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Announcement

Peel Regional Police Update: Highlighting Critical Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking

By Announcement, Issues

In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Peel Regional Police highlighted their ongoing efforts in combating this serious crime. Human trafficking, which exploits vulnerable individuals for labour and sexual purposes, affects countless lives in Peel Region and across the world.

In 2024, PRP’s Vice and Human Trafficking Unit made significant strides in addressing this issue. Some key accomplishments include:

  • 38 individuals charged with human trafficking-related offences
  • 143 human trafficking-related charges laid
  • 30 survivors supported through the provincial court system
  • 5 firearms seized through proactive efforts to reduce crime in our communities

In collaboration with social service partners, victim service counsellors are embedded directly into the VICE Unit, allowing officers to provide immediate, expert support for survivors. Beyond preventing crime, PRP’s Vice and Human Trafficking Unit is committed to education by providing comprehensive training to diverse community groups across Brampton and Mississauga, including vulnerable international students, to raise awareness of the dangers and signs of human trafficking. Additionally, every sworn member of Peel Regional Police has undergone survivor-led anti-human trafficking detection training to ensure a compassionate, informed, and effective response to survivors.

PRP’s video news release here: https://x.com/PeelPolice/status/1893005761548083450

February 25, 2025
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Concert presenters invited to apply for 2025 Live Music Grant

By Announcement, Events, Resources

Apply today and help shape Mississauga’s music scene

February 24, 2025

The City of Mississauga is calling all diverse concert presenters to apply for funding to bring vibrant, live music events to the city in 2025. Whether local or from outside the city, presenters are encouraged to submit their applications – keeping in mind that all concerts and live music must take place in Mississauga in 2025.

This grant provides funding to offset eligible expenses associated with hosting live music events and is open to for-profit applicants, including artists, venue operators, promoters, bars, restaurants and other potential music event hosts. For first-time applicants or those who haven’t applied for City funding in the last two years, attending an information webinar is a mandatory part of the application process.

The Live Music Grant program is part of the City’s Music Strategy, which aims to increase the presence of live music events in Mississauga, while helping create new spaces for live music performances.

Register for a webinar

Two sessions available:

Once registered, participants will receive an email with details on how to attend and access the webinar.

Application process

All grant applications must be submitted online through the City’s grants portal. The deadline for the Live Music Grant is Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

The Live Music Grant is funded by the Municipal Accommodation Tax.

For more details, please review the City’s application guidelines.

February 24, 2025
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City invests $5.7 million to support community, culture and live music in Mississauga

By Announcement, Events, Resources

88 groups and initiatives will receive support for programming and services in various areas.

February 12, 2025

Today, Mississauga City Council approved $5.7 million in grant funding to support various community and cultural groups in Mississauga.

A total of 88 groups and initiatives will receive support for programming and services in the areas of sports, youth initiatives, older adult initiatives, theatre, dance, visual arts and other community services. This funding also includes Culture Projects Grants, which support projects that explore and integrate art into urban surroundings, providing unique opportunities to experience art outside traditional galleries, theatres and other artistic spaces.

Residents can also look forward to the spring intake of the Live Music and Small Project Matching Grants. The Live Music Grant provides funding to help offset the costs of hosting for-profit live music events, while the Small Project Matching Grant funds projects that increase resident engagement and enhances opportunities for residents to participate in events and activities at the neighbourhood level.

Community Grant Program

This program provides annual and multi-year grants to Mississauga-based, not-for-profit community groups to deliver programs and services that keep Mississauga residents active, healthy and engaged in their communities.

Approved grants:

*Indicates multi-year funding

  • Active Adult Centre Mississauga: $9,600
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel Inc.: $10,000
  • Blooming Boulevards: $10,000
  • Breakfast With Santa Foundation: $10,000
  • Cruisers Sports for the Physically Disabled: $10,000
  • Citizens for the Advancement of Community Development: $10,000
  • Ecosource: $109,863*
  • Erin Mills Youth Centre: $58,000*
  • Global 180 Student Communications Inc.: $9,980
  • Heart Comonos: $9,698
  • Learning Disabilities Association of Peel Region: $10,000
  • Malton Black Development Association: $10,000
  • MIAG Centre for Diverse Women & Families: $10,000
  • Mississauga Sports Council: $122,500*
  • Music For Every Child: $10,000
  • The Mississauga Youth Action Committee: $2,790
  • Pak Pioneers Community Organization of Canada: $9,950
  • Peel Multicultural Council: $10,000
  • Port Credit Lawn Bowling Club: $8,000
  • Safe City Mississauga: $310,142*
  • Senior Tamils Society of Peel: $10,000
  • Skills For Life: $10,000
  • The Dam: $80,000*
  • The Riverwood Conservancy: $369,859*
  • The International Soccer: $10,000
  • Tong Le Senior Association: $7,410
  • Unity in the Community Centre of Mississauga Inc.: $5,000
  • Volunteer MBC: $40,000*

Arts and Culture Grant Program

This program supports emerging and established, not-for-profit, professional and community-based arts, culture and heritage organizations in Mississauga. The grant supports the development of exemplary arts and culture programs, and services that improve participation, knowledge, understanding and an appreciation of arts, culture and heritage for residents of Mississauga.

Approved grants:

*Indicates multi-year funding

  • Art Gallery of Mississauga: $471,600*
  • Arts on the Credit: $15,000
  • Crane Creations Theatre Company: $200,000
  • CreativeHub 1352: $100,000
  • Eagle Spirits of the Great Waters: $19,999
  • Ensemble for French: $2,400
  • Fashion Circuit Series Inc.: $17,000
  • Figurative Expressions Life Drawing Group: $2,800
  • Frog in Hand Productions Inc.: $165,000
  • Heritage Mississauga: $391,690*
  • Hispanic Canadian Arts and Culture Association: $19,999
  • Meadowvale Music Theatre: $12,500
  • Mississauga Arts Council: $471,600*
  • Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble: $3,087
  • Mississauga Children’s Choir: $44,000
  • Mississauga Chinese Arts Organization: $22,500
  • Mississauga Choral Society: $62,000
  • Mississauga Festival Choir: $38,000
  • Mississauga Music: $19,999
  • Mississauga Potters’ Guild: $19,999
  • Mississauga Theatre Alliance: $10,000
  • NeoVoce Philharmonic Choir: $6,000
  • Orchestras Mississauga: $275,100*
  • Sampradaya Dance Creations: $190,000*
  • Sawitri Theatre Group: $140,000
  • Studio 145 Initiative (Coop 145): $19,999
  • Theatre Unlimited Performing Arts: $19,999
  • The Canadian Arabic Orchestra: $120,000
  • The Chamber Music Society of Mississauga Inc.: $112,500
  • Visual Arts Mississauga: $275,100*
  • Youth Troopers for Global Awareness | Studio.89: $66,000

Cultural Festivals and Celebrations Grants

This grant provides funding to offset expenses associated with providing a clean and safe venue for the presentation of arts, heritage and cultural festivals, and celebrations to residents and visitors. This grant supports a range of events that reflect the City’s many cultural traditions.

Approved grants:

*Indicates multi-year funding

  • International Film Festival of South Asia Toronto: $15,000
  • Mississauga Italfest: $50,000
  • Malton Celebrates Canada Day: $13,500
  • Mississauga Latin Festival: $19,900
  • Mississauga Polish Days Festival: $19,999
  • Mississauga World Music Festival: $14,896
  • Mosaic – South Asian Festival of Mississauga: $150,000
  • Muslimfest: $70,000
  • Paint the Town Red: $105,000
  • Philippines Festival Mississauga: $60,000
  • The Streetsville Founders’ Bread and Honey Festival: $105,000
  • Streetsville Christmas in the Village: $15,000
  • Living with Wellness – Arts Festival: $15,000
  • Discover Egypt Heritage Festival: $19,999
  • Saigon Park Group Saigon Park Anniversary: $10,000
  • Tastes of South East Asia : $15,000
  • The Classical: Celebration of world music: $5,000
  • The Egyptian Coptic Festival: $7,500

Culture Project Grants

This grant supports organizations, art collectives and Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) to create temporary, site-specific arts and culture projects that reimagine and activate urban spaces throughout Mississauga.

Approved grants:

  • Blackwood Gallery: $5,000
  • The Canadian Arabic Orchestra: $5,000
  • Frog in Hand Productions Inc.: $5,000
  • Kaleidoscope Chinese Performing Arts Society: $5,000
  • Crane Creations Theatre Company: $5,000
  • MonstrARTity Creative Community: $5,000
  • Youth Troopers for Global Awareness | Studio.89: $5,000
  • Indus Community Services: $5,000
  • Sheridan Homelands Ratepayers’ Association: $700

 

February 14, 2025
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Choose Canada When you buy Canadian, you support your family, your community, and your country. Keep us strong, one product at a time.

By Announcement, Food for thought, Issues
In recent weeks, Canada has faced threats from the United States about placing tariffs on Canadian goods, with the United States announcing plans to implement a 25% tariff on all Canadian aluminium and steel products starting March 12, 2025. There are also ongoing discussions about the potential for additional tariffs to be implemented soon after.In response, Canadian governments at all levels, including the City of Mississauga, are encouraging everyone to come together and put Canada first. Buying Canadian where posssible and supporting local businesses keeps our country strong and united against these external threats.

Statement from Mayor Carolyn Parrish on U.S. Tariffs

How you can help

When you direct the money you already spend on food and supplies to Canadian products and businesses, you help build resilience in our community for adapting to an uncertain future.  

Wherever possible, choosing products made or produced in Canada, and sold by Canadians, supports your local and country-wide economy during these turbulent times and harmful tariffs.

  • Buy products with a Made in Canada or Product of Canada label 
  • Shop at local Canadian-owned businesses 
  • Get your supplies from Canadian suppliers 
  • Choose to vacation in Canada 

What the labels mean

According to Competition Bureau Canada:

  • Product of Canada: At least 98% of the product contains Canadian ingredients and materials 
  • Made in Canada: At least 51% of the product is made in Canada in our factories and businesses  

Invest in Mississauga, Ontario and Canada

February 14, 2025
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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.
February 14, 2025
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City program cancellations and facility closures – February 13, 2025

By Announcement, Resources

Mississauga has declared a Significant Weather Event. Overnight weather has brought significant snow and freezing rain to the city, heavily impacting travel causing the City to close facilities and cancel programming.

February 13, 2025

City closures and cancellations

Due to inclement weather, the following City facilities will be closed on February 13:

  • All community centres and cultural facilities (museums, Small Arms Inspection Building) will be closed until at least 4 p.m.
  • All City Libraries will be closed until at least 5 p.m.
  • Outdoor rinks will remain closed until safe to open.
  • City Hall will remain open, but all public facing services (counters, café) will be closed.

A reassessment of the weather will be made at approximately 1 p.m. to determine if the closed locations will reopen for evening programming.

Where possible, cancelled classes will be rescheduled. Those with facility bookings will be contacted. Scheduled rentals may be cancelled without penalty by contacting the Customer Service Centre at 905-615-4100 or by email at facility.rentals@mississauga.ca.

In addition, MiWay Transit buses may also be delayed due to the weather. Please visit the MiWay Service Updates page here throughout the coming days for information on route delays.

Safety reminders

  1. Stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel, if possible.
  2. If travel is necessary, residents should exercise caution. Stay alert when using our roads whether you’re walking, cycling, taking transit or driving.
  1. Consider delaying your plans for outdoor activities. Changing your plans is much easier than being caught in a situation where yourself or others are in an avoidable situation that could impact your safety and well-being.
  2. If you must travel outdoors during a winter storm, ensure you are properly dressed in layers, have a source of water and food with you and a fully charged cell phone for emergencies. Also, let a close friend or family member know of your travel plans and route before leaving.
  3. You may experience delays on MiWay due to the winter road conditions. Please give yourself extra time when planning your trip.
  4. Please bring pets indoors and remember to call Animal Services at 905-896-5858 if you see an animal that is sick, injured or in distress.
  5. Check your emergency kit to make sure you have everything you need.
  6. Report any downed trees, blocked roadways/sidewalks or safety hazards to 311.
  7. Report power outages in Mississauga to Alectra at 1-833-ALECTRA
    (1-833-253-2872) or via X @alectranews. Consider charging your cellphone, have a flashlight on hand and review these emergency preparedness tips.

Winter operations information

  1. Winter maintenance operations are underway.
  2. Give winter maintenance crews space and time to complete their snow clearing activities like treating and clearing roads, priority sidewalks, bus shelters, trails and parking lots at parks, community centres and libraries.
  3. Prepare to move parked vehicles from your street to allow crews to work more efficiently.
  4. The issuance of temporary parking permits has been suspended. Please keep parked cars off the street so crews can work safely and efficiently.
  5. Always apply salt and ice-melting materials as recommended by the manufacturer.
  6. Plan to shovel snow often to help limit heavy snow build-up and consider helping those who may need help clearing snow from their driveway or sidewalk.
  7. Residents should be advised there could be significant windrows with this event with this amount of accumulation.
  8. The City’s winter maintenance teams will continue de-icing and clearing snow from four-season parking lots, community centres, arenas, and libraries, trails and walkways that serve as transportation links for local communities. (e.g. trails, walkways and easements to school boundaries).

For information and updates about the City’s, facilities and programming, follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @mississaugalib @saugaparksrec @SaugaCulture

February 13, 2025
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Applications for two City of Mississauga flood prevention rebates now open

By Announcement, Resources, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

Councillor Dasko is happy to share another update, as promised.

Both rebates provide financial support to Mississauga residents who install water-resistant materials or other flood prevention measures within their home or on their property.

February 12, 2025

Today, the City launched two flood prevention rebates to help residents offset the cost of installing measures to limit flooding in and around their homes. These two programs offer up to a total of $10,500 in financial support for eligible Mississauga homeowners.

City rebate programs

The City has launched two rebate programs to help offset the cost of upgrades for Mississauga homeowners.

  • Flood Resilience Rebate: is a City rebate program created to help those who had flood damage and installed eligible water resilient materials and other measures to make their homes more resistant to future flooding. The rebate pays for up to 50 per cent of the cost of these materials, labour and tax, up to a maximum of $3,000.
  • Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate: is a City rebate program created to replace the Foundation Drain Collector Sump Pump Subsidy. This new city-wide rebate program offers up to $7,500 to pay for eligible basement flood prevention measures, such as a sump pump or downspout disconnection.

Apply for the Flood Resilience Rebate

To be eligible, you must be a registered owner of a detached home, semi-detached home, duplex or townhouse within Mississauga. To provide proof of ownership, you must provide a copy of your City tax bill. The name on the application must match the registered owner listed on the tax bill. You must have experienced flood damage on or after the July 8, 2013, storm event. Only one registered owner per residential address is eligible to receive a rebate.

Residents must complete a rebate application and submit it with a copy of their City tax bill and proof of eligibility, including:

  • Proof of flooding: such as an insurance claim or photos of flooding in the residential dwelling.
  • Proof of eligible work: such as receipts for purchased materials.
  • Proof of payment: such as paid invoices from a contractor for completed work.

You can submit your application and supporting documentation online or by mail.

Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2025.

Apply for the Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate

To be eligible, you must be a registered owner of a detached home, semi-detached home, duplex or townhouse within Mississauga. To provide proof of ownership, you must provide a copy of your City tax bill. The name on the application must match the registered owner listed on the tax bill. All measures must be installed by a professional with a valid City of Mississauga business license.

Residents must complete a rebate application and submit it with a copy of their City tax bill and proof of eligibility, including:

  • Proof of eligible work: such as quotes for work to be completed.
  • Proof of payment: such as paid invoices from a contractor for completed work.

Retroactive applications for measures installed after July 16, 2024, prior to launch of the program, will be accepted until August 1, 2025.

New applications can be made for measures installed on February 12, 2025 and after. This type of application has two stages, pre-approval and final approval. For further information, please visit the rebate program webpage.

You can submit your application and supporting documentation online or by mail.

This is an ongoing program that is subject to Council approval.

Useful links

February 12, 2025
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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.

February 11, 2025
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