Posts Filed Under: municipal budget 2016

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What’s Missing From the 2016 Municipal Budget?

Just because council approves an item doesn't mean it gets funding from the budget process. Here are some items that aren't funded for 2016.

By Neville Park Mar. 9th, 12:00 pm

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Here’s What You Can Expect From Toronto’s 2017 Budget

What do Toronto's budget decisions mean for 2017, and what tough choices will the City have to make?

By Neville Park Mar. 3rd, 4:45 pm

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Norm Kelly Misses Budget Vote to be 6ix Dad

Parties with Fashion Santa rather than participating in council's most important votes of the year.

By David Hains Feb. 18th, 10:30 am

Municipal Budget 2016: What to Expect

Will council try to have its cake and eat it too?

By Neville Park Feb. 17th, 10:15 am

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Live Blog: Municipal Budget Debate 2016

Follow the 2016 budget debate as we liveblog the proceedings with analysis, fact-checks, and context.

By Sarah Niedoba and Neville Park Feb. 17th, 9:58 am

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Torontoist Explains: City Council Revenue Tools

Council's perennial budget woes could be solved with the right mix of revenue tools. Here's what those options are.

By Neville Park Feb. 11th, 11:00 am

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Torontoist Explains: The Social Housing Waitlist

It can take over seven years to get affordable housing in Toronto. Here's why.

By Neville Park Jan. 25th, 11:00 am

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Eight Euphemisms You’ll Hear During Toronto’s Budget Process

Do you hear some odd terms during council's budget debates? Here's what they really mean.

By Neville Park Jan. 19th, 11:30 am

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Toronto Budget Shortfalls Threaten Transit Plans

An in-depth analysis of what the 2016 budget says about the TTC's future.

By Steve Munro Dec. 17th, 11:30 am

How the 2016 Toronto Budget Isn’t Exactly What it Seems

We need to tear down the City budget's financial wallpaper, and that means thinking about how it gets put together, writes Brian Kelcey.

By Brian Kelcey • Photo by Andrew LouisDec. 16th, 2:00 pm

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Poverty Reduction an ‘Unmet Need’ in 2016 Preliminary Budget

Just one month after council's unanimous vote for "TO Prosperity", the City's poverty reduction strategy faces a funding shortfall.

By Catherine McIntyre • Photo by Andrew LouisDec. 16th, 9:00 am

Explaining the 2016 Preliminary Budget Choices

Can council acknowledge that Things Cost Money? Tune in!

By Neville Park Dec. 15th, 5:45 pm

The Preliminary Budget Conversation Toronto Needs

City Hall's preliminary budget may not be balanced, but it's honest. That's a good change.

By Daren Foster (aka City Slikr) • Photo by Andrew LouisDec. 15th, 5:15 pm

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City Announces 2016 Budget

Council faces a budget gap, and they'll have to choose what priorities matter most to them.

By Sarah Niedoba • Photos by Andrew LouisDec. 15th, 4:30 pm

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Live Blog: Municipal Budget Launch 2016

Follow the 2015 budget debate as we liveblog the proceedings with analysis, fact-checks, and context. You can also follow the livestream.

By Sarah Niedoba and Neville Park Dec. 15th, 10:35 am

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Torontoist Explains: Inflation and the City Budget

Everybody mentions it but no one explains it. Here's how inflation affects the city budget.

By Neville Park Dec. 15th, 8:30 am

Like the Debt Ceiling Can’t Hold Us

Toronto has a debt ceiling, too. But as the City gets close to its limit even without counting $23 billion of unfunded projects, council will face some tough choices.

By Sarah Niedoba Dec. 14th, 3:00 pm

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How Property Taxes Work

Toronto's budget debate is often reduced to a fight about property taxes. Unfortunately, almost nobody understands how they work.

By David Hains Dec. 14th, 2:00 pm