From the Mayor

Black History Month honoured in Mississauga this February

Black History Month is a dedicated time to honour the contributions, achievements and history of Black communities and residents in Mississauga and beyond. Entertainment and activities | February 2, 2026 This year’s national theme is “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” This theme celebrates […]

Mississauga’s 2026 Budget adopted

Mississauga prioritizes investments in transit, enforcement, safety and well-being, and infrastructure, while keeping tax increase under inflation. City services | January 28, 2026 The City of Mississauga’s 2026 Budget has been adopted. This budget addresses community priorities to keep property taxes affordable while continuing to deliver more than 200 City programs and services, maintaining and building […]

Mississauga connects unhoused residents to essential support this winter

With the cold winter temperatures here, the City aims to connect vulnerable residents to safe housing, essential services and dignified care. City services | January 23, 2026 Winter is here, and temperatures are continuing to drop drastically. The City of Mississauga is working with Peel Region and other community partners to connect individuals with safe shelter, housing […]

Malton Adults Annual Christmas Luncheon

I went to the Seniors’ Christmas Party in my old and much-beloved Ward 5, the Village of Malton. I have never seen the gym of the Malton Community Centre filled to the corners! Spoke to every table and hugged a lot of old friends. Amazing job by Pat McNaughton, her staff, and dozens of volunteers. […]

Our First Santa Claus Parade in 24 Years

The first Santa Claus Parade in 24 years made a festive comeback to the city centre, bringing good tidings and spreading holiday cheer throughout Mississauga! Entertainment and activities | December 10, 2025 On November 22, the City of Mississauga hosted the annual Light Up the Square event at Celebration Square, presented by TD, along with its […]

Mayor Carolyn Parrish honours Mississauga’s Daniel Nedelko with Key to the City

Daniel Nedelko was honoured for donating fresh food to support the Malton Youth Hub – Jonathan Davis Centre. Mayor Carolyn Parrish presented the Key to the City to local grocery store owner Daniel Nedelko for his generous donations to the Malton Youth Hub since the beginning of 2025. Nedelko received the key during yesterday’s Council […]

Mississauga is ready for winter with more snow clearing services

New services are aimed at improving mobility during the winter. The City will clear 134,000 residential driveway windrows and all Mississauga sidewalks, as well as introduce citywide winter parking restrictions. The City’s winter maintenance crews are ready to keep everyone moving safely during the winter months. New this winter season, the City is implementing several […]

Mayor Carolyn Parrish presents Key to the City in memory of Lloyd Stockley

Minor hockey ‘Governor’ receives Key to the City Mayor Carolyn Parrish and Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko presented the Key to the City to Lloyd Stockley posthumously for his lifelong efforts in minor hockey in the City of Mississauga. Stockley’s daughter, Heather Stockley received the Key earlier today during the City’s Council Meeting. Lloyd Stockley […]

MBOT Board of Trade State of the City

The Mississauga Board of Trade hosted our 2025 State of the City event. It included an informative dialogue with @citymississauga Mayor @parrish4mayor, City Manager, Geoff Wright, and Christina Kakaflikas, Director of Economic Development for Invest Mississauga.

Maclean’s Op-ed: Beyond the Status Quo

Just weeks after his appointment earlier this year, I unexpectedly texted Federal Housing Minister Nate Erskine-Smith on a Saturday night. After managing to get his number through a colleague, I urged him to expedite the release of funding for our city from the Federal Housing Accelerator Fund. Within days, we were on a Zoom call […]

Fighting to Protect Mississauga Property Taxpayers

Property taxpayers on the hook for rapidly rising police costs with no way out The cost of policing is accelerating at an alarming rate, placing a significant burden on property taxpayers. I support our police and want to ensure they have the tools they need to do their job. Double digit increases to their budgets […]