The City of Mississauga has been awarded the International Organization for Standardization 37120 (ISO 37120) platinum-level certification from the World Council on City Data (WCCD) – a global leader in standardized city data. Mississauga is one of ten Canadian municipalities to receive the certification. The City joins more than 60 municipalities that are part of the WCCD global network.

Mississauga reported 96 out of the 100 indicators, earning platinum-level ranking. The standard includes a comprehensive set of 100 indicators that measures a city’s social, economic and environmental performance. The Region of Peel, local school boards, utilities and Trillium Hospital contributed data as part of the assessment.

Data now shows that Mississauga is currently ranked one of the top 10 cities in the world and the top city in Canada with the highest number of businesses per 100,000 population.

The City’s data was reviewed by an independent third-party as part of the process. This ensures that all of the data is consistent.

“On behalf of the WCCD, it is a pleasure to welcome Mississauga to our global network of data-driven cities,” stated WCCD President & CEO, Dr. Patricia McCarney. “Under the leadership of Mayor Crombie, and through the efforts of her team, Mississauga is now WCCD ISO 37120 certified at the highest, Platinum level, joining a group of cities that includes London, Dubai, Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Quebec City, Surrey and Toronto, amongst others. Harnessing this high caliber, globally standardized and independently verified city data will help to continue to showcase Mississauga locally, nationally and globally as an innovative and attractive place in which to live, work and play.”

To learn more about ISO 37120, visit dataforcities.org. For more information about open data in Mississauga, visit mississauga.ca/data.