It’s the City Of Toronto’s 2026 -27 Budget review and approval time. Find out how you can try to influence the decisions
After consultations with over 11,000 residents in October, the Budget Committee was presented with an operating budget of $18.9 billion and a 2026-2035 capital budget and plan of $63.1 billion, the largest 10-year capital plan in the City’s history, to address aging infrastructure and invest in housing, transit and water.
Highlights of the 2026 Budget include:
- More affordability programs including expanding the student nutrition program to all public schools, freezing TTC fares, opening all library branches seven days a week and additional support for renters and homeowners.
- Investments in emergency response and neighbourhood safety initiatives.
- Fixing and maintaining aging infrastructure with major capital investment in housing, roads, bridges, transit and water.
- Responsible financial management including efficiencies, reductions and offsets to manage ongoing pressures.
View the budget highlights presentation
Want to have your say?
Toronto residents are encouraged to provide their feedback on the 2026 Budget. You can :
- Join a telephone town hall with Mayor Olivia Chow and the Chair of the Budget Committee, Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North). Call 1-833-380-0687 toll free on: Wednesday, January 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m or Thursday, January 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Submit written comments to the Budget Committee to be included in the public record by emailing bu*@*****to.ca.
- Speak to members of the Budget Committee virtually or in person on Tuesday, January 20 and Wednesday, January 21. Participants must register before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 19 and indicate their preferred time and location. Check the City website for locations, times and registration instructions.
See more information about the 2026 Budget on the City’s 2026 Budget.
