Budget Process

The budget process draws information from historical data and direction from a wide range of sources such as various studies and plans, as previously approved by Council, and require hundreds of staff hours to complete.

The budget is developed based on existing services levels, adjusted for growth, legislated requirements and inflationary factors.

The objective is to be fiscally responsible in managing the Town assets and operations, while continuing to provide service excellence and community engagement.

• July 29, 2022: Deadline for Operating Budget and business case submissions for 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026
• August 31, 2022: Deadline for Capital Budget and business case submissions for five-year forecast period
• September 6-November 30, 2022: Budget review and refinement
• December 7, 2022: Council approval of 2023 Fees and Charges
• January 20, 2023: Preliminary draft budget reviews internally and finalized 
• February 6, 2023: Council Education Workshop at 1 p.m.
• February 15, 2023: Budget Transmittal Report and 2022 Benchmarking Report
• March 1 and 2, 2023: Budget Meeting to approve the 2023 Operating Budget and proposed outlook for 2024-2026 (latter day only if required) at 9 a.m.