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Publication Date: September 3, 2026 - 10:46

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City forecasts year-end surplus despite running $38-million deficit halfway through 2026

September 3, 2026
City of Ottawa staff are projecting a budget surplus by the end of the year, though the forecast is partially based on optimistic OC Transpo ridership numbers and analysts are still monitoring the financial implications of the July 1 flooding and new U.S. tariffs. Read More


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