Budget Process
Learn more about how the municipal budget process works – as well as three tax rate options for 2021/22 presented to Council for consideration. View the presentation deck or watch the presentation, provided to the Budget Committee on Feb. 5, 2021 by Chief Administrative Officer Jacques Dubé and Chief Financial Officer Jane Fraser.
2021-22 Budget
Each business unit will present their proposed budget. Regional Council will debate budget changes and refer them for final decision on Tuesday, April 20. Full approval of the budget will be on Tuesday, May 4. Business unit budget presentations are scheduled as follows:
Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 9:30 a.m. (agenda)
- Chief Administrative Office
- Human Resources
- Legal & Legislative Services
- Auditor General
Contingency date: Friday, Feb. 5
Wednesday, Feb. 10 (agenda)
- Fiscal Services
- Finance, Asset Management, and ICT
- Corporate & Customer Services
Contingency date: Friday, Feb. 12
Wednesday, Feb. 17 (agenda)
- Halifax Regional Police
- Halifax Public Libraries
Contingency date: Friday, Feb. 19
Wednesday, Feb. 24 (agenda)
- Capital budget
Contingency date: Friday, Feb. 26
Wednesday, March 3 (agenda)
- Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency
Contingency date: Friday, March 5
Wednesday, March 10 (agenda)
- Halifax Transit
Contingency date: Friday, March 12
Wednesday, March 24 (agenda)
- Transportation & Public Works
Contingency date: Friday, March 26
Wednesday, March 31 (agenda)
- Parks & Recreation
Contingency date: Thursday, April 1
Wednesday, April 7 (agenda)
- Planning & Development
Contingency date: Friday, April 9
Wednesday, April 21 (agenda)
- Budget Adjustment List (BAL) review
Contingency date: Thursday, April 22
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 (agenda)
- Full review of final budget
Contingency date: Wednesday, May 5
Citizens will be given an opportunity to speak directly to Regional Council about budget priorities. Time will be set aside during these meetings for the public to provide insight and comments virtually. Registration is required to be added to the speakers list. Please contact the Clerk’s Office at 902-490-4210 or by email at clerks@halifax.ca no later than 4:30 p.m. the day before a meeting.
Further reading
2020 Municipal Budget Survey
Strategic Priorities Plans
- 2021-25 Strategic Priorities Plan
- Approved Council Priorities Plan
- Approved Administration Priorities Plan
2020-21 Budget documents
