Olivia Chow Defends $94-Million Increase in Toronto Police Budget Amid Corruption Scandal

Olivia Chow defends $94-million increase in Toronto police budget amid corruption scandal

Toronto’s mayor said the hike in funding for the police was mostly to cover the pay bump included in the collective agreement signed last year.

Toronto council finishes deliberations on 2.2% tax increase - Toronto

In early January, city staff revealed Toronto's proposed 2026 budget, with a tax increase of 2.2 per cent, drastically lower than the increases approved in the past two years.

Toronto city council approves 2026 budget that Chow says prioritizes affordability

The city's new annual budget features a 2.2 per cent property tax increase and more than $1 billion funding increases for the TTC and Toronto police.

Toronto city council approves 2026 budget including 2.2 per cent property tax hike – 105.9 The Region

TORONTO — Toronto city council has adopted the mayor’s 2026 budget, which includes a modest property tax increase, caps on public transit fares and more money for the police. The budget includes a 2.2 per cent property tax hike, compared to a 6.9 increase last year and a 9.5 increase in 2024. The city has said that increase comes out to about $91.53 more a year for an average Toronto home with an assessed value of $692,140. The budget includes a…