Civic accountability news, events & figures

Ottawa opens public budget tracker before spring committee vote

A new public dashboard gives residents a clearer way to follow budget commitments, committee decisions, and verified updates before council takes its next vote.

Ontario committee hears 40 deputations on rural broadband delays

Forty groups told a legislative committee that rural internet projects are running late and over budget.

Records office trims request backlog with new triage lane

A new records triage lane is meant to reduce wait times for routine public document requests.

Startup hub publishes AI procurement checklist for public agencies

A new checklist asks agencies to document model purpose, evaluation data, privacy risks, and appeal paths.

Commons committee to review how federal grants are reported

An all-party committee will study whether federal grant reports should follow one public format.

Council meetings will be captioned live in English and French

Live captions in both official languages start at the next council meeting.

Ward boundary review proposes two new wards for fast-growing suburbs

A draft map adds two wards in the city's south and west, where population grew fastest.

Calgary's lobbyist registry will list every meeting with councillors

From January, each meeting between a lobbyist and a councillor goes on a public list within 15 days.

Nov 07, 2026 • 1:38 PM

Public budget briefing at City Hall

A public briefing will walk residents through budget documents and source-backed updates.