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The Town of Windsor posted a fiscal surplus of $904,884 in 2025, invested more than $1 million in municipal infrastructure and equipment, and reduced its total debt by nearly $1 million, according to its newly released Financial Report and Mayor’s Report on the Financial Highlights of the Financial Report and Independent Auditor’s Report.
The documents were presented during a meeting of Windsor municipal council and made available to the public on June 2. Municipal officials said the reports are intended to help residents better understand the town’s financial position and the major factors that shaped its most recent fiscal year.
For the 2025 fiscal year, Windsor recorded non-consolidated revenues of $14.65 million and expenses of $14.61 million, resulting in an operating surplus of $37,686. After fiscal adjustments required under municipal accounting rules, the municipality reported a fiscal surplus of $904,884.
The municipality said the surplus was driven in part by higher-than-expected tax revenues and a significant increase in property transfer tax revenue, which exceeded budget forecasts amid a strong local real estate market. Additional compensation and service revenues, prudent spending management and the postponement of some projects to future years also contributed to the result.
The mayor’s report notes that some planned expenditures, including projects related to LED streetlight conversion, paving work, upgrades at the Greenlay wastewater pumping station and certain professional services mandates, were deferred to future years. Funds allocated for those projects have been reserved to support their completion in coming years.
Windsor invested more than $1 million in infrastructure and municipal equipment during 2025. Major projects included road network improvements, upgrades to parks and public spaces, the construction of outdoor pickleball courts, the purchase of a generator for the Bruneau wastewater pumping station, the acquisition of a municipal pickup truck and equipment, and various drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
The municipality’s total debt declined to $18.55 million at the end of 2025, down from $19.49 million a year earlier. According to the mayor’s report, approximately 46 per cent of that debt is assumed by the Government of Quebec, helping reduce the direct financial burden on Windsor taxpayers.
Windsor’s accumulated surplus stood at $4.87 million as of Dec. 31, 2025, providing what municipal officials described as adequate financial flexibility to address unforeseen expenses, rising costs and future investment needs.
The Mayor’s Report also summarizes findings from the independent auditor. Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton LLP concluded that Windsor’s financial statements fairly present the municipality’s financial position in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards, subject to a qualification related to accounting requirements for asset retirement obligations.
According to the municipality, the publication of the reports reflects its commitment to the responsible management of public funds and to maintaining transparency with residents.
Despite challenges including inflation, rising infrastructure construction and rehabilitation costs, increasing pressure on municipal services and uncertainty surrounding some government assistance programs, the mayor said Windsor remains in a healthy financial position and is continuing to plan for future investments while limiting impacts on taxpayers.
Residents can access both the 2025 Financial Report and the Mayor’s Report through links available on the Town of Windsor’s website.
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