Ottawa is the 'Shawarma Capital of Canada,' council declares
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The national capital is now known as the 'Shawarma Capital of Canada.' Council unanimously approved a motion from Coun. Laura Dudas to declare Ottawa the shawarma capital of Canada.

Ottawa is home to nearly 200 Shawarma restaurants, serving up the Middle Eastern meal featuring marinated meat, garlic sauce and other toppings.

Now, council will weigh in on whether Canada’s capital is also the ‘Shawarma Capital of Canada.’

Coun. Laura Dudas will introduce a motion at today’s council meeting to officially recognize Ottawa as the ‘Shawarma Capital of Canada,’ saying the Shawarma industry is a “major employer and economic driver.”