As the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations continue into their third week in New York, plans are underway to bring similar acts of civil disobedience to Ottawa.

Hundreds of New Yorkers have been camping out in Manhattan’s financial district to demonstrate against corporate greed, global warming, social inequality and other grievances.

More than 700 were recently arrested Saturday as they confronted police during a march on the Brooklyn Bridge.

Similar demonstrations are starting to spread through the U.S. and other countries, including Canada. Demonstrations are slated for Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Ottawa among other cities on Oct. 15.

A representative identified as Kevin D. from the group Occupy Ottawa sent Metro an email saying a meeting will be held Wednesday to discuss a plan of action.

He wouldn’t explain the group’s demands, but said those details would be provided following Thursday’s meeting.

“The support for this action in Ottawa has been overwhelming,” wrote Kevin D. on the OccupyTogether.org website Monday.

“The demonstrations of non violent civil disobedience across the U.S have created an unprecedented opportunity for further action to address the fact that the current economic and political system is not working.”

– With files from The Canadian Press