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Advocates label Mississauga council’s decision on 4-plexes NIMBYism—‘missed opportunity’ for affordable housing; $120M from Ottawa could be at risk
A motion that would allow residents to split their properties for the creation of four-dwelling housing units across the city, in an effort to ease the ongoing affordability crisis plaguing many residents, was defeated at Mississauga Council Wednesday.

'It's dead': Motion supporting fourplex homes shutdown at Mississauga council
Supporting fourplex housing proved to be controversial at a recent Mississauga council meeting, even in principle.

Mississauga city council decides against fourplexes, move 'very concerning': federal minister
Mississauga city council voted down a proposal on Wednesday that would have allowed fourplexes across the city but it decided instead to ask staff to consult on the feasibility of the idea and report back.

Mississauga to consider fourplexes throughout city as pressure to increase housing supply mounts
The city of Mississauga could soon allow four-dwelling housing units across the city if a motion passes next week —a move some say would be a step forward in addressing the housing crisis.

Peel to consider modular hosuing units to relieve pressure on overcrowded shelter system
Regional government is studying modular-style housing units as a means to provide emergency housing for vulnerable residents facing unprecedented barriers with Peel's shelter system.

Modular housing could be coming to Peel Region
Modular Homes can be a quick and cost effective tool to increase housing stock and give people the dignity they deserve to get their feet back on solid ground.

Peel to explore building shipping container homes amid housing crisis
Let’s provide people the dignity of providing a temporary home. We like leading as an innovator; this is one of the things we can lead on.

Mississauga lifts 'very offensive' Friday parking ban near local mosque
Regardless of whether the city intended for the parking prohibitions to be prejudice, they had that effect. We must fix that.


Council approves over $500K in new speed bumps and other traffic calming measures
We are trying make safer neighbourhoods… We need to do these things for the safety of our community.

Ford government removes Peel police board chair
It is a serious action to remove a provincial appointee, and one that was just recently reappointed as chair… It was a surprise to learn (about the removal) through a news story as opposed to the province

'Insulting' high-rise proposal protends Mississauga's struggle with Doug Ford's turbo-charged housing push
It really is too bad that this applicant has chosen not to play along and negotiate with staff to find a settlement and an agreement because its a phenomenal property. It should be a homerun

Developer applauded for high percentage of family units in proposed Mississauga building
I think that is very much in line or even greater than what we have been trying to prioritize as family units in the city, which I applaud you for

More leash-free zones for dogs may be on the way in Mississauga
What are the barriers that are preventing us from expanding. Building, parking, whatever it is… council needs more information so that discussion and debate can be had

I talk Free Transit For Kids on CBC Radio Here and Now
So many seniors and families are struggling through the cost of living crisis, this is one tool that makes life more affordable for families


Mississauga transit to be free for kids, MiWay $1 seniors pass expanded
I think this is exactly the investment we should be making in the next generation of transit users and in seniors who are going to demand better service and would appreciate that discount from the city.

Mississauga council to consider waiving MiWay transit fares for children
We need to retrofit the city and we need more people to start using transit. And we need to start with some of our youngest riders