Mississauga Granted Court Injunction to Stop Nuisance Gatherings at Ridgeway Plaza
MISSISSAUGA – The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has granted the City of Mississauga a temporary injunction aimed at ending nuisance gatherings at Ridgeway Plaza, a commercial area near Eglinton Avenue West and Ridgeway Drive that has faced ongoing public safety concerns since 2023.
The order, issued on August 12, 2025 by Justice M.T. Doi, will be in effect during two periods:
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Noon, Wednesday, August 13 to 2 a.m., Friday, August 15
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Noon, Tuesday, August 19 to 2 a.m., Wednesday, August 20
Court Decision and Scope
The injunction, granted under section 101 of the Courts of Justice Act, prohibits all persons as defined in Mississauga’s Nuisance Gathering By-law from attending or participating in nuisance gatherings in a designated enforcement zone.
This zone includes multiple properties along Platinum Drive, Odyssey Drive, Eglinton Avenue West, and Ridgeway Drive — collectively known as Ridgeway Plaza.
The court order does not apply to individuals acting under statutory authority.
Enforcement Measures
The injunction empowers the City of Mississauga and Peel Regional Police’s Joint Enforcement Operations team to take stronger action to maintain public safety, including:
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Blocking Platinum Drive and Odyssey Drive at both ends
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Installing visible signage to inform visitors of the injunction
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Enforcing both the court order and the City’s Nuisance Gathering By-law on-site
The City will also post the order online, share it with property managers, and display notices in and around the plaza.
Reasons for the Injunction
City officials say the measure follows repeated attempts to work with the two condominium corporations that own Ridgeway Plaza — Peel Standard Condominium Corporations 1136 and 1140 — as well as enhanced police presence over the past two years.
Persistent complaints have included:
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Loud music and gatherings exceeding 3,000 people
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Street racing and dangerous driving
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Illegal fireworks, unpermitted patios, and barbeques
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Littering and property damage
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Physical altercations, threats, and aggressive behaviour
Responsibilities of Property Owners
Under the court order, the condominium corporations are required to:
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Install parking barriers or gate arms
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Hire security staff and paid-duty police officers
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Regulate both vehicle and pedestrian traffic
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Prevent loitering and gatherings that may lead to disturbances
Consequences for Non-Compliance
Board members, business owners, and individuals who encourage or participate in prohibited gatherings face the possibility of:
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Municipal fines
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Arrest
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Contempt of court charges
City’s Position on Cultural Events
Mississauga officials emphasized that the injunction does not target specific communities or cultural celebrations.
Sanctioned events — such as Pakistan Independence Day flag raisings, Italfest, Muslimfest, and Japan Festival Canada — continue to take place safely and legally each year across the city.
Goal of the Action
The City says the injunction is intended to restore safety, uphold municipal by-laws, and protect residents and businesses in and around Ridgeway Plaza.
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