2023 Budget

The City of Stratford has begun its 2023 budget process.

Draft Budget

The draft 2023 budget documents can be reviewed as follows:

Please visit Engage Stratford to learn more about the budget, or to ask a question. You can also send us an email if you have a question or comment about the budget.

Budget Meetings

March 7, 2023

The Finance and Labour Relations Committee met on March 7, 2023, to continue its budget deliberations. You can view the Treasurer's Update presentation from this meeting, or see the agenda materials in the Council Calendar.

February 21, 2023

The Finance and Labour Relations Committee met on February 21, 2023, to continue its budget deliberations. You can view the Treasurer's Update presentation from this meeting, or see the agenda materials in the Council Calendar.

Here is the video recording of the February 21 budget session.

February 7, 2023

The Finance and Labour Relations Committee met on February 7, 2023, to continue its budget deliberations. You can view the Treasurer's Update presentation from this meeting, or see the agenda materials in the Council Calendar.

Here is the video recording of the February 7 budget session.

January 24, 2023

The Finance and Labour Relations Committee met on January 24, 2023, to continue its budget deliberations. You can view the Treasurer's Update presentation from this meeting, or see the agenda materials in the Council Calendar.

The following presentations were also provided to the Committee at this meeting:

Here is a video recording of the January 24 session:

January 10, 2023

The Finance and Labour Relations Committee met on January 10, 2023, to begin its budget deliberations. You can view the Treasurer's Introduction and Overview presentation from this meeting, or see the agenda materials in the Council Calendar.

Here is a video recording of the January 10 session:

The following meeting dates are also scheduled for budget review. Please note these meetings are now in-person at City Hall. Arrangements for viewing live or as a recording are included on the agenda when available in the Council Calendar.

February 21, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. (City Hall Council Chambers)
March 7, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. (City Hall Council Chambers)
Municipal Budgeting Education Session

An education and training session on municipal budgeting processes and procedures for members of Council was held on Tuesday November 29, 2022.

Community Grant Applications

The 2023 Community Grant application process is now closed. Council will award 2023 grants once its 2023 budget is approved. A notice will be emailed to each applicant advising of Council's decision.

Please review City Policy F.1.1 Community Grant Program for more information.