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AS THE CITY OF MISSISSAUGA CONTINUES TO INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY , CIO SHAWN SLACK REVEALS HOW THE CITY BECAME SMART
W elcome to the City of Mississauga , the sixth largest City in Canada and a great place to live , work and play .’ The City has been undergoing a massive digital transformation and according to Shawn Slack , the Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer ( CIO ) for the City , “ has been improving services through the use of technology for many years – and is seen as a Smart City leader globally as a result ”.
The City ’ s Strategic Plan was adopted by its Council in 2009 with five strategic pillars focused on addressing the priorities for the 21st century . These priorities included : developing a transitoriented city ; ensuring youth , older adults and new immigrants thrive ; completing neighborhoods ; cultivating creative and innovative businesses ; and living green .
With the recent announcement of the Federal Government of Canada ’ s Smart Cities Challenge , the City of Mississauga decided to submit a proposal to the challenge in May 2018 . The City also developed a Smart City Master
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