2026 Operating and Capital Budget

The Town is pleased to present the proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets.

The budget approval process will follow these timelines:

  • January 31, 2026: The first draft of the budget is published (links below)
  • January 31, 2026: Public survey opens for comments on the first draft of the budget (link here)
  • February 11, 2026: The first draft of the budget is presented to Council
  • February 22, 2026: The public survey closes
  • February 25, 2026: Council Meeting (6:00pm in Council Chambers, Deep River Town Hall)
    • Public Meeting is held at the Council Meeting
    • A summary of public survey results is presented to Council
    • A second draft of the budget is presented to Council (includes any amendments proposed at the February 11th meeting of Council)
  • March 11, 2026: Third draft presented to Council (includes amendments proposed at the February 25th meeting of Council)

Links: 

2026 Budget - Discussion Report (first draft): Discussion Report

2026 Budget - Detailed budget tables (first draft): Budget book

Have Your Say! 

Please click here to provide quick feedback on the proposed budget.  

A public meeting will be held to receive comments and feedback on the proposed 2026 budget on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. 

Please submit any written responses to the Clerk's office (townmail@deepriver.ca) by 12:00pm on Monday, February 23, 2026.  

Please feel free to contact us by phone (613 584 2000) if you are unable to access the budget documents or survey electronically.