Announcement – Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1

Mississauga’s new express bus service launches along Eglinton on October 27

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement, Resources

The Route 135 Eglinton Express will service key stops along the Eglinton corridor and the Mississauga Transitway.

October 14, 2025

Starting Monday, October 27, MiWay will implement changes to its service that includes introducing a new express route, adding more service to Route 107 Malton Express and increasing the frequency of service on several routes. These new and expanded services aim to make it easier and quicker for passengers to get to work, study or to explore the city.

New Route 135 Eglinton Express

This new express route will provide additional capacity along the Eglinton corridor, improve network connectivity and offer MiWay customers a faster travel option. The route will operate between Winston Churchill Station and Renforth Station and travel on Eglinton Avenue and the Mississauga Transitway.

This new route will provide new connections to local MiWay bus service along the Eglinton corridor and the transitway, and to regional GO bus service at Winston Churchill and Renforth Stations.

The service will run every 12 minutes on weekdays from 6 to 9 a.m. in the morning and from 3 to 6 p.m. in the afternoon. Service frequencies on Route 35 Eglinton will be adjusted to better align with this new service.

New service on Route 107 Malton Express

Route 107 Malton Express is one of the busiest express routes in the MiWay transit network. To help ease overcrowding, this route will have more frequent weekday and Saturday service, as well as a new Sunday service.

Weekdays: Buses will arrive every 15 minutes or sooner between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: Buses will arrive every 20 minutes or sooner between 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Weekday service improvements

Due to increased customer demand, the following routes will have more frequent service on weekdays.

2 Hurontario: Improvement from 11 minutes to 10 minutes during 2 to 6:30 p.m.
51 Tomken: Improvement from 15 minutes to 13 minutes during 1:30 to 6 p.m.
71 Sheridan: Additional trips in the morning and afternoon rush-hour periods.

Visit miway.ca for full details and to plan your trip.

Do you need assistance with planning your trip on MiWay? Please contact Customer Service at 905-615-4636.

October 16, 2025

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Mississauga partners with federal government on Housing Design Catalogue

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement, Planning & Development, Resources

As a local partner, Mississauga is making it easier and more affordable to build homes from standardized plans.

October 16, 2025

The City of Mississauga is teaming up with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) on its Housing Design Catalogue. As one of the first municipalities in Canada to sign on as a local partner, Mississauga is continuing to find new and innovative ways to tackle the housing crisis.

The catalogue offers a set of standardized design plans for a variety of housing options. It helps smaller and mid-size builders build housing quickly and save money by:

Simplifying the design process
Ensuring compliance with building codes
Making it easier for builders to plan and estimate costs

The plans are available to property owners free of charge.

A head start for those looking to build

The catalogue contains seven design sets for Ontario: two accessory dwelling units, two fourplexes, one sixplex and two stacked townhouses. As a local partner, the City has pre-reviewed the following four designs to make it easier and quicker to use them in Mississauga:

Accessory Dwelling Unit 1: a one-bedroom, one-bathroom backyard garden suite
Accessory Dwelling Unit 2: a three-bedroom, one-bathroom backyard garden suite
Fourplex 1: a three-storey building with four units varying from one to three bedrooms
Fourplex 2: a two-storey building with four units varying from two to three bedrooms

The City is also looking at ways to fast track the building permit application process for builders who want to use a pre-reviewed plan.

Visit mississauga.ca/housing-catalogue to learn how to use the plans.

More housing options for neighbourhoods

Detached homes currently make up about 70 per cent of all housing in Mississauga – but that’s changing. Since 2023, the City has taken a number of actions to encourage more housing options through gentle density. This includes:

Simplifying neighbourhood zoning to make it easier to build semi-detached homes and homes on smaller lots.
Allowing up to three residential units on a lot including garden suites, garage conversions and triplexes. The City also released free ‘made in Mississauga’ pre-approved garden suite design plans.
Approving fourplexes “as-of-right” which means you can apply for a building permit without additional zoning approvals, if your fourplex meets by-law regulations.

Gentle density is a good way to help revive older neighbourhoods. It brings people to areas where schools, parks, transit, community centres and libraries are already in place. It can also create more compact, walkable communities which help support local shops and restaurants.

Taking action on housing

Getting more housing built and making it more affordable is a top priority for Mississauga. The City has made significant strides in changing the housing landscape since the Mayor’s Housing Task Force report was released in January 2025. This includes becoming one of the first municipalities in Ontario to reduce and/or eliminate development charges for residential housing.

Quotes

“Canada’s new government is stepping up with a bold new approach to increase the supply of housing in Canada, and with today’s release of the Housing Design Catalogue’s full technical designs, we are taking another important step to empower local builders to get shovels in the ground. By drawing on the expertise of Canadian architects, engineers, and designers–and collaborating closely with other orders of government–we are cutting red tape and helping to speed up approvals.” – The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada

“I’m a big believer in finding innovative solutions and challenging the status quo to get more housing built. We’ve made good progress by reducing development charges, simplifying neighbourhood zoning and funding affordable rental projects. Today we’re taking another important step by becoming one of the first municipalities to join forces with CMHC on their Housing Design Catalogue. I’m proud Mississauga is doing things differently. The strides we’ve made show what can happen when cities are committed to change.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“As a city, we’re focused on pulling every lever we can to unlock more housing. From the big moves we’ve made in our new Official Plan to the innovative solutions we’re putting forward on pre-approved housing plans, we’re signalling very clearly that if you want to build housing, come to Mississauga.” – Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building

Background

The Housing Design Catalogue is an innovative tool to support homebuilding. The catalogue draws on lessons from the history of homebuilding in Canada and applies them to the housing challenges of the 21^st century.

In total, the catalogue offers 50 practical home designs for regions across Canada. The designs prioritize energy performance, accessibility, financial feasibility and climate resilience. They were developed by regional architecture and engineering teams to meet the needs of communities nationwide. While the plans are free, you must get the approval of a qualified professional, such as an architect, engineer or licensed designer with a Building Code Identification Number (BCIN), to amend the designs for your property.

More: https://www.housingcatalogue.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/

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*Images courtesy of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)

October 16, 2025

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Metrolinx: Upcoming Service Impacts Lakeshore West Line

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement

Upcoming service impacts on the Lakeshore West line that will affect your community:

On Oct. 18 – 19 and 25 – 26, planned work is taking place on Lakeshore West to fully replace the Etobicoke Creek bridge, which was nearing the end of its useful life. This rehabilitation work is critical to maintaining safe and reliable service on the Lakeshore West Line.

Service details:

GO service will operate between Niagara Falls and Oakville GO on a special schedule.
There will be no GO train service west of Exhibition GO.
There will be no GO train service between Port Credit GO and Long Branch GO.
Direct GO bus service will operate between Oakville and Clarkson GO stations and continue to Union Station Bus Terminal to ensure passengers can reach their destinations.

Check updated schedules in advance and plan their trips ahead of time, as many services will operate on revised timetables during this work period. Schedules are updated from time to time to better reflect actual travel times and improve service reliability.

October 15, 2025

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Start spreading the news! Blue Jays fans can flock to Mississauga Celebration Square for a viewing party at The Birds’ Nest

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement, Events

Cheer on the Blue Jays in the 2025 League Championship Series as they advance to the next round.

October 9, 2025

On Sunday, October 12, families, friends and fans are invited to The Birds’ Nest at Mississauga Celebration Square (MCS) to cheer on the Blue Jays in the 2025 American League Championship Series (ALCS) after being crowned the American League Division Series title winners for the first time in 10 years.

Come out this Thanksgiving weekend, bring your cheer and show your Blue Jays pride as they take on their new opponent in the ALCS. Be sure to get here early and bring your chairs to get a spot on the lawn.

The Square will air the following upcoming games on the big screens. Let’s go, Blue Jays!

Blue Jays ALCS game schedule:

Game 1: October 12, 2025
Game 2: October 13, 2025
Game 3: October 15, 2025
Game 4: October 16, 2025
Game 5: October 17, 2025
Game 6: October 19, 2025
Game 7: October 20, 2025

Check back soon for more information on game times. Once the Blue Jays’ opponent has been established, the webpage will be updated accordingly.

Accessibility

Assistive listening devices are available upon request.

Food and beverages

Seasonal food vendors will be onsite. There are also various dining establishments within walking distance of MCS for those who wish to grab a bite.

Keeping it clean

Help us keep The Birds’ Nest clean by putting your food and beverage containers in the garbage and recycling containers located throughout the Square. Please don’t litter.

Weather and cancellations

Games will be shown in rain or shine. Delays and/or cancellations will only occur during extreme weather (such as lightning).

Transit

Take MiWay to The Birds’ Nest using the online trip planner or by calling 905-615-INFO (4636).

Parking

Parking is available in the underground parking lots at the Civic Centre and the Central Library, and is free after 6 p.m. and on weekends.

Smoke and alcohol-free zone

The Birds’ Nest is a smoke-free facility and alcohol will not be permitted onsite.

For more information, please visit the webpage.

October 9, 2025

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Peel Region makes significant progress creating more community and supportive housing

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement

BRAMPTON, ON (October 9, 2025) – Peel Region is accelerating the delivery of affordable and supportive housing through ongoing, multi-year investments that are transforming housing options across Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon.

Today, Peel Region Council received updates on major initiatives under the Peel Community Housing Development Program (PCHDP), the Non-Profit Housing Development Program (NHDP), the Peel Affordable Rental Incentive Program (PARIP), and exploring modular and prefabricated housing solutions. Together, these programs are delivering thousands of new affordable, deeply affordable, supportive, and transitional units.

These programs build on Council’s long-standing commitment through the Peel Housing and Homelessness Plan (PHHP), first approved in 2018, which continues to guide Peel’s work to increase the supply of affordable, deeply affordable, and supportive housing.

Creating more community housing

The updated PCHDP now supports nine active projects, delivering 1,290 units and beds by 2028 across Peel. These include affordable rental buildings, expanded shelters, and supportive housing for residents facing housing insecurity.

Peel Region continues to leverage funding from the federal Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI), while also investing directly and through partnerships with the private and non-profit sectors to maximize local impact.

In 2024 alone, Peel’s housing programs created 400 new affordable, deeply affordable, supportive, and transitional units and shelter beds. With Council’s continued support, Peel is on track to deliver more than 2,000 additional units and beds across the community over the next decade through PCHDP projects and partnerships.

Read the council report for more information.

Strengthening partnerships through historic investments

Peel Region is strengthening its partnerships with non-profit organizations to expand community and supportive housing. Through a recent request for proposal, up to $70 million in capital funding has been conditionally allocated to four organizations. This significant investment highlights Peel’s commitment to collaborating with more sectors to create more homes. Together, these partners will build 416 new rental homes in Brampton and Mississauga, including 205 affordable, 82 deeply affordable, and 52 supportive units.

Target populations include seniors, low- to middle-income families, and individuals referred through Peel’s client prioritization process, including the centralized wait list and by-name list. Construction is expected to begin in 2026 with completion by 2029.

Read the council report for more information.

Exploring modular and prefabricated housing

Peel is also using modular and prefabricated housing elements to deliver homes faster. Basswood Senior Residences and the Wilkinson Shelter redevelopment already integrate prefabricated components, while staff are exploring a modular expansion at the Surveyor Shelter, which could add approximately 40 beds to meet urgent needs.

Scaling up modular housing will require ready sites, streamlined approvals, and secured funding. Peel is already working closely with federal, provincial, and municipal partners to accelerate delivery.

Learn more about modular and prefabricated housing.

Addressing urgent housing needs

Despite major investments, the need for affordable, deeply affordable, and supportive housing in Peel remains significant. Current stock meets only 26 per cent of affordable housing needs and four per cent of supportive housing needs. Today’s decisions reinforce Council’s commitment to closing these gaps and ensuring more residents have safe, stable, and affordable homes.

Peel Region continues to advocate with federal and provincial partners to secure funding for deeply affordable and supportive housing.

October 9, 2025

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Adopt me: Mississauga Animal Services hosts pet Adopt-a-thon event

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement, Events

Looking for a cuddle buddy? Now’s your opportunity to pawsitively make the decision to adopt a pet to be your new companion!

October 7, 2025

Calling all animal lovers! From October 17 to 19, join us at the Mississauga Animal Shelter for our annual Adopt-a-thon. The shelter is opening its doors to potential and existing pet owners to meet and adopt pets waiting to go to their forever home. Come meet your best new buddy and help us reduce the number of pets waiting to be adopted.

Mississauga Animal Services’ Adopt-a-thon is an opportunity to make a difference in a pet’s life by welcoming them into your family. The community is invited to help find loving, permanent homes for long-term pets living at the shelter, some for more than a year. Deserving pets available for adoption include cats, dogs, rabbits and more! All available cats and dogs ready for adoption come spay/neutered.

During the event, the Mississauga Animal Shelter is offering a 50 per cent discount on adoption fees. This means bringing home a new house guest is even more affordable.

Event details

What

The Adopt-a-thon is for individuals and families considering adopting a pet.

Who

The event is open to the public – all are welcome. No appointment is required. Wait times may vary. All potential adopters must be 18 or older.

When

Friday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The shelter has expanded its hours, including Sunday, to support the Adopt-a-thon. This provides more flexibility for those interested in adopting a pet to visit the shelter.

Where

Mississauga Animal Shelter
735 Central Pkwy W.
Mississauga, ON

During the Adopt-a-thon days, a dog trainer/ behaviouralist will be on-site, from 1 to 4 p.m., to answer about pet care and training free of charge. Animal Services staff will also be accepting donations through the Animal Services Special Care For Animals and Resources Fund (SCARF). Monetary or in-kind donations help support animals at the shelter.

What’s included with your adoption?

After deciding which pet to bring home, the shelter will provide comprehensive health and wellness checks for your new pet. This includes spaying or neutering, initial vaccinations (rabies not included), microchipping and deworming. Adoptions also include the purchase of a first-year pet licence.

All potential adopters must be at least 18 years old.

The City of Mississauga’s Animal Care and Control By-law includes standards of care to help protect animals and ensure their well-being, so please review the by-law before making your decision.

Learn more about the adoption process.

Benefits of pet adoption

A benefit of adopting a pet is the emotional connection you can build with them. Pets can bring joy and happiness and adopting one can be a rewarding experience. Not only do pets provide companionship, but they can also help reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure and improve mental health.

Adopting a pet from Mississauga Animal Shelter means you’re helping to reduce the number of abandoned or surrendered animals, while supporting an organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals in need. The animals available for adoption have already received basic medical care, such as vaccinations and spaying/neutering, which can save you significant costs.

The Mississauga Animal Shelter also offers resources and advice on properly caring for your new pet, including training tips and advice on nutrition and exercise. This is helpful for first-time pet owners who need help figuring out how to get started. More details can be found at mississauga.ca/adoptapet.

October 7, 2025

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What’s open and closed in Mississauga this Thanksgiving Monday

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement

City of Mississauga administrative offices and various recreational facilities will be closed on Monday, October 13.

October 7, 2025

As Thanksgiving Monday approaches, City of Mississauga administrative offices and various recreational facilities will be closed on Monday, October 13, reopening on Tuesday, October 14.

During this time, City response times to resident inquiries will be limited.

311 Citizen Contact Centre

The contact centre will be closed on Monday, October 13 and will re-open on Tuesday, October 14. Leading up to the statutory holiday, residents can dial 311 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. from Monday to Friday to speak to a Customer Service Advisor who can assist with inquiries. For urgent issues on weekends, statutory holidays or overnight, dial 311 and select option 2 for after-hours dispatch service. For emergencies, dial 911. Residents can also submit requests 24/7 online.

MiWay

Service will run on a Sunday schedule. Visit the webpage for more information on transit service levels and customer service.

A full list of City services and hours of operation during Thanksgiving Monday is available on the City’s website.

October 7, 2025

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Get your batteries ready for pickup

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement, Resources

BRAMPTON, Ont. – October 6, 2025. Peel Region will be collecting single-use and rechargeable batteries at the curb starting October 20.

Check your waste collection calendar to find your battery pickup day.

Here’s how to prepare and set out your batteries for collection:

Put your used single-use and rechargeable batteries in a transparent, sealed bag.
Tape the ends of all rechargeable and 9V batteries.
On your battery pickup day, place your battery bag on top of your closed green bin. If you don’t have a green bin, place your battery bag beside your recycling bags.

Thanks to Peel residents, we’ve collected more than 255,000 kgs of batteries that could have otherwise ended up in the landfill.

If you miss your battery pickup day, don’t worry. Check RecycleYourBatteries.ca to find a free drop-off location near you to safely dispose of used and old batteries throughout the year. You can also drop off batteries for free year-round at any Community Recycling Centre near you.

Batteries should never be put in your garbage, recycling, or organics bins – they can cause fires in collection trucks and at facilities, putting workers at risk. By properly disposing of batteries, you’re helping to keep hazardous materials out of landfills, protecting our environment and our Peel community.

October 6, 2025

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Thanksgiving Day service hours at Peel Region

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement, Ward 1

Thanksgiving Day service hours at Peel Region

BRAMPTON, ON (October 6, 2025) – Peel Region offices and non-emergency services will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day on Monday, October 13.

The following non-emergency services are closed and will reopen on Tuesday, October 14, 2025:

Service Peel Counters
ServiceOntario Counter
Dental Services Contact Centre and Dental Clinics
Early Years and Child Care Services
Family Health Call Centre
Baby Feeding Support Clinic
Housing Services
Ontario Works
Peel Works Harm Reduction – Mobile Vans

All healthy sexuality clinics are closed on Monday, October 13. Please visit the healthy sexuality clinics webpage for up-to-date information on operating hours.

Adult Day Services

Adult Day Services at all 5 Peel Region Long Term Care Centres, including virtual Adult Day Services, will be closed on Monday, October 13 and will resume regular hours of operation on Tuesday, October 14.
Waste collection

There will be no change to your waste collection schedule due to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders .

All Community Recycling Centres will be closed on Monday, October 13, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 14.

Human Services

These services will be closed for Thanksgiving Day on Monday, October 13, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 14:

Early Years and Child Care Services, including Child Care Subsidy
Housing Services
Ontario Works

Emergency shelter, food, or personal support

For urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals, and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. Find emergency shelter detail s, or call 905-450-1996.

Emergency Peel Living maintenance requests

For emergency Peel Living maintenance requests, call our 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.

TransHelp

All trips for Monday, October 13, and Tuesday, October 14, must be booked by 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 12.

On Monday, October 13 (Thanksgiving):

Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip.
Same-day trips are not available.
TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
The TransHelp office will be closed. Feedback, application, and payment processing will resume on Tuesday, October 14.

We offer bookings up to 7 days in advance. Consider booking your next trip early to ensure your holiday travel.

If you have any questions, email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015

Public transit

Visit  Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.

October 6, 2025

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Budget Committee approves fees and charges for 2026

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement

Fees and charges help to recover costs for services or activities that the City provides, while offsetting costs for taxpayers.

October 2, 2025

As part of the City’s annual budget process, on October 1, Budget Committee approved the 2026 schedule for fees and charges for City services and programs. This includes updated fees for various services including transit, recreation and culture, transportation and works, library and permits for people or businesses using certain City services. The City charges these fees to help recover costs for services and activities that it provides.

Fees and charges are paid by anyone using fee-based programs and services offered by the City, regardless of their status as a taxpayer. User charges are generally charged when services offered by the City benefit specific individuals instead of the community as a whole. User charges include things like transit fares, attendance at recreation programs, dog licences and building permits.

Most fees have been updated to account for the rate of inflation which has been estimated at three per cent. With all the updated fees, the City aims to increase revenues by approximately $5.3 million, which will help reduce the overall impact on taxpayers. The fees were reviewed and the recommended update aims to balance affordability, particularly for core services and equity deserving populations, while limiting reliance on taxpayers.

Fees and charges for 2026 at a glance

MiWay (public transit)

The revised fees are in response to the increasing cost of operating transit, and to advance the strategic goal of Developing a Transit Oriented City.

Revised fares include:

PRESTO adult single fare, from $3.40 to $3.50
PRESTO youth single fare, from $2.65 to $2.90
Adult monthly pass, from $141 to $145
Affordable Transit Program discounted adult PRESTO monthly pass, from $70.50 to $72.50
Cash fare for adult and youth, from $4.25 to $4.50
Cash fare for senior, from $1.00 to $4.50

Since July 2025, seniors ages 65 and older ride MiWay for free with a PRESTO card set to the senior fare type.

The latest increase to the cash fare aims to encourage riders to transition from cash to PRESTO to benefit from discounted fares on PRESTO, get free transfer when connecting with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and GO transit. This also helps harmonize all cash fares paid on MiWay at the same price for all, regardless of age (adults, youth, or seniors).

Recreation and Culture

The recommended rates and fees respond to market demand and attempt to drive increased participation while generating incremental revenue. Highlights of new rates and fees include:

NEW: Pool rental fee per lane; and private, semi-private fitness program fees for general and therapeutic personal training
NEW: Filming location fees at outdoor artificial turf fields and Living Arts Centre parking area

Enforcement

The restructuring and reclassification of Enforcement fees and charges aim to enhance transparency, improve organizational clarity and reflect current practices.

NEW: Animal Services fees for end-of-life care, and cremation of dogs, cats and small animals
NEW: Fees for property re-inspections, and formal reassessment of a Rental Standards property evaluation

Library

The library focuses on cost recovery, and identifying changes required with updates to processes and the introduction of new technology and services.

NEW: New fees related to the use of Makerspace technology

Parks, Forestry and Environment

The City maintains 3,178 hectares of City-owned parkland and open spaces and 370 sports fields to support active living and wellbeing.

NEW: Fees for the new hybrid artificial cricket field and natural grass outfield

Transportation and Works

New fees support flexibility for construction and development projects.

NEW: A Complex Construction Monthly fee for technical services
NEW: Ditching fee as part of the Access Modification Permit

What are fees and charges?

The City of Mississauga imposes fees and charges to reduce the impact on the property tax base and regulate various activities that benefit public interest.

Historically these payments have been used to offset tax increases. In 2025, fees and charges represented nearly 18 per cent of the City’s revenue. While taxes fund general public services, fees and charges are directly tied to the use of particular services. The Budget Committee’s recommendations aim to ensure that those who benefit from use, contribute to covering the costs.

The Fees and Charges By-law, approved by Council, identifies the rates and fees proposed for specific City services, programs and activities. The 2026 Fees and Charges schedule is set to be implemented as of January 1, 2026 (with some exceptions to align with business areas). Final approval for all fees and charges will be made by Council.

Budget Committee meetings

The next Budget Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. and is open for the public to attend. The full schedule of meetings is available online at Council and Committees Calendar Listings.

Stay informed. Learn more about the City Budget and property taxes by:

Reading Mayor’s tax newsletter about the 2025 property tax increase
Understanding the City’s budget
Attending in person or watching a Budget Committee meeting via livestream
Emailing a question or comment to budget@mississauga.ca or calling 311
Following the City budget conversations and posts on social media
Watching the Budget Basics video

For more information about the City’s budget, visiting mississauga.ca/budget.

October 2, 2025

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