Proposed Budget

Proposed Budget

The proposed budget reflects Council’s Strategic Plan and describes the expected service outcomes and related financing plans required by the municipality for the year.

Proposed Budget Document (PDF, 41,811 KB)

2023 Budget Questions and Answers

Each week, staff answers questions asked by City Council during budget deliberations. The Q&As are available below, in written form. 

January 26

February 2

February 9

February 15

2023 Approved Budget

Following deliberations by the Finance and Administration Committee, City Council approved the 2023 municipal budget, of $708 million, which represents a 4.6 per cent tax increase from 2022.

For an average property assessed at $230,000, this means a monthly increase of approximately $12.81 over 2022. The 2023 municipal budget includes significant investments in numerous priority areas, including road work, asset renewal, community services and water and wastewater projects.