2026 Budget Training Series
Before Torontonians vote in the fall 2026 municipal election, the Mayor and City Councillors will approve the final city budget of the term. This is our opportunity to advocate for and secure investments in our city.
Throughout the budget process you will have a chance to tell councillors what you want to see more investment in: like affordable housing, transit, public services, libraries, and more.
We want to make sure you have your say and that’s why Progress Toronto is excited to offer 5 free trainings and events for our Budget Training Series helping you get involved in the 2026 City Budget Process!
Scroll down to find out more and sign up. All of our trainings are free and open to the public. They include City Budget 101 with Councillor Gord Perks and Councillor Alejandra Bravo’s Chief of Staff Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy, How to Speak at Budget Committee with the Toronto Youth Cabinet, City Hall 101 with The Toronto Environmental Alliance, and more!
2026 Budget Training Series
#1 City Budget 101
Presenter: Wyndham Bettencourt-McCarthy - Councillor Alejandra Bravo’s Chief of Staff with special guest Councillor Gord Perks
Monday, January 12 - 6pm ET
Get the details and register:
progresstoronto.ca/budget-training-series-jan-12-2026
#2 How to Speak at Budget Committee
Presenters: Toronto Youth Cabinet's Transit Lead Zain Khurram and community organizer Monica de Vera
Wednesday, January 14 - 6pm ET
Get the details and register:
progresstoronto.ca/budget-training-series-jan-14-2026
#3 Speaking at Budget Committee Prep Session
Presenters: Community organizer Stephanie Lai and Progress Toronto Organizing Manager Donovan Hayden
Sunday, January 18 - 12pm ET
Get the details and register:
progresstoronto.ca/budget-training-series-jan-18-2026
#4 City Hall 101
Presenters: Toronto Environmental Alliance Campaigns Director Sarah Buchanan and Progress Toronto Executive Director Saman Tabasinejad
Wednesday, February 4 - 6pm ET
Get the details and register:
progresstoronto.ca/budget-training-series-feb-4-2026
#5 City Budget Watch Party
Presenters: Progress Toronto Staff
Tuesday, February 10 - 9:30am ET continuing throughout the day
In person at City Hall or online
Get the details and register:
progresstoronto.ca/budget-training-series-feb-10-2026
We offer our trainings for free so that cost isn’t a barrier. If you can, support our work by chipping in $10 to our Training Fund or by donating when you sign up.
Accessibility Information: Our online trainings will include captioning. Please reach out to Donovan at info@progresstoronto.ca for more accessibility information and requests.