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
- 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.
- FAQ’s
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.
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.
Councillor Dasko is happy to share another update, as promised. Resulting from the last report and Councillor Dasko’s advocacy for his residents councils direction was to staff to come back to Council. Yesterday, on September 25, 2024 with Corporate Report: 10.2. entitled “Council Update – July and August 2024 Extreme Rainfall Events” (attached). This report, which was passed by Councillor Dasko and his colleagues unanimously, is an action-oriented approach to accelerating flood mitigation initiatives, inspection enhancements and increased maintenance and operation activities. Councillor Dasko has also attached his motion for your perusal which was again unanimously passed by all of council.
The following items were passed and are to be actioned:
- A Residential Compassionate Flood Relief Grant Program to provide a one-time grant of $1,000 to Mississauga residential property owners who incurred damages as a result of basement flooding following the weather events on July 16, 2024, or August 17 and 18, 2024, as a result of Councillor Dasko’s motion on September 11, 2024.
- A basement flooding prevention rebate program to provide up to $6,800 to make basement flood prevention improvements more affordable.
- With the number of staff meetings with Councillor Dasko he was pleased to see that staff were convinced to step up the timeline of new and accelerated stormwater projects, as outlined in the Project-based action plan includes accelerating the Design and Construction of the Dixie-Dundas Flood Mitigation Project by 6 years, including infrastructure improvement projects in 2025, 2026, 2027, with a completion year of 2028.
- Enhancements to routine maintenance of stormwater infrastructure
- City staff will work further with local authorities like the TRCA, Alectra, and the Emergency Management Team to identify opportunities to enhance public alerting to residents during localized flooding.
- Staff have been directed to prepare and submit applications to the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program – Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (second intake- November 1, 2024) and Housing-Enabling Core Services Stream programs to support the Dixie-Dundas Flood Mitigation Project.
Furthermore, at the Region of Peel, Regional Council passed a motion on September 12, 2024 to have an increase in the Sanitary Backwater Valve Rebate Program. The program is available to property owners in priority areas in Peel who had experienced sanitary flooding because of a storm event in the past 10 years. Residents living in neighborhoods outside the priority areas can also apply for a subsidy if they have reported flooding to Peel Region in the past or have an insurance claim. Subsidies are 60% of the invoiced cost, up to a maximum $1,500. Residents are asked to call Peel Region at 905-791-7800 to confirm eligibility for the backwater valve subsidy before proceeding with an installation. For more information please visit peelregion.ca.
Please note that there will be an upcoming City-wide Public Information Session for 2024 Flood Events. Councillor Dasko will share more details when they are announced.
Dundas Flood Mitigation Project
WHAT?
- The lands south of Little Etobicoke Creek
surrounding Dixie Road, referred to as “Dixie-
Dundas” for this project, are subject to flooding as
a result of spilling from the creek during high flow
conditions. This urban area consists of a variety of
commercial, industrial, residential, and park land
uses. - The study area of this Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment (EA) has been broken up
into the “Dixie Area” and the “Dundas Area” for
identifying flood mitigation solutions.
WHERE?
WHY?
- The City of Mississauga has an interest to protect
flood-vulnerable residences and businesses as well as
to intensify Dixie-Dundas area to fulfill the vision of
growth expressed in the Dundas Connects Master Plan.
HOW?
In consultation with the public and agencies, the alternative solutions for both the “Dixie Area” and the “Dundas Area” have been evaluated to identify preferred design concepts for each.
“Dundas Area” preferred design:
- Floodplain widening
- 25 m – channel crossing bridge at Dundas Street
- Sanitary sewer relocation
- Floodproofing earthen berm at 1607 Dundas Street
“Dixie Area” preferred design:
- Floodplain widening with lowered creek invert
- 50 m – channel crossing bridge at Dixie Road
- Sanitary sewer relocations
PROJECT FILE
An Environmental Study Report is now available for public review and comment for 30 days on the City’s website:
http://www.mississauga.ca/flooding
Interested persons may provide written comments to our project team by April 30, 2024. All comments are requested to be sent directly to the Project Managers listed below. Previous study information, including the Public Information Centres and the study area expansion bulletin, is available on the above webpage.
Anthony Di Giandomenico, P.Eng.
Project Manager
City of Mississauga
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C9
(905) 615-3200, ext. 3491
anthony.digiandomenico@mississauga.ca
Amanda McKay, P.Eng., PMP
Consultant Project Manager
Matrix Solutions Inc.
3001-6865 Century Avenue
Mississauga, ON L5N 7K2
(289) 323-3780
amckay@matrix-solutions.com
In hearing your passion, hope, and ideas for the future of Ward 1, I know more than ever, we must be united to ensure this great community is always our place to call home.
Enjoy free, live outdoor music all summer long in Mississauga.
July 2, 2025
- Streetsville Village Square
- Cooksville Four Corners
- Port Credit Memorial Park
From indie vibes to classic covers, this summer’s concerts offer something for everyone, so bring your lawn chair, grab your friends and get ready to enjoy the soundtrack of your summer!
What:
Mississauga’s summer concert series
When:
July 4 to August 31
Where:
Streetsville Village Square
Cooksville Four Corners
Port Credit Memorial Park
Concerts may be delayed or cancelled due to weather conditions.
For a full list of performances, visit the webpage.
Increasing Access to Excellent Seniors Care
Background
•Seniors are the fastest-growing age group in Ontario. By 2041, one in five Peel residents will be over the age of 65.
•Over 60% of long-term care (LTC) residents in Ontario have a diagnosis of dementia.
•Seniors living with dementia experience more frequent emergency department visits, higher hospitalization rates, and greater risk of hospital-related harm.
•The waitlist for in-person Adult Day Services (ADS) across all five Peel Region centres was over 600 individuals as of May 2025.
•Due to the rapidly aging population, it is essential to expand community-based programs, including virtual ones, that help seniors age in place within their own homes and communities.
•Virtual ADS helps ease caregiver burden, and relieve pressure on the traditional bricks and mortar healthcare delivery model, including hospitals and long-term care homes.
About Virtual Adult Day Services
•Available at no cost, Virtual Adult Day Services (ADS) helps older adults remain at home by offering live, online programming designed to support physical, cognitive, emotional, and social health.
•Originally launched in 2020 in response to in-person service closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, Virtual ADS has become a permanent service, delivering over 10,000 online visits in 2024.
•Virtual ADS is available online or over the phone.
•Participants can attend one-on-one or group programs led by trained staff, featuring a range of engaging activities, such as:
o Physical exercise
o Trivia programs
o Music therapy
o Culturally specific programs
o Reminiscing and socialization
•Seniors may also receive mailed activity packages and have access to online resources, helping them stay engaged and connected.
•At the 2025 AdvantAge Ontario Convention, data was presented that showed Virtual ADS improved client social engagement, cognitive stimulation, and positive mood by up to 25%.
•According to the 2024 ADS Client Experience Survey, 100% of clients reported satisfaction with Virtual ADS.
Technology Lending Library
•To support digital access, the Technology Lending Library offers tablets to seniors who lack the necessary devices.
•Tablets are available to loan for three months at a time, at no cost to participants. Team members evaluate if the client can use the device with or without assistance.
•Internet access is not included in the Technology Lending Library.
•For more information about the lending library, call 905-791-7800 ext. 1125 or send an e-mail to adsvirtualrec@peelregion.ca.
Emotion-Based Care Approach
•Peel Region integrates emotion-based care into all Virtual ADS programming. This model:
o Prioritizes emotional well-being, personal history, and individuality
o Builds deeper, authentic connections between clients and staff
o Helps reignite a sense of joy, purpose, and connection
•Peel Region was the first in Ontario to implement this approach in LTC settings and is now seeking formal Butterfly certification in Peel Region Adult Day Services, which have been leading with emotion-based care for years.
Caregiver Supports
•Virtual ADS provides respite, education, and support for informal caregivers who care for their loved ones living in the community.
•According to the 2024 ADS Caregiver Experience survey:
o 100% said Virtual ADS contributed to their loved one’s ability to remain at home
o 89% said Virtual ADS gave them the opportunity to complete chores and errands
o 83% said Virtual ADS reduced their stress
For more information visit peelregion.ca
BRIEF WATER INTERRUPTION
Watermain replacement and improvement
2403 Stanfield Rd, 2345 Stanfield Rd, 2305 Stanfield Rd, 2327 Stanfield Rd, 1105 Queensway E, 1215
Queensway E, 1195 Queensway E, 1225 Queensway E, 1185 Queensway E, 1235 Queensway E, 2332
Stanfield Rd, 2330 Stanfield Rd, 2340 Stanfield Rd, 2362 Stanfield Rd, 2396 Stanfield Rd
Project 22-2255
Peel Region regularly maintains and repairs the water system in your area. Sometimes, we need to turn off your water supply while we do this work.
You will experience a loss of water pressure and a brief water outage (approximately 30 minutes) on Friday July 4th, between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other unexpected events, we’ll let you know the new date and time.
If this interruption may affect an alarm or maintenance company, it is your responsibility to notify them.
Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption
As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:
Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may
affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.
After the water interruption
When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (starting in the basement/first floor and finishing on the top floor). You’ll likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear and any vibration or noise has stopped.
Important note
After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:
905-791-7800, extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)
Get the latest project updates
Sign up for e-notices by visiting peelregion.ca/construction/signup
Project information can be found at peelregion.ca/construction/project-22-2255
We understand construction can be disruptive, and we appreciate your patience as we work to improve our community’s infrastructure. This work both maintains and improves Peel’s world-class water systems, allowing us to provide safe drinking water to support a thriving community for life.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Wastewater Collection and Conveyance
Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Peel Region
Email: construction@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409
BRAMPTON, Ont. – June 30, 2025. Peel Region Council has approved a Coordinated Homeless Encampment Response for Peel Region, the City of Brampton, the City of Mississauga and the Town of Caledon. The encampment response is a human rights-based, coordinated and balanced approach to responding to encampments in Peel.
The coordinated homeless encampment response includes the Homeless Encampment Policy and Joint Protocols. The policy and joint protocols between Peel, Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga provide operational guidance to ensure a consistent, coordinated approach between all parties. The protocols are currently being used as a pilot and will be regularly improved as implementation planning and actions continue.
The policy and joint protocols will not eliminate encampments in Peel. The policy and protocols support Peel’s joint encampment response, a balanced and coordinated approach that respects the needs of people living in encampments, as well as community members living and sharing the same community spaces, while aligning with all applicable legal requirements. A balanced approach means a coordinated, consistent and accountable process for assessing, mitigating and responding to documented risk in encampments.
Key functions include:
- completing needs assessments for residents living in encampments to document daily living needs, safety needs and willingness to accept housing and other supports or referrals
- committing to Peel’s “do not turn away” policy in the emergency shelter system to encourage residents living in encampments in Peel to accept appropriate shelter and supports
- establishing “no encampment zones” in areas owned by Peel, City of Brampton, City of Mississauga or Town of Caledon where removal and enforcement can be expedited because of significant health and safety concerns that cannot be mitigated. The preferred approach is for residents living in encampments to leave or relocate voluntarily, with enforcement being a last resort.
Residents are asked to report encampments to 311. Peel Region continues to work with the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, Town of Caledon, Peel Outreach and Peel Regional Police every time an encampment is reported.
Next steps include securing municipal council approvals, updating regional and local by-laws and internal procedures, and seeking Peel Region Council approval in the 2026 budget to provide funding for Peel and local municipalities to implement this service. Peel will continue to work closely with its partners in anticipation of full implementation in 2026.
Access the Council report and visit our website to learn more about Peel’s encampment response.
Peel Region’s Malton Village the first of five programs to be certified
BRAMPTON, ON (June 30, 2025) – Marking the last day of Seniors Month, Peel Region is proud to announce that its Adult Day Services (ADS) program at Malton Village in Mississauga has become Canada’s first adult day program to receive Butterfly certification from Meaningful Care Matters. With one in five Peel residents expected to be over the age of 65 by 2041 and the increasing prevalence of dementia, this milestone reflects Peel’s commitment to delivering exceptional, person-centered care for seniors.
The Butterfly approach transforms the experience for people supported by creating a warm, engaging environment that values each person’s emotional well-being, personal history, and individuality. For people living with dementia, this model fosters meaningful connections, emotional expression, and improved quality of life.
This emotion-based model of care also empowers staff to interact more deeply and authentically with people attending ADS services by focusing on the unique experiences, interests, and stories that have shaped their lives — helping to reignite joy, purpose, and connection regardless of their diagnosis or physical needs.
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. As part of the Seniors Services Strategic Plan, all five Peel Region ADS centres will undergo the Butterfly certification process in 2025 to ensure those who attend the services receive innovative, integrated, person-centred care.
To support this initiative, over 90 ADS team members completed intensive Butterfly training that focused on emotional connections and reflective activities. This training will enhance the meaningful connections ADS team members create every day with people living with dementia.
Peel Region also applies the emotion-based care approach to its Virtual ADS programs. Results presented at AdvantAge Ontario’s 2025 Convention earlier this month showed how Virtual ADS programs improve socialization, provide cognitive stimulation, and increase positive mood by up to 25%. To learn more about our virtual ADS, call 905-791-7800 extension 1125. For more information about implementation of the Butterfly approach in Adult Day Services, please reach out to admin@meaningfulcarematters.com.
BRAMPTON, ON (June 27, 2025) – In a landmark decision yesterday, Peel Regional Council approved a motion that marks the most significant change in municipal infrastructure funding in decades. With this bold action, Peel is taking concrete steps toward a new model that supports infrastructure delivery while directly addressing the growing housing crisis.
Amid rising construction costs, economic uncertainty, and unprecedented housing demand, this motion introduces an innovative approach to help get homes built faster — while relieving the financial strain on both municipalities and homebuyers.
Key elements of the approved motion include:
- Deferring development charges without interest until the first occupancy permit is issued — reducing upfront costs for builders and improving project viability.
- Temporarily cutting development charges by 50% for new residential units, starting July 10, 2025, until November 13, 2026 — funded by grants-in-lieu in the short term, until the Provincial and Federal Governments provide funding.
- Collaborating with the Province on a proposed “Peel Utility Model” for funding infrastructure in a more sustainable, long-term way.
- Engaging with the development industry, including BILD, to ensure cost savings help improve affordability for future homeowners and renters.
- Applying for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund – Municipal Direct Stream, to request grants used to help offset the cost of these initiatives and protect Peel services.
If a financial agreement is not reached with the province by October 17, 2025, the development charge reduction will automatically terminate. Regional Council will re-evaluate the development charge reduction offered with the option to extend with a simple majority vote.
The Peel Region Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.
Your water will be turned off on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, from 9:00am- 5:00pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.
Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption
As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:
- Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
- Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
- Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.
After the water interruption
When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor, and finishing on the top floor). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.
Important note
After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:
- 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
- 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Construction Inspections
Engineering Technical Services Division
Operations Support, Public Works
Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)
INTERRUPTION DETAILS
Date and Time: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025. From 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Location: 246 Eaglewood Blvd, Mississauga.
Addresses Affected: 193-262 Eaglewood Blvd, Mississauga.
Project #: C-604202
Regional Inspector: Vijay Patel
Telephone # 437-220-6987.
The Peel Region Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.
Your water will be turned off on Wednesday, July 2rd, 2025, from 10:00am- 5:00pm. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.
Property owner/manager responsibilities during a water interruption
As a property owner/manager, it is your responsibility to:
- Ensure maintenance, mechanical or plumbing staff are on site during the water interruption, as it may affect internal systems that rely on water such as boilers, fire suppression, and alarms.
- Notify the fire alarm company if the interruption could affect an alarm system.
- Have a fire watch completed during the water interruption, as the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function when the water supply is shut off.
After the water interruption
When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise. We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor, and finishing on the top floor). You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds. Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.
Important note
After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking the water meter (usually located in the basement). If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:
- 905-791-7800 extension 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
- 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Construction Inspections
Engineering Technical Services Division
Operations Support, Public Works
Email: zzgetsdevadmin@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 3246 / 3247 (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
Phone: 905-791-7800 extension 4409 (after hours or statutory holidays)
INTERRUPTION DETAILS
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025. From 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Location: 1086 Balment Ave, Mississauga.
Addresses Affected: : 1071- 1095 Balmet Ave, 1264-1300 Strathy Ave.
Project #: C-604430
Regional Inspector: Vijay Patel
Telephone # 437-220-6987.
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.
Updated Model to Strengthen Collaboration and Create Greater Impact
BRAMPTON, ON (June 26, 2025) – Today, Peel Region Council endorsed a renewed, collaborative strategy that sets out how partners across different sectors can work together to make Peel a safe, more inclusive, and connected community where all residents thrive. The Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, requires that Ontario municipalities review and, if appropriate, revise their CSWB Plans every four years. Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) Plan — a renewed, collaborative strategy that sets out how partners across different sectors can work together to make Peel a safe, more inclusive, and connected community where all residents thrive. The Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, requires that Ontario municipalities review and, if appropriate, revise their CSWB Plans every four years.
The updated CSWB Plan establishes a structured process for working collaboratively across systems that builds on the achievements of the 2020–2024 Plan and introduces an adaptive model focused on:
- Early identification of issues before they reach crisis levels.
- Timely action by leaders to inform responses.
- Stronger connections across community networks to amplify community voices and drive coordinated and inclusive action.
- Targeted and localized responses that meet the unique needs of Peel’s diverse communities.
This model ensures Peel is better equipped to anticipate, understand, and act on the risk and protective factors affecting community safety and well-being.
Focus areas such as family violence, mental health and addictions, systemic discrimination, international students, and youth violence prevention remain key priorities for the community. By addressing the root causes of these complex issues and promoting prevention and early intervention, the CSWB Plan not only builds a safer, more inclusive, and well-supported community — it also reduces long-term costs to systems like policing, healthcare, and social services.
Since the first CSWB Plan was developed in 2020, over 75 local partners—including police, education, and health and social service providers—have worked together on its implementation. Each focus area has accomplished goals related to creating connections across service systems, identifying key community needs, strategizing collective approaches, and implementing impactful initiatives such as:
- Launching the Peel Regional Police Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Unit at the Safe Centre of Peel to support survivors of IPV through a trauma-informed lens.
- Developing mental wellness supports such as cultural competency trainings for service providers to improve the mental wellness of newcomer youth and international students.
- Launching an interactive online forum to encourage discussions about anti-black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, and systemic discrimination.
- Engaging people with lived experience by hosting focus groups with international students to help shape Peel’s advocacy efforts and ensure student voices guide future actions.
- Funding community-based youth violence prevention programs through the Building Safer Communities Fund to support initiatives such as housing subsidies for vulnerable youth and after school sports and arts programming for black youth.
Implementation of the updated Plan will occur in a phased approach throughout 2025. The System Leadership Table—co-chaired by Peel Region and Peel Regional Police along with Regional Council representatives – Councillor Palleschi (Brampton), Councillor Russo (Caledon), and Councillor Reid (Mississauga) will continue to provide strategic direction and oversight as Peel works to embed this new model across systems and services. Recognizing the importance of long-term sustainability, Peel Region continues to advocate for base provincial funding to support the implementation and operation of CSWB Plans. Securing such funding will ensure community-led initiatives have the resources needed to deliver lasting change.
IDEA Mississauga and YSpace have teamed up to launch EmpowHER Tech Launchpad, a program designed to help women-led companies grow their business. Applications are now open.
June 26, 2025
Who should apply?
The program is open to registered Canadian incorporations that meet the following requirements:
- Minimum 51 per cent women-led business
- Must be past the product-launch stage
- Requires one co-founder to attend all programming in-person
- Ability to commit to the full duration of the program
- Located within the GTA
Preference will be provided to newcomer women founders. Applications will be open until July 11, 2025.
For detailed information, visit IDEA Mississauga’s EmpowHER Tech Launchpad webpage.
What successful participants can expect
EmpowHER Tech Launchpad offers women founders a unique opportunity to take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey with specialized tools, training and support. The 12-week hybrid program runs from September to December 2025. Founders will have access to up to $200,000 in business resources to scale their ventures, including expert-led workshops focused on key business aspects such as sales, fundraising and much more, along with personalized one-on-one mentorship from industry experts.
The program also includes regular office hours with program facilitators to ensure success, alongside many opportunities to connect with experienced women in tech. The program wraps up with a final showcase event, where participants will present their business to a community of experts, mentors, potential investors and clients.
Join a growing network of EmpowHER success stories!
The impact of EmpowHER goes beyond the 12-week program. Past participant, Zahra Qureshi, joined the program while growing her finance and accounting firm Optinum Corporation, and credits EmpowHER’s mentorship and coaching with helping her refine her strategy for growth. As a direct outcome of the EmpowHER program experience, Zahra successfully launched a B2B SaaS platform, scaled her revenue and expanded her team by hiring two full-time employees within six months.
Similarly, Hira Malik, Co-Founder of Food Mamba, gained valuable insights on scaling her technology across the GTA through the EmpowHER program. With support in financial modelling, sales strategy development, and exposure to investment review panels, she and her team were empowered to confidently pitch their business to investors. As a result, Food Mamba was accepted into multiple pitch competitions and successfully secured several contracts, marking key milestones in their growth journey. Building on this momentum, Food Mamba also joined IDEA Mississauga’s Step-Up Program, where they’ve continued to receive tailored support to accelerate their scale-up efforts and deepen their impact in the food tech space.
For more information, including 2025 application details, participant testimonials and more, visit IDEA Mississauga’s EmpowHER Tech Launchpad webpage.
