situation in Ottawa’s downtown core is untenable and we call on all levels of government to collaborate on a solution.