Highlights from the January 28, 2026, Mississauga City Council meeting.<\/p>\n
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Mississauga City Council approved the following motions at its meeting<\/a>. Budget amendment period shortened<\/p>\n Council approved a resolution to shorten the legislated 30-day budget amendment period for the City\u2019s 2026 Budget. Under Section 284.16 of the\u00a0Municipal Act, 2001, municipalities are permitted to amend this timeline by Council resolution.<\/p>\n Key points of the motion:<\/p>\n The amendment period has been reduced from 30 days to 23 days. Read the motion<\/a>. Report on options for value-for-money audits<\/p>\n Council directed staff to prepare a report on how value-for-money audits can be conducted at the City of Mississauga. The report responds to resident feedback received during the 2026 Budget Committee meetings calling for stronger independent oversight of City operations.<\/p>\n Key points of the motion:<\/p>\n Staff will outline the roles of the City\u2019s Audit Committee and Internal Audit department in value-for-money audits. Council approved the three parts of the motion separately.<\/p>\n Read the motion<\/a>.<\/p>\n Watch the discussion<\/a>.<\/p>\n City makes 2026 Provincial pre-budget submission<\/p>\n Council endorsed Mississauga\u2019s 2026 pre\u2011budget submission to the Government of Ontario, focusing on housing, infrastructure, fair funding, and food insecurity.<\/p>\n Key points of the corporate report<\/p>\n 1. The City will send its 2026 pre\u2011budget submission to the Ministry of Finance by January 30, 2026, and use it to guide provincial advocacy throughout the year.<\/p>\n 2. The submission focuses on the following areas: building more homes faster, investing in transit and community infrastructure, fixing funding formulas for police and the airport, and tackling food insecurity through direct supports and stronger social programs.<\/p>\n 3. Staff will track how the province responds in the 2026 Budget and later announcements and report back to Council, supporting the City\u2019s Strategic Plan and long\u2011term growth.<\/p>\n Read the corporate report<\/a> Corporate Strategic Plan update approved<\/p>\n Council approved the Corporate Strategic Plan Update\u00a0report from the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer, providing a refreshed direction for Mississauga\u2019s long-term vision and corporate priorities. The updated plan builds on the City\u2019s 2009 Strategic Plan and incorporates extensive public and staff consultation, research and benchmarking to guide decision-making through 2031.<\/p>\n The updated Strategic Plan introduces five pillars:\u00a0Belong, Connect, Prosper, Green\u00a0and\u00a0Trust. Read the corporate report<\/a>. For a complete record of all meeting resolutions, review the\u00a0Council meeting minutes<\/a>\u00a0available after approval at the next scheduled Council meeting. Watch live streaming video of\u00a0Council<\/a>,\u00a0General Committee (GC)<\/a>,\u00a0Budget Committee<\/a>,\u00a0Planning & Development Committee (PDC)<\/a>,\u00a0Audit Committee,<\/a>\u00a0Governance Committee<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Committee of Adjustment<\/a>\u00a0meetings, when in session.<\/p>\n Keep up to date with the\u00a0Council and Committees calendar<\/a>\u00a0where you can find when upcoming meetings are happening, and agendas about items being discussed.<\/p>\n Subscribe to the City\u2019s agendas and minutes<\/a>\u00a0and receive notifications when new agendas and minutes are uploaded.<\/p>\n
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\nThe new amendment period runs from February 4 to January 28, 2026.
\nThe budget will be deemed adopted at the end of the shortened period if no budget amendments are made.<\/p>\n
Watch the discussion<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe report will describe the process for requesting such audits.
\nIt will present options for implementing audits, including hiring an independent Auditor General or engaging external consultants for ad hoc reviews, with estimated cost and benefits for each approach.<\/p>\n
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\nOver 19,000 interactions with residents and 800 staff participated in public and internal consultations throughout 2025.
\nThe City is pursuing ISO certification through the\u00a0World Council on City Data (WCCD)\u00a0to track performance and ensure global benchmarking.
\nA new accountability framework (Evaluate, Align and Measure) will link the Plan to City budgeting, planning and reporting processes.
\nThe updated Plan will inform the next Term of Council\u2019s priority setting in early 2027.<\/p>\n
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