Ontario Construction News staff writer
The City of Mississauga has put forward its 2026 provincial pre-budget submission, calling on the Government of Ontario to collaborate on projects aimed at increasing housing availability, improving transit systems, enhancing affordability, and tackling food insecurity.
This submission details suggestions designed to support the growth of Mississauga while ensuring a sustainable future for its residents and the province as a whole. The main proposals focus on speeding up housing development, alleviating traffic congestion, ensuring fair taxation for citizens, and bolstering assistance for those in need.
“Mississauga is showing leadership on the housing crisis, investing in critical infrastructure, and ensuring Mississauga remains an affordable place to live and work,” said Mayor Carolyn Parrish. “To continue, we need the ongoing partnership of the provincial government to use financial and legislative powers to make investments in our city’s future.
“As the province’s third largest urban economy and a driver of jobs and investment, Mississauga requires ongoing collaboration with the provincial government to realize its full potential.”
Mississauga is urging the province to act on recommendations from the mayor’s housing task force, which include:
establishing stable revenue tools to replace development charges for water, wastewater, roads and higher-order transit offering first-time homebuyer rebates for the Ontario land transfer tax reforming community benefit charges standardizing accessibility and green building standards streamlining approvals boosting rental supply and inclusionary zoning support
The city is also asking the province to finish the downtown “loop” of the Hazel Mc Callion Line LRT. This includes three years of operating funding, allocating $582 million for a new Mi Way bus depot to expand service further, as well as funding a $2-million business case for extending Dundas bus rapid transit towards Kipling in the east and UTM in the west.
Mayor Carolyn Parrish expressed that Mississauga is “showing leadership on the housing crisis, investing in critical infrastructure and ensuring Mississauga remains an affordable place to live and work.” She emphasized that continued cooperation with provincial authorities is essential for achieving what they aim for.
“Mississauga is committed to building more homes faster, supporting the infrastructure needed for growth, and advocating for fiscal fairness to ease pressures on taxpayers,” said Geoff Wright, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. “With provincial partnership, we can deliver tangible results that improve affordability, connectivity, and community well-being for generations to come.”
The city’s pre-budget submission forms part of this year’s annual consultation process with provinces. It highlights priorities where provincial action could greatly assist Mississauga’s growth into a world-class city.
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