On May 29^th, United Way Greater Toronto, Sheridan College, Mississauga Board of Trade and the Metamorphosis Network will host leading mayoral candidates for a debate on the critical social and economic challenges facing Mississauga. The debate will provide residents of Mississauga with an opportunity to hear the candidates’ vision for the future of the City, which is celebrating 50 years since its incorporation. Mississauga has seen tremendous growth in its development into a major urban center. The City has also seen a steep increase in need for affordable housing, food security and access to social services. This debate will provide the residents of Mississauga a vital opportunity to hear directly from the candidates vying to represent their interests. Candidates will discuss critical issues that impact residents across the city and present their plans on building a vibrant and inclusive community where everyone has an affordable place to live, a good job and a voice in shaping the City.  

The event is co-hosted by community, education, and business sector partners, each bringing unique perspectives yet sharing a common goal: to build a thriving, inclusive Mississauga. Together. In line with this goal, the debate’s lead-up will include a community consultation across Mississauga to ensure that the concerns and priorities of residents, students, community organizations and local businesses are featured in the debate. The organizing partners also share the goal of enhancing voter participation and providing an inclusive platform that engages diverse communities, including those often marginalized from decision-making processes. 

DATE: Wednesday, May 29^th, 2024, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 
LOCATION: Sheridan College, Hazel McCallion Campus, 4180 Duke of York Blvd. 
HOSTS: United Way Greater Toronto, Sheridan College, The Mississauga Board of Trade, The Metamorphosis Network  
MODERATOR: On-air personality Angie Seth

The auditorium doors will be locked at 6:30 p.m. due to the live TV broadcast.

Mayoral candidates who have received a minimum level of support of 5% as determined by voting intention will be invited to participate in the debate. Leading candidates Alvin Tedjo, Brian Crombie, Dipika Damerla, Stephen Dasko, and George Tavares are expected to attend. Frontrunner Carolyn Parrish will not be attending the debate, organizers say. Polling averages are calculated using the most recently publicly reported results between April 26th and May 20th.

Organizers say: We are working hard to ensure that residents across the city are able to hear directly from candidates on these critical issues, including through sharing the debate via live broadcast and livestream. We also want to ensure that people with lived and living experience of these issues are able to attend the debate in-person, together with a broad range of Mississauga residents, community partners, students, and members of the business community.