The Mississauga Matters campaign focuses on getting housing built and keeping Mississauga affordable for all.
February 4, 2025
About Mississauga Matters
The City’s Mississauga Matters campaign ensures that all provincial candidates and major political parties recognize the significant role Mississauga plays in the province. The Mississauga Matters campaign will focus on two priority pillars; getting housing built and keeping Mississauga affordable for all. The priorities outlined within the campaign aim to strengthen the city and ensure stable funding for ongoing challenges like the housing crisis, the development of local and regionally connected transit and funding shortfalls for major projects rebuilding the Mississauga Hospital (The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital). Most of all, the priorities aim to keep Mississauga an affordable place to live.
While the City and the provincial 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:
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Getting housing built: Leveraging housing-enabling infrastructure
- Extending of the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit line, to reduce travel times for approximately 30,000 new daily riders and improve east-to-west connections across the GTHA.
- Expanding transit for all-day, two-way GO Service for the Milton GO Rail corridor, which serves approximately 8,000 businesses, supports more than 143,000 jobs, and is projected to serve up to 94,000 passengers by 2041.
- Advance funding and alignment confirmation for the Hazel McCallion Line Extension (Downtown Loop) Mississauga.
- A new transit facility to support the expansion of sustainable public transit in Mississauga, which is critical to increase housing availability in our community and achieve the Government of Ontario’s target of 120,000 new homes over the next 10 years.
- Expediting the approval of Mississauga’s applications to the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund and the Housing Enabling Core Services Stream to support housing development initiatives and meet urgent community needs while providing flood protection for communities.
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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 a 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.
- Supporting predictable funding for Mississauga by signing a new deal to provide equitable transit funding, recognizing Mississauga’s status as a major economic hub and one of the largest economic centres in both Ontario and Canada.
- Advocating a fair share deal for the Region of Peel and Mississauga, given the Region currently faces a deficit of $868 million annually, translating to a $578 per-person financial gap across Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon.
- Reconsider the amount expected from the Mississauga community for the local share needed for a new regional healthcare facility in Mississauga – the Mississauga Hospital rebuild.
- Removing the 5% payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) cap for the Greater Toronto Airports (GTAA). This ensures a more equitable formula that prevents tax increases on residents and businesses.
- Investing in solutions to Mississauga’s food insecurity crisis by prioritizing funding to support local food banks in Mississauga and support the Groceries and Essentials Benefit brought forward by Food Banks Canada, aimed to help struggling households afford vital costs like food and shelter.
The Mississauga Matters campaign will run throughout the provincial 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 provincial election priorities, please visit mississaugamatters.ca.
General Questions – FAQ
When can applications be submitted?
Both rebate programs are set to be open February 12, 2025.
We’ve been contacted by contractors to undertake works, are these programs mandatory?
No, all rebate programs are voluntary.
How do I obtain a qualified/reputable contractor?
This is the responsibility of the homeowner, as with any works done on private property. City staff are creating guidance to warn residents about fraudulent practices that will be on the City’s website at launch of the programs.
In cases where the work requires the contractor to have a valid Mississauga business licence, how do I confirm this?
Please call 311 to confirm
Is the existing FDC Sump Pump Subsidy ending? Can I still apply for a Sump Pump subsidy?
The FDC Sump Pump Subsidy program is proposed to end February 3, 2025. Sump pumps installed up to this date are still eligible to apply for this subsidy as the program ends and transition to the new rebate program begins.
After February 3, 2025, residents will be eligible to apply to the Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate (applications open February 12th), which includes measures such as sump pumps for the same amount of $6,000.
Flood Resilience Rebate – The program provides a rebate of 50% of the invoiced cost up to a lifetime maximum of $3,000 to support residents with the installation of water resistant-materials and other measures.
Who is eligible for a rebate?
Registered owner of a detached home, semi-detached home, duplex or townhouse within the City of Mississauga that have experienced flood damage from the July 8, 2013 event or after.
What is eligible for a rebate?
At launch of the program a Flood Resilient Materials catalogue will be provided for a full list of allowable flood-resilient measures. Examples may include:
Interior Options
• Wall construction
• Floor design
• Raise Utility Hardware (e.g. electrical outlets)
• Moisture alarms
Exterior Options
• Grading adjacent to house
• Damp-proofing membrane/Coating for exterior foundation
• Corrugated steel window well and cover
I installed ‘resilient’ materials after the July 16, 2024 storm event. Can I still apply for the rebate?
Yes, you may submit a retroactive application for materials/works, prior to launch of the program.
I installed ‘resilient’ materials in my basement prior to July 16th, 2024. Can I apply for the rebate?
Yes, the rebate is open to anyone who experienced flood damage from the July 8, 2013 event or after.
How to apply?
An online application form will be available on the City’s website at launch.
What are the application requirements/documents?
a) Proof of ownership
b) Proof of flooding
c) Proof of eligible work and payment
d) Photos of installation
Details of application requirements/documents will be available on the City’s website.
When will I receive payment?
Applicants will be notified by email whether the application has been approved/declined or requires additional information.
Rebates are paid out in order they are received, and it may take 8 to 10 weeks for approved applicants to receive a cheque in the mail.
Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate – The Program provides a rebate of up to $7,500 to support residents with the installation of basement flooding prevention measures.
Who is eligible for a rebate?
Registered owner of a detached home, semi-detached home, duplex or townhouse within the City of Mississauga.
What is eligible for a rebate?
Proposed Prevention Measures:
• Sump pump $6,000
• Foundation drain (weeping tile) pipe capping $1,000
• Downspout disconnection $125/per, total $500
• Storm lateral backwater valve $1,500
I installed measures (e.g. sump pump) after the July/August, 2024 storm events. Can I still apply for the rebate?
Yes, you may submit a retroactive application for measures installed after July 16, 2024, prior to launch of the program (up to August 1, 2025).
I installed a sump pump many years ago. Can I apply for a rebate today?
If you have had a sump pump for 10 years or more (i.e. prior to Feb. 2015), you’re eligible to apply for the rebate to install a ‘renewal’ sump pump.
I have a receipt for a sump pump installed 5 years ago. Can I apply for the rebate?
Rebate applications are eligible for measures installed after July 16, 2024. Renewal sump
pump applications are eligible after 10 years or more.
I have received a rebate for my sump pump installation. Are there other measures I can apply for?
Yes. If you have not capped your foundation drain or disconnected your downspouts, for example, these measures are eligible to apply.
I received the rebate, can I update/replace my sump pump in the future?
Yes, the program accepts applications for rebate of a ‘renewal’ sump pump installed every 10 or more years.
How to apply?
An online application form will be available on the City’s website at launch.
What are the application requirements/documents?
a) Proof of ownership
b) Detailed quote/invoice of eligible works
c) May require building permit
Details of application requirements/documents will be available on the City’s website.
When will I receive payment?
Applicants will be notified by email whether the application has been approved/declined or requires additional information.
Rebates are paid out in order they are received, and it may take 8 to 10 weeks for approved applicants to receive a cheque in the mail.
Peel Regional Police is committed to enhancing road safety and addressing concerns within the towing industry through inspections and enforcement activities targeting prolific and dangerous drivers.
In 2024, PRP made two arrests, laid 234 charges, identified 79 non-compliant tow trucks and removed nine tow trucks from service.
While the majority of towing companies and operators adhere to the legal framework set out by the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA), on-going enforcement operations have successfully removed unauthorized tow companies, vehicles, and operators from our roads, while ensuring that charges under the TSSEA were laid.
Tow truck operators, like all motorists, are not exempt from traffic laws. Please join us in spreading awareness about road safety and report dangerous driving by tow truck operators by filling out a RoadWatch form or by calling 9-1-1 in an emergency.
The City of Mississauga reminds drivers to stay sober while driving to prevent collisions.
December 13, 2024
Alcohol and drug use
Driving under the influence of alcohol or cannabis is dangerous for yourself, your passengers as well as other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. A collision that results in a fatality or serious injury has significant consequences to those involved and their loved ones.
Driving impaired is dangerous as even minimal amounts can affect your driving skills. Driving requires full control over your mind and body, and requires you to be alert so you can make quick decisions. When you drink or consume drugs, it can disrupt your ability to focus, affecting your risk perception, motor skills, reaction time, decision-making abilities and overall co-ordination.
Impaired driving in Mississauga
According to Peel Regional Police, impaired driving (driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol) continues to be a concern in Mississauga. From January 1 to November 30, 2024, there were 89 collisions that involved impaired drivers on Mississauga roads.
Peel Regional Police has launched their Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program to help address impaired driving. R.I.D.E. checks are conducted throughout the year, but the holiday campaign includes increased enforcement levels and additional officer deployment. The program has already checked more than 4,600 vehicles and will continue to early January. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 911 to report it.
Driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis or certain drugs is a serious offence. You put yourself at risk of immediate license suspension, hefty fines, education or treatment programs and even vehicle impoundment. Penalties can vary depending on your age, licence type, the amount of alcohol or drugs in your system, and how many times you have been convicted or had your licence suspended.
Stay safe while out on the roads
Whether you’re walking, cycling, taking transit or driving, it’s important that you stay extra alert when travelling around the city to your destination.
If you’re planning to drive – stay sober. If you’d like to consume alcohol or cannabis, plan an alterative way home. You can designate a driver, use MiWay to get around or use a rideshare program or taxi.
If you’re walking, cycling or taking transit, remember to stay alert and be aware, especially when crossing intersections. Make sure to use a crosswalk or crossride when possible.
To learn more about impaired driving, visit peelpolice.ca/en/safety-tips/road-safety.aspx
Learn more about road safety in Mississauga: mississauga.ca/roadsafety
As you are aware, in May, Peel Regional Police launched its annual Project E.R.A.S.E. (Eliminating Racing Activities on Streets Everywhere) aimed at changing poor and aggressive driver behaviour through education and strategic enforcement.
From May 1, 2024, to October 1, 2024, officers identified hotspot locations throughout the Region of Peel and targeted those areas as part of the program strategy. During this time, officers investigated 1,119 vehicles and issued 2,127 Provincial Offence Notices, including:
- 155 stunt driving charges
- 282 Noisemaker tickets
- 27 Criminal Code charges related to impaired and dangerous driving
Road safety remains a top priority for Peel Regional Police with illegal street racing and aggressive high-speed driving continuing to be a problem in Brampton and Mississauga. To ensure safety on our roads, PRP will have zero tolerance for dangerous driving behaviours and street racing activities, and officers remain vigilant in enforcing speeding, aggressive driving, and impaired driving all year round.
DRAO Announcement
On November 29th, 2024, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced that the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO) program has been activated for the Little Etobicoke Creek area in response to the July 16th and August 17th and 18th localized flooding events.
Councillor Dasko was instrumental in having the Provincial officials connect with local residents in Ward 1 for inspections, to ensure that a full understanding of the magnitude of the issues in the area were understood. The result of which is that the area has been recognized and included in the program.
Applications for the program will be accepted until the deadline of Monday, March 31, 2025. Homeowners and residential tenants, small owner-operated businesses, and not-for-profit organizations may apply for assistance if they reside in the activation area.
Program guidelines, activation area maps, information sheets, and application forms can be found on the DRAO website.
DRAO is a program that can help with the recovery of costs after a natural disaster. Financial help from the program is limited to $250,000 per application, is subject to a $500 deductible (which may be waived for low-income households), and reimburses up to 90% of your total eligible costs with limits for emergency expenses, household appliances, and furnishings.
The DRAO program does not cover all costs. Eligible applicants may receive assistance for emergency expenses and for repair or replacement of essential property if they do not have insurance—or if their insurance is insufficient—to cover their essential costs according to the DRAO program guidelines. Damage due to sewer-backup is not eligible under the program. An exception is made for low-income households as defined by the guidelines. See details online.
In addition, eligible basement repairs are only allowed to the extent they are returned to a basic and safe state (e.g., stud walls and repairs to essential appliances such as furnaces and hot water heaters). Repairs to furnished basements are ineligible unless there is damage to an essential living space. See details online.
DRAO is a provincial program, and is not related to the various programs and initiatives that the City of Mississauga has undertaken related to localized flooding and flood recovery. Residents who do not reside in the DRAO activation area are still eligible for the other City programs and initiatives.
If you have any questions about the DRAO program, you may contact the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing program staff at: DisasterAssistance@Ontario.ca.
The one-time grant is available to eligible homeowners or tenants in Mississauga who had flood damage from the severe weather events in July and August 2024.
December 2, 2024
Who is eligible
To be eligible to apply for the Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant, you need to meet the following criteria:
- Be an individual, not a corporation or business entity.
- Be a registered owner or tenant of a residential dwelling within Mississauga.
- Have experienced flood damage to your residence from the rainfall events on July 16, August 17 or August 18, 2024.
What you need to apply
Residents must complete a grant application and submit proof of eligibility, including proof of ownership or residence and proof of flooding.
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.
To provide proof of residence, if you are a tenant, you must show proof that you live at the eligible residence. You can provide:
- Lease or rental agreement
- Ontario driver’s license
- Bank or credit card statement
- Insurance policy
- Utility, telephone or internet bill
All applicants must provide proof of flooding within a residential dwelling, such as:
- Proof of an insurance claim made for flooding.
- Correspondence with 311 Customer Service, a Councillor’s office or City staff.
- Invoices, receipts or quotes for flood cleanup or repairs.
- Photos of flooding in the residential dwelling, with the file’s metadata date stamped.
Applying online
Visit the webpage and upload the supporting documents, including proof of ownership or residence and proof of flooding.
Each file must be 5 MB or smaller and in one of the following formats: JPEG, JPG, PNG, GIF, PDF or WebP.
Applying by mail
Mail a completed Flood Relief Grant Application and supporting documents to the following address:
Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant Program
Transportation and Works
Environmental Services Section
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1
For more information about the grant, residents are asked to call 311.
Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2025.
Important facts about stormwater
There are more than 51,000 storm drains in Mississauga, 1,900 km of storm sewer pipes, 270 km of ditches, 150 km of creeks, and 80 stormwater management facilities.
Valued at more than $7 billion, Mississauga’s stormwater drainage system requires constant care. Staff continue to assess and prioritize the most effective improvements to this aging infrastructure. Installing stormwater infrastructure requires a large investment up front, and it is expensive, but important to maintain.
Rebate programs
In February 2025, the City will be launching two additional rebate programs:
- Basement Flooding Prevention Rebate Program will provide rebates up to $6,800 for eligible flood prevention improvements.
- Flood Resilience Rebate Program will provide rebates of 50 per cent of the invoiced cost up to a maximum of $3,000 to cover costs associated with eligible measures taken to make improvements to your home to minimize flooding impact.
Other subsidies
Region of Peel Sanitary Backwater Valve Rebate (Current): The Region provides a $1,500 rebate for eligible homeowners to cover the cost of installing a sanitary backwater valve to reduce basement flooding due to sanitary back-ups of wastewater from the sanitary sewer. For more information, visit peelregion.ca.
Useful links
Read more about the City’s stormwater infrastructure.
Learn more about how to reduce the risk of flooding on your property.
Watch the City’s Flooding Information Session video.
