Mississauga, Ont. upholds ban on street sports, including hockey and basketball

The city of Mississauga in Ontario has decided to maintain its ban on street sports, meaning street hockey and basketball will remain banned.

The decision came after a vote on Nov. 6, more than a year and a half after District 2 Councilman Alvin Tedjo proposed amending the existing rules, explaining that some residents would like the existing rules to prevent Children's play in the streets has been "weaponized".

The ban has been in place in Mississauga since 1979, and in 2010 it specifically included sports equipment such as hockey and basketball goals on the streets.

Tedjo's proposal called for a report by city staff to review existing laws, the results of which were released on October 22. In this report, it was suggested that street sports in this city be removed from the ban and become "liberated" in a way, which means that it is neither prohibited nor allowed. Enforcement officers continue to deal with complaints about roadblocks or noise.

The report looked at the laws of 12 similar jurisdictions to make its recommendations. These areas include cities such as Toronto, Ottawa and Kitchener that allow street sports under certain conditions.

At the same time, some city council members who voted to keep the ban in place expressed concerns about the legal risks of repealing it, particularly risks related to injuries and loss of life.

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