BRAMPTON, ON – Yesterday, the Ontario government introduced the Peel Transition Implementation Act, 2024, proposing significant changes to the delivery of key public works services in the Region of Peel. These changes will directly impact Brampton residents, transferring jurisdiction and responsibility for several critical services to the City of Brampton, effective July 1, 2026, or as determined by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Key changes
- Regional roads and stormwater infrastructure: The ownership and maintenance responsibilities for regional roads and associated stormwater infrastructure will be transferred from the Region of Peel to Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon.
- Waste collection services: The Region of Peel will continue to provide waste collection services for Brampton and Caledon, while Mississauga will assume responsibility for waste collection and two community recycling centres in its jurisdiction. Transfer, processing and disposal services for all three municipalities will remain under the Region of Peel, though the transfer of waste collection services to Brampton and Caledon remains open for future consideration.
Planning responsibilities
As of July 1, 2024, the City of Brampton assumed primary responsibility for all land-use planning within its boundaries, following legislative changes to the Planning Act. This move eliminates upper-tier planning responsibilities in Peel Region, ensuring Brampton has greater autonomy in planning for growth.
To support this transition, the Provincial Land and Development Facilitator (PLDF) will work closely with Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. The PLDF will assist in transferring assets and liabilities and resolving transitional matters. The provincial government will cover the costs of these facilitation services. The Peel Region Transition Board, established to provide recommendations for these transfers, will be dissolved effective December 31, 2024.
Future services
The provincial government continues to explore options for transferring water and wastewater services from the Region of Peel. Any future changes will maintain public ownership of these critical services.
These changes are designed to give Brampton greater control over essential public works, ensuring the City can meet the evolving needs of its growing community. The City of Brampton is committed to working with the provincial government and the Region of Peel to ensure a seamless transition that prioritizes the well-being of residents and the efficient delivery of services.
