Today, Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Chair of the Budget Committee, announced the launch of the City of Toronto’s 2026 Budget consultations. For a third consecutive year, the City is inviting residents to help shape Toronto’s Budget by completing an online survey and attending one of six in-person or virtual consultations.
Online survey
Until Friday, October 31, Toronto residents can complete an online survey. The survey is available in 12 languages: English, French, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Farsi, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil and Urdu.
In-person and virtual consultations
A total of six consultations will be held across Toronto and online:
In-Person Consultations
Virtual Consultations
Members of the public can register to attend an in-person or virtual consultation on the City's 2026 Budget webpage.
For accessibility supports, contact engagement@toronto.ca or call 416-392-5398.
The City is working with community partners to facilitate community-led consultations with Black, Indigenous, equity-deserving communities and youth across Toronto.
The consultation results will inform decision making at the City and ongoing discussions with the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada to build a strong financial future for Toronto.
A summary will be provided to the Budget Committee at its first meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2026, and will inform the Mayor’s proposed budget, which will be released by Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Quotes:
“This year’s Budget consultation process is your chance to shape decisions that protect affordability, strengthen the services you need and keep on building for Toronto’s future. Your input will help shape decisions that affect us all every day.”
– Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Chair, Budget Committee
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