The City of Mississauga is delighted to announce the appointment of Graham Walsh as the new City Solicitor and Director of Legal Services, effective September 16, 2024.
The City of Mississauga is delighted to announce the appointment of Graham Walsh as the new City Solicitor and Director of Legal Services, effective September 16, 2024.
In his new role, Walsh will report to the City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and will be responsible for overseeing the City’s Legal Services team. Walsh initially joined Mississauga in 2012 as legal counsel and has since managed several significant legal portfolios for both the City of Mississauga and the Region of Peel. Most recently, he served as the Regional Solicitor and Director of Legal Services for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo.
Walsh holds a Bachelor of Arts from King’s University College at Western University, a Master of Arts from the Royal Military College of Canada, and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Law. His accolades include the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. He is also the Vice-Chair of the Municipal Law Department’s Association of Ontario and a graduate of the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference.
In addition to his legal career, Walsh is a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Canadian Army Reserve and a former Commanding Officer of the Toronto Scottish Regiment. In 2010, he was deployed to Afghanistan as part of Canada’s mission to rebuild Kandahar Province.
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“On behalf of Council, I extend my congratulations to Graham on his appointment as Mississauga’s City Solicitor. His extensive experience in both municipal and private sectors, coupled with his deep understanding of our organization, positions him well to lead our Legal Services team with professionalism and excellence.” – Mayor Carolyn Parrish
“I am thrilled to welcome Graham back to Mississauga as our new City Solicitor. His wealth of experience, leadership skills, and thorough understanding of municipal governance will be invaluable. Graham will provide crucial legal guidance to the Council, senior leadership, and City staff as they work to deliver essential programs and services to our residents.” – Geoff Wright, City Manager and CAO
“I am excited to return to the City and bring my legal expertise and experience to this new role. It’s an honor to support the Mayor, Council, City Manager, and staff, and to contribute to the key priorities and projects that are vital to shaping the future of Mississauga.” – Graham Walsh
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