Laine Johnson

Laine Elizabeth Johnson is a politician in Ontario, Canada. She is the city councillor for College Ward on Ottawa City Council. Johnson is the first woman to represent the ward in its history.

Background Johnson was born in Ottawa, and grew up near Hog's Back Falls. She attended Canterbury High School, specializing in drama. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in philanthropy and non-profit leadership, both from Carleton University. She was also the executive director of Synapcity, a non-profit that provides municipal civics education. Johnson co-founded the Ottawa Community Land Trust. She has also taught at Algonquin College, worked as a researcher for the Public Policy Forum, and was a volunteer for Ottawa Victim Services.

Politics Johnson originally planned to volunteer in the 2022 election. Johnson was backed by the progressive Horizon Ottawa group along with politicians Diane Deans and Penny Collenette in her run for council. Johnson won a majority of the vote, with her strongest support coming from Leslie Park and Westcliffe Estates.

During her term on city council Johnson has advocated for stronger public participation in municipal politics. She has also promoted the expansion of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.

She voted against "Landsdowne 2.0" which would provide over $400 million of subsidies for the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park. The project was approved by a vote of 16 to 9. She also voted against reductions in the frequency of the O-Train which were approved by city council in 2024.

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