Completed in 2026 City project

Mississauga’s Economic Development Strategy

Learn about Mississauga's economic development priorities for the next five years.

Overview

The City of Mississauga, Economic Development Division developed a new five-year strategic plan with insights from Mississauga businesses. The Economic Development Strategy 2025-2030 will help position our city as a global leader in innovative, sustainable and inclusive growth.

Milestones
  1. 1
    December 2024

    Project kickoff

  2. 2
    April 2025

    Engagement

  3. 3
    June 2025

    Interim report presentation

  4. 4
    February 2026

    Final strategy approval

Strategy objectives

  • Identify key global, national and local economic trends, challenges and opportunities.
  • Position Mississauga for long-term economic competitiveness.
  • Build partnerships to set priorities and develop growth opportunities.
  • Drive progress toward City strategic priorities including job growth and long-term fiscal sustainability.

The strategy presents a new vision for continued economic growth in Mississauga, with set goals for the short, medium and long term, and key performance indicators to measure success.

View the Economic Development Strategy – Path to Prosperity 2030

Key priorities

The strategy will advance priorities and actions in the following areas:

  • Investment attraction and local sector development
  • Innovation, entrepreneurship and small business
  • Talent attraction, retention and development
  • Strategic growth opportunities

Public engagement

In April 2025, the City conducted a survey to seek input from local businesses to help shape its approach to economic growth and support for local businesses. The feedback helped identify opportunities, challenges, and priorities for the new strategy that can strengthen the City’s business environment, workforce, infrastructure, and overall economic competitiveness.

About the Economic Development Division

For more information about the Economic Development Division at the City of Mississauga, visit investmississauga.ca

Project contact details

John Barber
Project Leader
Economic Development Division
john.barber@mississauga.ca

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