Shortfall

• Cuts and deferrals made in Saskatoon as part of final budget meeting

  Several cuts were made in Saskatoon's final special budget meeting as the city worked to reduce the shortfall.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
  
• Saskatoon tax hike could be ‘make or break’ moment: Canadian Taxpayers Federation

  A budget meeting is taking place Tuesday with another in August, and will look over 11 areas that make up $27 million, or 51.5 per cent of the pressure the city faces in 2024.

  Economy

  Jul 24, 2023
  
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• City of Saskatoon revises budget shortfall numbers ahead of Tuesday meeting

  An updated assessment, which will be discussed at next week's meeting, now has Saskatoon's budgetary gap sitting at $50.9 million next year and $21.7 million the following year.

  Economy

  Jul 20, 2023
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• Saskatoon Chamber suggests global spending cut for city council budget shortfall

  Jason Aebig said Saskatoon will need to scale back plans, reduce staffing levels and innovate to deliver with less in order to overcome forecast budget shortfall.

  Politics

  Jul 14, 2023
• Saskatoon city councillor discusses budget shortfall deliberations

  Follow-up meetings around budget discussions are going to be held July 25 and Aug. 15, and Block said by then she hopes they'll have some direction for administration.

  Politics

  Jul 6, 2023
• Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools passes budget after facing $2.5-million shortfall

  GSCS isn't the only school division facing budget struggles, as Saskatoon Public Schools underwent a similar slashing of services last week to arrive at a balanced budget.

  Education

  Jun 27, 2023
• Experts weigh in on Saskatoon budget as city faces $52.4-million shortfall

  Growth in Saskatoon is coming at a cost and the city faces hard choices. Experts say public involvement is an important piece of managing the future of finances and services.

  Politics

  Jun 23, 2023
• Saskatoon budget discussions come to standstill after hours of deliberation

  Discussions to address Saskatoon's $52.4 million funding shortfall next year began at City Hall Thursday morning with several options given to hack and slash spending.

  Politics

  Jun 22, 2023
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• Alberta education minister may force CBE to reverse teacher layoffs

  Frustrations and disappointment from Calgary families feeling caught in the middle of a conflict between the province government and the Calgary Board of Education.

  Education

  Nov 22, 2019
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• Saint John council facing $4.4-million budget shortfall: report

  Saint John Common Council's next open meeting is Tuesday night.

  Politics

  Sep 3, 2017