Make a Deputation on the City Budget

Speak at the City Budget Committee

The City of Toronto's 2023 Budget released on January 10 will be decided on February 14.

On January 17 and 18 the City's Budget Committee will be hosting public consultations and this is one opportunity to share your story directly with decision-makers to let them know what you need to see in this year's budget.

Speaking at a committee is also known as making a deputation. Deputations are an opportunity for you to tell locally elected politicians your opinions and experiences on issues they will be voting on.

When & where can I speak on the city budget?

The City’s Budget Committee is hosting consultations online and in person in different civic centres across the city. See below.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 2 locations:

Toronto City Hall
In person in Committee Room 1 and online by video conference
100 Queen Street West, 2nd floor (map)
Near Bay St & Queen St W & near Osgoode subway station

Times:

  • 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

  • 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

  • 6:00 p.m. onwards

North York Civic Centre
In person in the Council Chamber and online by video conference
5100 Yonge St (map)
near Sheppard St W and Yonge St & near North York Centre subway station

Times:

  • 1:30 p.m. –4:30 p.m.

  • 6:00 p.m. onwards

Wednesday January 18, 2023 at 2 locations:

Scarborough Civic Centre
In person in the Council Chamber and online by video conference
150 Borough Dr (map)
Near Ellesmere & Brimley and near Scarborough Centre Station

Times:

  • 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

  • 6:00 p.m. onwards

Etobicoke Civic Centre
In person in the Council Chamber and online by video conference
399 The West Mall (map)
Near Burnhamthorpe & The West Mall

Times:

  • 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

  • 6:00 p.m. onwards

How do I sign up to speak?

To speak to Budget Committee on Tuesday, January 17 or Wednesday, January 18, 2023 you can email buc@toronto.ca or call 416-392-4666. You are asked to register by 4:30 p.m., Monday, January 16, 2023. If you can, indicate what time segment (see above) you’d like to speak during and if you will be joining in person or online by video conference.

The City will provide registered speakers with instructions about how to join the meeting and help you understand how to join by video conference.

The City staff person from the Clerk’s office who supports the Budget Committee is Matthew Green and he can be reached at the email and phone number above.

You can also provide written comments by email to buc@toronto.ca.