Announcement

By date: 

October 6: 1,139
October 7: 948
October 8: 11,022
October 9: 9,147
October 10: 9,458
October 11: 12,335 

By location: 

Meadowvale Community Centre: 3,352
Erin Meadows Community Centre: 3,120
Mississauga Civic Centre: 2,812
Franck McKecnie Community Centre: 2,480
River Grove Community Centre: 2,344
Churchill Meadows Library and Older Adult Centre: 2,252
Loblaws – Heartland: 2,173
Malton Community Centre:2,157
Burnhamthorpe Library: 2,148
Mississauga Seniors’ Centre: 1,964
Mississauga Valley Community Centre: 1,881
Sheridan Centre: 1,747
Clarkson Community Centre: 1,708
Lorne Park Library: 1,644
Burnhamthorpe Community Centre: 1,509
Real Canadian Superstore – Mavis Rd.: 1,400
Real Canadian Superstore – Argentia Rd.: 1,375
Huron Park Recreation Centre: 1,148
Courtneypark Active Living Centre: 1,122
Port Credit Memorial Arena: 1,015
Tom Chater Park Clubhouse: 1,003
Woodlands Library: 1,000
Churchill Meadows Community Centre: 970
Streetsville Heritage Hall: 901
IDEA Square One: 830 

Advance voting gave residents the flexibility to vote at any location across the city, rather than being limited to polling stations within their ward.  

Advance voting turnout in recent elections:  

2018: 19,188
2022: 28,052
2024 (by-election): 24,731

Election Day is October 26

Residents who did not vote in the advance polls can still cast their ballot on Monday, October 26, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

On Election Day, eligible voters can vote at any voting location within their ward. Voters will elect:

• the Mayor of Mississauga
• their City/Regional Councillor
• School Board Trustee

Residents are encouraged to make a voting plan before Election Day by confirming where they can vote, reviewing the certified list of candidates and making sure they have acceptable identification.

If you received a Voter Notification Card, bring it with you. The card is not required to vote, but it can help make the check-in process faster. You must bring one piece of acceptable identification showing your name and qualifying Mississauga address.

Why your vote matters

Municipal decisions affect everyday life in Mississauga, including roads, transit, parks, recreation, libraries, community programs and how neighbourhoods grow.

Voting is a direct way to help choose the people who will represent your community and make decisions on behalf of residents during the 2026 to 2030 term.

Residents can find their Election Day voting locations, review candidate information and learn what identification to bring at mississaugavotes.ca.

For questions about voting, call 905-615-VOTE (8683) or email election.office@mississauga.ca

What does this mean for residents 

The rating reflects the City’s approach to strategically reinvesting property tax dollars while continuing to maintain and invest in the infrastructure, services, programs and facilities residents rely on every day. S&P noted that Mississauga remains in a strong financial position and is well prepared for the future. The report highlights the City’s careful management of revenues and spending, even amid economic uncertainty, and ability to fund infrastructure renewal and support housing growth through a combination of reserves, responsible debt financing and funding from other levels of government. 

While economic uncertainty and trade-related pressures continue to affect investment across Canada, S&P highlighted Mississauga’s ongoing ability to attract business investment, particularly in manufacturing, life sciences and technology. The report highlights the City’s diversified economy, resilient property tax base and strong household incomes as key factors supporting long-term financial stability. Mississauga’s strategic location and transportation network, including Canada’s busiest airport, two national railways and five major highways, continue to strengthen its position as an important economic centre. 

Positioned for the future 

S&P also noted that Mississauga is well positioned to manage new municipal responsibilities associated with the transition of services from Peel Region in 2027, including waste collection and regional roads. The report indicates these changes are expected to be revenue neutral for the City and supported by continued revenue growth and strong operating performance, while still supporting future infrastructure investments responsibly. S&P projects that Mississauga will continue managing its budget and property tax increases responsibly, helping maintain a strong financial position and reserve balances that remain above 10 per cent of the City’s annual operating revenue. 

Strong financial planning and governance 

The report also recognized the City’s experienced leadership team and strong financial management practices. S&P highlighted Mississauga’s long-term approach to planning and budgeting, including regular updates to its multi-year business plans, a three-year operating budget outlook and a 10-year capital plan. 

The rating further acknowledges the City’s responsible approach to managing debt, asset management planning, infrastructure, and long-term investments. According to S&P, these practices help support the City’s long-term financial stability and prepare Mississauga for additional municipal responsibilities in the years ahead. 

To learn more about the City of Mississauga’s finances, visit mississauga.ca/financereports. 

About S&P Global Ratings

In 26 countries around the world and a history that dates back more than 150 years, S&P Global Ratings provides high-quality market intelligence in the form of credit ratings, research and thought leadership. An S&P Global Ratings issuer credit rating is a forward-looking opinion about an obligor’s overall creditworthiness. ‘AAA’ is the highest issuer credit rating assigned by S&P Global Ratings. 

Election signs are a common part of election campaigns and are permitted in Mississauga if they follow the City’s Sign By-law. Election signs do not need a permit.

These rules help keep roads, sidewalks and public spaces safe. They also help prevent visibility problems and other hazards.

Where election signs are not allowed

Election signs cannot be placed:

• On public property
• On or over utility poles and light standards, unless the sign is in an approved poster sleeve
• On traffic signs or other official signs
• Where they block sightlines at intersections
• Within 50 metres of a polling station
• Where they block the view of drivers or pedestrians
• Where they create a safety hazard
• On concrete or masonry noise barrier walls

How to report a concerning sign

Residents who believe an election sign does not follow the Sign By-law, can report it through the City’s online service form or call 311.

When making a report, include:

• The sign’s location
• The candidate’s name, if known
• A description of the sign
• Photos, if available

Residents are asked to not remove or move election signs on public property, but to contact the City.

Property owners may remove election signs from their own property if they did not give permission for the sign to be placed there.

What happens next

City staff will review each report of an illegal sign. If a sign does not follow the by-law, the City may remove it and may take further enforcement action, including laying charges under the Provincial Offences Act. City crews are also proactively patrolling the city and will remove illegally placed signs.

When an election sign is placed illegally and collected by City crews, there is a $20 per day per sign fee. For Election signs that are one square metre or larger, a sign removal fee of $200 per sign or the City’s actual cost of removing the sign (whichever is greater), also applies.

For more information about election sign requirements or to report a concern, please visit the City’s Municipal Election page.