City Council approved the following motions at its meeting.
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City asks Province to move pipeline valve near homes and multi-use trail

Council approved a motion asking the Province of Ontario to require an above‑ground pipeline valve compound near Dickson Road and Premium Way to be moved due to safety concerns.

Key points of the motion:

• The valve compound contains high‑pressure jet fuel.
• It is located at the only access point for more than 70 homes and a nearby cemetery.
• Council raised concerns that an emergency at the site could block access for emergency services.
• Council also raised concerns about unsafe sightlines for drivers and people using the adjacent multi‑use trail.
• Council is asking the Province to direct Trans‑Northern Pipelines Inc. to move the compound.
• The Mayor was authorized to write to the Province, with copies sent to the company and local MPs and MPPs.

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Mississauga Council endorsed the Fossil Fuel Non‑Proliferation Treaty

Council approved a motion to endorse the Fossil Fuel Non‑Proliferation Treaty. The decision supports the City’s efforts to protect public health and address climate change. The treaty calls for an end to new fossil fuel projects and a shift to cleaner energy.

Key points of the motion:

• Mississauga formally endorsed the global call for a Fossil Fuel Non‑Proliferation Treaty.
• Council urged the Province of Ontario and the federal government to support the treaty.
• The motion reaffirmed the City’s commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement and efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
• Council called for strong, province‑wide green development standards, or tools that allow cities to enforce them.

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One‑year construction update on the new Mississauga hospital

Council received a construction update on The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children. It is one of the largest hospital projects in Canada. The update covered construction progress, traffic and noise management, and what residents can expect as work continues.

Key points from the update:

• The new hospital will be a 22‑storey facility with more than 950 beds and 100 per cent private rooms.
• It will include Ontario’s first purpose‑built women’s and children’s hospital, along with a much larger emergency department.
• Construction began in summer 2025 and excavation is now more than 70 per cent complete.
• About 250 trucks enter the site daily during excavation, with traffic controls in place to avoid neighbourhood streets.
• A new roundabout off Bronte College Court is expected to open this summer to improve site access.
• A dedicated traffic team, truck waiting area and staggered deliveries are helping reduce congestion.
• Noise controls include daytime scheduling for louder work, quieter equipment and a sound wall along the truck waiting area.
• No‑idling rules, dust control and 24/7 site security are in place.
• The project is expected to create thousands of construction jobs and add about 2,800 health‑care jobs when complete.

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Council endorsed the following items from the May 6, 2026, General Committee meeting

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Free sports equipment lockers coming to City parks

Council endorsed a one‑year pilot program to bring free, self‑serve sports equipment lockers to parks across Mississauga. The program helps remove cost barriers to physical activity. Residents will be able to borrow sports equipment using a mobile app at no cost.

Key points of the report:

• Up to 30 City parks will receive sports equipment lockers, with installations planned for June and July 2026, weather permitting.
• Final park locations will be confirmed after Council approval and shared publicly, with a ward‑by‑ward list on the City’s website.
• Equipment will include items like basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs and tennis gear.
• The lockers are fully funded by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, with no cost to the City.
• Lockers are battery‑powered, weather‑resistant and mounted to existing park structures, with no construction required.
• The lockers are movable and can be relocated if park needs change or construction is planned.
• The program will run for one year and be reviewed before any expansion.

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Mississauga Council sets advocacy priorities for meetings with the Province

Council endorsed Mississauga’s priorities for advocacy meetings with the Province of Ontario at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference. The City’s focus includes housing, transit, fairness for taxpayers and food security. City representatives will seek meetings with provincial ministers and opposition leaders to discuss funding and policy changes that affect residents.

Key points of the report:

• Mississauga will request meetings with nine provincial ministries and two opposition parties at the AMO Conference in August 2026.
• The City’s advocacy focuses on building more homes faster, including support for first‑time homebuyers and faster approvals.
• The City is asking the Province to invest in transit that supports new housing. This includes the Hazel McCallion LRT downtown loop, a new MiWay bus facility and all‑day, two‑way GO service on the Milton Line.
• Mississauga will continue pushing for fairness for property taxpayers, including changes to the Peel Police funding formula and the airport payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes system.
• The City is also seeking stronger provincial support to address food insecurity, including funding for food banks and social assistance programs.

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Carassauga Festival returns May 23–24 with free transit and family activities

Council received a deputation from the Carassauga Festival of Cultures with details about the 2026 festival and what residents can expect when it returns later this month. Carassauga is a non‑profit, volunteer‑run festival that celebrates Mississauga’s cultural diversity and has taken place since 1986.

Key points from the deputation:

• The festival takes place May 23 and 24, 2026, the weekend after the Victoria Day long weekend.
• More than 25 countries will be featured across 21 pavilion locations throughout the city.
• A single $15 weekend passport gives unlimited access to all pavilions; children 12 and under are free.
• Festival‑goers can enjoy live performances on 17 stages, more than 50 food vendors, and family‑friendly activities.
• Free MiWay transit, including shuttle buses, will be available during festival hours.
• A sports‑themed focus has been added to this year’s festival programming.
• The popular Toonie Taste program returns, offering small food samples for $2.
• An outdoor Kids Zone will feature games, performances and festival mascots.

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