Getting housing built

The City of Mississauga, like many other municipalities, is grappling with a housing crisis, and support from the next provincial government is critical to addressing it. The City is also tasked with meeting the province’s target of 120,000 new homes over the next 10 years.

To achieve this, we need government investments, updated development regulations that promote new housing construction and close collaboration with the Government of Ontario to fast-track housing development.

CRITICAL ROLE OF HOUSING-ENABLING INFRASTRUCTURE

Building homes starts with having the right infrastructure in place. We need to prioritize expanding and enhancing key systems like transit, stormwater management and roads to enable residential development.

By strengthening and protecting this infrastructure, we create the capacity needed to build more homes, accommodating growth within our community. Expanding this capacity also helps make housing more accessible and affordable for everyone.

WHAT WE NEED THE NEXT ONTARIO GOVERNMENT TO DO

We are urging the next provincial government to support these projects so more housing can get built in Mississauga.

Improving transit infrastructure and connectivity through the Dundas BRT extension

The Dundas Corridor is projected to accommodate 9% (808,000) of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area’s population growth and 6% of employment growth by 2041.

We are requesting $2 million from the provincial government so we can study and explore options for:

  • Advancing the Dundas Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, a proposed 48-kilometre BRT that will provide fast, frequent service along Dundas Street between Highway 6 in Hamilton and Kipling Transit Hub in Toronto
  • Creating direct links to the University of Toronto Mississauga campus
  • Improving connections between Kipling Station in Toronto and the Mississauga east segment of the regional transit system

In addition, the City is working on connecting the Hazel McCallion Line Light Rail Transit to the eastern border of the city with Toronto.

These projects are essential for enhancing transit connections and will require funding and support from the province. While Metrolinx has indicated that additional studies and business cases are not a current priority, we believe that securing resources for these initiatives will significantly improve the BRT system and provide the infrastructure needed to support growth and new housing development.

Expanding transit on the Milton GO Rail corridor

The Milton GO Rail corridor is projected to service up to 94,000 passengers by 2041.

We are asking the provincial government to establish a clear timeline for implementing an all-day, two-way GO service on the Milton GO Rail corridor. Immediate funding is also critical for:

  • Upgrading corridor infrastructure
  • Increasing train capacity
  • Resolving conflicts with freight traffic

We’re also requesting regular, transparent updates on the progress of the project so we can keep the public informed.

The Milton GO corridor is one of the busiest lines after the Lakeshore line but does not make stops in Mississauga all day. This line’s importance will continue to grow as we connect other transit systems. And this gap in service creates challenges for residents and businesses alike, including the rapidly growing Meadowvale Business Park area.

While the City does not own the infrastructure, we have a critical stake in seeing this project happen. It will transform local and regional travel patterns, and significantly boost connectivity and capacity, vital in the development of new housing.

Investing in sustainable public transit with new facility

We are requesting $500 million to build a new transit facility to support the expansion of transit in Mississauga.

Traffic and congestion are already at high levels in Mississauga. Public transit is in demand and ridership has increased by 10% since 2019, with nearly 25,000 residents using public transit daily.

To meet this growing demand, MiWay needs to expand its fleet with more zero-emissions buses, which will require a new transit garage. The cost to build a facility that can accommodate a zero-emission fleet is substantial and exceeds the City’s current budget.

We’re asking the province to play a role in helping to fund our transit expansion and support our ability to operate, maintain and grow the infrastructure.

Investment in transit service and capacity is crucial for increasing the housing supply in our communities and meeting the province’s housing target.

Investing in integrated disaster mitigation for flood resilience

We are requesting that the province speeds up the approval process on our applications for the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) and the Housing Enabling Core Services Stream (HECS).

The City has submitted an application to the HEWSF requesting $31 million for the Dixie-Dundas Flood Mitigation project.

Mississauga is one of the most flood-prone cities in Ontario. The increasing number and intensity of storms and record-breaking rainfall experienced in Mississauga are challenging the current infrastructure. Growing urbanization increases the flood risk too.

We are investing in our infrastructure, including the stormwater system, to:

  • Protect property
  • Ensure public safety
  • Make Mississauga more resilient to climate change

We’ve also submitted an application to the HECS for $20 million for Ninth Line Road widening between Eglinton Avenue West and Derry Road West.

Receiving this funding from the province is essential for supporting our housing development initiatives and meeting urgent community needs.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Vote in the provincial election on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

Stay informed on the political parties’ promises by checking the party promise tracker.

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