• The Climate Change Master Plan would receive $9 million including $3 million for enhanced winter operations, $2.3 million for tree planting, and $1.9 million in one-time funding for the 200th anniversary celebration of Bytown and the ByWard Market.

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OC Transpo

The proposed OC Transpo operating budget is $938.7 million and includes the following components:

• funding to operate the O-Train Line 1 extension to Trim Station,

• introduce on-demand transit services,

• maintain a reliable service and support safety and security initiatives,

• $47.6 million to renew and replace the OC Transpo fleet, including zero-emission battery-electric buses.

Overall, the draft budget proposes a 2.5 percent increase in transit fares. Under this proposal, an adult monthly bus pass would increase by $3.50 to $138.50, while a senior pass would increase by $1.50 to $59.75. Single-ride adult fares paid by Presto or debit/credit would increase by $0.10 to $4.10, while cash fares would be $4.15.

Affordable Housing

The 2026 Draft Budget proposes $23.25 million to support the construction of approximately 350 affordable housing units in 2026, including Phase II of Rochester Heights and the Multifaith Housing initiative at LeBreton Flats.

An additional $2.8 million is allocated for yearly social housing investments, alongside $2.18 million dedicated to vital health and social support services for those in need. Furthermore, $400,000 has been allocated to the Youth Homelessness Action Plan, and $476,000 for food security programs.

Resident Participation

City Council is encouraging Ottawa residents to share their views as the budget undergoes review by Standing Committees, before its final consideration by Council on December 10.

Councillor Rawlson King is hosting two budget consultation sessions, on November 17 for Ward-specific consultation session via Zoom, and on November 25 which will be an open consultation session for all Ottawa residents within the Black and racialized communities. The hybrid session will be held in-person at Heartwood House, 404 McArthur Avenue, and also online via Zoom. 

All residents may also provide input by contacting Councillor King’s office to register as a public delegate to present at Standing Committee meetings or engaging on social media using #OttBudget.

Additional budget information, including the full Draft Budget 2026 report and the forthcoming Budget Explorer tool, is available on the City's Draft Budget 2026 webpage at engage.ottawa.ca/budget2026.