Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish and Mayor Serhiy Nadal of Ternopil, Ukraine signed official documents on May 15 joining the two cities as long-term partners fostering international friendship among other benefits. Joined by Members of Council and the Consul General of Ukraine in Toronto, Oleh Nikolenko, the two mayors signed the historic agreement, twinning the two cities in a sister-city relationship.

On April 29, 2026, Mississauga City Council unanimously voted to establish a sister-city relationship with Ternopil, Ukraine. During the General Committee meeting of April 22, 2026, Mayor Nadal was joined by Nataliya Halych, President of the Ukrainian Community in Mississauga and Oleh Nikolenko to deliver a deputation on the benefits of twinning the cities of Mississauga and Toronto.

The twinning agreement follows agreements signed between 15 Canadian and Ukrainian cities. It is built on the following pillars:

• The development of friendly and mutually-beneficial relations between our two cities.
• Cultural exchange and the sharing of knowledge, expertise and experience in various fields.
• Economic development, including the promotion of tourism.
• Collaboration in science, education, sport and culture.
• Youth opportunities and growth.
• Mutual assistance and cooperation when possible and where required.

The two cities will work together to formalize the relationship on these topics. A signed copy of the declaration among other photos can be found here.

Ternopil will be Mississauga’s second sister city. The City has proudly called Kariya, Japan its sister city since 1981.

About Ternopil

The western Ukrainian city has a population of 230,000 people. It’s located 490 km from Kyiv, 125 km from Lviv and 150 km from the Ukraine-Poland border. Founded in 1540, its local economy focusses on various industries such as food and processing, mechanical engineering, metal and wood processing, construction materials and tourism. The city boasts 10 universities.

Quotes

“This partnership, aimed at showing solidarity with Ukraine during ongoing conflict, marks a significant addition to Mississauga’s global ties. I’m proud of my colleagues on Council for unanimously endorsing this friendly and mutually-beneficial partnership between our two cities. Mississauga has stood, and will continue to stand with Ukrainians, both in Ukraine and in our City.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“The signing of the twinning agreement between Ternopil and Mississauga became a recognition of the bond that the Ukrainian community in Canada has been building for decades. For Ternopil, this partnership creates new opportunities for entrepreneurs, students, and cultural initiatives. As a sign of gratitude, the roundabout in Ternopil’s Canada neighbourhood will be named after Mississauga.” – Mayor Serhiy Nadal, Ternopil, Ukraine

“As someone with a proud Ukrainian background, this twinning between Mississauga and Ternopil is especially meaningful to me. It reflects our City’s support for Ukraine and the strength of the Ukrainian community here in Mississauga. This partnership will help foster cultural connections, mutual understanding and opportunities for collaboration, while sending a clear message of solidarity during this important and critical time.” – Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1

“This partnership based on cultural exchange and the sharing of knowledge, expertise and experience in various fields paves the way for deeper cultural ties, mutual support and a shared future of co-operation. I’m delighted this twinning has moved forward, signalling greater co-operation between our two cities and countries. This is a great day for Mississauga and all the Ukrainians that call our city home.” – Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3

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