Overview

The Peel Region Transition Board will make recommendations to help make local government in Peel Region more efficient and responsive to the needs of residents and taxpayers, specifically:

  • accelerating the building of homes in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon to increase housing supply
  • reducing duplication and removing layers of bureaucracy from the administration of services
  • ensuring the continuity of services for local residents
  • recognizing the importance of value for money, financial sustainability and high-quality services delivered in an efficient manner

The municipalities that make up Peel Region currently have approximately 1.5 million residents and are expected to grow to over 2 million residents by 2041. This work will deliver on shared provincial and municipal priorities such as building at least 1.5 million new homes by 2031 to address the housing supply crisis.

Peel Region Transition Board

The Transition Board will make recommendations to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on the transfer of the following services to the City of Mississauga, the City of Brampton, and the Town of Caledon that are currently provided by the Region of Peel:

  • land use planning
  • water and wastewater (including stormwater)
  • regional roads
  • waste management

Land use planning

The Transition Board will ensure that the three local municipalities are adequately equipped with the necessary resources and personnel to undertake the transfer of planning authorities, as approved through the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2023, which the government intends to  proclaim upon further review of the Peel Region Official Plan. 

Water and wastewater

The Transition Board will ensure any options and recommendations that are brought forward continue to maintain public ownership and control, including options and recommendations around the creation of a municipal services corporation or a services board. 

Other considerations

All other services delivered by the Region of Peel are considered out of scope for the Transition Board at this time.

Any recommendations made by the Transition Board will ensure service continuity for residents without disruption and address all aspects that are important to the successful service transfer, including labour relations, corresponding back office supports, and detailed financial analysis on any local impacts. The Transition Board will also continue to prioritize the preservation of frontline workers. 

The Transition Board has been asked to deliver proposed recommendations to the Minister by Spring 2024.