For Immediate Release Monday, May 27, 2019 Check Against Delivery Mayor Crombie delivered the following keynote address at the Toronto Region Board of Trade, announcing the creation of the Southern Ontario Mayor & Chair’s Council on Aerospace.” “Good morning everyone, what an inspiring message from Minister Garneau! It’s great to be joining you this morning […]
For Immediate Release May 23, 2019 STATEMENT: EY Study Reaffirms Mississauga Will Realize Long-Term Savings Should Province Grant Independence “I’d like to thank Ernst & Young (EY) for presenting the results of their comprehensive study to Regional Council today which reaffirms Mississauga’s findings: Mississauga only stands to benefit in the long-term by leaving the Region […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 22, 2019 Comprehensive Study Confirms Independence in Best Interests of Mississauga Statement by Mayor Bonnie Crombie on the independent financial analysis conducted by Ernst & Young (EY) on behalf of the Region of Peel as part of the provincial regional governance review “The newly released independent financial analysis conducted by Ernst […]
May 21, 2019 Mayor Crombie’s Statement on the Province’s Savings Challenge “Today we learned the Ontario government is challenging municipalities to find 4% in savings per year in their budget. In Mississauga, that is roughly $30 million. At the Region of Peel it’s $45 million. I understand the province is working on getting its financial […]
For Immediate Release April 15, 2019 “This past Sunday, I took the time to visit Mississauga’s three Gurdwaras to bring Vaisakhi greetings to those celebrating. During my remarks, I spoke to the members of each Gurdwara about peace and thoughtful reflection during the celebration of Vaisakhi. Let me be clear, I believe in peace and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2019 STATEMENT BY MAYOR CROMBIE ON REGIONAL GOVERNANCE “Today at the Region of Peel we had a lengthy discussion about regional governance and the Deloitte Report that was commissioned without Regional Council’s knowledge or endorsement. Mississauga Councillors supported a unanimous resolution at Regional Council that reflected the following: The Deloitte […]
For Immediate Release March 21, 2019 STATEMENT: Mayor Crombie Responds to Province’s Changes to the Hurontario LRT Project “Following today’s announcement from the Minister and Metrolinx, we are pleased that the Ontario government remains committed to this important project, including the promise to cover 100 percent of the costs needed to build the LRT. Our […]
For Immediate Release Wednesday March 20, 2019 STATEMENT: City Council Votes to Leave Region of Peel, Become Independent City “City of Mississauga Council has voted in principle to become independent from the Region of Peel. This request would need to be approved by the province and is a result of the Ontario government’s regional government review. […]
March 19, 2019 For Immediate Release Tens of Millions to Flow to Mississauga through 2019 Federal Budget “Today, the federal government reaffirmed the important role that cities play in powering the nation by making several strategic, long-term investments in our growth. This year’s budget signals a modernization in our relationship with the federal government by […]
Mayor Crombie Hosts Third Annual International Women’s Day Breakfast and Empowers Young Women to Forge a Balance for the Better For Immediate Release March 8, 2019 This morning Mayor Bonnie Crombie welcomed nearly 200 women including students from 44 Mississauga secondary schools to City Hall for her third annual International Women’s Day Breakfast. This yearly […]