Events

October 24, 2019

CITY OF MISSISSAUGA – PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study:
Applewood Creek Erosion Control Project – Lakeview Golf Course
(Dixie Outlet Mall to CN Rail)
The study is being undertaken in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule ‘B’ projects, as outlined in the “Municipal Class Environmental
Assessment” document (October 2000, amended in 2015), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.
information, all comments shall become part of the public records. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Project Manager listed above.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
• Consultation is an important part of the Class EA process. Public input and comment are invited
for incorporation into the planning and design of this project.
review the alternative solutions being considered, and to answer any questions you may have.
The location and date for the PIC are listed below:
• The PIC will be an “open house” drop-in format with poster board displays illustrating the existing
conditions of the study area, the problems, and conceptual designs of alternative solutions that
are being considered, including potential impacts to the golf course.
• We invite you to share your input with City staff and the study consultants and designers who will
be available to discuss the project and answer your questions.
• If you have any questions or comments regarding the study, require additional information, or
wish to be added or removed from the study mailing list, please contact:
DATE: Thursday November 7th, 2019
TIME: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Lakeview Golf Course – Heritage Room
190 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5E 2P4
WHAT?
• The City of Mississauga is undertaking a Schedule B
Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to
control erosion and restore the section of Applewood
Creek through the Lakeview Golf Course.
WHY?
• Through its ongoing erosion monitoring program,
the City of Mississauga recognizes that this section
of Applewood Creek is in need of rehabilitation to
address existing erosion and safety issues.
HOW?
• The study is examining the creek and associated
natural resources to identify existing erosion
problems, potential future risks, and opportunities
for restoration and environmental enhancement.
• Through the Class EA process, multiple alternative
solutions are being evaluated by the Study Team
consultation (see below). The Study Team will then
select a Preferred Alternative and proceed with
design of the recommended works.
• At the end of the study, a Project File, documenting
the study process will be available for public review.

October 7, 2019

Mississauga residents are invited to help shape the City’s new Economic Development Strategy by completing an online survey. The survey will help the City identify priority areas and address the changing economic climate.

The five-year strategy will focus on attracting businesses, employment and investment opportunities to Mississauga. The last strategy was created 10 years ago and has helped Mississauga achieve many accolades including first overall mid-sized City of the Future by Foreign Direct Investment (fDi). The new strategy, now in development, will build on that success to continue to make Mississauga a thriving hub where businesses and the community can innovate and grow.

“Having a strong economic development strategy is the cornerstone of job creation – attracting and retaining global industries and securing talent,” said Bonnie Brown, Director, Economic Development. “Additionally, our strategy will help the City identify areas of focus and opportunities for innovation and collaboration with our 91,000 small businesses, 1,400 multinational firms and 75 Fortune 500 companies.”

The survey closes on October 18. Once the consultation period has concluded, the draft strategy will be presented to Council for approval.

Brown added, “We encourage our residents and business community to share their input and be part of shaping the City’s economic future.”

For more information about the Economic Development Strategy, visit yoursay.mississauga.ca/edstrategy.

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BACKGROUND

Mississauga has a robust and diverse business community that makes up some of the largest knowledge-based sectors in Canada. These sectors include Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing (Aerospace, Automotive, Clean Tech and Food and Beverage), Information and Communications Technology and Financial Services and Real Estate.

For more information about the City’s Economic Development initiatives, visit thefutureisunlimited.ca 

October 8, 2019

This month, MiWay will be hosting five public information sessions as part of the MiWay Five Transit Service Plan (2016-2020) where participants can provide feedback on the proposed 2020 service changes in person or online.

Some highlights of the 2020 service plan include:

• Implementing seamless connections with the new Kipling Station in Toronto (currently under construction); and
• Lisgar and Meadowvale area routing changes, integrating the New Churchill Meadows Community Centre and Park.

Learn how these and other upcoming changes will help meet the City’s strategic goal of developing a transit-oriented city.

Public Information Sessions

Session #1:
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
City Centre Transit Terminal (inside the Terminal)
200 Rathburn Rd. W
[MAP]

Session #2:
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
2 to 7 p.m.
Meadowvale Town Centre Transit Terminal
6677 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle
[MAP]

Session #3:
Thursday, October 17, 2019
2 to 7 p.m.
Westwood Square Transit Terminal
7205 Goreway Dr.
[MAP]
Session #4:
Friday, October 18, 2019
12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Burnhamthorpe Library
3650 Dixie Rd.
[MAP]

Session #5:
Saturday, October 19, 2019
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Erin Mills Town Centre Transit Terminal
5100 Erin Mills Pkwy
[MAP]

At the transit terminal locations (except City Centre), look out for MiWay’s outreach tent set up outside a parked bus featuring MiWay 5 information displays inside – customers are welcome to board and speak with MiWay staff about the changes.

Plan your MiWay trip by visiting miway.ca/planatrip or by calling 905-615 INFO (4636) for customized route and schedule information.

Unable to attend? We still want to hear from you! Tell us what you think about the 2020 MiWay Five Transit Service Plan by taking the online survey at miway.ca/survey.

About the MiWay Five Transit Service Plan
The MiWay Five Transit Service Plan (2016-2020) is delivering ongoing improvements in the transit network to meet the City’s strategic goal of developing a transit-oriented city. To learn more about MiWay’s five-year transit service plan visit miway.ca/miway5.

Sep 23, 2019

Mississauga’s online budget allocator for the proposed 2020 Budget is now available at 2020 Budget Allocator.

The online budget allocator lets residents test different spending options for a range of City services including recreation, library, transit, fire and emergency services and more by increasing or decreasing the budget for each service area all while maintaining a balanced budget.

Results received from the allocator by October 18, 2019 will be shared with Budget Committee on November 18, 2019. The results will help inform the committee’s review of the proposed 2020 Business Plan and Budget.

“The budget allocator is a hands-on way for residents to learn more about what City services cost, how property tax dollars are spent and to tell us about how they want us to invest their tax dollars,” says Jeff Jackson, Director of Finance and Treasurer. “It is an opportunity for residents to think about the City’s service levels and spending and to share what is important to them. It also provides the opportunity for people to get involved in and learn more about the City’s business planning and budgeting process.”

 Budget Allocator Background

• The City of Mississauga introduced an online budget allocator tool in 2014 to raise awareness of the budget process; get residents thinking about the impacts of spending choices; and provide a way for residents to voice their opinions about the City’s plans and budget.
• There are 12 service areas included, each with five spending options to work with.
• Results are to be shared with Budget Committee on November 18, 2019.

Learn About the Budget

• Details about the City’s budget and the budgeting process are available online at mississauga.ca/budget.
• Read anoverview of the 2020 preliminary Business Plan & Budget that was presented to Budget Committee on June 26, 2019.
• The full 2020 Proposed Business Plan & Budget will be posted online November 5, 2019.
• Budget Committee deliberations are scheduled for October 2, November 18, 19, 25, 26 and 27, 2019 with a Council vote to approve the budget planned at the December 11, 2019 Council Meeting.*

* Budget Committee meeting schedules are subject to change.

Get Involved in Planning and Budgeting

• Have your say – try the budget allocator tool
• Sign upto participate in a Telephone Budget Session
• Have a question or comment – email us at budget@mississauga.ca
• Follow the City on Facebook and Twitter
• Attend a Budget Committee meeting or watch online.