We're conducting research to understand how the public feels about a potential by-law that would regulate certain forms of protests near places of worship in Mississauga.
What other municipalities are doing
The municipalities of Calgary, Vaughan and Brampton have developed a specific by-law that creates a buffer zone around places of worship. The buffer zone for Calgary and Vaughan also includes sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals and community centres.
These by-laws aim to prevent intimidation, harassment, violence and the potential for hate-motivated incidences within the buffer zone surrounding these facilities. They are enforced using by-law enforcement officers, and local police services when needed.
Share your feedback through one of our surveys
Both surveys will open on Monday, March 17, and close Tuesday, April 15 at 5 p.m.
Resident survey
Provide feedback through our resident survey and help us decide the best course of action to address protests that prevent safe access to places of worship.
Community group survey
We'd like to hear from community groups, partners and other organizations to get different perspectives and understand the broader impacts a potential new by-law would have on the community.
Contact us at legal1@mississauga.ca(External link) to participate in more focused engagement on behalf of your local organization. We'll send you a digital toolkit and separate survey so you can share your insights and experiences.
We're conducting research to understand how the public feels about a potential by-law that would regulate certain forms of protests near places of worship in Mississauga.
What other municipalities are doing
The municipalities of Calgary, Vaughan and Brampton have developed a specific by-law that creates a buffer zone around places of worship. The buffer zone for Calgary and Vaughan also includes sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals and community centres.
These by-laws aim to prevent intimidation, harassment, violence and the potential for hate-motivated incidences within the buffer zone surrounding these facilities. They are enforced using by-law enforcement officers, and local police services when needed.
Share your feedback through one of our surveys
Both surveys will open on Monday, March 17, and close Tuesday, April 15 at 5 p.m.
Resident survey
Provide feedback through our resident survey and help us decide the best course of action to address protests that prevent safe access to places of worship.
Community group survey
We'd like to hear from community groups, partners and other organizations to get different perspectives and understand the broader impacts a potential new by-law would have on the community.
Contact us at legal1@mississauga.ca(External link) to participate in more focused engagement on behalf of your local organization. We'll send you a digital toolkit and separate survey so you can share your insights and experiences.
Complete and submit only one survey. It should take less than 10 minutes to finish. The survey cannot be saved partway through, so make sure to complete it in one session.
Collecting personal information
Any personal information you choose to provide on this resident survey will be collected under the authority of Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001. S.O. 2001, c.25 and will be used for the purposes of understanding public sentiment and opinions on a potential new by-law.
What happens to your information
Your privacy is important to us. The resident survey is administered using Engagement HQ, where responses are securely collected and stored. The City of Mississauga will not sell or share your responses or any personal information.
Questions regarding the collection of your personal information should be addressed to the City's Legal team at legal1@mississauga.ca(External link).
