NOTEBOOK: Motion to commemorate Tysen Lefebvre

by | Jun 26, 2026 | Notebook

NOTEBOOK: Motion to commemorate Tysen Lefebvre

On Wednesday, City Council unanimously approved a motion I had introduced for a commemorative naming to honour the late Tysen Lefebvre.

Tysen was an extraordinary young man whose courage and generosity inspired our entire community. Despite living with Pfeiffer syndrome and undergoing more than 20 surgeries, he dedicated his life to helping others, raising over $1 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Tysen passed away earlier this year at the age of 25 years old.

His remarkable courage and determination earned him numerous awards, including Stittsville Youth Citizen of the Year, the Mayor’s City Builder Award, and the Ontario Junior Citizen Award. Tysen’s kindness and spirit touched countless lives.

With the motion approved, a new street in a future Stittsville neighbourhood (location to be determined) will feature his name to recognize Tysen’s many accomplishments and the positive impact he had on our community.

My motion

WHEREAS in 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and

WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and

WHEREAS Addressing By-law No. 2014-78 provides the regulatory framework for municipal addressing within the City of Ottawa; and

WHEREAS the By-law stipulates that no private road or highway shall be shown on City mapping or listed in the Index of Streets unless its name, street type designation, and associated generic terms have been approved by the Chief Building Official or by Council; and

WHEREAS Tysen Lefebvre was a philanthropist and community hero who was born with a rare genetic disease called Pfeiffer Syndrome Type 2; and

WHEREAS Tysen Lefebvre dedicated his life to helping others, raising over $1 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation; and

WHEREAS Tysen Lefebvre passed away earlier this year at the age of 25 and is remembered for his remarkable courage and determination which earned him numerous awards including Stittsville Youth Citizen of the Year, the Mayor’s City Builder Award, and the Ontario Junior Citizen Award;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the name “Tysen Lefebvre” be approved as a future commemorative street name in Ward 6, Stittsville; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the name “Tysen Lefebvre” be added to the list of available commemorative street names in designated wards on ottawa.ca; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that costs related to the street naming, including blade signs and post, will be funded as part of the future request submitted by a residential home developer; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any costs related with a subsequent unveiling will be funded through the Councillor’s office.

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