City Council approved plans to create a Tourism Municipal Services Corporation (Tourism MSC) to promote Mississauga as a tourism destination. The Tourism MSC will operate as Mississauga’s tourism and destination marketing organization. This new organization will allow the City to attract more tourism and encourage visitors to explore all that our great city has to offer. From the sprawling waterfront to cultural festivals, sports teams, live music, creative arts, dining and more, there is so much to see and do in Mississauga.  

 The City of Mississauga’s first Smart City Master Plan was presented to General Committee. The plan focuses on how technology will continue to enhance the quality of life in Mississauga and help prepare for the future. A Smart City uses digital technologies to help support people who live, work and play in their city. This can include online services to pay bills and sign up for swim classes, free public Wi-Fi hotspots, events (such as hackathons) and infrastructure projects – such as traffic management systems and 5G network support. This Master Plan will guide Mississauga for the next ten years as it continues to evolve as a Smart City.  

 Let’s Play in the Park is back for its sixth season this summer. The City-run program provides kids ages six to 12 with the opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy fun recreation activities including organized games and sports, arts and crafts, theme days and more. The program runs weekdays until August 30 and takes place at 13 parks across Mississauga. Registration for the free program is required, however residents can register for as many Let’s Play In the Park programs as they would like. To register, visit 

 The Mississauga Civic Centre Great Hall will be under renovation from July to early 2020. The Civic Centre is being modernized to support the City of Mississauga’s plan for a dynamic, urban and accessible downtown. The changes will keep the facility in good repair as well as improve accessibility and customer service. During construction, the North entrance to the Civic Centre will be closed; however, the building will remain fully accessible from the South East and South West entrances. Customer Service counters will remain open during the renovation.  

 While summer is the season for planning vacations, road trips, and visits with friends and family, it’s also the perfect time to try something new. Add some spontaneity to your summer with a summer bucket list of events and activities happening around Mississauga which includes free outdoor fitness classes, drop-in fitness programs, visiting a garden display and so much more!  

 City of Mississauga Council approved the 2019 Development Charges (DC) By-law and Background Study. The new by-law includes the DC rates and policies to be applied across the City to help pay for the infrastructure required to support growth. The new DC rates are already in effect. However, the 2019 DC By-law provides for a transition period where building permits issued between June 19, 2019 and July 12, 2019 will pay the former 2014 DC rates, as indexed.