What's Happening Now

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Budget 2026 Survey. Read the results of the survey in the Budget 2026 What We Heard Report. Community input is one of several factors considered when creating the budget. Feedback from the public, along with staff advice and recommendations, is shared with Council to support decision-making.

As part of the annual budget planning process, City departments and cultural partners present their budgets and any new budget requests to Council at a Finance Standing Committee Meeting. For the draft 2026 – 2030 Financial Plan, you can watch the meetings live on October 29 and 30, 2025 at coquitlam.ca/WebCasts, or review the highlight documents at coquitlam.ca/budget.

Background

Each year, City staff create a five-year financial plan and annual budget for City Council to consider. The budget outlines City spending across key service areas such as public safety, parks, recreation, transportation, garbage and green waste collection, and more. The Community Charter requires the City's budget to be balanced — meaning the City cannot plan to spend more than it brings in each year.

As costs continue to increase and our City grows, this year's budget will focus on core services and finding a long-term balance between service levels and affordability, with the impact on residents at the forefront.

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