The City of Ottawa is moving ahead with phase 2 of its light rail transit (LRT) project with an expected cost of C$4.6 billion. We expect strong operating revenue and large federal and provincial grants will allow the city to fund its capital plan, including its portion of the LRT phase 2, without placing undue strain on its liquidity and debt. As a result, we are affirming our 'AA' long-term issuer credit and senior unsecured debt ratings on Ottawa and maintaining our stable outlook. On Dec. 16, 2019, S&P Global Ratings affirmed its 'AA' long-term issuer credit and senior unsecured debt ratings on the City of Ottawa, in the Province of Ontario. The outlook is stable. The stable outlook reflects