The City of Winnipeg is projecting a $17.7 million year-end deficit in its 2025 tax-supported operating budget as of June 30. This is a slight $1.2 million improvement from the first-quarter forecast.

Key shortfalls include:

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$4.3M in Planning, Property & Development (lower revenues)

$3.1M in Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (overtime and compensation costs)

$3.0M in Assets & Project Management (reduced transfer from Municipal Accommodations)

$2.0M in Winnipeg Police Service (unmet savings targets)

These were partially offset by surpluses of $3.3M in Public Works (lower snow clearing costs) and $2.7M in Corporate Finance (higher investment earnings).

The City expects to achieve $44.9M of the $51.8M savings outlined in the 2025 budget. With interim measures in place

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