Planning & Development

Mississauga Matters: City outlines its priorities and recommendations ahead of the 2025 federal election

By Campaign, Planning & Development

The Mississauga Matters campaign focuses on getting housing built and keeping Mississauga affordable for all.

A federal election has been called with election day scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025. With less than a month until voters getting ready to head to the polls, the City of Mississauga has launched its renewed advocacy campaign – Mississauga Matters.

About Mississauga Matters

The City’s Mississauga Matters campaign ensures that all federal candidates and major political parties recognize the significant role Mississauga plays as Canada’s seventh-largest city. The campaign focuses on three primary pillars: getting housing built, keeping Mississauga affordable for all and managing the effects of American tariffs on Mississauga’s economy.

The priorities outlined within the campaign aim to strengthen the city and ensure stable funding for ongoing challenges like getting housing built quickly, a new municipal growth framework for cities, building new transit infrastructure and investing in integrated disaster mitigation.

While the City and the federal government have tackled several important issues together, Mississauga is dedicated to advocating for the needs of its residents. The 2025 Mississauga Matters campaign focuses on the following priorities:

Getting housing built: Leveraging housing-enabling infrastructure

  • Transit expansion – all-day, two-way GO service for the Milton GO Rail Corridor, which is projected to serve up to 94,000 passengers by 2041.
  • Investing in sustainable public transit – building a new transit facility that will enable the expansion of public transit in Mississauga.
  • Investing in integrated disaster mitigation to enhance flood mitigation efforts and expand critical housing-enabling infrastructure.

Keeping Mississauga affordable for all

  • Addressing the housing crisis demands with feedback from our partnership with more than 30 experts from Ontario’s leading private and not-for-profit housing developers, who have developed actionable solutions. In July 2024, Mississauga launched the Mayor’s Housing Task Force with private and non-profit representatives to address housing supply challenges, building on the 2023 Housing Action Plan with strategic recommendations in development charges, building standards, zoning and affordable housing funding.
  • Getting housing built quickly by addressing the housing supply and affordability crisis in Mississauga.
  • Addressing Mississauga’s food insecurity crisis as an emergency in Ontario and across Canada.
  • A new municipal growth framework for municipalities across Canada that ensures municipalities can access long-term, predictable funding.

American trade tariffs and effects on Mississauga’s economy

  • Mississauga is urging the federal government to work collaboratively with municipalities and provinces to mitigate the economic fallout of tariffs.
  • Mississauga leaders are calling for all levels of government to work together to support Canadian businesses and ensure economic stability during this period of uncertainty.

Mississauga Matters will run throughout the duration of the federal election as a way for residents to engage with the priorities that affect their lives ahead of voting day.

The City is encouraging residents to join the conversation on social media and reach out to local candidates using the #MississaugaMatters hashtag.

For more information on Mississauga’s federal election priorities, please visit mississauga.ca/matters.

City awards funding for affordable rental units in eight new Mississauga developments

By Announcement, Planning & Development

The funding will help get more than 1,400 new rental units under construction including 25 per cent with more affordable or below-market rents.

March 24, 2025

Today at Planning and Development Committee, Mississauga will formally announce the recipients of the City’s $44 million Affordable Rental Housing incentive program. The program, funded in part, by the federal Housing Accelerator Fund, will kick-off a new wave of purpose-built rental construction citywide.Since 2005, only 2,200 rental units have been constructed in Mississauga. This funding will immediately unlock more than 1,400 shovel-ready rental units including almost 400 with more affordable rents.

As the City works to address the housing crisis, this represents another bold step to expand the supply of affordable rental housing for Mississauga residents.

Approved in July 2024, the incentive program is designed to help quickly increase Mississauga’s supply of affordable and below-market rental units. It offers financial incentives for private and non-profit rental developers including capital grants per affordable unit and waivers/grants for certain municipal fees and charges.

Successful applicants

The City received 12 applications from a variety of non-profit and private sector developers during an open call for applications. Located in six of the City’s 11 wards, the eight successful developments will bring:

  • 1,450 new purpose-built rental units including 384 units with more affordable rents
    • 261 units with affordable rents – which means rent is at or below 100 per cent of average market rent ($1,625 per month maximum for a 1-bedroom unit)
    • 123 units with below market rents – which means rents are below 125 per cent of average market rent ($2,031 maximum for a 1-bedroom unit)
  • A variety of unit sizes including 200 family-sized units (two or more bedrooms)

Average market rent is published annually by Canada Home and Mortgage Corporation (CHMC) and refers to the value of all units in the primary rental market (including older units, rent controlled etc.). Average market rent is typically lower than the rents landlords advertise for new tenants.

Financial incentives

The funding is designed for shovel-ready projects that have demonstrated they are ready to start construction within the next two years.

Successful applicants will receive a set capital grant per affordable unit ($130,000 per unit for affordable units or $60,000 per unit per below-market unit). They will also receive waivers/grants for certain municipal fees and charges. The funding will be issued approximately one month after building permit issuance provided all eligibility requirements are met.

Units that are funded through the program must meet minimum unit sizes and remain affordable for a minimum of 25 years.

Mississauga needs more purpose-built rentals

Purpose-built rentals are built specifically for the rental market – unlike private condominiums which are often used as rentals but offer fewer protections for tenants.

In recent years, Mississauga’s development has been almost entirely comprised of market condominiums. In the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area, which includes Mississauga, approximately 60 per cent of apartment condominium units built between 2016-2021 were occupied by renters.

Getting more purpose-built rental housing under construction in Mississauga is important and is a key action under the City’s housing plan and the Mayor’s Housing Task Force. These types of homes are more attainable for people who are new to the housing market or who have moderate incomes. They also provide more security for tenants over the long-term.

Next steps

City staff will work with successful applicants as their projects move towards Building Permit issuance to ensure they continue to meet all necessary eligibility requirements.

Fact Sheet

Read our fact sheet for details about the new rental developments.

Images

Artist rendering of apartment building
Artist rendering of 596 Lolita Gardens, Hanseatic Holdings Ltd/ Park Property Management Inc.
Artist rendering of apartment building
Artist rendering of 4094 Tomken Road, Kindred Works
Artist rendering of apartment building
Artist rendering of 45 Agnes Street, JD Development Group

Renoviction Bylaw – Community Engagement

By Issues, Planning & Development

The City is developing a renoviction by-law to help protect tenants and promote lawful rental unit practices while balancing the needs of landlords.

An unlawful renoviction happens when landlords evict tenants to complete renovations and fail to follow the N13 process under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). Landlords may be unclear or unaware that they must follow the N13 notice process and have a building permit from the City if they want their unit to be vacated to complete a renovation. Additionally, tenants may not know or understand their rights, including their right to secure a return after renovations are complete.

A renoviction by-law can help protect tenants from unlawful evictions by requiring landlords to follow the N13 notice process and obtain the necessary building permits from the City to complete their renovation.

Consultation and engagement

Throughout March and April, the City will be conducting public engagement and community consultations. Legal Services, in collaboration with Planning & Building and Strategic Communications & Initiatives, has developed an engagement framework that includes both general and focused consultations.

Residents will have the opportunity to provide input through a virtual community meeting and survey:

  • The virtual community meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6 p.m. Please register if you would like to attend.
  • The online survey is available until Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

More information about the public engagement can be found at mississauga.ca/renoviction. A project page is also available.

Reporting back to Council

All information and research collected will be summarized in a corporate report. City staff are expected to report back to Council in Q4 with a detailed analysis and the proposed by-law.

Official Plan – Planning and Development Committee Meeting – Monday March 24th 6:00 p.m.

By Planning & Development

Thank you for your continued support of the Official Plan. In case you missed it, you can access the presentation slides through this link, and a copy of the boards through this link.

The City is now finalizing the review of the Official Plan and is seeking Council’s adoption of the resulting new Mississauga Official Plan 2051 (MOP 2051).  Staff will present a recommendation report at the Planning and Development Committee Meeting on March 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM. To view the public notice please click here.

Planning and Development Committee Meeting
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Online and Mississauga Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 300 City Centre Drive
Agenda will be posted on the website closer to the meeting date

This meeting will be held in person and online. Advance registration is required to make a verbal submission at the meeting virtually. Advance registration is preferred to make a verbal submission at the meeting in person. The proceedings will be streamed live online for the public to view at the following link: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/council-and-committee-videos.

Imagine Mississauga

By Hurontario LRT, Issues, Parks, Planning & Development, Resources, Transit

 

Imagine Mississauga: Your Vision, Our Shared Future

The City of Mississauga is inviting residents to help shape the future by contributing to the refresh of its Strategic Plan. This important document will guide the city’s growth, address challenges, and set priorities today and into the future. From housing and climate action to transportation and arts, your input will help create a shared vision for a vibrant and inclusive Mississauga.

How to Get Involved:

  • Share your ideas by completing the online survey at mississauga.ca/imagine
  • Meet City Ambassadors at local events, community centers, and museums to provide feedback. Upcoming dates in Ward 1 include:
    • Sunday, March 16 at Port Credit Arena, 11 am-4 pm
    • Wednesday, March 19 at Mississauga Seniors Centre, 9 am-2 pm
    • Saturday, March 22 at Port Credit Arena, 11 am-5 pm
    • Friday, March 28 at Mississauga Seniors Centre, 9:30 am-1:30 pm
  • Attend a free speakers’ event this spring featuring experts in equity, climate action, and urban mobility (registration required).

Key Focus Areas:
The refreshed Strategic Plan will center on eight themes, including housing affordability, climate resilience, mobility innovation, economic vibrancy, and inclusive community building. Join us in shaping Mississauga’s future. Visit mississauga.ca/imagine and learn more and share your vision today!

Complete Survey

https://youtu.be/X4aqEYGlGKw?feature=shared

My position on the elimination of evening Planning & Development Committee meetings

By Announcement, Planning & Development

On February 26th at Council, a motion was brought forward by Councillor Tedjo and seconded by Councillor Mahoney to eliminate the Planning and Development Committee night meetings.

I was concerned about this motion, as I noted to my fellow colleagues that I have always taken a very strong position on having evening Planning and Development Committee meetings for better citizen participation and transparency and I still maintain my position.

Fundamental to my beliefs, I have always stated that no one should have to choose between going to work or attend a Planning Committee meeting.

Since being elected, not one resident of Ward 1 has questioned why there were no afternoon Planning and Development Committee meetings.

Thirdly, this impedes the rights of the residents to have a Voice!

I put forward an amendment to this motion, stating that it was to be clearly understood, that the Ward Councillor can call for a night Planning and Development Committee meeting on any ward related development application and that ample notice (at least 30 days) be given to the Ward Councillor to be consulted.

The Ward Councillor can then request that an evening meeting be scheduled.

With my amendment it provides options for our residents in Ward 1 to ensure that all significant planning applications will be given the attention they deserve.

Join us in person! Open house for proposed new Official Plan

By Announcement, Events, Planning & Development

Mississauga is hosting an in person open house for the proposed new official plan. Join us to ask questions and hear from our City Planning team.

February 14, 2025

The City of Mississauga is hosting an in person public open house for residents to learn more about the City’s proposed new Official Plan. This will provide residents with another opportunity to learn about and discuss how the proposed plan will shape Mississauga’s future. Residents will hear from Mayor Parrish about important topics like the City’s growth and housing initiatives. City planners will also be on-site to share the City’s vision, outline the plan’s goals, and answer questions about the plan’s impact on local communities.

What

  • Official Plan in person open house
  • Hear from Mayor Parrish about the City’s plan for growth and housing initiatives
  • Talk to City planners about the goals of the Official Plan
  • Light refreshments will be provided

When

  • Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
  • Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
  • Location: Mississauga City Hall, Great Hall, 300 City Centre Drive

How to participate

  • Visit our website to register for the open house.
  • While registration is not mandatory, we encourage residents to register to help us accommodate all guests and communicate important updates about the open house.

Prepare for the open house

Background

  • The Official Plan covers key areas like transportation, housing, culture, heritage, the environment, and the economy.
  • As required by the Ontario Planning Act, the City reviews and updates the Official Plan every 10 years to meet Mississauga’s changing needs.
  • Public feedback has played a key role in shaping the proposed updates, which focus on expanding housing options, enhancing community services, protecting the environment, and planning for long-term growth, as the Official Plan will guide Mississauga’s development through 2051.
  • The proposed new Official Plan will come into effect once it is adopted by City Council and approved by the Province of Ontario.
  • To learn more, visit mississauga.ca/officialplan.

Imagine Mississauga: Your voice, our shared future

By Announcement, Food for thought, Issues, Parks, Planning & Development, Resources

February 11, 2025

The City of Mississauga is calling on residents to help shape Council’s new Strategic Plan, a forward-thinking document that will guide growth, address key challenges, and chart a path toward a vibrant and resilient future. From housing, environment and economic development to transportation, infrastructure, and arts and culture, the public’s insights will play a crucial role in imagining the Mississauga we all aspire to live in. By participating in City planning, the community is crafting a legacy that will guide Mississauga’s development for generations, shaping the future through public input today.

Public engagement and education activities

The City is launching a new public engagement campaign to seek the public’s ideas and input on eight key priorities identified by City Council. Residents can share their feedback through these activities:

  • Visit mississauga.ca/imagine to learn more about the project and complete a survey to share your ideas and contribute to the fabric of Mississauga’s future.
  • Engage with our City Ambassadors to share your opinions at various events, community centres, arenas and museums in your neighbourhood.
  • Speakers event (spring): Be inspired by leading experts in equity, diversity, inclusion, climate action and urban mobility at this free special event (registration in advance will be required).

Imagine Mississauga guided by your vision

Imagine Mississauga is about creating a collective vision that reflects the hopes, needs, and aspirations of every resident. This visionary blueprint will steer our city’s growth, resource allocation, and response to both present challenges and future opportunities. It’s a commitment to creating a Mississauga that resonates with all who call this municipality home.

Key themes for the Strategic Plan

As we imagine the next chapter of Mississauga’s story, the City is focusing on eight central themes and will be engaging with residents on the following:

  1. Reimagining mobility: Envisioning innovative transportation solutions to reduce congestion and enhance connectivity.
  2. Climate resilience: Imagining a greener, more sustainable Mississauga for generations to come.
  3. Housing for all: Creating solutions for accessible, affordable housing that fosters diverse communities.
  4. Wellness reimagined: Visualizing a city where personal and public wellbeing flourish through enhanced services and programs.
  5. Fiscal innovation: Imagining smart, sustainable financial strategies that support our city’s growth and stability.
  6. Inclusive Mississauga: Creating a city where diversity is celebrated, and every resident feels a sense of belonging.
  7. Economic vibrancy: Nurturing an economy that attracts investment, inspires innovation and creates opportunities for all.
  8. Arts and culture: Cultivating a vibrant creative environment that celebrates diversity, enriches community life through artistic expression and positions Mississauga as a cultural destination.

Learn more, get involved

Your imagination is the key to unlocking Mississauga’s potential. Be part of this transformative journey by sharing your ideas at mississauga.ca/imagine.