Ottawa is the capital city of Canada and is located in the eastern part of southern Ontario. As the fourth largest city in the country and the second largest in the province, Ottawa is a city rich in culture and history. It is Canada’s political and technological centre. Since its founding, Ottawa has evolved into a political and technological hub of Canada. It is famous for its historic buildings including the Parliament Hill, the National Gallery, and the National Arts Centre. Furthermore, Ottawa is known for its annual Tulip Festival and Winterlude, a winter festival held in February.

The Canadian census is carried out every five years, with the most recent one conducted in 2016. The next census is scheduled for 2021 in Canada. According to the 2016 census, Ottawa had a population of 934,243. Compared to other cities in Canada, Ottawa is considered to be very diverse. According to the 2016 census, 74.2% of the population is white. In terms of religious beliefs, Ottawa is quite diverse with people identifying themselves as Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jewish. According to the data collected during the 2011 census, 65.4% of people in Ottawa identified themselves as Christian, 6.7% as Muslim, 1.4% Hindu, 1.2% Jewish, 0.8% Buddhist and 0.4% Sikh. The rest of the population identified as other religions or no religion. Ottawa houses over a million residents, who collectively speak over 100 languages, including English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Arabic. A fun fact about Ottawa is that it's home to the longest skating rink in the world, the Rideau Canal, which freezes over in the winter and becomes a 7.8-kilometer-long rink.

In Ottawa, the city administration is composed of the Mayor and 23 city councillors. The Mayor is elected citywide, while councillors are elected to represent one of the city's wards. The council is responsible for all municipal services including public transportation, water and sewage services, public health, and local police services. The council also has the power to pass bylaws and manage the city's financial affairs.

Ottawa has a highly skilled and educated workforce, making it home to a number of high-tech companies. The city's economy is the second largest in Ontario and the fourth largest in Canada. The city thrives in public service and technology industries, with a GDP of over CAD 40 billion. Ottawa has a strong technology sector, particularly in software development and telecommunications. Other major economic sectors include health and education, finance, insurance and real estate.

The City of Ottawa has a comprehensive infrastructure plan that sets out the infrastructure needs and priorities for the city. The plan includes initiatives for improving public transportation, roads and bridges, water and wastewater systems, and city facilities. A significant part of the city's infrastructure budget is dedicated to maintaining and upgrading existing infrastructure. The city also has plans to improve its digital infrastructure to support the growing technology sector.