2021 Budget
The Region's annual budget process began on November 25, 2020 and the final 2021 Budget announced January 20, 2021.
Regional Plan Beyond COVID-19
The foundation for Council’s vision for Waterloo Region is rooted in resident feedback that was gathered as part of the Strategic Planning process. Over 12,400 residents provided detailed feedback on key community issues through this process.
Six focus areas have been identified and these help shape Council’s vision for the community. These areas are:
- A Thriving Economy
- Sustainable Transportation
- Environment and Climate Action
- Healthy Safe and Inclusive Communities
- Responsive and Engaging Public Service
- Our people
In response to the impacts of COVID-19 and following additional input from the community in the summer of 2020, Regional Council is further prioritizing affordable housing, addressing inequities, providing tailored supports to local business, seeking innovation in service delivery and investing in ongoing management of the pandemic.
The approval of the 2021 budget allows the Region of Waterloo to continue working to fulfil Council’s vision to improve the lives of all 630,000 residents.
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How has community feedback been reflected in Council’s plan, and the accompanying budget? |
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How has the Region responded to the pandemic? |
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What essential services are provided by the Region? |
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Budget feedback: tell us what Regional services you value
Every year at budget time, Regional Council likes to hear from citizens on whether the Region's services are meeting community needs.
The Region welcomes feedback from residents on the budget. Community members can share ideas by attending a public meeting or online through Engage Region of Waterloo. This year's public input process is complete. Check back in fall 2021 for feedback opportunities for next year's budget.
Have questions about Regional services and how the budget works? Watch the video below to see how we invest in the future.
November 25, 2020 - Detailed Budget Review (Day 1) |
2021 Preliminary Budget - User Rates GRCA Presentation - 2021 Draft Budget |
December 16, 2020 - Detailed Budget Review (Day 2) |
2021 Preliminary Tax Supported Program Budget & 2021-2030 Capital Budget Summaries |
December 16, 2020 - Public Input Session |
January 12, 2021 - Detailed Budget Review (Day 3) |
Waterloo Regional Police - 2021 Proposed Budget |
January 20, 2021 - Final Budget Approval |
If you want to register as a delegation to any of the public input sessions for the Regional budget, contact the Regional Clerk's Office at 519-575-4400. More information about public input meetings is available on our Public Notices page. For more information on the budget process, or if you have specific budget questions, contact: Budgets@regionofwaterloo.ca
2021 Budget
2021 Preliminary Tax Supported Program Budget & 2021-2030 Capital Budget Summaries
2021 Preliminary Budget - User Rates
2020 Budget
The Region's annual budget process was completed and approved by Council on January 22, 2020.
2020 Final Budget Issue Papers
2019 Budget
The Region's annual budget process was completed and approved by Council on February 19, 2019.
2019 Final Program Budget Book
2019 Final Budget Issue Papers
2018 Budget
The Region's annual budget process was completed and approved by council on December 13, 2017.
Final 2018 Program Budget Book
Final 2018 Budget Issue Papers
Financial Statements
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