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Saravanamuttoo pledges Palestinian flag at Ottawa City Hall

8/24/2026

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Mayoral candidate Neil Saravanamuttoo pledged to raise the Palestinian flag at Ottawa City Hall if elected.
He cited the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry’s September 2025 report documenting 70,000 civilian deaths, including 20,000 children.
Saravanamuttoo promised to combat Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian discrimination, and antisemitism as mayor.
Rival Alex Lawson argued only Ottawa, Ontario and Canada flags should fly at City Hall.

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Mayoral candidate Neil Saravanamuttoo pledged to raise the Palestinian flag at Ottawa City Hall if elected.
He cited the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry’s September 2025 report documenting 70,000 civilian deaths, including 20,000 children.
Saravanamuttoo promised to combat Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian discrimination, and antisemitism as mayor.
Rival Alex Lawson argued only Ottawa, Ontario and Canada flags should fly at City Hall.