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City of Ottawa taps former TTC boss to head up OC Transpo

Rick Leary, with extensive transit leadership experience, is tasked with addressing OC Transpo's $52 million deficit and operational disruptions, including frequent bus cancellations and LRT issues.

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A former CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is coming to Ottawa to lead OC Transpo, the city has announced.

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City NewsCity News
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OC Transpo names new general manager amidst reliability crisis

Rick Leary's first priority is to complete an assessment of the issue affecting Line 1 with the goal of restoring full service.

·Toronto, Canada
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The Toronto StarThe Toronto Star
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Former TTC head Rick Leary takes over problem-plagued Ottawa transit agency

Leary resigned from his Toronto transit job in 2024, amid allegations that he had created a toxic work environment — though he denied the accusations and said his departure was

·Toronto, Canada
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CBC NewsCBC News
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OC Transpo hires former TTC boss as new general manager

Rick Leary, who headed the Toronto Transit Commission from 2017 to 2024, will take the helm at OC Transpo.

·Canada
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CTV NewsCTV News
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City of Ottawa taps former TTC boss to head up OC Transpo

A former CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is coming to Ottawa to lead OC Transpo, the city has announced.

·Canada
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Ottawa CitizenOttawa Citizen
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Ottawa appoints new OC Transpo boss at troubled time for transit

The City of Ottawa has appointed Rick Leary to run OC Transpo as it faces struggles with its LRT and bus systems and a deep deficit.

·Ottawa, Canada
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Radio-CanadaRadio-Canada
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Oc Transpo Hires New Director General

Rick Leary will lead OC Transpo after serving as Executive Director of the Toronto Transportation Commission.

·Montreal, Canada
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Radio-Canada broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Friday, March 27, 2026.
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