Ward 1 News – Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1

Recycling Provider in Peel Region has changed

By Stephen DaskoResources

Starting January 1, 2026, Ontario will complete its transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) where producers—those that supply packaging and paper materials—will be fully responsible for funding and managing the program. This new system will be managed by Circular Materials, the administrator of the common collection system and a not-for profit organization that is committed to building efficient and effective recycling systems.

Any recycling collection and bin issues should be directed to GFL, the new collection contractor for recycling in Peel. Residents can reach out via email at peelrecycling@gflenv.com or call 1-877-268-4351.

For general questions about Ontario’s new recycling system, residents can contact Circular Materials at customerservice@circularmaterials.ca or call 1-877-667-2626.

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January 5, 2026

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Our Community

By Stephen DaskoWard 1

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.

January 20, 2019

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Mississauga receives $28 million in federal funding to help ongoing efforts to boost housing supply

By Stephen DaskoConstruction

The third instalment of the Housing Accelerator Fund will help the City continue to get more homes built and make them more affordable.

City building | March 10, 2026

The City has received $28.2 million from the federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) to help get more homes built faster in Mississauga. This is the third instalment the City has received under the HAF, totalling more than $84 million in federal housing funding to date.

The HAF is designed to support the delivery of new homes, including important housing enabling-infrastructure. The City will use the third instalment of the HAF to:

Support the funding available for grants under the City’s multi-residential stream of the Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan. This program offers incentives to private and non-profit developers. It’s designed to get shovel-ready rental housing projects with affordable units under construction as soon as possible.
Offsetting shortfalls resulting from reductions to development charges and fees. The City’s development charges incentives program – which was recently expanded to provide deeper incentives for purpose-built rental apartments – is helping kick-start construction to make housing more affordable.

Stimulating housing construction

The City has made significant strides in changing the housing landscape since receiving its first HAF instalment. In January 2025, following the release of the Mayor’s Housing Task Force report, Mississauga became one of the first municipalities in Ontario to reduce and/or eliminate development charges for residential housing. Other important actions include:

Tax relief for new multi-residential development: In response to a motion by Mayor Parrish, Peel Region approved a resolution adopting a new municipal Multi-Residential Property Tax subclass to help encourage the development of much-needed rental housing. The new subclass provides a 35 per cent property tax reduction for eligible properties.
Incentives for additional residential units and fourplexes: The City’s gentle density incentive program provides grants to cover city fees and development charges (if applicable). The City also offers pre-approved garden suite design plans that residents can use free of charge and has partnered with the federal government on its Housing Design Catalogue.
Making it easier to build housing in neighbourhoods: Council approved updates to the City’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law to allow fourplexes as well as semi-detached homes and homes on smaller lots in residential neighbourhoods.
Simplifying planning approvals for housing near transit: Mississauga is moving forward with pre-zoning lands in the City’s Protected Major Transit Station Areas. Mississauga is one of the first municipalities in Ontario to pre-zone lands of this scale. When fully implemented, this will help speed up the construction of new housing while ensuring meets the City’s vision for new development.

To learn more visit Mississauga.ca/housing.

Quotes

“Our government is committed to supporting communities as they build practical, locally driven responses to housing pressures and homelessness. Through the Housing Accelerator Fund, we are providing incentives to local governments to remove barriers to housing supply and accelerate the creation of new homes. Mississauga’s third HAF payment reflects the successful implementation of initiatives outlined in its Housing Action Plan, helping establish a strong foundation for long-term housing growth in the city.”- The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada

“As a City, we’ve taken bold and proactive steps to help increase the supply of homes our residents urgently need. The Housing Accelerator Fund has been instrumental in advancing this work and we are grateful to the federal government for their support and partnership. Predictable, long-term funding from the federal and provincial governments will be critical to our continued success. Stable revenue tools allow cities like Mississauga to plan with confidence and deliver the complete, connected communities our growing population depends on.”– Mayor Carolyn

April 9, 2026

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Big win for Mississauga! Unveiling the new gym and Raptors 905 practice court at Paramount Fine Foods Centre

By Stephen DaskoUncategorized

Unveiling the new gym and Raptors 905 practice court at Paramount Fine Foods Centre.

Entertainment and activities | March 10, 2026

Join Members of Council, along with Raptors 905 and the G League President, to celebrate the grand opening of the new gym and Raptors 905 practice facility at Paramount Fine Foods Centre – Sportsplex.

Event details

What

Opening of new gym and Raptors 905 practice facility

When

Saturday, March 14, 2026.

1 p.m. – Ceremony
1:30 p.m. – Media interviews and Raptors 905 basketball clinic, featuring youth from local community groups, including participants from Erin Mills Youth Centre, PDM Basketball and the Mississauga Monarchs.

Where

Paramount Fine Foods Centre – Sportsplex
5600 Rose Cherry Pl.
Mississauga, ON

The new gym will be a shared amenity between the City of Mississauga and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. The gym will serve as the new practice facility for Raptors 905.

During the basketball season, Raptors 905 will have an allocation of 75 per cent of the gym time, with the remaining 25 per cent available for community use. In the off‑season, this allocation will shift, with community use increasing to 75 per cent and Raptors 905 using the court 25 per cent of the time.

Paramount Fine Foods Centre with blue sky behind.

April 9, 2026

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Peel Region partners with Ontario government to strengthen emergency preparedness

By Stephen DaskoResources

BRAMPTON, ON – March 5, 2026. Peel Region is the first municipality in Ontario to partner with the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response (MEPR) to deliver IMS 101: Incident Management Overview training.

This partnership supports Peel’s Future Disruption Readiness Strategy and reflects Peel’s ongoing commitment to emergency preparedness, organizational resilience, and business continuity across all programs and services. Peel’s Future Ready pillar is a core component of Peel’s Strategic Agenda to ensure Peel is prepared for disruption, volatility, uncertainty, growth, complexity, and ambiguity with resilience and foresight.

The Incident Management System (IMS) is a standardized emergency management framework used across Ontario. It is aligned with North American response systems to ensure coordinated emergency planning, response, and recovery. By making the Ministry’s IMS 101 e-learning program mandatory for all staff, Peel ensures every employee receives foundational training in emergency preparedness principles.

Quotations

“Ensuring Peel Region’s future readiness is essential. This partnership strengthens Peel’s ability to deliver the programs and services residents rely on – even during times of emergency and uncertainty.”

Brad Butt, Regional Councillor and Chair, Emergency Management Program Committee

“Preparing our organization for emergencies is an investment in resilience. When our employees are trained and ready, Peel Region can act quickly and effectively to provide the steady, coordinated support our community depends on in tough times.”

Gary Kent, Chief Administrative Officer, Peel Region

April 9, 2026

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Mississauga taps into provincial funding to expand investments into road safety measures

By Stephen DaskoTransit

The City of Mississauga welcomes funding from the province to enhance road safety measures in school and community safety zones across the city.

City services | March 5, 2026

While the use of automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras ended last November as a result of provincial legislation, Mississauga remains committed to road safety. Following the province’s decision to cancel the ASE program, the City has received interim provincial funding of $2,242,888 from the Road Safety Initiatives Fund (RSIF). Additional provincial funding of $8,934,513 will be provided to enhance road safety initiatives in school zones and community safety zones across Mississauga, reimbursed after costs are incurred by the City.

In November 2025, the Government of Ontario passed Bill 56, Building a More Competitive Economy Act, 2025, an omnibus bill that includes amendments to the Highway Traffic Act to ban the use of speed cameras throughout the province. The bill required all municipalities to discontinue the operation of its speed camera program. To comply with the new legislation, the City ended its ASE program on November 14, 2025. To offset the loss of the speed cameras, the Government of Ontario introduced the Road Safety Initiatives Fund to allow municipalities to invest more money into road safety measures in school zones and community safety zones.

How the funds will be spent

RSIF is only eligible to be used in school zones and community safety zones where ASE cameras were deployed or were intended to be deployed.

The City is planning to implement the immediate interim RSIF equally across all 11 wards, approximately $200,000 to be used in three to four school zones in each ward. The additional $8,934,513 will also be made available to the City but will only be reimbursed after costs are incurred.

City staff will review the data collected before and during the deployment of the ASE cameras to determine the impact this program has had on speeds at each location where they were installed to identify priority locations. Staff will also consult and work with each Ward Councillor in selecting the most appropriate school zones to receive safety improvements in their respective wards.

Other road safety investments

In addition to the new projects that will be implemented as a result of RSIF, the City’s existing road safety programs help reduce speeding and promote safety. They include:

Designating 31 school zones on major roadways as Community Safety Zones in 2025, bringing the total to more than 200 Community Safety Zones designated in Mississauga as of September 2025. These are designated sections of the roads where public safety is of special concern. Many set fines are doubled in these zones, such as speeding and traffic-signal related offences.
In 2025, new traffic calming projects were installed on 24 roads in residential neighbourhoods and near school zones to help reduce speeding and aggressive driving.
Installing more pedestrian crossovers to provide protected pedestrian crossings. In 2025, 13 new pedestrian crossovers were installed to help increase safety for pedestrians crossing the road.
Continuing the School Walking Routes program to guide the way to school and alert drivers to watch for children.

Quotes

“At the City of Mississauga, road safety is a top priority, particularly in community safety zones and near schools. Through funding received from the provincial Road Safety Initiatives Fund, we will focus on expanding investments where they are needed most, ensuring that effective road safety solutions are introduced in neighbourhoods that rely on them. These efforts help us create safer streets and protect all road users.” – Carolyn Parrish, Mayor of Mississauga

“The Road Safety Initiatives Fund will allow us to continue advancing critical road safety improvements across our community, even in the absence of the Automated Speed Enforcement program. Our commitment to safer streets remains strong and this fund ensures we can continue making meaningful progress.” – Sam Rogers, Commissioner, Transportation and Works

April 9, 2026

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Mississauga invites residents to connect, learn and give back for International Women’s Day

By Stephen DaskoConstruction

The third instalment of the Housing Accelerator Fund will help the City continue to get more homes built and make them more affordable.

City building | March 10, 2026

The City has received $28.2 million from the federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) to help get more homes built faster in Mississauga. This is the third instalment the City has received under the HAF, totalling more than $84 million in federal housing funding to date.

The HAF is designed to support the delivery of new homes, including important housing enabling-infrastructure. The City will use the third instalment of the HAF to:

Support the funding available for grants under the City’s multi-residential stream of the Affordable Rental Housing Community Improvement Plan. This program offers incentives to private and non-profit developers. It’s designed to get shovel-ready rental housing projects with affordable units under construction as soon as possible.
Offsetting shortfalls resulting from reductions to development charges and fees. The City’s development charges incentives program – which was recently expanded to provide deeper incentives for purpose-built rental apartments – is helping kick-start construction to make housing more affordable.

Stimulating housing construction

The City has made significant strides in changing the housing landscape since receiving its first HAF instalment. In January 2025, following the release of the Mayor’s Housing Task Force report, Mississauga became one of the first municipalities in Ontario to reduce and/or eliminate development charges for residential housing. Other important actions include:

Tax relief for new multi-residential development: In response to a motion by Mayor Parrish, Peel Region approved a resolution adopting a new municipal Multi-Residential Property Tax subclass to help encourage the development of much-needed rental housing. The new subclass provides a 35 per cent property tax reduction for eligible properties.
Incentives for additional residential units and fourplexes: The City’s gentle density incentive program provides grants to cover city fees and development charges (if applicable). The City also offers pre-approved garden suite design plans that residents can use free of charge and has partnered with the federal government on its Housing Design Catalogue.
Making it easier to build housing in neighbourhoods: Council approved updates to the City’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law to allow fourplexes as well as semi-detached homes and homes on smaller lots in residential neighbourhoods.
Simplifying planning approvals for housing near transit: Mississauga is moving forward with pre-zoning lands in the City’s Protected Major Transit Station Areas. Mississauga is one of the first municipalities in Ontario to pre-zone lands of this scale. When fully implemented, this will help speed up the construction of new housing while ensuring meets the City’s vision for new development.

To learn more visit Mississauga.ca/housing.

Quotes

“Our government is committed to supporting communities as they build practical, locally driven responses to housing pressures and homelessness. Through the Housing Accelerator Fund, we are providing incentives to local governments to remove barriers to housing supply and accelerate the creation of new homes. Mississauga’s third HAF payment reflects the successful implementation of initiatives outlined in its Housing Action Plan, helping establish a strong foundation for long-term housing growth in the city.”- The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada

“As a City, we’ve taken bold and proactive steps to help increase the supply of homes our residents urgently need. The Housing Accelerator Fund has been instrumental in advancing this work and we are grateful to the federal government for their support and partnership. Predictable, long-term funding from the federal and provincial governments will be critical to our continued success. Stable revenue tools allow cities like Mississauga to plan with confidence and deliver the complete, connected communities our growing population depends on.”– Mayor Carolyn Parrish

April 9, 2026

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It’s the final countdown: two months until the FIFA World Cup 2026™ begins

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement, Events

Mississauga is gearing up to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in a way that reflects the City’s passion, diversity and love of sport.

Entertainment and activities | April 8, 2026

With two months to go until the world’s largest sporting event arrives in North America, the excitement is real in the City of Mississauga.

The tournament will be hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico, and runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Forty‑eight teams, including Canada, will compete in 104 matches across North America, including games in Toronto. The City expects strong community interest and excitement across Mississauga.

Hosting Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026™

City of Mississauga is excited to host a stop on the Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026^TM tour in partnership with Visit Mississauga, as announced earlier today. Taking place on July 1 in downtown Mississauga, there will be lots happening in the heart of the city this Canada Day. This one‑day event will attract visitors and fans from across the country to watch the tournament, participate in soccer-themed festivities and enjoy the jubilation of the game.

This tour stop will showcase Mississauga on a national stage and add to the City’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ plans.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates to come, including the match schedule and city-wide celebrations. For additional details, please visit the saugaLIVE website in the coming weeks as plans are finalized.

April 8, 2026

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City of Mississauga welcomes its sixth Poet Laureate

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement

Sneha Subramanian Kanta will serve as a literary ambassador to help elevate the status of poetry and literary arts in the community.

City services | April 8, 2026

The City of Mississauga is pleased to announce that Sneha Subramanian Kanta will be its sixth Poet Laureate, where she will hold this position from 2026 to 2028. Designated as the City’s literary ambassador, Sneha’s role focuses on enhancing poetry, literary arts and elevating writers within the community through various events and initiatives.

This National Poetry Month, the City renews its commitment to celebrating cultural diversity and fostering its creative sectors. One way this is achieved is by bringing on a new Poet and Youth Poet Laureate every two years to help advance the literary arts. The poets provide public access to literacy programming through workshops and performances across the community, while bringing a fresh perspective through their creativity and input on diverse programs.

Sneha is an award-winning writer and academic whose work spans poetry, research and interdisciplinary collaboration. She has authored six chapbook collections and has been recognized with multiple honours, including Mississauga’s 2025 Civic Award of Recognition and the 2025 Cultural Award from Heritage Mississauga. She was the 2025 Woodhaven Artist in Residence at UBC Okanagan where her collection, Hiraeth, was an honouree for the RBC Bronwen Wallace Award. Her writing has appeared internationally, notably in The Penguin Book of Indian Poets. She currently leads the biodiversity niche as a writer in the international climate-focused project, Manufactured Ecosystems, and is a founding editor of Parentheses Journal.

Initiatives like Poetry Month help advance the City’s Future Directions Culture and Library Plans, helping to promote literacy and lifelong learning, while elevating the status of arts and culture across Mississauga.

Every two years, the City embarks on a search for its new Poet Laureate. This honourary position recognizes a poet who writes excellent poetry or spoken word and has written on themes that are relevant to the residents of Mississauga. A selection committee comprised of arts professionals from the community review applications to help appoint a new candidate. Committee members are selected based on their connection to Mississauga’s literary community and include the current Laureates, a Mississauga Library staff member and at least two members of the community.

Poet Laureate submissions are reviewed using following criteria:

The Poet has made a significant contribution to poetry and the literary arts in Mississauga;
Artistic merit of the submission, including the relevancy to the City of Mississauga and its values;
The potential impact of the proposed civic engagement and/or poetry projects as identified in the applicant’s Letter of Intent.

Sneha will take over the role starting on April 8 from the City’s fifth Poet Laureate, Andrea Josic.

The public can expect to catch Sneha in the community at the City’s annual Poetry Slam on April 23. She will also make an appearance at the City’s annual Canada Day celebration at Mississauga Celebration Square on July 1.

To kick-off her new role, Sneha read from one of her poems titled, The Waves Break at Port Credit, at today’s General Committee meeting. See verse below.

The Waves Break at Port Credit

Sunlight peers in a beam after rain. The intention of rain isn’t thunder. Repetition is how we make music. It is the language of wind-driven waves.

Let me sing to you today about billowing clouds near the water, these clouds appear like dogwoods over the husk of Lake Ontario.

A memory of winter in this city is wild carrots growing on the sides before a crossway leads to a park and junipers which remain persistent over the memory of green.

When light returns,
instead of tall maples, birches, willows, poplars, and sycamores sunbeams pass through interstices of junipers.

The oaks and beech in this lane hold onto their leaves throughout winter until new leaves grow in the vernal equinox.

I know the season through lengthening shadows of barren boughs.

Snow has left nothing in the landscape as it was.
I, too, bring you here to witness the anvil of a new season.

The crayon of light drifts further onto the surface of water,
geese fly and perch on a stony shoreline, two swans swiftly glide over the waves.

Let us wield this kinetic grace into our city. May we all celebrate another season, with moonlight bandaging partially uprooted trees in another regeneration.

Quote

“We’re pleased to welcome Sneha as our new Poet Laureate. A remarkable talent in writing and poetry, she emerged from an impressive group of candidates. The Poet Laureates are our community’s poetry champions and help elevate City initiatives in many ways. They offer new perspectives on literacy, advance Mississauga’s arts and culture scene, and connect with our residents at events. We look forward to seeing Sneha’s inspirational work in action over the next two years as she helps the literary arts reach new heights.” – Lisa Boyce-Gonsalves, Director, Recreation and Culture

Sneha Subramanian Kanta, Mississauga’s Poet Laureate: 2026 to 2028

April 8, 2026

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Mississauga confirms 2027 waste collection service levels

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement, Resources

Mississauga City Council approves new waste collection service levels that will take effect next fall.

City services | April 1, 2026

Starting October 1, 2027, the City of Mississauga will take over local waste collection from the Region of Peel, which may change some residents’ collection day and how often yard waste is picked up. The Council-approved service levels are designed to keep collection reliable and meet Mississauga’s needs.

Waste collection includes picking up residential garbage, organics and yard waste and providing services for multi-residential buildings. The community recycling centres will still be run by the Region of Peel. Recycling collection will continue to be handled by Circular Materials, which began on January 1, 2026.

Current waste collection service in Mississauga

The Region of Peel currently provides waste collection service in Mississauga. These service levels include:

A four-day-a-week residential waste collection schedule (Monday to Thursday).
Waste collection from multi-residential buildings.
Weekly yard waste collection in the spring (mid-March to June) and in the fall (October to mid-December).
Bi-weekly yard waste collection in the summer (July to September).
Recycling collection for select locations that are ineligible for collection from Circular Materials.

Future waste collection service in Mississauga

Starting October 1, 2027, the City will provide the following service levels through its new waste collection contracts:

A five-day-a-week residential waste collection schedule (Monday to Friday).
Waste collection from multi-residential buildings.
Bi-weekly yard waste collection for the entire season (mid-March to mid-December).
Recycling collection for select Mississauga locations that don’t receive collection from Circular Materials.

Residential waste collection

Switching to a five‑day residential waste collection schedule will create efficiencies by reducing the number of trucks and labour needed to complete the routes. Shorter, more balanced routes will also help prevent late pickups for residents.

Residential yard waste collection

Switching to bi‑weekly yard waste collection for the entire season will create efficiencies by reducing the number of trucks needed, which also reduces the impact on the environment. It also makes the schedule easier to follow, since it will no longer switch between weekly and bi-weekly service throughout the year.

Recycling collection for ineligible Mississauga locations

Approximately 1,000 locations in Mississauga are ineligible for recycling collection from Circular Materials, including City buildings, emergency services buildings, community centres and arenas, places of worship and some small businesses. Starting October 1, 2027, the City will collect recycling at these locations. These locations won’t need to arrange and pay for private recycling collection.

With the City’s new waste collection contracts, some Mississauga residents may get a new collection day for their garbage and organics. The City will inform residents of their collection day in advance of October 1, 2027.

Quotes

“Mississauga is committed to delivering efficient, reliable waste collection services. These new contracts uphold that commitment. They also mark an important milestone as the City prepares to assume responsibility for waste collection services from the Region of Peel in a smooth transition. These new contracts will ensure waste collection in our growing city remains an affordable, consistent service that puts residents first.” – Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“By bringing waste collection services under the City’s oversight, we are creating a more streamlined and sustainable model for Mississauga. The service levels approved by City Council ensure we can deliver efficient and high-quality collection and support better environmental outcomes. Our teams will continue working closely with the Region of Peel and Circular Materials to ensure a smooth transition for October 1, 2027.” – Geoff Wright, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer

Photo of a waste bin and organics bin outside for collection.

April 2, 2026

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City approves new by-law to help protect tenants from unlawful renovictions

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement

Landlords will be required to obtain a licence from the City before making extensive renovations or repairs that require the tenant to move out.

City services | April 1, 2026

Today, Mississauga City Council approved the new Rental Repairs and Renovations Licensing By-law. The by-law, which takes effect September 1, 2026, increases protections for tenants who face eviction when their landlord requires them to move out for extensive renovations or repairs. This is often referred to as a ‘renoviction’. When landlords do not follow the legal process to evict their tenants for such renovations or repairs, this can increase housing insecurity and can lead to a loss of affordable housing. The by-law is another important tool the City can use to ensure affordable rental housing remains available in Mississauga.

Protecting tenants from unlawful renovictions

The City’s Rental Repairs and Renovations Licensing By-law was developed with input from Mississauga tenants, landlords and the broader community. The by-law works with the Ontario Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) to better protect tenants from unlawful renovictions.

An unlawful renoviction can happen when a landlord:

Falsely claims they need to complete extensive renovations or repairs to force their tenants to move out and raise the rent; or
Fails to follow the province’s N13 process under the RTA. The N13 process outlines the legal steps landlords must take when undertaking extensive renovations or repairs that will displace their tenants.

Under the N13 process, Mississauga landlords must get a building permit from the City before undertaking repairs or renovations that require vacant possession of a rental unit. Landlords must also compensate displaced tenants by either paying one or three months rent, depending on the size of the building, or by offering suitable alternative rental accommodation.

Adding new protections for tenants

In addition to following the N13 process, the new Rental Repairs and Renovations Licensing By-law will require Mississauga landlords to do the following:

Apply for a licence from the City

Landlords will have to apply for a Rental Repairs and Renovations Licence from the City within seven days of serving an N13 notice to their tenant. Landlords cannot move ahead with their renovations or repairs until the building permit and licence are issued. Landlords will need to pay the licence fee, the cost of which is determined based on the landlord’s estimate for the duration of the work (e.g., three months, six months or 12 months).

Properly inform their tenant

The landlord must post a notice of their application for a Rental Repairs and Renovations Licence on their tenant’s door and provide their tenant with the City’s information package informing the tenant of their rights. The landlord must notify the City that this has been done.

Compensate and accommodate their tenant

The landlord must make a one-time moving contribution payment to help their tenants with their moving expenses, regardless of whether the tenant chooses to return to the rental unit. The required payment is $1,000 for rental units that are 70 square metres or less, and $1,500 for rental units that are more than 70 square metres.
If the tenant has chosen to return to their unit after the repair or renovation is complete, and the rent at their temporary rental unit is higher than their current rent, the City’s by-law requires the landlord to provide a rent top-up payment after the tenant has received any applicable compensation under the RTA. Once the top-up payment is triggered, it must be paid until the tenant returns to the unit. It is calculated as the difference between the tenant’s current rent and the average rent for a similar unit in Mississauga.
If the tenant has chosen not to return to their unit, and the landlord has offered to provide their tenant with an acceptable alternative unit, the City’s by-law requires the landlord to consider factors like the rental rate of the new unit, size, and proximity to transportation and services.

Enforcing the by-law

The City will take a balanced approach that combines public education with enforcement to uphold the by-law. Landlords who fail to voluntarily comply with the by-law (e.g., failure to get a licence from the City), can receive a penalty ranging from $500 to $1,000. More serious offences can result in a fine up to $100,000 upon conviction.

Residents who suspect their landlord is not following the City’s Rental Repairs and Renovations Licensing By-law can report it to the City by calling 311.

Updating the Rental Housing Protection By-law

The City is also updating its Rental Housing Protection By-law for buildings with six or more units. The current by-law helps maintain existing rental housing in Mississauga by requiring a one-to-one replacement of any rental units that are demolished or converted to condominium ownership. The aim of the by-law update is to provide additional supports for tenants and landlords.

Public engagement is currently underway. Visit the project website to learn more.

Rental housing is important for our city. Rental homes provide an attainable option for people with a diverse range of housing needs, including providing affordability to moderate income households.

Quotes

“Through the Rental Repairs and Renovations Licensing By-law, we aim to support landlords who are making excessive improvements to their properties, while protecting tenants from being illegally evicted. We intend to improve communication between landlords and tenants and ensure that landlords and tenants are equipped with the information, supports and resources they need. This by-law – spearheaded through such effective advocacy by Councillor Martin Reid who listened to his constituents – will be another tool at our disposal to help protect tenants and preserve affordable rental housing in Mississauga.” – Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“We’ve designed this ‘made in Mississauga’ by-law to be complimentary to the RTA’s N13 process. When crafting the by-law, staff conducted benchmarking analysis and consulted with landlords and tenant advocacy groups. What we heard is that moving is a significant financial burden on tenants, the licensing process can impose a financial burden on landlords, and communication between tenants and landlords tends to break down during the renoviction process. This by-law responds to those concerns by ensuring tenants are supported with their moving expenses, providing landlords with a scaled licence system, and requiring landlords to provide the City with proof that their tenants are being properly informed throughout the process.” – Graham Walsh, City Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services

April 2, 2026

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Break out your best beats for Poetry Month in Mississauga

By Stephen DaskoEvents

Mississauga has a fantastic series of poetic programs lined up for writers and residents during the month of April.

Entertainment and activities | April 2, 2026

Celebrate creativity and community with Poetry Month in Mississauga! This annual campaign recognizes the many ways that poetry enriches our lives and culture. From legendary works like Homer’s “The Odyssey” to modern-day classics like Rupi Kaur’s “Milk and Honey”, there is a lot to explore.

The City of Mississauga is committed to celebrating cultural diversity and experiences, including fostering its creative sectors. Initiatives like Poetry Month is one of many key actions the City is taking to help promote literacy and lifelong learning, while helping to elevate the status of arts and culture within the community. This builds upon the Future Directions Culture and Library Plans, and Prosper and Belong Strategic Pillars for Change.

The Poet and Youth Poet Laureates – the City’s literary ambassadors – use their creativity through literary arts to bring value to residents and those around them, and have provided input in this year’s Poetry Month programming.

From Mississauga’s annual Poetry Slam to open mic nights and workshops, there is a wide range of activities for everyone to enjoy.

Open Mic Night

Thursday, April 2, 2026
6 to 8 p.m.
Hazel McCallion Central Library – Makerspace Stage

Share some verses with the City’s current Poet Laureate, Andrea Josic, and Youth Poet Laureate, Tahira Rajwani. They will begin the evening with a Poetry and Performance workshop before inviting poets to the stage.

Collage Poetry Workshop

Thursday, April 9, 2026
6 to 8 p.m.
Living Arts Centre – Gallery Studio

Join the City’s Youth Poet Laureate, Tahira Rajwani, in exploring the world of collage poetry. Compose your own poem through assembling and arranging existing text from magazines and newspapers to create a visual poetry piece. Participants are encouraged to bring a piece of text or photo that they would like to incorporate into their work. Reserve your spot for Collage Poetry.

Poetry and Paint Workshop

Thursday, April 16, 2026
6 to 8 p.m.
Living Arts Centre – Gallery Studio

Join the City’s Poet Laureate, Andrea Josic, for an evening of guided poetry and painting. Participants will be led through a series of brief, beginner-friendly writing exercises, followed by a painting session to create images inspired by their words. This is also the time to share and connect with others. All materials will be provided. Reserve your spot for Poetry and Paint.

Seventh Annual Poetry Slam

Thursday, April 23, 2026
6 to 8 p.m.
Hazel McCallion Central Library – Noel Ryan Auditorium

Mississauga’s Poetry Slam returns for its seventh year! Watch young literary talents in the community perform original poetry and spoken word submissions in a family-friendly contest. Reserve your seat for the Poetry Slam.

Looking to participate? If you’re a Mississauga-based artist between the ages of 14 and 24, you can complete a submission package to be considered to perform. Submissions close on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Odes Poetry Workshop

Thursday, April 30, 2026
6 to 8 p.m.
Living Arts Centre – Screening Room

Join the City’s Youth Poet Laureate, Tahira Rajwani, for a Poetry Workshop focused on odes inspired by the people, places or things we hold dear. This workshop will consist of poetry writing and an optional sharing portion. Register today for Odes.

More to enjoy

The City will recognize its incoming sixth Poet Laureate at the General Committee meeting on April 8. This honourary position recognizes an outstanding local poet who has written on themes that are relevant to the residents of Mississauga. They will serve a two-year term from 2026 to 2028, acting as a literary ambassador to help elevate the status of poetry, literary arts and young writers in our community.

Find your muse at the Mississauga Library with a wide range of Poetry Month-themed programs and Storytimes.

Looking for a place to start your poetic journey? The library is here to help with a curated list of recommended reads from fun rhymes and witty haikus to thought-provoking verses, and more.

April 2, 2026

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Join Earth Days activities to create a more sustainable Mississauga

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement, Events

Do your part to reduce waste and help care for Mississauga’s green spaces. Learn how the City is updating its Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) to meet more aggressive goals for reduced emissions.

Environment | April 2, 2026

Climate change impacts everyone. We all have a part to play in reducing emissions and making greener choices to fight climate change. What we do everyday impacts the local and global environment. To help lead the way, the City is updating its CCAP with stronger, more ambitious targets to help Mississauga become more climate resilient. With this update, the City looks to reduce its GHG emissions through actions to help reduce waste, explore cleaner energy sources and more energy efficiencies, among others.

To recognize Earth Day, an annual event to promote environmental protection, on Wednesday, April 22, the City is hosting a series of themed events, called Earth Days, from April 13 to June 6. Participate in family-friendly eco-crafts or plant trees in local parks. Restore damaged items at a repair hub and provide your feedback on climate change actions at in-person and virtual sessions.

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Event details

What

Earth Days events taking place across Mississauga from April 13 to June 6.

Provide feedback on the City’s climate change strategy

Join us for the final session in the Community Dialogue Series to learn about progress on the CCAP update. Learn about what we heard from the community last year and how that feedback is driving the next action plan.

Register for the virtual session from 12 to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 17.
Register for the in-person session from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 at Hazel McCallion Central Library.

Earth Days programs

Visit Port Credit Library on Saturday, April 25 for an afternoon of Earth Day activities. Enjoy family-friendly Earth Day Stories & Crafts from 1 to 2 p.m. Learn about How Trees Communicate: The World of Mycorrhizal Connections from 3 to 4 p.m. Visit the Mississauga Master Gardener’s Advice Table from 2 to 4 p.m.

Enjoy family-friendly Earth Day Stories & Crafts from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 at Clarkson Library.

Watch a screening of The Lorax from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 20 at Noel Ryan Auditorium in Hazel McCallion Central Library.

Participate in Earth Day themed Storytime Programs throughout the week of April 20 to 25 at the Hazel McCallion Central Library.

Join a family drop-in activity

Dig into a fun hands-on Bloom Drops activity from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 at Lakeview Library.

Nurture your green thumb with a family drop-in Earth Day activity from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25 at Mississauga Valley Library.

Join a family drop-in Earth Day activity from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25 at Meadowvale Library.

Don’t trash it, repair it

Drop by the repair hub from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, in the Makerspace at Hazel McCallion Central Library with everyday items that need repair. This includes bicycles, electronics, clothing, toys and small appliances. These are drop-in sessions on a first-come, first-served basis.

Have experience repairing bicycles, electronics, clothing, toys and small appliances? The City is looking for volunteers to help repair broken items and extend its life. Learn more, give back to the community and bring awareness to waste reduction.

Recycle clothing, electronics and used vape products

Donate clothing and electronics from Monday, April 13 to Sunday, April 26 at City Hall and all open community centres.

Starting April 20, as part of a first-of-its-kind pilot program in Ontario, you can drop off used vape products in a collection box at Hazel McCallion Central Library, Meadowvale Community Centre or Mississauga Valley Community Centre. Eligible products include single-use vape devices, rechargeable vape devices and vape cartridges and pods.

Keep our green spaces clean

Join Mississauga Parks staff for a group litter clean-up on Wednesday, April 22 or Saturday, April 25 at select locations.

You can also volunteer anytime to pick up litter around your community with friends, family and co-workers.

Plant trees for climate resilience

Support the One Million Trees project by participating in tree planting events from Saturday, April 18 to Saturday, June 6 at select locations.

The City will host a tree giveaway for Mississauga residents from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, at the City’s facility located at 3240 Mavis Rd. Residents can register to receive one free native tree or shrub to plant in their yard.

Who

All Mississauga residents interested in taking part in an Earth Days event.

Where

The events take place at various locations. Registration is required for certain events. To register, visit mississauga.ca/earth-days.

New reusable cup pilot program

Starting April 20, a new reusable cup pilot program will be available at C Cafe on the first floor of City Hall, where customers can ask for a reusable cup or bring their own and save 10 cents on coffee or tea.

Here’s how the program works:

Ask for a reusable cup when ordering a coffee or tea.
After you’ve finished your drink look for the purple cup return bin inside C Cafe or by the tower elevators.
Empty any remaining liquid from the cup into the drain side of the bin.
Place the empty cup and lid in the return hole of the bin.

The collected cups will be washed, sanitized and reused.

Your actions matter. Participate in Earth Days events and activities to make a difference in your community and support the City’s broader efforts to reduce emissions and build climate resilience.

April 2, 2026

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Mississauga recognizes champions of school zone safety initiatives with prestigious awards

By Stephen DaskoAnnouncement

Congratulations to Tina Godsoe, Principal of Corliss Public School and to four Mississauga schools for exemplary work in making school areas safer for everyone.

City services | April 2, 2026

Yesterday, Mississauga City Council, on behalf of the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee (MSTSAC) presented the 2025 Dr. Arthur Wood Award to Tina Godsoe, Principal of Corliss Public School. Four Mississauga schools also received the 2025 Wilde Wood School Safety Zone Award, including St. David of Wales Catholic Elementary School (Ward 6), St. Thomas More Catholic Elementary School (Ward 3), Dixie Public School (Ward 3) and Floradale Public School (Ward 7). Road safety is a shared responsibility, and awards like this help promote a stronger focus on keeping streets safer for the student community, pedestrians and the entire neighbourhood.

Since 2016, the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee has focused on recognizing individuals and schools who promote active transportation and traffic safety in and around school zones. The Wilde Wood School Safety Zone Award was named after James Wilde and Arthur Wood who co-founded the Kiss and Ride program in Mississauga. It is awarded to schools from both the Peel District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board.

Dr. Arthur Wood Award

Tina Godsoe, Principal of Corliss Public School was chosen as this year’s recipient of the Dr. Arthur Wood Award for implementing active travel initiatives and actively engaging students, families and the community in these efforts. Ms. Godsoe’s leadership and dedication to promoting active transportation to and from school is admirable. Here are some of the initiatives Ms. Godsoe introduced at Corliss Public School:

Led her school in partnering with the City of Mississauga’s School Streets program to establish a temporary car-free zone in front of the school during drop-off and pick-up times. The program ran for seven weeks in the fall of 2025, creating a safe and community-friendly space for students and their families on the journey to and from school.
Initiated the Corliss Winter Clothing Boutique to provide jackets, mittens and boots to students in need, to ensure students could participate in active travel during winter months.
Responded to community feedback about the school’s Kiss and Ride program and implemented new protocols to improve safety.
Distributed active travel maps translated into the top five common languages of students within the school community to support families at her school whose first language is not English.

Ms. Godsoe’s dedication, persistence and passion exemplify impactful advocacy for safer, more inclusive school communities. This award reflects her unwavering commitment to making a positive difference for students and their families.

Members of Council and members of MSTSAC present Ms. Tina Godsoe with the 2025 Dr. Arthur Wood Award.

Wilde Wood School Safety Zone Award

Four schools received the Wilde Wood School Safety Zone Award for their outstanding leadership and dedication in promoting school zone safety and active transportation.

Highlights from each school include:

St. David of Wales Catholic Elementary School

Demonstrated strong and effective communication through weekly announcements of school traffic safety and active travel processes and reminders.
Conducted safety assemblies for transportation and busing.

St. Thomas More Catholic Elementary School

Used newsletters and social media to convey safety and active transportation messaging to their students and families as many of their students walk to and from the school.
Engaged in the City’s School Walking Routes program for the 2025-2026 school year.
Demonstrated commitment to promoting active and safe school travel through multiple initiatives.

Dixie Public School

Engaged in the City’s School Walking Routes program for the 2025-2026 school year.
Promoted active school travel through student ambassadors.
Shared clear messaging across the school about safe paths in the area.

Floradale Public School

Engaged in the City’s School Walking Routes program for the 2025-2026 school year.
Student ambassadors, staff and Peel Public Health all engaged in promoting different programs related to school zone safety and active travel at the school.
The Floradale Green Team initiated Walk and Roll to School Wednesdays to promote active travel to and from school.

Learn more about the City’s School Walking Routes program, Crossing Guard program, cycling and the Mississauga School Traffic Safety Action Committee.

April 2, 2026

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