The City of Ottawa appears set to grant the Tanger outlet mall in Kanata a special exemption to remain open on statutory holidays. Only seven other areas of the city have been given permission to open on those holidays, including the airport, the Rideau Centre and ByWard Market, and the Glebe. Councillors divided on giving Tanger advantageBut Sean McKenny of the Ottawa and District Labour Council questioned how Tanger Outlets met the criteria for the exemption. Riley Brockington said allowing businesses in one area to open on statutory holidays gives them an advantage over those that can't. Full city council must approve the exemption at its meeting Sept. 9.

Source: CBC News September 01, 2020 18:23 UTC