As Winnipeg heads into another budget season and with an election year approaching, the numbers coming out of City Hall deserve a closer look.

Last week, the mayor proudly declared that “Winnipeg has the lowest municipal property taxes among major cities in Canada.” The statement was made in a City press release based on a benchmarking report prepared by the City of Calgary as part of its 2026 budget preview.

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According to that report, Winnipeggers pay about $2,128 in municipal property taxes on a median-valued home — roughly 40% less than the six-city average. The mayor called this proof that Winnipeg is one of the most affordable large cities in the country and that residents “get strong value for their dollar.”

It sounds reassuring. But as anyone familiar with gove

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