The ward was represented by Bob Monette from 2006 to 2018. He was elected in a by-election when the ward was vacated by Herb Kreling in September 2005. Kreling had held the seat since its inception. Montette won the by-election in January 2006. Monette retired in 2018, and the ward has been represented by Matthew Luloff ever since.
Following the 2020 Ottawa Ward boundary review, the ward's southern boundary became Innes Road, and the ward expanded eastward to include Cumberland Village, and lost the Convent Glen neighbourhood, as its western border shifted to Champlain Street north of Highway 174 and Bilberry Creek south of Highway 174.
Ethnic groups: 81.4% White, 5.5% Black, 3.0% South Asian, 2.8% Aboriginal, 1.9% Arab, 1.7% Chinese Languages: 59.6% English, 31.7% French, 1.5% Arabic, 1.0% Chinese Religions: 78.2% Christian (53.7% Catholic, 6.7% United Church, 5.8% Anglican, 1.5% Presbyterian, 1.3% Pentecostal, 1.1% Baptist, 8.1% Other), 3.1% Muslim, 1.1% Hindu, 16.5% No religion Median income (2010): $45,285 Average income (2010): $50,954
Regional and city councillors
Prior to 1994, the area was represented by the mayors of Cumberland and Gloucester and 2 at large Gloucester city and regional councillors. From 1994 to 2000, the area was covered by Queenswood and Fallingbrook Wards on Cumberland City Council and Orléans North Ward on Gloucester City Council.
Following amalgamation, regional councillor Herb Kreling defeated Cumberland City Councillors John Morgan (Queenswood Ward) and Gerry Lalonde (Heritage Ward).
Debbie Jodoin: Socially Conservative political activist
Sheryl MacDonald: Orleans/Cumberland Public School Board Trustee 1997-2005, as well as former Human Rights Commissioner, provincial Labour Relations Board Member, United Way Director, Family Services Association Board Member, Citizen Advocacy Board Member, and Human Resources manager for Air Canada (28 years).
Pierre Maheu president of the Orléans Parks and Recreation Association and a member of the City of Ottawa's Committee of Adjustment, ran for regional council in 1997 (Innes Ward), and in 2002 dropped out of the race for the Liberal Party of Ontario nomination in Ottawa—Orléans.
Louise Malloy: Seniors advocate and a retired military sergeant. Ran in the 2003 election, and lost to Herb Kreling.
Bob Monette: Former Cumberland Township councillor (1985–1991). Ran for regional council in 1994 but lost.
Gino L. Nicolini Owner of Nicolini Construction and Engineering Ltd. as well as several pizza shops in and around Ottawa namely Nicolini PizzaLand.
Michel Tardif Fringe candidate
Dropped out
Don Rivington - ran in Bay Ward in the 2003 election. Opted to run in mayoral race instead, to forward is one issue candidacy (that Ottawa should get an ombudsman)
After facing seven candidates in the January by-election, incumbent councillor Bob Monette, faced off against Dennis Vowles, son of former Gloucester city councillor Ken Vowles.
In 2018, Orleans Ward had 17 candidate names on the ballot, a record. Two candidates, Doug Feltmate and Louise Soyez, withdrew late in the campaign, reducing the active names to 15.
