2023 Budget Consultation

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Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2023 budget consultation. The 2023-2027 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw was adopted by Council at the Regular Council Meeting on May 9, 2023.

What we heard: City staff presented a report with 2023 budget consultation results at the April 4, 2023 Finance Committee Meeting. See agenda item 2.1 for the report and attached public engagement summary.


The budget process is about balancing the delivery of services and programs (spending) with property taxes, fees and charges, and funds from other sources (revenues) to meet the needs of the community. Your input helps Council and the City find that balance and provide the best value for your tax dollars.

In 2023, the City is proposing to collect $54,240,000 – approximately $5,496,000 more than last year – in property taxes from residents and businesses to balance the budget. The proposed tax rate increase for the average household is 11.33 per cent. This means in 2023 the average household would see an increase of approximately $296 for the year – that’s $5.69 per week or $0.81 per day.

Find out more:

Do you have a question about the budget process or the 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan? Post your question below and we'll answer it.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2023 budget consultation. The 2023-2027 Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw was adopted by Council at the Regular Council Meeting on May 9, 2023.

What we heard: City staff presented a report with 2023 budget consultation results at the April 4, 2023 Finance Committee Meeting. See agenda item 2.1 for the report and attached public engagement summary.


The budget process is about balancing the delivery of services and programs (spending) with property taxes, fees and charges, and funds from other sources (revenues) to meet the needs of the community. Your input helps Council and the City find that balance and provide the best value for your tax dollars.

In 2023, the City is proposing to collect $54,240,000 – approximately $5,496,000 more than last year – in property taxes from residents and businesses to balance the budget. The proposed tax rate increase for the average household is 11.33 per cent. This means in 2023 the average household would see an increase of approximately $296 for the year – that’s $5.69 per week or $0.81 per day.

Find out more:

Do you have a question about the budget process or the 2023-2027 Draft Financial Plan? Post your question below and we'll answer it.

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