It seems to suffer, however, from a slight but perennial case of inferiority complex. Generally, it seems, the attitude here is as positive and upbeat as it has been in many years, and there is good reason for it. Ottawa is growing.
People recognize the idyllic quality of the small town feel handy to a metro area.
That statement indicates Ottawa must have had some clever promoters in those days. Ottawa's economy, at least by employment standards, is strong. Unemployment is not a problem. In fact, the problem is finding enough workers. We need to grow the population to serve our diverse group of small and large industries.