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.
On June 10, Peel Regional Police (PRP) announced the results of Project Pelican, marking the largest drug seizure in our service’s history – with nearly $50 million worth of cocaine seized. In collaboration with national and international partners, PRP dismantled a transnational organized criminal network trafficking illicit drugs into the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
In June 2024, Peel Regional Police began investigating a cocaine smuggling operation using U.S.-Canada commercial trucking routes. By November, working with partners including the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations Border Enforcement Task Force in Detroit, multiple individuals, trucking companies, and storage sites linked to the operation were identified.
Over the course of the investigation, the following was seized:
- 479 kilograms of bricked cocaine, with an estimated street value of $47.9M
- Two illegal loaded semi-automatic handguns
As of June 6, nine individuals were arrested and charged in connection with the investigation, totalling 35 charges related to firearm and drug offences. The accused were held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
The successful completion of Project Pelican was made possible through funding provided by the Ontario Government, Ministry of the Solicitor General in which the Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario supported this investigation.
Please see PRP’s news release here: https://x.com/PeelPolice/status/1932431335806669128
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.
This issue was brought to Councillor Dasko’s attention last week (Week of April 28th) and he had asked staff to investigate.
Staff in Animal Services reached out to the Ministry of Natural Resources to investigate. MNR has advised that this is a natural occurrence due to the change in the water temperature at this time of the year. Apparently this particular species is susceptible to stress caused by the change in temperature.
To report a fish die-off in Ontario, you can contact the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNR) at 1-800-387-7011.
(March 18, 2025) – Peel Public Health (PPH) is investigating a case of measles that was confirmed on March 14.
The public may have been exposed at the following locations:
- Hazel McCallion Central Library on March 7 between 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga
- Multi-Specialty Med Clinic between March 8 from 7:03 p.m. to March 9 at 1:00 a.m.
21 Queensway W, Mississauga
- Aboud Health Group on March 10 between 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
422 Burnhamthorpe Rd W, Mississauga
- Credit Valley Hospital Emergency Room on March 11 between 10:30 a.m. to 7:55 p.m.
2200 Eglinton Ave W, Mississauga
Peel Public Health directly contacts people who were at exposure sites if possible. PPH advises anyone who was at these sites or thinks they have been exposed to the measles virus to do the following:
- Check their immunization record to confirm they and their family members are up-to-date with their measles vaccinations (MMR or MMRV). Those who are unsure can check with their health care provider. Two doses are generally recommended for anyone born in or after 1970. In general, those born before 1970 are considered protected against measles.
- Anyone experiencing symptoms should contact their health care provider, or if not available, Peel Public Health as soon as possible to get advice. Do not attend work or school. Those concerned about symptoms should call their health care provider before going to see them to inform them they may have been in contact with someone who has measles.
Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily to those who are not immunized or have not previously had measles. Infants under one year of age, unimmunized pregnant people, and people with weakened immune systems are at increased risk of complications.
Measles symptoms begin 7-21 days after infection and may include:
- High fever
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis, i.e. pink eye), sensitivity to light
- Red rash lasting 4 to 7 days
The situation in Peel
- So far in 2025, there have been 4 confirmed cases of measles in Peel.
- In 2024, Peel had 3 confirmed cases of measles.
- Of Peel’s 4 cases, 2 were related to international travel, and 2 were from community spread. Peel’s cases are not known to be connected to the current multi-jurisdictional measles outbreak in Ontario.
- 2 of Peel’s 2025 cases resulted in hospitalizations both of which occurred in unvaccinated children. Vaccination is the best protection against the spread.
- Peel Public Health continues to monitor the situation and investigates every new case.
For questions, call Peel Public Health at 905-799-7700 / 1-888-919-7800 (toll-free). Phones are answered from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
For more information about the measles situation across Ontario, please visit Measles Exposures in Ontario | Public Health Ontario.
The City is developing a renoviction by-law to help protect tenants and promote lawful rental unit practices while balancing the needs of landlords.
An unlawful renoviction happens when landlords evict tenants to complete renovations and fail to follow the N13 process under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). Landlords may be unclear or unaware that they must follow the N13 notice process and have a building permit from the City if they want their unit to be vacated to complete a renovation. Additionally, tenants may not know or understand their rights, including their right to secure a return after renovations are complete.
A renoviction by-law can help protect tenants from unlawful evictions by requiring landlords to follow the N13 notice process and obtain the necessary building permits from the City to complete their renovation.
Consultation and engagement
Throughout March and April, the City will be conducting public engagement and community consultations. Legal Services, in collaboration with Planning & Building and Strategic Communications & Initiatives, has developed an engagement framework that includes both general and focused consultations.
Residents will have the opportunity to provide input through a virtual community meeting and survey:
- The virtual community meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6 p.m. Please register if you would like to attend.
- The online survey is available until Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
More information about the public engagement can be found at mississauga.ca/renoviction. A project page is also available.
Reporting back to Council
All information and research collected will be summarized in a corporate report. City staff are expected to report back to Council in Q4 with a detailed analysis and the proposed by-law.