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Recycling Provider in Peel Region has changed

By Resources

Starting January 1, 2026, Ontario will complete its transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) where producers—those that supply packaging and paper materials—will be fully responsible for funding and managing the program. This new system will be managed by Circular Materials, the administrator of the common collection system and a not-for profit organization that is committed to building efficient and effective recycling systems.

Any recycling collection and bin issues should be directed to GFL, the new collection contractor for recycling in Peel. Residents can reach out via email at peelrecycling@gflenv.com or call 1-877-268-4351.

For general questions about Ontario’s new recycling system, residents can contact Circular Materials at customerservice@circularmaterials.ca or call 1-877-667-2626.

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January 5, 2026
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Our Community

By Ward 1

In hearing your passion, hope, and ideas for the future of Ward 1, I know more than ever, we must be united to ensure this great community is always our place to call home.

January 20, 2019
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Mississauga refreshes its Strategic Plan

By Food for thought

Imagine Mississauga (2026-2031) will help guide growth, services and decision-making now and into the future.

Local government | April 17, 2026

The City of Mississauga has refreshed its Strategic Plan, setting a clear direction for how the City will plan and make decisions now and into the future.

Imagine Mississauga (2026–2031) builds on the City’s original Strategic Plan adopted in 2009, while modernizing to meet today’s needs, including affordability pressures, climate change, transportation options, economic competitiveness and community expectations for transparent and accountable government.

The refreshed Plan was shaped through extensive engagement efforts, informed by research, benchmarking and more than 19,000 points of public input, along with feedback from City staff, Council, Indigenous communities and equity‑deserving groups.

The Strategic Plan is structured around five pillars: Belong, Connect, Prosper and Green and the introduction of a new pillar, Trust. This new pillar represents the City’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, transparency and delivering value for money.

In addition to refreshing the City’s long‑term vision and values, the Plan places a strong focus on implementation. To guide service delivery and long-term decision-making across the organization, a new Corporate Accountability Framework was developed. This framework links strategic priorities to planning, budgeting and performance measurement.

The refreshed Strategic Plan – Imagine Mississauga (2026-2031), will serve as a living document, guiding City programs, investments and policies as Mississauga continues to grow.

April 17, 2026
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PRP Update: New General Driving Concern Portal

By Announcement, Issues, Resources

Peel Regional Police has launched a new portal to accept general driving concerns from the public. This portal is now live on our Online Reporting Platform. This portal will allow members of the public to report driving behaviours that pose a risk to public safety and where police enforcement may be required.

This program expands on our existing Road Watch program that allows members of the public to report specific dangerous or aggressive driving that pose a risk to public safety but are not emergencies. Key Highlights between each program include:

Road Watch

  • Dangerous and Aggressive Driving
  • License Plate Number Required

Examples: Excessive speeding in residential areas, aggressive lane weaving, or running red lights.

New General Driving Concern Portal

  • Observations of driving behaviour that pose a risk to public safety but are not emergencies.
  • No license plate required
  • City studies will need to be reviewed to validate and assess the reported concerns.

Examples: Roadways where police enforcement may be required for infractions such as speeding, failure to comply with stop signs, illegal U-turns, and other related traffic violations.

April 17, 2026
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Mississauga Budget Committee to meet and review key financial reports

By Events

Tune into the Budget Committee meeting by joining in person or watch the livestream online on April 22 at 1 p.m. to stay informed about key financial reports and updates.

City services | April 17, 2026

The City of Mississauga’s Budget Committee will meet on April 22, 2026 at 1 p.m. Residents are invited to attend in person or watch the livestream as the committee reviews key financial reports and discusses planning for the 2027 Budget.

Review the Budget Committee agenda
Watch the Livestream (April 22 at 1 p.m.)

Budget Committee agenda

City staff will present the following reports:

  • 2025 Year End Financial Report and Quarter 1 Update as at March 31, 2026
  • Capital Works in Progress (WIP) Update as at December 31, 2025
  • 2025 Year End Reserves and Reserve Funds Report
  • 2025 Annual Grants Report

Staff will also outline the proposed timeline for deliberations on the 2027 Budget. The proposed 2027 Budget will be available in January 2027.

What

The Budget Committee is a standing committee of the City of Mississauga Council. It is responsible for reviewing, recommending and approving the City’s operating and capital budgets. The committee also reviews relevant reports that reflect the City’s overall financial position.

Who

Mississauga residents, businesses and community groups are welcome to attend the meeting in person or follow along online.

Where

Mississauga City Hall – Council Chamber, second floor
300 City Centre Dr.
Mississauga, ON

Why it matters

The City shares budget and financial information openly so residents can understand how decisions are made. The reports also reflect the City’s financial standing and show how tax dollars are used to fund everyday services that residents rely on. This includes services like fire services, MiWay transit, libraries, roads and infrastructure, parks, trails and support for small businesses.

Looking ahead

The full schedule of meetings is available online on the Council and Committees Calendar Listings page. If you miss a live meeting, you can always watch it at a later time as all Budget Committee meetings are recorded and made live for the public.

April 17, 2026
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A League of Our Own: Mississauga Sports Exhibition

By Events, Ward 1

Sport plays a vital role in connecting people and communities in Mississauga, unifying a diverse population by turning play into a shared sense of belonging. A League of Our Own celebrates team sports and shares the stories of local athletes and coaches. This exhibition will be on display at the Museums of Mississauga’s Adamson Estate from April 23 to September 6. It is a chance to experience a variety of artifacts tied to Mississauga’s sporting history, including sports uniforms, and Rikén:å – Little Brother – a unique art piece which embodies the lived experiences of a Mohawk lacrosse athlete. Through interactive experiences, visitors are invited to be a part of the action and reflect on their own memories involving sport.

A League of Our Own was developed by Randa Bustami,

Emily Owen, Portia Piasentin, and Ankush Sood as part of the Faculty of Information’s Museum Studies Capstone Projects course, in consultation with Dr. Irina D. Mihalache.

 A group of athletes in a colourful variety of jerseys

Special dates and programs:

April 22, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm – Member’s Preview Night

As a member of the Museums of Mississauga, be the first to experience our newest exhibition exploring team sports in Mississauga. Through artifacts, interactive experiences, and community voices, discover how sport brings people together while shaping connection and belonging across the city. Join us on April 22 for an exclusive members’ preview night.

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April 25, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm – Exhibition Opening Event

Join us to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, A League of Our Own, at this free, family-friendly event. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, explore the exhibition, and meet the student curators behind the project. The exhibition will officially open with remarks from Councillor Dasko at 11:30 am.

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April 17, 2026
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City of Mississauga’s Climate Change Action Plan

By Events

Get Involved! – Community Dialogue Session: From Engagement to Action

The City of Mississauga is hosting the final session in their Community Dialogue Series. Join them to learn about progress on the Climate Change Action Plan update, what was heard from the community last year, and how that feedback is driving their next big moves. This session is offered both in-person and virtually. Anyone who lives, works, or plays in Mississauga can participate!

Dates and Locations: 

April 17 | 12pm – 1pm | Virtual | Register here

April 22 | 6pm – 7pm | Hazel McCallion Central Library (Program Room 3B) | Register here

April 16, 2026
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For Your Information: Painted Traffic Calming Edge-lines

By Food for thought

In Ontario, pavement markings are considered a guidance or advisory system that works in conjunction with regulations identified by signs and traffic signals. They are not an enforceable traffic device on their own.

Painted edge-lines have proven to be successful in reducing operating speeds on residential roadways by visually reducing the travelled width of the roadway making it less comfortable for motorists to increase their operating speeds. It is important to note that these edge-lines are not designated bicycle lanes, do not delineate a pedestrian pathway or on-street parking, nor do they impact the existing parking regulations on the roadway.  Motorists are free to track over the lines while navigating the roadway, especially when passing an oncoming vehicle, provided it is safe to do so.

Painting of edge-lines are considered a “soft” traffic calming measure and a relatively inexpensive and effective first step in addressing local residential traffic safety concerns.

April 16, 2026
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Mississauga gears up to officially open phase two of Mattamy Sports Park

By Events

The community is invited to celebrate a day filled with activities and to check out the new park amenities.

Entertainment and activities | April 15, 2026

Gather your family and friends, and join Mississauga Members of Council, dignitaries and special guests this Saturday, April 18 for the official opening of Mattamy Sports Park’s phase two development.

The community can tour the sports park, participate in various family games and activities, partake in an official ceremony and the day’s festivities.

Phase two park amenities include:

  • A lit cricket pitch with an artificial turf infield and wicket, bleacher seating and batting cage
  • Multi-purpose artificial turf field for field hockey and soccer
  • An indoor, covered tennis facility with seven courts for tennis and pickleball, delivered in partnership with Premier Racquet Club
  • Natural areas and a stormwater management pond
  • Shaded pavilions, a picnic event space and trail system that includes a multi‑use trail loop with fitness stations

Event details

What

Opening of Mattamy Sports Park – phase two development

When

Saturday, April 18, 2026
1 to 4 p.m. (Ceremony will take place at 1 p.m.)

Please note: this is a rain or shine event, please dress according to weather conditions.

Where

Mattamy Sports Park
5320 Ninth Line
Mississauga, ON

Cost

Free

Parking is limited, however, there are available options nearby at the Churchill Meadows Community Centre.

April 15, 2026
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Mississauga boosts funding for affordable rental housing incentive program

By Announcement, Planning & Development

The extra funding will help get 3,600 new rental units under construction including 545 with more affordable rents.

City building | April 14, 2026

The City is taking another step to help get more homes built in Mississauga that people can afford to rent.

Council has approved an increase in funding for the Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) from $44 million to $70 million. The CIP offers grants for developers who want to build rental buildings with affordable units. The grants must be spent by July 31, 2027.

The additional funding for the program will come from the City’s third instalment of the federal Housing Accelerator Fund.

Strong interest in the program

The CIP is designed to quickly increase the supply of rental housing, including affordable and below-market units. The program provides financial incentives for private and non-profit developers, including grants and the waiving of certain fees, to help offset the costs of shovel-ready rental projects with affordable units.

Developers and homeowners have shown strong interest in the CIP since it was adopted in July 2024. The new funding is expected to help get more than 3,600 new purpose-built rental units under construction, including 545 with more affordable rents.

Council also approved an additional $1 million to the CIP to help continue to fund gentle density rebates. To date, the CIP has funded over $562,000 in rebates for homeowners who added second, third and fourth units in neighbourhoods. It has supported over 580 additional residential units and three fourplex applications.

The success of the CIP underscores the City’s ongoing leadership to improve housing supply and make affordable rentals more accessible for residents with moderate incomes.

Building more homes, faster

The CIP is one part of the City’s broader efforts to bring down the cost of renting or owning a home and make it easier to build more housing.

In January 2025, Council adopted the Mayor’s motion to further reduce development charges (DC) in Mississauga. Under the City’s incentives program, DCs for purpose-built rental apartments have been reduced by 100 per cent for 1-bedroom + den, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units. All other residential units benefit from a 50 per cent DC reduction.

Mississauga Official Plan 2051 sets a strong vision for the future of the city and brings new policies that will allow for the construction of more than 370,000 new residential units city-wide by 2051.

The CIP aligns with the City’s goals to support affordability, accessibility and aging in place. Building more purpose-built rental units fulfils key actions under the City’s Action Plan for New Housing and recommendations from the Mayor’s Housing Task Force.

April 14, 2026
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