Toronto/CMEDIA: The launch of the City of Toronto’s reportedly 2026 Budget consultations was announced today by Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North), Chair of the Budget Committee.
“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,” Carroll said.
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
Tuesday, October 14, 7 to 9 p.m., St. Lawrence Market North, Market Hall, 92 Front St. E.
Saturday, October 18, noon to 2 p.m., Etobicoke Olympium, Large Gym, 590 Rathburn Rd.
Wednesday, October 22, 7 to 9 p.m., North York Memorial Hall, Burgundy Rooms A & B, 5110 Yonge St.
Thursday, October 23, 7 to 9 p.m., Scarborough Civic Centre, Rotunda, 150 Borough Dr.
Virtual Consultations
Monday, October 27, noon to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29, 7 to 9 p.m.
Members of the public can register to attend an in-person or virtual consultation on the City’s 2026 Budget webpage.
For accessibility support, 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.
Decision making will be informed by the consultation results after 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.
