Media Alert: July 27, 2018
Region of Peel Responds to Announcement Regarding Election of Regional Chair
BRAMPTON, ON (JULY 27, 2018) – Earlier this morning, Premier Doug Ford has announced his intention to pass legislation on a series of local government reforms. Part of these reforms include pausing on the public election of a Regional Chair in Peel, York, Niagara and Muskoka for the 2018 to 2022 municipal term of Council. As a result, it is proposed that those Regional Councils will return to the system that was in place prior to 2016 – the appointment of a Regional Chair by the newly elected Council in December 2018.
During Premier Ford’s media conference this morning, he also mentioned that he will begin informal conversations at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in August about the role of Regional Government within the delivery of municipal services in Ontario and continue them into the Fall.
While the Region works with the Provincial Government on these changes, Peel will continue to deliver the critically important public services each and every day in building a Community for Life for our residents.
Media Contacts:
Bethany LeeCommunications Manager
Region of Peel
905-791-7800, ext. 8556
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
