Once finished, the City Centre light-rail transit loop will benefit tens of thousands of residents in downtown Mississauga. (Photo: City of Mississauga)
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced that the long-awaited light-rail transit loop, part of the larger Hazel Mc Callion Line, is expected to cost around $1.6 billion and will serve many people in Mississauga’s downtown area.
During a breakfast meeting held by the Mississauga Board of Trade last Wednesday at the Mississauga Convention Centre, Ford reiterated his commitment to making the “downtown loop” a reality.
The premier informed local business leaders, including Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish and other city officials present, that planning is “underway to extend the LRT with a downtown loop.”
He pointed out that extending the $4.6-billion Hazel Mc Callion Line from Hurontario Street into the bustling and rapidly growing downtown core will add another $1.6 billion to costs – an expense that will be covered by the provincial government.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford addressed attendees at a breakfast meeting hosted by the Mississauga Board of Trade last week and confirmed that building the “downtown loop” would cost $1.6 billion. (Photo: From Mississauga Board of Trade video)
Mayor Parrish and other city officials have heard discussions about this loop being part of a significant transit project over the past two years, but no solid commitments or detailed plans had come from those talks until recently.
That changed last Wednesday, according to what she stated.
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“It’s been in ‘promises we’ll get to soon’,” Parrish wrote in response to someone who commented on her social media post this past Friday following the premier’s visit to Mississauga. “But this (past) Wednesday was a formal announcement.”
In her post, she now referred to the LRT loop as “a sure thing” that would eventually provide thousands of City Centre residents with “access to affordable, convenient transit.”
Mississauga officials have long viewed this loop as an essential element of the Hurontario Street LRT route – previously named after former mayor Hazel Mc Callion for her contributions.
A few weeks ago, city officials expressed their dissatisfaction with only verbal assurances regarding the City Centre LRT loop and committed themselves to pressuring the province for tangible action.
Premier Ford’s visit to Mississauga Board of Trade was exciting! He announced the Downtown LRT Loop! Finally a sure thing! It has been talked about but never officially costed nor a sure thing. Thousands of City Centre residents will have access to affordable, convenient transit. pic. twitter. com/PPH3s3AAJw
– Mayor Carolyn Parrish (@carolynhparrish) February 6, 2026
The city called on provincial authorities for “a clear implementation plan” for this important loop set for completion in downtown areas where population is projected to double reaching 100,000 by 2050.
The provincial government pledged in January 2024 it was reinstating plans for a downtown loop as part of its $4.6-billion Hazel Mc Callion Line LRT project – which stands as one of Mississauga’s largest transit projects ever – after having removed it during budget cuts in 2019.
Yet since then, there had been no further details or firm commitments shared by government officials or Metrolinx -the provincial agency overseeing major transit initiatives.
This remained true until last Wednesday at MBOT’s breakfast meeting with Premier Ford.
The planned extension will connect off Hurontario Street near Square One Shopping Centre and encircle high-rise condos and office spaces along with businesses located within City Centre once completed.
The downtown area is defined by Rathburn Road on its northern edge, Burnhamthorpe Road West on its southern side, Confederation Parkway bordering it westwardly while Hurontario Street runs eastwardly through it.
This is seen as an essential component of both local transport plans, according to city representatives noting its role within a longer-term vision.
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Crucial component underlines regional connectivity efforts across several municipalities!
(Source : Metrolinx )Continuing
“It’s been in ‘promises we’ll get to soon’,” Parrish wrote in response to someone who commented on her social media post this past Friday following the premier’s visit to Mississauga. “But this (past) Wednesday was a formal announcement.”
In her post, she now referred to the LRT loop as “a sure thing” that would eventually provide thousands of City Centre residents with “access to affordable, convenient transit.”
Mississauga officials have long viewed this loop as an essential element of the Hurontario Street LRT route – previously named after former mayor Hazel Mc Callion for her contributions.
A few weeks ago, city officials expressed their dissatisfaction with only verbal assurances regarding the City Centre LRT loop and committed themselves to pressuring the province for tangible action.
Premier Ford’s visit to Mississauga Board of Trade was exciting! He announced the Downtown LRT Loop! Finally a sure thing! It has been talked about but never officially costed nor a sure thing. Thousands of City Centre residents will have access to affordable, convenient transit. pic. twitter. com/PPH3s3AAJw
– Mayor Carolyn Parrish (@carolynhparrish) February 6, 2026
The city called on provincial authorities for “a clear implementation plan” for this important loop set for completion in downtown areas where population is projected to double reaching 100,000 by 2050.
The provincial government pledged in January 2024 it was reinstating plans for a downtown loop as part of its $4.6-billion Hazel Mc Callion Line LRT project – which stands as one of Mississauga’s largest transit projects ever – after having removed it during budget cuts in 2019.
Yet since then, there had been no further details or firm commitments shared by government officials or Metrolinx -the provincial agency overseeing major transit initiatives.
This remained true until last Wednesday at MBOT’s breakfast meeting with Premier Ford.
The planned extension will connect off Hurontario Street near Square One Shopping Centre and encircle high-rise condos and office spaces along with businesses located within City Centre once completed.
The downtown area is defined by Rathburn Road on its northern edge, Burnhamthorpe Road West on its southern side, Confederation Parkway bordering it westwardly while Hurontario Street runs eastwardly through it.
This is seen as an essential component of both local transport plans, according to city representatives noting its role within a longer-term vision.
The overarching objective here appears aimed not just towards alleviating congestion currently plaguing streets – it’s also intended help meet ambitious targets laid out earlier promoting sustainability!
(Source : Metrolinx )Continuing
As construction progresses along existing lines , we await instructions stemming from Metrolinx providing an implementation plan reflecting timelines facilitating completion benchmarks necessary pushing forward creating more efficient commute routes tailored best suited urban dwellers navigating everyday life !
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