Ward 3

Chris Fonseca was elected in October 2010 as Councillor for Ward 3 in Mississauga and as a Regional Councillor for the Region of Peel. She previously ran her own successful business in the health and wellness sector and has also worked extensively with not-for-profit organizations that understand the importance of responsible fiscal planning and management. As the council representative on the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee she has led a 'ward ride' initiative that gets families out riding on Mississauga trails, in parks, and throughout the many neighbourhoods, and is an enthusiastic promoter of the City of Mississauga Swim to Survive Program. As a member of the Mississauga Sport Plan and Pan/Para Pan American Games Steering Committees, Chris has looked for opportunities to connect various local sport groups, cultural, community and accessibility groups together with the city to promote lifelong active living through sport. Chris sits on various City and Regional Committees as well as the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee, LAC Board of Directors, Mississauga Symphony Board and various FCM Boards. Chris lives in Ward 3 with her family. She enjoys running and walking on the many trails in Mississauga and takes her sons cycling and playing in the parks in their neighbourhood.