Annually, the federal and provincial governments present a budget which includes municipal implications. To compliment these budgets, MFOA creates summaries of both budgets to highlight how it may impact Ontario municipalities. See below to download the summaries.






Provincial Budgets 
 

Federal Budgets

 
Doc File NameDocument TitlePub DateTag Name Document Description
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2024_Federal_FES.aspx2024 Federal Fall Economic Statement12/16/2024 12:00:00 AMPolicy Federal BudgetOn December 16, 2024, the Federal Fall Economic Statement was released.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2024_Federal_Budget.aspxMFOA's Summary of the 2024 Federal Budget4/16/2024 12:00:00 AMPolicy Federal BudgetIf you have any issues accessing the federal budget summary please email christine@mfoa.on.ca
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2023_federal_FES.aspx2023 Federal Fall Economic Statement11/21/2023 12:00:00 AMPolicy Federal BudgetOn November 21, 2023, the federal Fall Economic Statement was released.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2023_federal_budget.aspxMFOA's Summary of the 2023 Federal Budget3/28/2023 12:00:00 AMPolicy Federal BudgetIf you have any issues accessing the federal budget summary please email christine@mfoa.on.ca
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2022_Federal_Budget.aspxMFOA's Summary of the 2022 Federal Budget4/7/2022 12:00:00 AMPolicy Federal BudgetIf you have any issues accessing the federal budget summary please email christine@mfoa.on.ca
MFOA_Policy_Projects/MFOAs_Summary_of_the_2021_Federal_Budget.aspxMFOA's Summary of the 2021 Federal Budget4/19/2021 12:00:00 AMPolicy Federal BudgetIf you have any issues accessing the federal budget summary please email christine@mfoa.on.ca
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2020_Federal_Fall_Economic_Statement.aspx2020 Federal Fall Economic Statement Summary11/30/2020 12:00:00 AMPolicy Federal BudgetOn November 30, 2020, the federal Fall Economic Statement was released.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/MFOAs_Summary_of_the_2019_Federal_Budget.aspxMFOA's Summary of the 2019 Federal Budget3/19/2019 12:00:00 AMPolicy Federal BudgetIf you have any issues accessing the budget summary please email shira@mfoa.on.ca or christine@mfoa.on.ca
MFOA_Policy_Projects/MFOAs_Summary_of_the_2018_Federal_Budget.aspxMFOA's Summary of the 2018 Federal Budget2/27/2018 12:00:00 AMPolicy Federal BudgetIf you have any issues accessing the budget summary please email colin@mfoa.on.ca or christine@mfoa.on.ca
MFOA_Policy_Projects/MFOAs_Summary_of_the_2017_Federal_Budget.aspxMFOA's Summary of the 2017 Federal Budget3/22/2017 12:00:00 AMPolicy Federal BudgetIf you have any issues accessing the budget summary please email shira@mfoa.on.ca or policy@mfoa.on.ca.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/MFOAs_Summary_of_the_2016_Federal_Budget.aspxMFOA's Summary of the 2016 Federal Budget8/10/2016 12:00:00 AMPolicy Federal BudgetIf you have any issues accessing the budget summary please email colin@mfoa.on.ca or policy@mfoa.on.ca.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/MFOAs_Summary_of_the_2015_Federal_Budget.aspxMFOA's Summary of the 2015 Federal Budget8/2/2016 12:00:00 AMPolicy Federal BudgetThe budget stresses a number of themes, some of them present in previous budgets, such as tax reduction measures, lower taxes for businesses, steady economic growth, and financial stewardship.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/MFOAs_Summary_of_the_2014_Federal_Budget.aspxMFOA's Summary of the 2014 Federal Budget7/20/2016 12:00:00 AMPolicy Federal BudgetThe budget stresses a number of themes such as connecting Canadians with available jobs, promoting job creation, innovation and trade, responsible resource development, support for families and communities by protecting Canadian consumers and keeping
MFOA_Policy_Projects/MFOAs_Summary_of_the_2013_Federal_Budget.aspx2013 Federal Budget6/14/2016 12:00:00 AMPolicy Federal BudgetHow will the 2013 federal budget impact long term capital planning in your municipality? Click for our synopsis of the budget, complete with municipal highlights, economic outlook and federal financial position.
Doc File NameDocument TitlePub DateTag Name Document Description
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2025_Ontario_Prebudget_Submission.aspx2025 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission1/31/2025 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetMFOA has developed a document that conveys the current issues facing municipalities, some opportunities for improvement, and the risks if we don't act now. The following document will form the basis of our submission when budget consultations begin a
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2024_Provincial_Budget.aspx2024 Provincial Budget - Municipal Implications3/26/2024 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetOn March 26, 2024, the 2024 provincial budget was released.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2024_Prebudget_Submission.aspx2024 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission1/23/2024 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetMFOA’s recommendations focus on the importance of the provincial-municipal partnership; a partnership that recognizes municipalities as the main driver of essential services and subject matter experts on how to improve efficiencies and operations to
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2023_Provincial_Budget.aspx2023 Provincial Budget - Municipal Implications3/23/2023 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetOn March 23, 2023, the 2023 provincial budget was released.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2023_Prebudget_Submission.aspx2023 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission2/2/2023 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetMFOA’s recommendations highlight the importance of the provincial-municipal relationship, which is critical to the wellbeing of Ontarians and maintains the essential services that citizens and businesses rely on.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2022_Provincial_Budget_Municipal_Implications.aspx2022 Provincial Budget - Municipal Implications4/28/2022 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetOn April 28, 2022, the 2022 provincial budget was released.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2022_Provincial_Prebudget_Submission.aspx2022 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission2/2/2022 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetMFOA’s recommendations are based on how the Province can further support municipal fiscal health and promote collaboration between governments.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2021_Fall_Economic_Statement.aspx2021 Fall Economic Statement - Municipal Implications11/4/2021 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetOn November 4, 2021, the provincial Fall Economic Statement was released.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2021_Provincial_Budget_Municipal_Implications.aspx2021 Provincial Budget - Municipal Implications3/24/2021 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetOn March 24, 2021, the 2021 provincial budget was released.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2021_Provincial_Prebudget_Submission.aspx2021 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission2/11/2021 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetMFOA’s recommendations are based on how the Province can further support municipal fiscal health and promote collaboration between governments.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2020_Provincial_Budget_Municipal_Implications.aspx2020 Provincial Budget - Municipal Implications11/5/2020 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetOn November 5, 2020, the 2020 provincial budget was released.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2020_Fall_Provincial_Prebudget_Submission.aspx2020 Fall Provincial Pre-Budget Submission10/15/2020 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetMFOA recommends that the Province adheres to the following principles for the 2020 budget: strengthening partnerships, supporting vital services for Ontarians, and information sharing.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2020_Provincial_Fiscal_Update.aspx2020 Provincial Economic and Fiscal Update - Municipal Implications3/27/2020 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetThe 2020 Provincial budget has been deferred to Fall 2020. Instead, Minister Rod Phillips has released an economic and fiscal update.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2019_Fall_Economic_Statement.aspxMFOA's Summary of the 2019 Fall Economic Statement2/26/2020 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetOn November 6, 2019, the provincial Fall Economic Statement was released.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2020_Provincial_Prebudget_Submission.aspx2020 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission1/17/2020 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetMFOA recommends that the Province adheres to the following principles for the 2020 budget: strengthening partnerships, supporting vital services for Ontarians, and information sharing.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2019_Provincial_Budget_Municipal_Implications.aspx2019 Provincial Budget - Municipal Implications & Analysis4/23/2019 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetTo support members navigate through the changing landscape, MFOA is increasing the depth and breadth of its analysis for municipalities, along with engagement opportunities with members about the budget.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2019_Provincial_Prebudget_Submission.aspx2019 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission2/7/2019 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetMFOA recommends that the Province adheres to the following principles for the 2019 budget: strengthening partnerships, consideration for unintended consequences, and information sharing.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2018_Fall_Economic_Statement.aspxMFOA's Summary and Analysis of 2018 Fall Economic Statement and Bill 571/4/2019 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetOn November 15, 2018, the provincial Fall Economic Statement was released.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2018_Provincial_Budget_Municipal_Implications.aspx2018 Provincial Budget - Municipal Implications3/28/2018 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetMFOA's summary of Ontario's 2018 Provincial Budget. If you have difficulty accessing the document please email policy@mfoa.on.ca
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2017_Fall_Economic_Statement_and_Bill_177.aspx2017 Fall Economic Statement and Bill 17711/17/2017 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetOn November 14, 2017, the provincial Fall Economic Statement was released and Bill 177 passed first reading. Both carry municipal implications.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2017_Provincial_Budget_Municipal_Implications.aspx2017 Provincial Budget - Municipal Implications4/27/2017 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetMFOA's summary of Ontario's 2017 Provincial Budget. If you have difficulty accessing the document please email policy@mfoa.on.ca
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2017_Provincial_Prebudget_Submission.aspx2017 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission2/1/2017 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetMFOA's submission to the 2017 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission. MFOA recommends that the Ministry consider the goals of municipal fiscal sustainability when creating the 2017 budget.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2016_Provincial_Budget_Municipal_Implications.aspx2016 Provincial Budget - Municipal Implications8/8/2016 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetMFOA's summary of Ontario's 2016 Provincial Budget. If you have any questions please contact policy@mfoa.on.ca
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2015_Provincial_Budget_Write-up.aspx2015 Provincial Budget Write-up8/3/2016 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetMFOA has submitted its Bill 73 - Smart Growth for Our Communities Act response to the Standing Committee on Social Policy.
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2014_Provincial_Budget_Municipal_Implications.aspx2014 Provincial Budget - Municipal Implications7/24/2016 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetMFOA's summary of Ontario's 2014 Provincial Budget. If you have any questions please contact policy@mfoa.on.ca
MFOA_Policy_Projects/2013_Provincial_Budget.aspx2013 Provincial Budget6/13/2016 12:00:00 AMPolicy Provincial BudgetLearn about transit, road, bridge and other infrastructure changes flowing out of the 2013 provincial budget. MFOA isolates municipal highlights, the province's financial position, economic outlook and other budget initiatives.
 Questions? Contact:
Christine Duong
christine@mfoa.on.ca
416-362-9001 ext.230
 

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