Council recap December 10, 2025

Mississauga City Council approved the following motions at its meeting.
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July 11 proclaimed Srebrenica Remembrance Day in Mississauga

Council approved a motion recognizing July 11 as Srebrenica Remembrance Day in Mississauga. The proclamation marks the anniversary of the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica and affirms the City’s commitment to acknowledging historic atrocities, promoting inclusion, and standing against racism and hate.

Key points of the motion:

1. July 11 will be proclaimed annually as Srebrenica Remembrance Day in Mississauga to honour the victims and survivors of the 1995 genocide.
2. The commemoration will be recognized each year with the raising of the Bosnia and Herzegovina flag and/or lighting of the Civic Centre clock tower in blue and yellow.
3. The proclamation reinforces the City’s ongoing commitment to diversity, human rights, and civic engagement among all communities.

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Naming of the Mary Jane Miller Pedestrian Bridge

Council approved the naming of the newly reconstructed Ogden Avenue pedestrian bridge over the QEW as the Mary Jane Miller Pedestrian Bridge. The designation honours Mary Jane Miller, a former student leader who successfully advocated for the construction of the original bridge in 1958 to ensure safe passage for Gordon Graydon Memorial High School students.

Key points of the motion:

1. The new pedestrian bridge at Ogden Avenue will be named the Mary Jane Miller Pedestrian Bridge in recognition of Miller’s leadership and community advocacy.
2. The original bridge, first built in 1958, was Ontario’s first pedestrian bridge crossing a provincial highway.
3. The naming celebrates the historic role of local youth engagement and community partnerships that contributed to public safety and infrastructure improvements.

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