The City released its draft 2026 budget this week.
We cover:
Headlines from the Budget
What strong mayor powers mean for budgeting
The Mayor’s explanation for why Ottawa tax increases are lower than other cities
The City’s new window to make voluntary contributions
The City rejects urban boundary expansion
We reference some documents in the show:
City’s draft Budget Magazine
My assessment of the New Deals for Toronto and Ottawa, here and here,
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