By Matthew Pearson, Ottawa Citizen, July 8, 2015

Approving the ambitious $3-billion plan to extend light-rail service by 2023 was
a historic moment for Ottawa, Mayor Jim Watson said Wednesday. “After years and
years of debate, we’re actually moving forward to get the train going farther
east, farther west and down south,” he said, adding the work will build on the
success of the Confederation line currently under construction. via
Ottawa Council endorses $3B plan for light rail expansion | Ottawa Citizen.