Balancing Budgets and Salaries

Ottawa City Council is back in full swing, which means the Municipal Panel is here to provide our colour commentary.This week we cover:

* the Integrity Commissioner’s report on Councillor Plante’s social media postings (0:15)

* the City’s decision that all staff will return to office full time in January (11:18)

* the 2026 budget directions, and specifically what it means for transit (22:38)

* a potential pay increase for Councillors (40:15)

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