As part of its ongoing commitment to engage residents and gather input on the 2025 Budget, the City of Toronto is offering multiple opportunities to participate:
Speak to the Budget Committee
Residents are encouraged to share their feedback with the Budget Committee in person or by video conference on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22.
Public meetings will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. onwards on the following dates and locations:
How to participate:
What to expect during public presentation sessions:
Final telephone town hall
Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Chair of the Budget Committee, will host a final telephone town hall on Thursday, January 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from senior City staff, provide feedback and ask questions.
To participate, residents will receive an incoming call while others can join by dialling 1-833-380-0687 toll-free during the town hall. Residents can also join the town hall online.
Written comments can be submitted to the Budget Committee by emailing buc@toronto.ca or by mail to: Attention Budget Committee, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W., 10th floor, West Tower, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2.
Comments can also be provided to Members of Council. Contact information is available from 311 and on the City’s Members of Council webpage.
Additional information is available on the City’s 2025 Budget webpage.
Quotes
“Budget 2025 is about building more homes, feeding more kids and getting Toronto moving again. As Mayor, I want to hear from you directly to ensure this budget meet the needs of our communities. We are holding town halls in every part of the city: downtown, Scarborough, Etobicoke, and North York. I encourage everyone to come out and have your voice heard.”
– Mayor Olivia Chow
“The City’s budget is about much more than dollars and cents – it’s about the services and infrastructure that residents rely on daily. Public input is essential to ensure that the budget reflects the values and priorities of Toronto’s many communities. These sessions are an important opportunity for residents to share their views and make their voices heard. We’re listening and your input will help guide the important decisions we make together for the city.”
– Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Budget Committee Chair
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