BRAMPTON, ON (June 27, 2025) – Peel Regional Council has received the 2024 Climate Change Master Plan (CCMP) progress report, outlining achievements, challenges, and next steps in the fight against climate change.
The global climate crisis intensified in 2024, which was the hottest year ever recorded. Peel experienced the impacts of a changing climate firsthand, including two 100-year flood events in a single month and multiple extreme heat episodes that affected residents, staff, and services.
Peel’s climate efforts in 2024 led to a 3.5% reduction in corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, independent of external factors beyond Peel’s control. These factors included population growth – leading to increased wastewater treatment – and a 26% spike in natural gas use for electricity generation across Ontario – affecting all grid-connected municipalities. Once these external challenges were considered, Peel’s latest GHG inventory showed a net increase of 1.4% in overall emissions.
Despite these challenges, Peel continued to lead by example, implementing key actions under the Climate Change Master Plan.
Highlights from 2024 include:
- Transforming Hillside Place in Mississauga to near net-zero emissions
- Transitioning fleet vehicles to lower-carbon fuels
- Piloting a Biosolids Diversion Program
- Enhancing the resilience of Peel’s natural green infrastructure
- Expanding the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging network
- Investing in the decarbonization of affordable housing to support Peel Housing Corporation’s near net-zero goals
Peel also successfully leveraged external funding, supported innovation, and deepened its understanding of climate risks and solutions across the organization.
Looking ahead, Peel is refreshing its Climate Change Master Plan, with an updated strategy scheduled for Council approval in 2026. The renewed plan will set updated corporate emissions targets, introduce measures to build and maintain more climate-resilient infrastructure, and empower the broader community to take stronger climate action.
To learn more about Peel’s climate change efforts, visit peelregion.ca/about/climate-change.
The Peel Food Map can help you easily find food banks and food programs nearby. If you or someone you know needs help, don’t hesitate to use the map!
Sharing the newly re-launched Peel Food Map — an interactive tool that helps residents and service providers find food programs such as food banks, community food resources, and meal programs across Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga.
The map is user-friendly and allows users to search by program type and location, making it easy to navigate. It is regularly updated in partnership with Findhelp 211, and they are committed to reflecting as many food providers as possible—including those offering culturally specific food options.
Residents can learn about how the City is doing its part to fight climate change and share their views on Mississauga’s priorities by participating in online and in-person events this summer.
June 19, 2025
No city can stop climate change alone, but as the third highest contributor to fossil fuel pollution in the GTHA, Mississauga has a responsibility to do its part. Residents can get involved by participating in both online and in-person events this summer to tell the City what matters most to them when it comes to climate change.
Get involved to help shape the CCAP update
- Mississauga’s Climate Lab 2 is an online platform where residents can share their climate-related priorities and comment on the issues that matter most to them. This feedback will be used to help draft the updated CCAP. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback by August 31, 2025.
- Climate Lab pop-up events will provide an in-person opportunity for the community to share their feedback to help shape the CCAP update. These events will be hosted at Mississauga community centres and libraries throughout the summer. Event details will be posted on the Updating the Climate Change Action Plan webpage in the coming weeks.
- The Community Dialogue Series will offer residents a more collaborative, in-depth, way to help shape the CCAP update. Both in-person and virtual workshops will be held in July and August. The July sessions will focus on scenario building and storytelling to understand the impacts of the new targets. The August sessions will focus on sharing feedback and insights gathered from the community about the planned updates. Event details will be posted on the Updating the Climate Change Action Plan webpage in the coming weeks.
Stay informed
Visit the Updating the Climate Change Action Plan webpage to sign up for email updates about upcoming events and project milestones.
NOTICE OF MOTION — City of Mississauga
Moved by: Sue McFadden
Seconded by: Stephen Dasko
WHEREAS the City of Mississauga requires private property owners to maintain the City-owned public boulevard adjoining their property at their own expense (0266-2017);
AND WHEREAS many private property owners have chosen to beautify the public boulevard through landscaping with stone, brick or other concrete features at their own expense;
AND WHEREAS these landscape features have been identified as highway obstructions and contrary to existing City bylaws;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT the City of Mississauga complete a review of its highway obstruction bylaw, encroachment bylaw, and any other applicable bylaws, and provide to Council a corporate report with recommendations that may permit some landscaping features as part of a private property owner’s maintenance of the public boulevard;
AND FURTHER THAT enforcement of bylaws related specifically to landscape features within the public boulevard be suspended until the completion of the review period.
Today, Mississauga City Council received Hear and Now: Impact of Live Music in Mississauga – the first economic impact analysis of Mississauga’s live music sector. The report was conducted as an accompanying study to the Canadian Live Music Association’s national analysis of Canada’s live music industry.
The study builds upon Mississauga’s Music Strategy (2022) and provides important data for the City, its residents, businesses, stakeholders and other levels of government to inform future work to grow Mississauga’s music economy. Specifically, this study:
- provides a baseline to measure future growth of Mississauga’s live music sector and impact of the City’s investment;
- supports funding applications from the City, local event organizers and businesses; and
- enables companies and organizations to make data-driven decisions.
The analysis was conducted using data from 2023 as a key recommendation from the Music Strategy. The study finds that Mississauga’s live music sector:
- adds an estimated $28 million to Mississauga’s GDP;
- supports an estimated 290 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs and generates $14.7 million in labour income; and
- is a strong incubator for artists and live music workers, and that Mississauga is building a good reputation as a music hub.
Canada’s live music industry is an economic powerhouse that generates $10.92 billion in GDP and 101,640 FTE jobs. The City’s study outlines areas of opportunity and need for Mississauga, and details how actions currently taken by the City are helping Mississauga maximize the economic benefits of live music.
BRAMPTON, ON (May 2, 2025) – Grown in Peel makes it easy for residents to find fresh, locally grown and raised products, strengthening the connection between Peel’s farms and the community. From fresh fruits and vegetables to meats, honey, eggs, and nursery stock, the Grown in Peel Local Food Guide has all the information you need to shop, support, and explore local agriculture.
Residents can use the Guide’s interactive map to locate farms and farmers’ markets and important details such as operating hours, contact information, and product availability. The Guide also highlights seasonal activities and special events, offering families and friends opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and explore Peel year-round.
From plucking ripe berries in the summer to picking apples in the fall and finding local meats in the winter, explore Grown in Peel for a taste of what’s grown locally in your community!
Quotations
“Shopping at local farms, farmers’ markets, and nurseries is an easy way to invest in your community and discover fresh foods and products. Local purchases help to support small businesses and create lasting connections between consumers and the people who grow their food.”
– Gary Mountain, Chair, Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group.
BRAMPTON, ON (May 1, 2025) – Peel Region is presenting the benefits of Virtual Adult Day Services (ADS) at AdvantAge Ontario’s 2025 Convention (#ASC2025) today. In projects carried out during the pandemic in 2021, Virtual ADS was shown to improve socialization, provide cognitive stimulation, and increase positive mood by about 25%. Since its inception in 2021, Peel’s Virtual ADS has evolved into a permanent service with over 10,000 online sessions provided per year.
Virtual ADS allows older adults to age at home and live in the community longer by offering online programs focused on their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional health. In engaging one-on-one or group sessions led by experienced Peel Region staff, seniors can enjoy a variety of interactive activities tailored to their needs, ranging from physical exercises and brain-stimulating games to music therapy and meaningful discussion.
In addition to direct staff support, seniors benefit from online resources and mailings that keep them engaged and connected. Virtual ADS offers a holistic approach to seniors care, allowing individuals to thrive in the comfort and safety of their own homes while staying socially connected and active. Seniors, including those on long-term care waitlists, benefit from this easy-to-access service.
Peel Region applies an emotion-based care approach to its Virtual ADS programs. Emotion-based care empowers staff to engage ADS clients in meaningful ways by focusing on the experiences, interests, hobbies, and stories that have shaped their lives. It also has an incredible ability to make unique connections with people living with dementia, often providing a new spark to an individual’s health, mood, and self-expression.
Peel Region was the first in Ontario to implement the Butterfly approach in its Long Term Care Centres and fully intends to maintain its leadership in emotion-based care.
Calling all crafters! Minecrafters of all ages are invited to Mississauga this summer to experience the thrill of participating in an epic interactive quest at Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, happening at Square One beginning June 20.
This Minecraft experience combines advanced technology with game design, experiential storytelling and high-tech multimedia. Now, for the first time in Canada, Minecrafters of all ages can take part in this epic rescue mission and story-based experience brought to life before their eyes.
Event details:
What?
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue interactive adventure’s debut in Canada.
Who?
Open to all ages, this experience is designed to welcome long-time players, new players and families of all ages. No prior knowledge of Minecraft is required to enjoy the experience.
Where?
Square One
199 Rathburn Rd. W
Mississauga, ON
When?
Beginning June 20, 2025, for a limited time.
Tickets:
Tickets are on sale now and start at $32. Multi-pack, group and flex tickets are also available. For additional information and tickets, visit minecraftexperience.com.
About Minecraft
Minecraft is the best-selling game of all time with more than 300 million copies sold, entertaining players from around the world through gaming and the recently released blockbuster film A Minecraft Movie. Minecraft is the most popular video game of all time with a worldwide community of millions including Antarctica and the Vatican City. At its core, Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures.
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue was created by Montreal-based multimedia creative studio, Supply + Demand, in close collaboration with Experience MOD and game developer Mojang Studios.
Keep the fun going in Mississauga!.
The adventure in Mississauga doesn’t need to stop after you’ve completed your heroic feat. Be sure to check out Square One for shopping, food and more fun to be had at The Rec Room, or you can immerse yourself in another fantasy world at LVLUP Games board game café. Or, if you’d like to head outdoors, check out what’s happening at Mississauga Celebration Square – there are many fun events scheduled for the summer.