The City of Montreal released its latest financial statements on June 19, 2026, showing that the winter season this year was the most expensive in ten years. The report also recorded a new high in fine revenue and disclosed that police overtime expenses exceeded $80 million.
Winter-related costs rose to a level not seen in the past decade, according to the municipal figures. The increase reflects higher spending on services required during the cold months, which pushed overall winter expenditures to a record amount.
At the same time, the city reported that revenue from fines reached a record peak. The fine collections contributed significantly to the financial picture presented in the report, offsetting some of the heightened winter outlays.
Police overtime payments formed a major component of the budgetary outcome. More than $80 million was paid to officers for overtime work during the reporting period, marking the largest sum recorded for such expenses.
The financial statements highlight the combined impact of elevated winter spending, record fine income, and substantial police overtime costs. City officials presented the data as an indication of the fiscal pressures associated with a harsh winter season and the accompanying law‑enforcement demands. The report provides a snapshot of how the municipality’s budget responded to these conditions over the past year.