Ottawa’s night mayor says the diversity of the city’s nightlife is a ‘great asset’ [Video]

Ottawa’s new ‘night mayor’ says the diversity of the capital’s nightlife is a “great asset,” as he begins work to help shape the city’s economy after 6 p.m.

The city appointed Mathieu Grondin the new nightlife commissioner on June 11, a key part of Ottawa’s new Ottawa Nightlife Economy Action Plan that’s focusing on leisure, live entertainment and cultural activities during the 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. period.

Grondin starts his tenure with Ottawa’s summer festival season in full swing, with events like Ottawa Bluesfest, Escapade, the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival and Ottawa Jazz Festival.

During an interview on CTV News at Six with Patricia Boal, Grondin was asked what he likes about the city’s nightlife during this prime-time period.

“I think it’s the diversity,” Grondin said.

“I was walking around two-three weeks ago during Escapade, I went to the ByWard Market …