Source Feed: Ottawa Citizen
Author: Aedan Helmer
Publication Date: August 21, 2025 - 17:32
Here's what Ottawa's mayor says we can expect in property-tax increases
August 21, 2025
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe outlined the City of Ottawa's 2026 budget on Thursday that calls for a property tax increase of up to 3.75 per cent, transit fare hikes and the largest budget increase for policing in 15 years. Read More
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