County Council will begin considering the draft 2026 municipal budget on Monday December 1.
Council will meet at Shire Hall (332 Picton Main Street) on December 1 starting at 6 pm. Arryn McNichol, Treasurer and Director of Finance and IT, will provide an overview of the draft 2026 budget. Council will also receive any deputations from the public and comments from the audience.
On December 2, Council will review the capital budget, which is the municipality’s plan for investing in the roads, parks and recreation facilities, fire and emergency vehicles, and other infrastructure that support the delivery of programs and services.
On December 3, Council will discuss the operating budget, which details the programs and services the municipality will deliver in 2026 and the plan to pay for them.
Following Council feedback and input about the draft 2026 budget, Mayor Steve Ferguson intends to officially present the proposed 2026 budget. Adoption of the final budget will follow the process outlined in the provincial Municipal Act under the strong mayor powers and duties.
The above schedule is subject to change. The public is encouraged to follow the County on Facebook and X/Twitter for updates.
The full agenda for the budget meetings is posted here. The documents on the agenda include:
- The draft 2026 budget and addendum. If you require the budget in an alternative format for accessibility (e.g. large print, rich text) please contact clerks@pecounty.on.ca
- A budget book explaining how the budget is created, different parts of the budget, key financial data, and highlights from departments across the corporation.
- Opening night budget overview slide presentation
- The capital budget slide presentation
- The operating budget slide presentation
The public is invited to get involved in a variety of ways:
- Attend the budget meetings in person at Shire Hall (332 Picton Main Street)
- Watch the meetings live on YouTube
- Visit the Have Your Say public engagement platform to learn more
If you have a question about the budget, contact communications@pecounty.on.ca or call 613.476.2148 extension 1023.