The City released its draft 2026 budget this week.

We cover:

* Headlines from the Budget

* What strong mayor powers mean for budgeting

* The Mayor’s explanation for why Ottawa tax increases are lower than other cities

* The City’s new window to make voluntary contributions

* The City rejects urban boundary expansion

We reference some documents in the show:

* City’s draft Budget Magazine

* My assessment of the New Deals for Toronto and Ottawa, here and here,

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