"budget 2026"

The City has adopted its 2026 municipal budget, totaling $925,647,938 in projected revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year starting January 1, 2026.

The City has adopted a three-year infrastructure maintenance investment plan totaling $818,579,000, with $323,495,000 allocated for 2026. The plan covers various sectors including road networks, water and sewer systems, public buildings, and affordable housing.

This bylaw formally establishes the property tax rates and other levies required to fund the City's 2026 budget.

The City Council has officially adopted the 2026 municipal budget, setting total revenues and expenditures at $925,647,938. This budget follows a review process by the executive committee and the council, and the treasurer is authorized to perform the necessary accounting entries to implement it.

Council adopted the bylaw setting the property tax rates and other charges for the 2026 municipal budget. This is a key legislative step in finalizing the city's annual financial plan.

This is a major financial item that formally initiates the process of setting property tax rates for the 2026 fiscal year. It covers both general and special taxes, which directly impact the tax bills of all property owners in Gatineau.

The committee reviewed a proposal to adopt a new support program for cultural organizations. The plan includes a multi-year financial enhancement of $300,000 for 2026, $110,000 for 2027, and $240,000 for 2028, subject to budget approval. This initiative aims to better support the cultural ecosystem and respond to the needs of local artists and organizations.

The City is evaluating a proposal to lower the speed threshold for traffic calming eligibility from 5 km/h to 0 km/h to improve road safety. Council members discussed the balance between public perception of safety and statistical reality, debating the effectiveness of physical measures like bollards versus educational tools like radar signs. The administration has been mandated to assess the financial and operational impacts of this policy change for presentation during the 2026 budget process.