About Allan Hubley

Allan Hubley is married to Wendy (Barber) and they have three children – Christine Leigh, James and Joshua, and welcomed first grandchild Macara, in 2016 and twins Lilly and Max in 2020. In 2011, their son James was lost to suicide at the age of 15. Since losing James, Allan has been a very active advocate for mental health initiatives in Ottawa working with groups such as the Youth Services Bureau, CHEO, The Queensway Carleton Hospital and many others.

Allan was born in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia and first moved to Kanata in 1978.  Allan has been very active in his community serving in a variety of capacities for all of Kanata South including:

  • Founding member and Co-Chair of the Kanata Community Police Partnership;

  • Chair of the Bill Connelly Charity, which provided scholarships to Kanata students entering building and trades programs;

  • President of the Glen Cairn Community Association;

  • Founding member and Vice Chair of the City of Ottawa’s Accessibility Advisory Board;

  • Contributor to the Kanata Santa Claus Parade, the Kanata Canada Day Celebrations and other events;

  • Member of the Kanata Sports Club, the West Ottawa Board of Trade, and the Kanata Legion.


In 2007, Allan Hubley was recognized for his extensive community service in Kanata South and was chosen the City of Ottawa’s Citizen of the Year. 
In 2008, Allan was chosen by the Governor General to receive the Caring Canadian Award at Rideau Hall for his community and volunteer work.

Prior to being elected Councillor for Kanata South, Allan had worked in the Federal Public Service for over twenty years in various senior advisory positions.

First elected in 2010 as Councillor for Kanata South Ward 23, Allan has served as a member of the Finance and Corporate Services, Planning, Agriculture and Rural Affaires and Environment Committees.  He has also served as Vice Chair of Transportation and Chair of the Audit Committee and Chair of the Transit Commission in addition to serving on several Boards including the Police Services Board.


In 2022, Allan was successful in being elected for his fourth term as Ward 23 - Kanata South City Councillor. He is currently the Vice Chair of the Audit Committee, on the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee (EPPSC), a member of the Hydro Board and was appointed to be a Council liaison for Older Adults.