Richard Cannings (born c. 1943)[1] is a former Ottawa City Councillor, who served on council from 1991 to 2000.
In 1985 Cannings co-founded with Grant Hooker, the protest group- called Save the Byward Market.
In 1986, Cannings received a degree in history of art and architecture from Carleton University.
While on council, he worked on such issues as the Vanier Parkway Extension, the Kettle Island Bridge Proposal and The Task Force On Prostitution.
[2] On September 10, 2010, he announced his candidacy for councillor of Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward in the October 25 municipal election.