Peel Region officials used this week’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference to press the provincial government for more support for infrastructure, housing, healthcare and essential services as Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon continue to grow.

Regional Chair Nando Iannicca, members of regional council and senior staff met with provincial ministers, parliamentary assistants and ministry officials during the conference to discuss the region’s priorities and seek commitments from the province.

The issues raised by Peel cover a wide range of services that affect residents across Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, including housing, infrastructure, healthcare and social services.

One of the region’s main priorities was securing long-term infrastructure funding to keep pace with growth and address pressures related to development charges.

During a meeting with the Ministry of Infrastructure, Peel officials discussed the need for provincial funding to support growth-related projects and provide the infrastructure needed for new housing and economic development.

The province and Peel committed to continuing to work together to ensure housing-enabling infrastructure is in place to support the region’s expected growth.

Housing was another major focus of Peel’s discussions with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Officials raised housing affordability, homelessness and the need to increase the supply of affordable housing, while also discussing ways to strengthen the municipal-provincial partnership.

Peel was also recognized by the province as a leading regional partner in efforts to improve housing affordability through reductions in development charges.

Development charges are fees collected from developers to help municipalities pay for infrastructure and services needed to support new growth. Changes to the charges can affect the costs associated with building new housing.

Healthcare was also on the agenda, with Peel officials meeting with the Ministry of Health to discuss funding for seniors aging at home and partnerships with community organizations.

The province and Peel reaffirmed their commitment to community-based health and social services designed to help seniors remain at home longer, to reduce unnecessary hospital visits and early admissions to long-term care.

Peel also brought the issue of supportive housing for victims and survivors of family and intimate partner violence to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.

The province and region committed to continuing to work together on solutions addressing gender-based and intimate partner violence.

Although Peel Region often operates behind the scenes for residents, many of the issues discussed at AMO involve services delivered across Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon.

The region is responsible for services including public health, housing and homelessness programs, social services, paramedic services and regional infrastructure.

“The AMO Conference provided an important opportunity to strengthen Peel Region’s relationships with provincial partners and advance the priorities that matter most to our residents and businesses,” Iannicca said.

“Our discussions focused on infrastructure, housing, health care and long-term sustainability for one of Canada’s fastest-growing regions.”

Iannicca said Peel appreciates the province’s engagement and will continue working with the Ontario government on the Region’s priorities.


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