FAQs

This survey is part of the City’s effort to update its Strategic Plan. It asks community members for their ideas and priorities to ensure the Plan reflects a shared vision and aligns with what matters most to residents, students, workers, and business owners. 

Over time, community needs and priorities evolve. By refreshing the Strategic Plan, the City ensures its focus remains current, addressing key challenges and opportunities for Mississauga’s future.

Anyone with a connection to Mississauga—whether you live, work, or study here—is encouraged to participate. Your input will help shape the City’s direction in the coming years. 

Absolutely. Anyone who studies, lives or works in Mississauga has valuable insight into the city’s needs. Your perspective is encouraged.

The survey typically takes about 3 minutes. You cannot save your progress, so it’s best to finish in one sitting.

No. Participation is voluntary, and you may skip any question or withdraw from the survey at any time without penalty.

Once you’ve submitted the survey, you can’t change your responses. However, you are free to complete it again and request that your previous submission be removed if you have any concerns.

That’s okay. Completing the survey still provides valuable data about community awareness and levels of concern. Every voice matters.

Your feedback informs future decisions and priorities. By sharing your perspectives, you help ensure the City’s goals and initiatives genuinely reflect community needs and aspirations. 

No. The survey focuses on future opportunities and priorities. It will not revisit or alter existing Council decisions or ongoing initiatives.

Yes. No identifying information is collected, stored, or published. All results are analyzed in aggregate form, so individual responses remain confidential. 

Yes. The survey is administered through a secure platform, ensuring your data is protected. The City of Mississauga does not sell or share personal information.

Only authorized project team members analyze the survey data. The public will see summarized, aggregate findings; individual responses are never shared.

The first three characters of a postal code helps the City understand general geographic representation. It’s strictly used for location-based analysis and remains confidential.

There’s an optional prize draw at the end of the survey. If you choose to participate, your contact information is collected separately, ensuring your survey responses stay anonymous.

All responses are reviewed collectively to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities. The insights gathered will guide the creation of new strategic priorities and long-term objectives for Mississauga. 

After the survey period closes, the City will publish a summary report of the findings on the project page. This report will highlight major themes and trends identified from community feedback. 

The City offers multiple opportunities for public input, ranging from surveys and community events to online consultations. You can indicate your preferred frequency of input in this survey.

Yes. Visit www.mississauga.ca/imagine(External link) for additional engagement opportunities, updates, and ways to get involved.

If you need assistance or have further questions, reach out to the Strategic Plan project team at imagine@mississauga.ca or visit the project page(External link) for more information.