The Province has committed $65 million towards replacing water distribution infrastructure in our community.

The City of Prince Rupert’s Draft 2023-2027 Budget was presented at tonight’s open Committee of the Whole meeting, and is now available for the public to view, with public consultations scheduled for April 11th and 24th and the City's budget simulation tool now available. This year’s budget has been significantly driven by external factors, with increasing national inflation impacting contract negotiations with the City’s multiple unions. In addition, devaluation of undeveloped lands held by the Prince Rupert Port Authority has caused significant revenue losses, and the Port Tax Cap places the burden of operational and capital expenditures on all other taxpayers (residents/businesses).

Signing Follows January Adoption of Agreement by Both Councils.

With the City’s Housing Needs Assessment identifying a projected demand for approximately 4,800 new homes projected to be needed before 2030, the City is continuing to move ahead with actions identified in the Interim Housing Strategy - to act swiftly on available funding opportunities and create the right conditions for housing development.