IDEA Mississauga, powered by Invest Mississauga, is excited to announce that applications for the Step-Up Program are now open. The Step-Up Program is a six-month initiative designed to help innovative and inclusive businesses overcome barriers to their growth, reach new levels of success, and drive meaningful social and environmental change.
The Step-Up Program supports innovative and inclusive businesses in Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, and Information and Communications Technology. Successful applicants will gain expert training, personalized mentorship, and access to funding and networking opportunities.
To qualify, businesses must be based in or planning to relocate to Mississauga, with annual revenues between $100,000 and $2 million, and either patented innovations or pre-seed funding.
For more information about the program or to attend an upcoming virtual or in-person information session, visit https://www.mississauga.ca/city-of-mississauga-news/news/applications-are-now-open-for-idea-mississaugas-step-up-program/.
The scheduled electrical maintenance work in Council Chamber has led the City of Mississauga to decide to host the summer Council and Committee meetings virtually.
July 10, 2024
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Committee of Adjustment
- July 11 at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
- July 18 and 25 at 1 p.m.
- August 15, 22 and 29 at 1 p.m.
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Heritage Advisory Committee
- July 23 at 9:30 a.m.
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Planning and Development Committee (PDC)
- July 29 at 6 p.m.
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Council
- July 31 at 9:30 a.m.
Virtual meetings can be viewed here at their scheduled meeting times.
Meeting agendas, including instructions to register and join virtual meetings can be found on the Council and Committee Calendar.
All meetings are live streamed and archived online for the public’s viewing purpose. For further details on the upcoming meetings, please visit the Committees page.
The inaugural celebration of everything Country will take place #INThePort in partnership with participating businesses that will be offering live Country performances, Country-themed menu items, and Country activities all weekend long. See you there!
The General Committee recently announced plans to extend MiWay’s fare discount pilot program until the end of 2024, as part of its commitment to improving transit accessibility and affordability in Mississauga.
Key highlights and program extension
During the initial pilot phase, MiWay observed a remarkable 109 per cent increase in ridership compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, with substantial growth among adult and student fare categories. However, children and senior ridership levels had not fully rebounded to pre-pandemic figures, prompting the need for the program extension to encourage more consistent usage among these demographics.
“With this initiative, our goal is to encourage more families and seniors to adopt MiWay as their main mode of transportation, giving them a firsthand look at how transit can be affordable, safe, reliable and convenient,” said Eve Wiggins, Director of Transit. “For individuals who haven’t tried public transit, we’re encouraging them to participate in this pilot programs if they are eligible. As a reminder, children and seniors need to have their PRESTO cards set to the appropriate fare category for their age group. And for seniors, there’s also the option to pay with a $1 cash fare.”
City Council, upon recommendation from the Commissioner of Transportation and Works, agreed to extend the program until the end of the year. This decision aligns with the City’s strategic goals of developing a transit-oriented city, ensuring affordability and accessibility for all.
Financial impact
The anticipated financial impact of the extended program includes a projected revenue decrease of $950,000, with $200,000 attributed to child fares and $750,000 to senior fares. Despite this, the increase in adult and youth ridership is expected to offset the decrease, maintaining a balanced budget while promoting greater transit use among all age groups.
MiWay is committed to analyzing the extended program’s impact closely, aiming to make informed decisions on future program deliveries as part of the City’s overall budget program.
Wiggins added, “The extension is a testament to MiWay’s dedication to making transit more affordable and accessible, particularly for children and seniors, that prioritizes public transportation for all.”
The final approval for the fare discount pilot program is scheduled to go to Council on Wednesday, April 17.
For more information or for the latest MiWay updates, visit the MiWay website.
Mississauga is planning for the future of community services like libraries, parks, community centres and more.
Based on residents’ input from last year’s surveys, we developed focus areas and recommendations.
Before finalizing plans, the City is reaching out once again to encourage residents to provide feedback.
Take the survey before December 15.
