As part of the 2026 Budget process, the City of Toronto is providing residents with opportunities to speak directly to the Budget Committee and share their input on the staff-prepared budget.
Residents are encouraged to share their feedback with the Budget Committee in person or by video conference on Tuesday, January 20 and Wednesday, January 21. Public meetings will be held 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 at the locations listed below:
Tuesday, January 20:
Wednesday, January 21:
How to participate
Speakers are asked to register and indicate a preferred day and timeslot (in person or by video conference) by emailing buc@toronto.ca or by calling 416-392-4666 by Monday, January 19 at 4:30 p.m.
More information on what to expect during public presentation sessions is available on the City's Have Your Say at Council & Committee Meeting webpage.
All meetings will be streamed live on the City Council YouTube channel.
Written submissions
Written comments can be submitted to the Budget Committee for the public record by emailing buc@toronto.ca or by mailing to Attention: Budget Committee, Toronto City Hall,100 Queen St. W., 10th floor, West Tower, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2.
Comments can also be provided directly to your local Member of Council. Contact information is available through 311 and on the City’s Members of Council webpage.
More information about the 2026 Budget process is available on the City’s website.
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“Torontonians deserve a real say in how their city responds to the high cost of living. That’s why we are inviting residents to be part of the 2026 Budget conversation. Hearing directly from residents helps guide our decisions so we can continue building a more affordable, safe and caring city. I encourage all Torontonians to participate and share what matters most to them.”
– Mayor Olivia Chow
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