Making more possible for Mississauga: City outlines advocacy priorities ahead of 2026 Provincial budget

The City of Mississauga has submitted its 2026 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission to the Government of Ontario. The recommendations in this submission focus on partnering with the Province to build more homes and improve housing affordability, break gridlock through critical transit investments, ensure fairness for Mississauga taxpayers and address the growing food insecurity crisis.

The City’s 2026 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission highlights key areas where provincial action and investment will support Mississauga’s growth as a world class city while continuing to protect and build a brighter future for the people of Ontario as a whole.

Key recommendations

1. Getting more housing built

• • Implement recommendations from the Mayor’s Housing Task Force Report, including:
    • Establishing stable revenue tools to replace development charges for water, wastewater, roads and higher-order transit;
    • Providing first-time homebuyer rebates for the Ontario Land Transfer Tax;
    • Reforming Community Benefit Charges;
    • Standardizing accessibility and green building standards;
    • Streamlining approvals; and
    • Boosting rental supply and inclusionary zoning support.

2. Breaking gridlock and congestion

• • Work with Metrolinx to establish a clear implementation plan and timeline for completing the Downtown ‘Loop’ of the Hazel McCallion Line LRT, in addition to operating funding for the first three years.
  • Partner to invest $582 million in a new MiWay bus depot to support adding more buses to accommodate rising ridership.
  • Advance all-day, two-way GO service on the Milton Corridor to meet the Premier’s 2031 target.
  • Invest $2 million to fund the business case and further studies for the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) east to Kipling and west to UTM.

3. Keeping Mississauga affordable

• • Reform the Peel Regional Police funding formula to reflect population distribution and increase fairness for Mississauga taxpayers.
  • Modernize the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) formula by eliminating the reimplementation of the five per cent cap and implementing a formula based on property values while also providing the City a share of airport cargo revenues.
  • Invest in the construction of the Mississauga Valley and Cooksville Community Centres and Libraries projects.

4. Addressing food insecurity

• • Strengthen supports and prioritize provincial funding for local food banks, Ontario Disability Support Program, Ontario Works, the Low-Income Individuals and Families Tax Credit, affordable housing and employment services to combat hunger affecting our residents.

Quotes

“Mississauga is showing leadership on the housing crisis, investing in critical infrastructure, and ensuring Mississauga remains an affordable place to live and work. 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. I’m confident the Premier and our local MPPs are listening and will continue to take action.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“Mississauga is committed to building more homes faster, supporting the infrastructure needed for growth, and advocating for fiscal fairness to ease pressures on taxpayers. With provincial partnership, we can deliver tangible results that improve affordability, connectivity, and community well-being for generations to come.” – Geoff Wright, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer

Pre-budget submission

The City’s 2026 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission is part of the annual pre-budget consultation process. Read the submission to learn more:

• 2026 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission 

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