John Dunlop, Manager Heritage Planning and Indigenous Relations advised the Committee that the City Heritage, Planning, Museums and Parks departments are partnering with Heritage Mississauga for Heritage Week. Mr. Dunlop advised the Committee that a week long social media campaign would focus on Mississauga Road and encourage residents to visit parks and heritage locations using an app called Goosechase that provides scavanger hunts. Paula Wubbenhorst, Heritage Planner stated that the purpose of Heritage Week is to create awareness about heritage in Mississauga.
Councillor Parrish provided an update on the Avro Arrow project and advised the Committee that film clips of the manufacturing process would be made available.
Councillor Parrish advised the Committee that the official opening of Saigon Park would include art, music and food from the Vietnamese community and that a date would be provided to the Committee.
John Dunlop, Manager Heritage Planning and Indigenous Relations informed the Committee to review the Province’s Housing Affordability Task Force Report and its impact on the Municipality’s authority over heritage. Mr. Dunlop informed the Committee that a report would be brought to Council.