New data from the City’s 2025 Employment Survey shows job and business growth over the past decade, as the 2026 survey begins. Mississauga’s workforce continued to grow in 2025 with more than 12,000 jobs added across the city, despite trade uncertainty and economic challenges across Canada. At today’s Planning and Development Committee, the City shared […]
The City welcomes funding from the federal and provincial governments to improve bus and cycling infrastructure. The City of Mississauga has received $14.3 million in joint federal and provincial funding for two transit and active transportation infrastructure projects. The investment supports upgrades to bus storage facilities for zero-emission vehicles and planning for expanded cycling infrastructure. Bus facility […]
Landlords will be required to obtain a licence from the City before making extensive renovations or repairs that require the tenant to move out. Today, Mississauga City Council approved the new Rental Repairs and Renovations Licensing By-law. The by-law, which takes effect September 1, 2026, increases protections for tenants who face eviction when their landlord […]
The newly-approved Official Plan sets the vision for the City to 2051. The Government of Ontario has approved Mississauga’s new Official Plan, a major milestone in shaping the City’s future growth and development. On March 24, 2026, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued a Notice of Decision to approve the plan. This means Mississauga […]
Getting more homes built and making them more affordable is one of Council’s top priorities. City building | March 12, 2026 City Council has approved a motion to extend the City’s development charges incentive program through December 31, 2027. The extension gives the development industry an additional year to take advantage of the incentives so they can continue planning and […]
New cultural and tourist venues, landmark open spaces, housing and office development will act as major economic drivers for the City while creating a livelier urban centre. City building | March 11, 2026 City Council has endorsed a transformative new vision for the future of Mississauga’s downtown core. The vision re-imagines 12 acres of City‑owned land […]
Unveiling the new gym and Raptors 905 practice court at Paramount Fine Foods Centre. Entertainment and activities | March 10, 2026 Join Members of Council, along with Raptors 905 and the G League President, to celebrate the grand opening of the new gym and Raptors 905 practice facility at Paramount Fine Foods Centre – Sportsplex. Event […]
The third installment of the Housing Accelerator Fund will help the City continue to get more homes built and make them more affordable. City building | March 10, 2026 The City has received $28.2 million from the federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) to help get more homes built faster in Mississauga. This is the third installment […]
The City continues to take action on development charges to help kick-start construction and make homes more affordable. City building | February 21, 2026 Today, City Council approved a motion from Mayor Parrish to expand the City’s development charges incentive program. The aim is to help get more purpose-built rental apartments buildings under construction in Mississauga. The motion eliminates development […]
City of Mississauga launches proactive strategy to keep neighbourhoods vibrant, retail diverse, and services accessible as the city grows toward one million residents. Business and innovation | February 11, 2026 The City of Mississauga has launched a new Retail Strategy to assist local shops, support businesses, and ensure growing neighbourhoods have access to everyday goods and services close […]
Mississauga Toy Mountain Campaign Kick-Off event. It was heartwarming to attend the launch of this cherished holiday tradition that brings hope and joy to thousands of families across the Greater Toronto Area. The Toy Mountain Campaign ensures that children and families experiencing financial hardship can still share in the joy of the Christmas season. This […]
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 […]
The Toronto Star has published the following article by Mayor Carolyn Parrish. Read the Full Article at the Toronto Star – Click Here “Peel’s police budget increased 14 per cent for 2024 and is now being proposed to climb another 23.3 per cent for 2025 and we are told the 2026 request will again be double […]
“Police budgets are the biggest line item on any municipalities budget. It would logically follow that it would also be the most scrutinized. As it turns out it is virtually impossible to openly criticize and debate the use of tax dollars when it comes to policing in Ontario. This is something. Our guest today […]
From CTV News, Published Nov. 13, 2024 6:45 p.m. EST Food insecurity has now officially been declared an emergency in Mississauga. On Wednesday, city council passed a motion recognizing that a significant number of its residents lack regular access to enough safe and nutritious food. “This formal declaration is a monumental step in recognizing that food […]
Insauga.com article by Steve Pecar Published November 13, 2024 at 4:35 pm Read the Full Article Here at InSauga.com
insaiga.com article by Declan Finucane Published November 13, 2024 at 2:59 pm Read the Full Article here at insauga.com
Bigger Living Arts Centre will bring ‘bigger acts, better acts’ to Mississauga, Ontario Insauga.com Article By Declan Finucane Published November 13, 2024 Read the Full Article at Insauga.com
