Setting the budget is the most important decision Council makes. The budget is much more than dollars and cents. It directly affects you through the services you receive and is a tool to reach the Community’s goals. 

2022 budget dates

DateBudget related activity
Jan. 4, 2022

2022 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets and Community Handbook available online and at City Hall by appointment (call: 625-2230). Residents can also submit comments online through our Get Involved site.
Jan. 11, 2022

Long-term financial overview presentation at City Council – 6:30 pm start
Jan. 13, 2022

 Public pre-budget deputation meeting at City Hall, Council Chambers – 6:30 pm start (gallery closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions)

  • Deputation requests must be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than noon on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022.
  • Requests may be submitted by emailing OfficeoftheCityClerk@thunderbay.ca or by completing the "Request to Speak Before Council" online form.
  • Requests received by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022 will be printed in the meeting agenda.
  • Deputations will be heard in the order in which they are received.
  • There are four options for providing a deputation: 1) videoconference, 2) telephone, 3) City Hall lobby kiosk or 4) by sending a letter to Council.
  • Walk-in deputations will not be permitted.
  • No Powerpoint presentations will be permitted.

For information, contact the Office of the City Clerk at 625-2230 

Jan. 18

Jan. 20

Jan. 26

Feb. 1

Council budget review meetings at City Hall, Council Chambers – 5:00 pm start

* Council Chambers gallery is closed to the public due to Covid-19 restrictions. Meetings will be broadcast live on Shaw Spotlight Channel 10, Tbaytel Digital TV on Channel 110 and video streamed live and archived.
Feb. 3, 2022

Public post-budget meeting at City Hall, Council Chambers - 6:30 pm start (gallery closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions)

  • Deputation requests must be received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than noon on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022.
  • Submit a request by emailing OfficeoftheCityClerk@thunderbay.ca or by completing the "Request to Speak Before Council" online form.
  • Requests received by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 will be printed in the meeting agenda.
  • Deputations will be heard in the order in which they are received.
  • There are four options for providing a deputation: 1) videoconference, 2) telephone, 3) City Hall lobby kiosk or 4) by sending a letter to Council.
  • Walk-in deputations will not be permitted.
  • Powerpoint presentations will not be permitted.

For more information, contact the Office of the City Clerk at 625-2230

 
Feb. 7, 2022

Budget ratified by City Council 

City Hall, Council Chambers – 6:30 pm start

 

2022 budget information

2022 executive budget summary and corporate report

Read the proposed 2022 Executive Budget Summary and Corporate Report

 

Read the 2022 Tax Supported Budget Amendments

 

Read the 2022 Rate Supported Budget Amendments

 

2022 tax supported operating and capital budget & twelve year capital forecast

Read the 2022 Approved Tax-Supported Budget Highlights Fact Sheet for more information.

 

The files below are the proposed budget. 

 

2022 proposed operating and capital budget by department:

2022 rate supported capital and operating budget

Read the 2022 Approved Rate Supported Budget Highlights Fact Sheet for more information.

 

Rate Supported Proposed Operating & Capital Budget includes the areas of Solid Waste - Landfill, Wastewater, Waterworks, and Prince Arthur's Landing - Boater Services.

 

2022 capital improvements

Read the 2022 Capital Improvements.

 

Past budgets

Once approved by City Council, summaries created for the Operating Budget and the Capital Improvement Budgets are updated. Documents for past years are linked below.  

2021

2020 

 2019

2018

 

 

If you require a PDF in an accessible format, please email our Municipal Accessibility Specialist or call 807-625-2240.

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