For Immediate Release December 12, 2018 “Today, Council voted to opt-out of allowing retail cannabis stores in Mississauga. Council feels there are still too many unknowns about the retail cannabis model and what it will mean for our City. We were preparing for a government controlled cannabis retail model that resembled the LCBO. Council feels […]
Mayor Crombie’s Inaugural Council Address
For Immediate Release December 3, 2018 Check Against Delivery Mayor Crombie’s Inaugural 2018-2022 Council Address The following speech was delivered at the Inaugural 2018-2022 Council meeting held at the Living Arts Centre. “Bonsoir, Anhe Boozhoo, Salam a lakuum, sat sri kal, namaste, Wǎnshàng how, Konbanwa, chào buổi tối, dobry wieczór, Buonasera, boa noite, masa’ alkhayr, […]
News Release: Mayor Crombie Announces Ambitious Campaign Goals for Holiday Food Drive
For Immediate Release November 24, 2018 Crombie aims to raise $625,000 and 400,000 pounds of food for The Mississauga Food Bank before January 7! Mayor Crombie kicked of her Holiday Food Drive this weekend at Light Up the Square, announcing goals to raise $625,000 and 400,000 pounds of food. Since she was elected in 2014, […]
STATEMENT: Mayor Crombie’s Statement on the First Day of Cannabis Legalization
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 17, 2018 “Today, cannabis officially becomes legal in Canada for adults over the age of 19. The City of Mississauga is ready. I want to assure our residents first and foremost that their safety and health, in particular, our youth are my top priorities. At this time, cannabis may only be […]
News Release: Mayor Crombie Brings Community Together to Address Crime in our City
For Immediate Release October 2nd, 2018 News Release: Mayor Crombie Brings Community Together to Address Crime in our City Last week, Mayor Crombie and Chief Evans brought together over 90 members of the community including elected officials from all levels of government, the Peel Regional Police and community organizations to host Mississauga’s first-ever Community Safety […]
News Release: Mayor Crombie Welcomes CBS Film and Television Studios, First of Its Kind to Mississauga
For Immediate Release September 26, 2018 Mayor Crombie Welcomes CBS Film and Television Studios, First of Its Kind to Mississauga CBS Film and Television Studios announced today that they are building a new 260,000 square foot film and television studio in Mississauga to help the network meet the growing demand for a variety of new […]
News Release: Mayor Crombie Welcomes Professional Soccer to Mississauga
For Immediate Release September 13, 2018 Yesterday evening, Mayor Crombie officially welcomed the MetroStars, the first team to join the Canadian Major Arena Soccer League Team, to Mississauga. “It’s clear; Mississauga is a ‘soccer city’ and we are thrilled to be stepping up on the world stage and welcoming Canada’s first professional soccer team […]
News Release: Mayor Crombie Welcomes Cognizant to Mississauga
For Immediate Release July 25, 2018 Mayor Crombie attended the grand opening of global technology company Cognizant’s new Mississauga facility on West Credit Avenue. “As Mayor, I’ve made it a top priority to foster and attract innovative businesses like Cognizant to our City and support them so that they can scale-up and thrive. Too often, […]
Mayor Crombie Responds to the Integrity Commissioner’s Report Regarding the Conduct of Councillor Parrish
For Immediate Release July 13, 2018 “Our City and Region are known as being among the most diverse, inclusive and accepting communities in the world. Our Councillors have embraced diversity, and it has been our position to actively work to ensure our institutions are reflective of the people they serve. “The findings in the Integrity […]
Mayor Crombie’s Motion to Support Toronto’s Influx of Refugee and Asylum Claimants Passes Unanimously at Peel Regional Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2018 “Over the past few weeks, Mayor Tory has expressed his concern with Toronto’s ability to support the influx of refugees and asylum seekers that have entered into their shelter system. “Their system is exhausted and they need assistance to deal with the unprecedented amount of claimants and asylum seekers […]