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NOTICE 2026 BUDGET

In accordance with Strong Mayor Powers under Section 284.16 of the Municipal Act, 2001, Township Council intends to consider the Draft Budget at two separate Budget Meetings open to the public.

Prior to the Budget Meetings, the public is invited to provide input directly to until December 15th, 2025. Your participation in this process is welcome and encouraged.

BUDGET MEETING SCHEDULE
The Draft Budget will be released on January 8th, 2026 and can be found in the Agenda packages on the website www.rideaulakes.ca/town-hall/council/agendas-minutes-videos.

Operating Budget Meeting: Thursday, January 15th, 2026 – 10:00 am

Operating and Capital Budget Meeting: Friday, January 16th, 2026 – 10:00 am

Friday, December 5, 2025 - Special Committee of the Whole Meeting 
Members of the public and media are welcome to watch the live stream on our Meeting Agendas page. There will be no teams link available for this meeting.

Monday, December 8, 2025, 9:45 am - Special Council Meeting 
Members of the public and media are welcome to join the meetings virtually using the Microsoft Teams link below:
Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 212 912 860 897 01
Passcode: dE2p9vJ6

Monday, December 8, 2025, 10:00 am - Committee of the Whole Meeting
Members of the public and media are welcome to join the meetings virtually using the Microsoft Teams link below:
Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 279 851 334 576 9
Passcode: D9Ge7Ej3

Please note the following participation guidelines:
• All participants will remain muted upon entry and throughout the meeting until the designated Media and Public Question Period listed on the agenda.
• During that time, those wishing to ask a question must raise their virtual hand in Microsoft Teams. The meeting host will recognize participants in order and
unmute them to speak when recognized by the Chair.
• To ensure an orderly meeting, only one person may speak at a time, and all questions must relate to items listed on the agenda.

The regular live stream can still be found on our Meeting Agendas page. 

We appreciate your cooperation and participation in maintaining a respectful and efficient meeting environment.