The Corporation of the City of Mississauga

As Mississauga has evolved, we’ve been fortunate to have strong leadership, a vibrant economic base, and a community that’s shown passion and pride – all of which are key ingredients to building a great city. Yet the process of city-building never ends. Mississauga’s rich past is transforming into an even brighter future.

Guided by our Strategic Plan we measure the impact of our work in the community through an annual progress report. The success of our strategic plan implementation is measured by the level of transformation and energy that we are able to see, feel and hear all around us as Mississauga becomes a more energetic city that attracts people, jobs and opportunities.

The impact of our work provides the community with being a location of destinations not only for our residents and newcomers to Canada, but for international visitors and businesses and in doing so enhancing the city’s economic well-being. Through a variety of events and festivals supported by a vibrant downtown and a spectacular waterfront we are enriching people’s lives through arts, culture and heritage. We are fostering active lifestyles for all ages and abilities through our many recreational opportunities and active transportation programs. In our communities we implement accessible programming options to engage and reduce barriers for those who face them to ensure that we remain an inclusive City.

Our city provides well-established infrastructure supported by quality municipal programs and services within a healthy and sustainable environment providing a City and atmosphere where people choose to be.

Company History

Incorporated in 1974, Mississauga is recognized as Canada’s 6th largest city with a population of 721,599 residents (Census Profile, 2016 Census) and stands as one of the world’s most diverse cities, representing cultures from around the world with 52.9% of residents identifying as immigrants (National Household Survey, 2011).

Company Facts

Mississauga has built a reputation as an outstanding city in which to live, learn, work and play. It’s a place where students and older adults, entrepreneurs and employees, new immigrants and families can fulfil their future promise and realize their goals.

As a municipality, a number of services and programs are provided in order to meet the ever changing needs and demands of a growing city in the areas of economic development, parks and forestry, recreation, culture, library services, transportation, environment, emergency management and fire & emergency services.

We have an outstanding system of more than 480 parks and 23 major trail systems with beautiful waterfront views of Lake Ontario and the Credit River running through the City. Our 14 community and active living centres provide a range of activities for all ages, abilities and interests and our downtown has been transformed into one of the biggest outdoor community centres in Canada offering more than 60 free events annually. Our public library system is one of the largest in Canada with over 300,000 users annually serviced through 18 branch locations and one multi-floor Central Library and our transit system is the third largest system in Ontario.