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Toronto Budget that Includes 2.2 per Cent Tax Hike up for Debate. Live Updates Here
- Toronto City Council has adopted a 2026 budget that includes a 2.2 percent property tax increase, resulting in an additional $91.53 per year for the average home valued at $692,140.
- The budget features a fare freeze for the Toronto Transit Commission, increased police funding for new officers and paramedics, and measures to address homelessness.
- Mayor Olivia Chow has justified a funding increase of over $93 million for the Toronto Police Service amid an ongoing corruption investigation involving seven officers.
- The budget also allocates funds to open libraries seven days a week.
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Toronto city council approves 2026 budget including 2.2 per cent property tax hike
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Matt Elliott: Toronto police are doing less — but asking for more money. Why is Olivia Chow determined to give them what they want?
At Tuesday’s budget meeting, city councillors will debate the mayor’s 2026 spending plan, which includes a $94-million boost for the Toronto Police Service.
·Toronto, Canada
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Watch Council debates Mayor Olivia Chow’s 2026 budget Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
·Toronto, Canada
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