As cities across Canada jack up property taxes, Ottawans have come off with a more meagre hike. But can it last? Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says the 2025 budget will be more challenging than the first two of his term. He has no further commitment to a specific ceiling for tax hikes, but pledges to keep taxes as low as possible. The 2025 budget is expected to be an even bigger challenge, and the city may need help from other levels of government.

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