Ottawa stands out for its ambitious climate goals, including a 68% emissions reduction target by 2030, which is one of the highest among Canadian municipalities, along with a commitment to reach net-zero by 2050. The city also leads in transparency by pledging to update its emissions inventory every year. However, it falls behind on EV infrastructure as well as community engagement, lacking both a strong network of public EV chargers and a citizen advisory committee to guide climate action.