The Strategic Plan, called Imagine Mississauga (2026 to 2031), reflects how Mississauga has grown and how expectations of local government have changed. It positions Mississauga to lead with integrity, respond to community needs and plan boldly for the future.
We grounded Imagine Mississauga in evidence and shaped it with strong community input. More than 19,000 residents, City staff, Indigenous communities, equity-deserving groups and our City Council provided their insights and hopes for the future.
Strategic pillars
Our Plan builds on four pillars introduced in 2009 (Belong, Connect, Prosper and Green) and adds a new pillar, Trust. The pillars focus on community well‑being, strong connections, a strong local economy, environmental responsibility, and open, accountable governance.
Belong
Residents have access to affordable housing, inclusive services and vibrant public spaces that nurture belonging and well-being. A place where everyone feels at home.
Connect
A connected Mississauga is one where people, goods, and ideas move freely, safely and sustainably.
We’ll strengthen physical, digital and social connectivity through resilient infrastructure.
We want every resident and business to access opportunities, feel part of a complete community and move around quickly and safely.
Prosper
Supporting a dynamic and diverse economy that attracts investment and talent, expands our tax base, nurtures innovation and entrepreneurship, and celebrates our museums.
Green
Sustainability defines Mississauga’s future.
We’ll make sure Mississauga is ready for a changing climate by investing in climate-resilient infrastructure and by making City programs and services as sustainable and efficient as possible.
Trust
Trust is the cornerstone of the City’s operations as a municipal government. Trust from staff, residents, businesses, stakeholders and rights holders.
To maintain the trust of all those we serve, the City will continue to lead transparently, prioritizing fiscal accountability and responsible governance, to ensure value for money and long-term financial sustainability.
We’ll innovate, mitigate risk, and continue to be among the best run cities in Canada.
Corporate accountability framework
To track the progress on Imagine Mississauga (2026-2031), the City will use a corporate accountability framework. It’ll evaluate progress, align actions and plans and measure results.
Evaluate
A Decision Support Framework will operationalize the Strategic Plan by embedding accountability and evidence-based evaluation into everyday decisions, using:
- Term of Council priorities
- Long-range financial planning principles
- Relevant climate and EDI strategies
Align
Connect the City’s existing planning ecosystem to the refreshed Strategic Plan, through:
- Legislated plans
- Long-range plans
- Business plans and budget
Measure
Define how progress on the Strategic Plan will be tracked and reported through standardized data and global benchmarking, such as:
- World Council on City Data (WCCD) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) metrics
- Departmental metrics
- Resident experience survey
- Sustainability reporting
- Employee engagement and demographic survey