GTA Construction News staff writer
The City of Mississauga has submitted its 2026 provincial pre-budget submission, urging the Government of Ontario to partner on initiatives to build more homes, expand transit, improve affordability and address food insecurity.
The submission outlines recommendations aimed at supporting Mississauga’s growth while ensuring a sustainable future for residents and the province. Key proposals focus on accelerating housing development, reducing traffic congestion, ensuring fiscal fairness for taxpayers and strengthening supports for residents in need.
“Mississauga is showing leadership on the housing crisis, investing in critical infrastructure, and ensuring Mississauga remains an affordable place to live and work,” said Mayor Carolyn Parrish. “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.”
Mississauga is asking the province to implement recommendations from the mayor’s housing task force, including:
- establishing stable revenue tools to replace development charges for water, wastewater, roads and higher-order transit
- offering first-time homebuyer rebates for the Ontario land transfer tax
- reforming community benefit charges
- standardizing accessibility and green building standards
- streamlining approvals
- boosting rental supply and inclusionary zoning support
The city is also asking the province to complete the downtown “loop” of the Hazel McCallion Line LRT, including three years of operating funding, provide $582 million for a new MiWay bus depot to expand service and fund a $2-million business case for the Dundas bus rapid transit extension to Kipling in the east and UTM in the west.
Mayor Carolyn Parrish said Mississauga is “showing leadership on the housing crisis, investing in critical infrastructure and ensuring Mississauga remains an affordable place to live and work.” She added that ongoing collaboration with the provincial government is critical for the city to reach its full potential.
“Mississauga is committed to building more homes faster, supporting the infrastructure needed for growth, and advocating for fiscal fairness to ease pressures on taxpayers,” said Geoff Wright, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. “With provincial partnership, we can deliver tangible results that improve affordability, connectivity, and community well-being for generations to come.”
The city’s pre-budget submission is part of the annual provincial consultation process and highlights priorities where provincial action and investment can help Mississauga continue to grow as a world-class city.
