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City Talk Summer 2025

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City Talk Summer 2025

City Talk is the City of Burlington's publication featuring City news and updates.

In this issue of City Talk

  • Message from the Mayor
  • Ward 1 update
  • Ward 2 update
  • Ward 3 update
  • Ward 4 update
  • Ward 5 update
  • Ward 6 update
  • Investing in community spaces 
  • Investing in a flood-resistant Burlington 
  • Standing up for Canadian businesses 
  • City kickstarts e-scooter pilot 
  • Living with coyotes 
  • City offering 95K for each new Additional Residential Unit 
  • City receives federal funding to support short-term rental enforcement
  • Upcoming volunteer opportunities
  • Join over 8,000 Burlington residents already shaping our City
  • Volunteer your voice on one of our Community Panels
  • New City ward structure approved
  • 2026 Municipal Election
  • Burlington’s Accessible Sport and Art Council
  • Burlington Transit: Tap into free rides
  • Budget 2026
  • Festivals and events
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Have your say! Give input on City initiatives. Help the City continue to improve City services and better your community.

Visit Get Involved Burlington for the latest City projects and initiatives that need community ideas and feedback. This online engagement portal is updated regularly. There is a calendar of upcoming engagement events too. Be sure to share your voice with the City.

Visit Get Involved Burlington

Mayor Marianne Meed Ward

Mayor
Marianne Meed Ward

Committed to serving you

In July, Council approved the 2026 Financial Forecast report, officially launching this year’s budget process with a focus on limiting tax impacts for residents. The current projected total tax increase is 4.49 per cent, which includes services provided by the City of Burlington, Halton Region (including Police Services), and the Boards of Education. Of this amount, the City portion of your total tax bill is projected to be 3 per cent. 

The budget will be prepared with four principles in mind: affordability, sustainability, liveability and transparency. My top priority is ensuring Burlington continues to deliver the high-quality services you rely on, while keeping our city affordable. Whether it’s maintaining our community centres, repairing roads, or enhancing our parks, together with staff, Council and the community, I’m focused on making smart, responsible investments that reflect the needs and values of our residents. Every dollar the City spends must work hard for you. 

I invite you to take part in the 2026 budget process by attending one of our budget town halls, taking place in each ward in the city. You can attend any session that’s most convenient to you. Your feedback helps guide Council’s decisions and ensures we continue building a city that works for everyone. 

I’ll be co-hosting these town halls with City staff and participating Ward Councillors. We answer every question and take back every piece of feedback - because your voice matters. 

Let’s work together to build a stronger more affordable Burlington. I look forward to seeing you this fall. 

Join us at a budget town hall near you:

Ward 6 - Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Haber Community Centre, Community Room 1

Ward 1 - Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

LaSalle Pavilion, Main Ballroom

Ward 2 - Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Burlington Seniors’ Centre, Community Room 3

Ward 3 - Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Brant Hills Community Centre, Community Room 1

Ward 4 - Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Tansley Woods Community Centre, Community Room 1

Ward 5 - Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Appleby Ice Centre, Community Room 1

Stay up to date with news and events from the Mayor…

Office of the Mayor

426 Brant St., P.O. Box 5013
Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6
Tel: 905-335-7777
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Mayor’s Executive Administrator
Tel: 905-335-7777
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Ward 1 - Councillor Kelvin Galbraith

Ward 1 – Councillor
Kelvin Galbraith

Deputy Mayor for Business and Red Tape Reduction

Ward 1 update

Here’s what’s happening in Ward 1:

  • Food for Feedback – Saturday, Sept. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. at Central Park Bandshell, 2299 New St. This annual community engagement event offers residents a free meal voucher in exchange for feedback on a variety of City initiatives. Stop by my table for a chat.
  • Budget Townhall in Ward 1 – Monday, Sept. 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at LaSalle Pavilion, 50 North Shore Blvd. E. Mayor Meed Ward will host a pre-budget consultation meeting to seek your feedback on the 2026 budget. I will also be in attendance to hear the feedback and answer any questions.
  • Ward 1 Drop-In Session – Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1016 Waterdown Rd. Drop by the Aldershot Farmers’ Market and speak to me one-on-one about City and Regional matters. No appointment is needed.

Stay up to date with Ward 1 news and events…

Ward 1 Office

426 Brant St., P.O. Box 5013
Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6
Tel: 905-335-7777, ext. 7587
Email Councillor

Councillor’s Assistant
Tel: 905-335-7777, ext. 7863
ward1@burlington.ca

burlington.ca/ward1

Ward 2 - Councillor Lisa Kearns

Ward 2 - Councillor
Lisa Kearns

Deputy Mayor for Community Engagement and Partnerships

Ward 2 update

Here’s what’s happening in Ward 2:

Two Budget Workshops with Councillor Kearns will take place at Burlington City Hall in Room 247 on Sept. 29 at noon and 6 p.m. These sessions provide an overview of the City’s budget process and an opportunity to share local priorities. 

Ward 2 Update Meetings continue on Oct. 22 and Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at City Hall in Room 247. 

Park Pop-Ups scheduled throughout September:

  • Queensway Park - Sept. 13 from 10:30 to 11 :30 a.m.
  • Optimist Park - Sept. 17 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
  • Wellington Park - Sept. 18 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
  • Spencer Smith Park - Sept. 19 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
  • Brock Park - Sept. 24 from noon to 1 p.m.
  • Thorpe Park - Sept. 27 from 10:30 to 11 :30 a.m.

Stay up to date with Ward 2 news and events…

Ward 2 Office

426 Brant St., P.O. Box 5013
Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6
Tel: 289-962-2679
Email Councillor

Councillor’s Assistant
Tel: 905-335-7777, ext. 7368
ward2@burlington.ca

burlington.ca/ward2

Ward 3 - Councillor Rory Nisan

Ward 3 - Councillor
Rory Nisan

Deputy Mayor for the Environment

Ward 3 update

Here’s what’s happening in Ward 3:

  • Greening the Crosstown Trail - This pilot involves naturalizing the trail in the Mountainside community to improve flood resilience and support native species. Planning work will take place this fall. On-site trail work is expected to begin next year. 
  • Third Annual Community Rural Forum - Rural Ward 3 residents are invited to attend the Third Annual Community Rural Forum, hosted by me, taking place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Kilbride Fire Station on Thursday, Sept. 11. Meet with many organizations that matter to rural residents. From 7:45 to 9 p.m., join me for a townhall-style discussion.
  • Deputy Mayor Updates - The Youth Fare pilot will begin on Sept. 1, 2025, offering youth free monthly transit after paying for 20 rides ($38), and will run until June 30, 2026. Transit has initiated a new 5-Year Strategic Plan with Watt Consulting. Rider and resident engagement will start in September, learn more at getinvolvedburlington.ca. The new plan will be ready in 2026.

Also, stay tuned for the City’s updated Climate Action Plan.

Stay up to date with Ward 3 news and events…

Ward 3 Office

426 Brant St., P.O. Box 5013
Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6
Tel: 905-335-7777, ext. 7459
Email Councillor

Councillor’s Assistant
Tel: 335-7777, ext. 7565
ward3@burlington.ca

burlington.ca/ward3

Ward 4 - Councillor Shawna Stolte

Ward 4 - Councillor
Shawna Stolte

Deputy Mayor for Housing

Ward 4 update

Here’s what’s happening in Ward 4:

We’re make significant progress towards expanding our protected bike lane infrastructure along Prospect Street at Burlington Centre. This will enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety as we support street safety and active transportation initiatives in our community.

As we look towards future municipal elections in Burlington it is important to note that the geographic boundaries of many wards, including Ward 4, have been significantly altered. Visit the City website for updates and information.

As the Deputy Mayor of Housing, I am excited to support the newly approved Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan and Financial Incentive Program for residents looking to provide more affordable housing in our community. Visit the City website for more information.

The Ward 4 Budget Town Hall is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Tansley Woods Community Centre in Community Room One. I look forward to co-hosting a collaborative conversation with the Mayor and the community.

Stay up to date with Ward 4 news and events…

Ward 4 Office

426 Brant St., P.O. Box 5013
Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6
Tel: 905-335-7777, ext. 7531
Email Councillor

Councillor’s Assistant
Tel: 905-335-7777, ext. 7512
ward4@burlington.ca

burlington.ca/ward4

Ward 5 - Councillor Paul Sharman

Ward 5 - Councillor
Paul Sharman

Deputy Mayor for Strategy and Budgets

Ward 5 update

Here’s what’s happening in Ward 5:

Ward 5 is a vibrant, growing community with diverse amenities, green spaces, and events that bring people together. In 2024, 31 “Love My Neighbourhood” events were held across the ward. Interested in hosting your own gathering? You may qualify for up to $500 in funding per household or event, once per year. Contact my office to learn more.

Upcoming Events:

  • Art Walk 2025 - Saturday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Burloak Waterfront Park
  • Orchard Community Picnic - Saturday, Sept. 13, noon to 4 p.m., Orchard Community Park
  • Appleby Line Street Festival - Sunday, Sept. 21, 1 to 5 p.m., Appleby Line (New to Fairview). Learn more at applebylinestreetfestival.ca.
  • Orchard Parkrun - Saturdays at 9 a.m., free weekly 5k, Orchard Community Park
  • 100 Seeds of Joy – free meditation workshops. Various dates, Orchard Community Hub, 2400 Sutton Dr. Learn more at 100.seedsofjoy.com.
  • Orchard Community Garden, 5401 Redstone St. – email Orchard Community Garden to get involved

Stay up to date with Ward 5 news and events…

Ward 5 Office

426 Brant St., P.O. Box 5013
Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6
Tel: 905-335-7777, ext. 7591
Email Councillor

Councillor’s Assistant
905-335-7777, ext. 7454
ward5@burlington.ca

burlington.ca/ward5

Ward 6 - Councillor Angelo Bentivegna

Ward 6 - Councillor
Angelo Bentivegna

Deputy Mayor for Recreation and Community Services

Ward 6 update

Here’s what’s happening in Ward 6:

Join me at these upcoming events and Drop-in Sessions I am hosting in September. I hope to see you there!

  • Food for Feedback: Sept. 13 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Central Park Bandshell, 2299 New St. This annual community engagement event offers residents a free meal voucher in exchange for feedback on a variety of City initiatives. Learn more at getinvolvedburlington.ca/foodforfeedback
  • Budget Townhall in Ward 6: Sept. 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Haber Recreation Centre, 3040 Tim Dobbie Dr. Your feedback on the 2026 budget is important. Join Mayor Meed Ward and me at a pre-budget consultation meeting to learn more and provide your input.

Ward 6 Drop-In Sessions:

  • Aug. 29, 10:30 to Noon, Starbucks (Metro), 2010 Appleby Line
  • Sept. 4, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Starbucks (Longo’s), 2900 Walker’s Line
  • Sept. 12, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Fortinos Food Court, 2025 Guelph Line
  • Sept. 19, Noon to 1:30 p.m., Farm Boy Food Court, 3061 Walker’s Line

Stay up to date with Ward 6 news and events…

Ward 6 Office

426 Brant St., P.O. Box 5013
Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6
Tel: 905-335-7777, ext. 7592
Email Councillor

Councillor’s Assistant
Tel: 905-335-7777, ext. 7480
ward6@burlington.ca

burlington.ca/ward6

Photos of the exterior and interior of Skyway Community Centre

The City of Burlington is making significant investments in two major community hubs: the Skyway Community Centre and Park, and the Robert Bateman Community Centre, reaffirming its commitment to accessible, inclusive, and sustainable public spaces.

Investing in community spaces

The Skyway Community Centre and Park, undergoing a $39 million redevelopment, is one of the City’s largest infrastructure projects in recent history. Set to open in Fall 2025, the new facility will feature an NHL-sized ice pad, a multi-use indoor track, and versatile program spaces. Outdoors, Skyway Park is being transformed with a 275-foot baseball diamond, a natural playground, accessible pathways, and shaded gathering areas. The project also emphasizes energy efficiency and sustainability, by maximizing heat recovery, incorporating geothermal systems and reducing emissions by up to 85 per cent compared to traditional facilities.

Meanwhile, the Robert Bateman Community Centre is being repurposed from the former high school into a vibrant multi-use facility. It will house community partners such as TechPlace, Burlington Public Library, Halton District School Board, City of Burlington and Brock University, creating a collaborative space for learning, innovation, and recreation. The City is investing in modernizing the building to meet accessibility standards and support a wide range of programming for all ages.

These investments reflect Burlington’s vision of fostering connected, active, and resilient communities. By revitalizing these spaces, the City is not only preserving essential public infrastructure but also enhancing quality of life for residents across generations. 

Learn more about Skyway Community Centre

Learn more about the Robert Bateman Community Centre

Happy family walking in neighbourhood

Investing in a flood-resistant Burlington

Climate change is a global problem with local consequences and solutions. Recognizing the severity of our changing climate, City Council declared a climate emergency in 2019. Slow, steady rain seems to be increasingly replaced by heavy, isolated downpours. While we can’t stop the rain, the City is making important infrastructure upgrades to manage stormwater and keep residents safe. 

In 2025, the City is investing over $12 million in stormwater management projects to reduce flooding in target areas. This brings the City’s total investment in stormwater management from 2015 to 2025 to over $90 million.

Flood safety is a shared responsibility. The City is asking for the public’s continued cooperation and awareness to help ensure flood responses run smoothly. Residents can support these efforts by keeping storm drains clear of leaves and debris, reporting any blocked or damaged drains, and flood-proofing their homes through a variety of measures, including considering City or Regional flood prevention programs.

Learn more about flood prevention

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Standing up for Canadian businesses

As global trade dynamics shift, the City of Burlington remains committed to supporting our local economy. With ongoing tariff challenges that began earlier this year, we’re focused on ensuring Canadian businesses remain strong, competitive, and resilient. 

Burlington proudly celebrates Canadian-made goods and services and welcomes local businesses to grow and invest in our city. The City of Burlington works with more than 3,100 vendors, and of those, less than 5 per cent are registered with primary addresses outside of Canada. 

In May, City Council approved a six-month, interest-free property tax deferral program for industrial properties directly impacted by U.S. tariffs. This application-based support gives qualified businesses extra time to meet their tax obligations, without penalties or interest. 

The City is investing in Burlington’s future by backing the businesses that call our city home, and encourages residents to do their part by buying Canadian and learning more about the impact of supporting local.

Learn more about standing up for Canadian businesses

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City kickstarts e-scooter pilot

Need to scoot along Centennial Trail to get to work or maybe catch the bus or GO Train? The City has SCOOTY rental e-scooters you can ride on Centennial Trail, between Brant Street and the Elgin Promenade and the end of Centennial Trail at Burloak Drive.

E-scooters are available 24/7. You must be at least 16 years old to ride and if you are under 18 years old, you must wear a helmet. If you are 18+, helmets are optional and strongly recommended.

Be a safe, courteous rider. Scooters can be ridden in the service area along Centennial Trail and cannot leave the trail. Make sure you start and end your ride in a designated parking zone and rent a scooter for each rider. Please stay off the sidewalks and share the trail with all other users.

You need to have the SCOOTY App to rent an e-scooter. The app is available for Apple and Android devices.

This is part of the City’s Integrated Mobility Plan and will run as a two-year pilot until 2027. Let us know what you think! Share your feedback with the City at city@burlington.ca or 905-335-7777.

Learn more about the Centennial Trail e-scooter pilot

Living with coyotes

Coyote sightings are common in Burlington’s green spaces, where they play an important role in the ecosystem. While generally shy, they can pose a risk to small pets, especially during dispersal season (September–December).

Tips for living with coyotes 

Residents can take steps to safely coexist with coyotes in Burlington

Report sightings

Your feedback helps us to monitor the location of coyotes in the community.

If you see a coyote, or observe a potential problem related to an overgrown building site, garbage or someone intentionally or accidentally feeding a coyote, you can assist the City by submitting an online report.   

Drop by a Coyote Pop-up

Every other week, Animal Services hosts a Coyote Etiquette and Petiquette Pop-Up at Central Library (2331 New St).

Stop by our pop-up table to ask questions and learn more about a variety of topics, including how to haze coyotes and coyote-proof your property.

Learn more about living with coyotes

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City offering 95K for each new Additional Residential Unit

Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program

If you’re a property owner in Burlington, you could get up to $95,000 to add another living unit on your property. Burlington’s ARU Incentive Program provides financial support to create new affordable rental Additional Residential Units (ARUs) or renovate an existing ARU to bring it up to legal standards. 

The program helps cover costs for up to three Additional Residential Units (ARUs) on properties within Burlington’s urban boundary. ARUs are self-contained, permanent living units with their own kitchen, bathroom and sleeping areas. They are on the same property as a primary home, including single detached homes, semi-detached homes and townhouses. 

ARUs can be inside or attached to a main house, such as a basement apartment or garage conversion, or in a separate building like a permanent tiny home.

Program Incentives

The program offers homeowners and non-profit organizations fee waivers for eligible municipal fees up to 100 per cent, 10-year forgivable loans for affordable ARUs of up to $95,000 and one-time grants of up to $15,000 to renovate a non-compliant ARU.

Applications are open! 

Apply for the program within a year of receiving zoning clearance and get a building permit by Oct. 1, 2025.

For more information, contact:

  • ARU Incentives - ARUProgram@burlington.ca
  • Community Planning and Zoning - planning@burlington.ca
  • Building Permits and Inspections - building@burlington.ca

Learn more about the Additional Residential Unit Incentive Program

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City receives federal funding to support short-term rental enforcement 

The City of Burlington has been awarded $759,719 over two years from Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada to support enforcement of the City’s new Short-Term Accommodation By-law. The by-law, which came into effect on May 1, 2025, was shaped by nearly 500 survey responses and thoughtful community input. The by-law places a strong focus on supporting safe, welcoming neighbourhoods and protecting housing availability for residents. 

The by-law limits short-term accommodation (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO) to a maximum rental period of 28 consecutive days and a total of 183 days per year. It requires all short-term accommodation operators to be licensed and includes clear rules around occupancy limits, parking, waste management, and safety standards. 

If you rent your property as a short-term accommodation, the by-law applies to you. Applying is simple, and City staff are here to support you every step of the way. 

This funding will help the City add more enforcement officers to ensure a fair and consistent approach. Our focus is on protecting the community while working collaboratively with operators. Stricter enforcement will begin in September. 

Learn more about short-term rental accommodations 

Upcoming volunteer opportunities

The City of Burlington offers many different ways for you to volunteer. Volunteers are an important part of our community and help make our City better. Volunteers support many different City programs and activities. It’s a great way to learn new skills, gain experience, and meet new people. When you volunteer, you make a real difference in your community.

Apply for upcoming volunteer opportunities: 

  • Aquatics 
  • Community Panel 
  • Festivals and Events 
  • Youth programs 

If you are interested in applying for a volunteer role, email volunteer team, call 905-335-7777, ext. 7978. 

Learn more about volunteering with the City

Diverse group of people

Get Involved Burlington is the City’s online engagement portal where your ideas and feedback help shape the projects, policies, and initiatives that matter most to your community. All feedback, big or small, makes a difference. Help us build Burlington’s future.

Join over 8,000 Burlington residents already shaping our City

Create an account on Get Involved Burlington to share your voice - your insights drive real decisions.

Since January 2025:

40,000 residents have visited Get Involved Burlington

40,000 residents have visited Get Involved Burlington

 6700 subscribers are informed about projects weekly through our e-newsletter

6700 subscribers are informed about projects weekly through our e-newsletter

602 residents participated in the Ward Boundary Review. Those responses helped to influence the redrawing of our Ward Boundaries.

602 residents participated in the Ward Boundary Review. Those responses helped to influence the redrawing of our Ward Boundaries.

Take five minutes to register on Get Involved Burlington

Register today at Get Involved Burlington. 
It takes less than five minutes. 

Share your voice.

Share your voice.
Strengthen your community.
Shape our city. 

Volunteer your voice on one of our Community Panels

Community Panels bring together a small group of residents to share their thoughts and give feedback. These high impact panels reflect thoughts and ideas from across our community. 

Interested? Learn more at Get Involved Burlington. 

Residents volunteered for Community Panels to help shape our:

  • Asset Management Plan
  • Climate Action Plan
  • Ward Boundary Review

Share your thoughts. Have an impact. Shape our city. 

Learn more about community panels

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New City ward structure approved

In May, City Council passed by-law 030-2025 to make minor changes to the city’s ward structure. New ward boundaries will be in place for the 2026 Municipal Election.

The changes reflect resident input gathered during the Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review.

The new ward structure will accommodate growth and population shifts for the next three municipal elections. It also aims to help ensure voters are represented equally in decision-making, no matter where they live in the city.

The changes impact Wards 1, 2, 3, and 4.

View the new ward structure online

2026 Municipal Election 

The City of Burlington’s next municipal election is in October 2026. 

Eligible voters in Burlington will elect the Mayor, City Councillors, Halton Regional Chair and School Board Trustee. The Mayor and Councillors also serve on Halton Regional Council.

This is your opportunity to choose who makes key decisions for you and your city.

To check if you are on the voters list, visit the Register to Vote website. 

Learn more about the 2026 Municipal Election

Burlington’s Accessible Sport and Art Council
Burlington’s Accessible Sport and Art Council
We’re looking for organizations to join the Accessible Sport and Art Council, a group dedicated to supporting and expanding inclusive opportunities for people of all abilities in our community.
To get involved, email us at sports@burlington.ca
Burlington Transit - Tap into Free
Burlington Transit - Tap into Free

• Youth (13-19) - free weekdays after 6 p.m. and all day on weekends

• Seniors (65+) - free all day every day

• Children (12 & under) - free all day every day

A PRESTO Card is required to ride for free.

Learn more at burlingtontransit.ca
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Budget 2026

Work to build the 2026 budget is underway. Hearing from you is an important step in the budget process. With rising costs and global economic shifts, the 2026 budget strives to balance affordability and maintain the essential services that foster a vibrant, high-quality of life in our City. 

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City Council approved the 2026 Financial Forecast report on July 15, with a focus on limiting tax impacts for residents. It provides a preliminary look at the economic pressures and service needs that will shape the 2026 budget. 

Budget projections as of July 15, 2025
 2025
Share of
Tax Bill
Forecasted 2026 Share of Tax Bill2025 Taxes per $100k of residential current value assessment2026
Budget Change
Forecasted 2026 Taxes per $100k of residential current value assessmentTax
Increase in dollars
Tax Increase as a percentage

Description

Percentage of your taxes that go to each organization in 2025

Forecasted percentage of your taxes that will go to each organization in 2026

Amount you pay in taxes in 2025

Forecasted increase in each organization’s budget

Forecasted amount you will pay in taxes in
2026

Forecasted increase in the amount you will pay in taxes, from 2025 to 2026, in dollars

Forecasted increase in the amount you will pay in taxes, from 2025 to 2026, as a percentage

Burlington

51.37%

52.01%

$499.11 

5.80%

$528.07 

 $28.96 

2.98%

Halton

32.88%

32.92%

$319.47 

4.60%

$334.17 

 $14.70 

1.51%

Education

15.75%

15.07%

$153.00 

0.00%

$153.00 

 $–

0.00%

Total

100.00%

100.00%

$971.58 

4.49%*

$1,015.24 

 $43.66 

4.49%

As part of the budget process, Council endorsed a Mayoral Direction for City staff to prepare a proposed budget with a total tax increase (this includes the budgets for Burlington, Halton Region, and the Boards of Education) in the order of 4.5 per cent, with Burlington’s share of the total tax increase being less than 3 per cent.

Join the conversation

Budgets are more than dollars and cents. Your taxes fund the services you depend on - like safe streets, reliable transit, resilient infrastructure, welcoming parks and community centres, flood protection, and swift emergency response.

Take part in upcoming public engagement opportunities for the 2026 budget. Provide feedback on the budget priorities that mean the most to you.

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2026 Budget survey

Survey runs from Aug. 25 to Oct. 5

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Food for Feedback

Sept. 13, noon – 4 p.m. at Central Park, 2331 New St.


2026 Budget Town Hall Meetings 

Led by Mayor Meed Ward, with participating Ward Councillor and city staff.

Ward 6
  • Thursday, Sept. 18, 7 – 8:30 p.m. 
  • Haber Community Centre, 3040 Tim Dobbie Dr. - Community Room 1
Ward 1
  • Monday, Sept. 22, 7 – 8:30 p.m. 
  • LaSalle Park Pavilion, 50 North Shore Blvd. - Main Ballroom
Ward 2
  • Tuesday, Sept. 23, 7 – 8:30 p.m.  
  • Burlington Seniors’ Centre, 2285 New St. - Community Room 3
Ward 3
  • Wednesday, Sept. 24, 7 – 8:30 p.m. 
  • Brant Hills Community Centre, 2255 Brant St. - Community Room 1
Ward 4
  • Monday, Sept. 29, 7 – 8:30 p.m. 
  • Tansley Woods Community Centre, 1996 Itabashi Way - Community Room 1
Ward 5
  • Thursday, Oct. 2, 7 – 8:30 p.m. 
  • Appleby Ice Centre, 1201 Appleby Line - Community Room 1

Overview of Proposed 2026 Budget 

  • at Committee of the Whole
  • Monday, Nov. 3, 9:30 a.m.
  • City Hall, 426 Brant St. or watch a livestream available on the Council and Committee calendar

2026 Budget Telephone Town Hall

  • Wednesday, Nov. 5, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Divisional Budget Presentations 

  • at Budget Committee
  • Thursday, Nov. 13, 9:30 a.m.
  • City Hall, 426 Brant St. or watch a livestream available on the Council and Committee calendar

Review of the Proposed 2026 Budget 

  • at Budget Committee
  • Monday, Nov. 24, 9:30 a.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 25, 9:30 a.m.
  • City Hall, 426 Brant St. or watch a livestream available on the Council and Committee calendar

Council review/approval of Proposed 2026 Budget

  • at Special Council Meeting
  • Tuesday, Dec. 2, 9:30 a.m.
  • City Hall, 426 Brant St. or watch a livestream available on the Council and Committee calendar
Visit Get Involved Burlington to learn more about Budget 2026

Festivals and events

Burlington Transit 50th Anniversary Celebration

  • Friday, Sept. 5, Burlington GO Station
  • Burlington Transit is celebrating 50 years of service with giveaways, showcases and a ceremony with special guests.
  • Learn more about Burlington Transit

Food for Feedback

  • Saturday, Sept. 13, Central Park
  • Come to Central Park and give us your feedback on City projects and we’ll give you a free lunch. It’s that easy.
  • Learn more about Food for Feedback at getinvolvedburlington.ca/foodforfeedback

Orange Shirt Day

  • Tuesday, Sept. 30, Spencer Smith Park
  • Everyone is welcome.
  • Learn more about Truth & Reconciliation

Santa Claus Parade

  • Sunday, Dec. 7, Downtown Burlington
  • Bring the family for our annual holiday tradition.
  • Learn more about the Santa Claus Parade

 

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