Declaration that we live in our homes another City of Ottawa tax grab

The Editor, The City of Ottawa has found another way for a “tax grab”. They, the city councillors (for whom we made sure to take time to go out and vote for them), are asking us to prove that we are living in our home. I have proven that to them for over 50 years every time I voted, and prove it every year when I pay my taxes.

They want us to do that “declaration” online, or on the phone to goodness knows to whom, or make an appointment with city hall to do this in person. I requested a mail-in form, but ironically they “cannot do this” even though they mail out the yearly tax demand and mailed the demand for this “declaration”. It was suggested to me that someone would even come to my home to “help” me fill it out! {$ ?