sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ | Tsawwassen First Nation
The Tsawwassen First Nation is a federally recognized Indigenous community situated in the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples in southwestern British Columbia, with a significant economic development and land management strategy.
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Last Updated 2026-03-31 04:18:47 UTCBand Council
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TSAWWASSEN FIRST NATION BUDGET SUMMARY
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)
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DISCLAIMER: This budget summary was generated using artificial intelligence
based on publicly available budget documents. This document reflects planned
expenditures only and does not include actual financial results, revenues, or
financial position data. Users should verify information against the original
budget document approved by Tsawwassen Legislature on March 4, 2025.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Tsawwassen First Nation approved a total budget of $127,311,825 for fiscal
year 2025-2026. The budget is divided between Local Government expenditures of
$63,708,531 serving all residents of Tsawwassen Lands and Member expenditures
of $63,603,294 dedicated to Member-specific programs and services. Capital
expenditures represent $44,730,000 or 35.1% of total budget across both Local
Government and Member categories. Operating expenditures total $82,581,825 or
64.9% of the budget. The budget supports TFN's self-governing mandate under
their Treaty, providing comprehensive services across governance,
infrastructure, health, education, housing, and economic development.
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BUDGET ALLOCATION
Total Budget: $127,311,825
Local Government Expenditures: $63,708,531
Local Government Operations: $37,658,531 (59.1%)
Local Government Capital: $26,050,000 (40.9%)
Member Expenditures: $63,603,294
Member Operations: $44,923,294 (70.6%)
Member Capital: $18,680,000 (29.4%)
Capital to Operating Ratio: 35.1% capital, 64.9% operating
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATING EXPENDITURES
Total Local Government Operations: $37,658,531
Major Program Areas:
Local Government Lands - Engineering: $12,188,102 (32.4%)
Finance & Government Services: $10,023,183 (26.6%)
Community Safety & Enforcement: $5,418,728 (14.4%)
Local Government Lands - Planning: $4,461,974 (11.8%)
Taxation: $2,955,000 (7.8%)
Policy, Strategy & Communications: $2,611,544 (6.9%)
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MEMBER OPERATING EXPENDITURES
Total Member Operations: $44,923,294
Major Program Areas:
Member Lands & Municipal Services: $13,744,263 (30.6%)
Education, Recreation & Culture: $8,935,581 (19.9%)
Member Financial Benefits: $7,353,000 (16.4%)
Community Health & Family Services: $6,662,067 (14.8%)
Territory Management: $6,490,781 (14.5%)
Economic Development: $1,737,602 (3.9%)
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Total Capital Budget: $44,730,000
Local Government Capital: $26,050,000 (58.2%)
New 2025-2026 Projects: $1,950,000
Approved 2024-2025 Carryover Projects: $24,100,000
Major Local Government Capital Projects:
28 Ave Resurfacing and Multi Use Pathway: $1,800,000
Falcon Way Road Improvements: $8,000,000
Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations: $2,500,000
New Public Works Building and Relocate Lands Office Trailer: $2,500,000
New Administration Building: $2,000,000
Dragonfly Way Roadway: $1,900,000
Member Capital: $18,680,000 (41.8%)
New 2025-2026 Projects: $5,550,000
Approved 2024-2025 Carryover Projects: $13,130,000
Major Member Capital Projects:
Industrial Lands Site Preparation: $4,000,000
TFN Built Homes for Member Purchase: $3,900,000
Industrial Lands - 108-acre fill: $1,500,000
Industrial Lands BC Hydro Servicing: $2,000,000
Dock Breakwater Construction: $1,000,000
Industrial Land Servicing: $1,000,000
13 Acre Site Fill: $1,000,000
TFN Community Farm Precinct: $1,000,000
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KEY BUDGET CHARACTERISTICS
Self-Governing Status: TFN operates under Treaty with comprehensive
governance authority
Dual Service Model: Services provided to both Members and all Tsawwassen
Lands residents
Infrastructure Investment: Significant capital allocation for roads,
utilities, and facilities
Economic Development Focus: Major investment in industrial lands
development
Member Benefits: $7.35M in direct financial distributions to Members
Housing Investment: $12.4M for Member housing programs and rental stock
Service Agreements: Police and fire services contracted from Delta
municipality
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REVENUE SOURCES (PROJECTED)
Local Government Operating Revenue: $31,681,318
Property Taxes: $18,587,000 (58.7%)
TFN Commercial Lands Corporation Loan: $4,665,818 (14.7%)
Other: $4,493,000 (14.2%)
Utilities: $3,100,000 (9.8%)
Development Fees: $835,500 (2.6%)
Local Government Capital Revenue: $26,050,000
Offsite Levies: $11,155,000 (42.8%)
TFN Land Corporation Loan: $10,785,464 (41.4%)
Grants and Other Contributions: $4,109,536 (15.8%)
Member Operating Revenue: $51,080,510
Block Funding: $14,225,000 (27.8%)
Other Grants: $7,575,728 (14.8%)
Education Equivalency: $6,800,000 (13.3%)
Contributions From Trusts: $6,150,000 (12.0%)
Other Revenues: $5,189,119 (10.2%)
GST Revenue Sharing: $2,900,000 (5.7%)
Gaming Revenue Sharing: $400,000 (0.8%)
(Additional sources not detailed)
Member Capital Revenue: $18,680,000
TFN Land Corporation Loan: $15,380,000 (82.3%)
Grants and Other Contributions: $3,300,000 (17.7%)
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GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
Tsawwassen First Nation operates as a self-governing nation under the
Tsawwassen Treaty. The budget requires approval by the Tsawwassen Legislature
on or before March 15th each year. The fiscal year runs from April 1 to
March 31. Budget development includes priority setting with Executive Council
and Legislature, extensive Finance and Audit Committee review, Executive
Council approval, Legislative debate, and Advisory Council input before final
passage as the Appropriations Act.
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Source: 2025/2026 Budget Overview, Tsawwassen First Nation, Approved March 4, 2025
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