Council recap January 15, 2025

Mississauga City Council approved the following Notices of Motion at its January 15 meeting.
Watch the January 15 meeting.

City Council approves Stormwater Advisory Committee to combat flood challenges

Mississauga City Council approved a motion to establish a Stormwater Advisory Committee to address flooding concerns and improve public engagement on stormwater management issues. This initiative responds to increased flooding due to climate change and its impact on the City’s stormwater infrastructure ($7.6 billion replacement value). The committee will help make public services more accessible, provide in-depth policy study and increase community acceptance of city decisions through citizen participation.

Key points of the motion:

1. The committee will consist of 2-3 City Councillors and 5-8 citizens with relevant expertise.
2. Citizens will be selected based on qualifications or significant interest in environment, sustainable development, climate change, conservation and property insurance.
3. The committee aims to educate the public, evaluate policies, encourage resource sharing and serve as a liaison with the community on stormwater-related matters.

Read the Motion.
Watch the discussion.

Mississauga City Council objects to Hizb ut Tahrir conference and calls for federal action

Mississauga City Council approved a Notice of Motion expressing objection to the presence of Hizb ut Tahrir in the city and calling on the federal government to take action against the group planning conferences or gatherings within the municipality. Council has made clear it will not permit gatherings in its buildings for this group due to past hate speech.

Key points of the motion:

1. Hizb ut Tahrir, considered a terrorist group by many governments worldwide, scheduled a conference in Mississauga for January 18, 2025.
2. The Global Imams Council has urged Public Safety Canada to intervene and prevent the event.
3. Council calls on the federal government to intercede with security staff to block the conference and ban Hizb ut Tahrir in Canada, listing it as a terrorist organization.

Read the Notice of Motion.
Watch the discussion.

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