How to Get Involved in the Budget
City services impact your life every day.
Each time you visit a park or recreation centre, borrow a book from the library, have your garbage or recycling picked up, drink clean water from the tap, ride the TTC, or have emergency services rush to your aid you are using a City of Toronto service.
The City’s many services keep our homes and neighbourhoods safe and vibrant, encourage business growth and investments, and make Toronto welcoming for people from around the world.
The budget is about setting our collective goals and building a great city – together.
Budget Committee
| Rate | Tax | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | November 15 | January 10, 2020 |
| Committee Review | November 25 | January 15, 16, 17, 2020 |
| Public Presentation | N/A | January 20, 21, 2020 |
| Wrap-Up | N/A | January 28, 2020 |
| Budget Committee Final Wrap-Up | December 6 | February 4, 2020 |
Executive Committee
| Rate | Tax |
|---|---|
| December 11 | February 13, 2020 |
City Council
| Rate | Tax | |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Presentation and Final Budget | December 17, 18 | February 19, 2020 |
What is a deputation?
A deputation is a short five-minute speech where you can share your comments directly with Budget Committee members.
How long is a deputation?
The usual public deputation speaking time is five minutes. However, when the list of speakers is long, the committee can choose to reduce the speaking time. Prepare speaking notes for approximately three minutes. Try to make all the points you want to make in the time that’s allotted.
Will Councillors ask me questions?
Councillors may ask questions following a deputation.
What are the dates?
January 20, 2020
- Toronto City Hall, Committee Room 1; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. onwards
- Scarborough Civic Centre, Council Chamber; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. onwards
January 21, 2020
- Etobicoke Civic Centre, Council Chamber; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. onwards
- North York Civic Centre, Council Chamber; 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. onwards
To register to speak, contact buc@toronto.ca and indicate which date, location and time you wish to attend.
City Council and Committee meetings take place at City Hall and the Civic Centres.
You are welcome to attend. If you cannot be there in person, you can stream meetings online.
Visit toronto.ca/council to find out more information or when the next meeting is scheduled.