News release: September 25, 2023
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation service hours at Peel Region
Brampton, ON. (September 25, 2023) – Peel Region offices and non-emergency services will be closed in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, October 2.
The following non-emergency services are closed on Monday, October 2 and will reopen on Tuesday, October 3, 2023:
- Access Peel counters (by appointment only)
- Dental Services Contact Centre
- Early Years and Child Care Services
- Family Health Call Centre
- Healthy Sexuality Clinics
- Harm Reduction Program - Mobile Van
- Ontario Works in Peel
- Peel Living Office
- Housing Services, Client Services
Vaccination Clinics
There are no Peel Public Health COVID-19 vaccination clinics open on Monday, October 2.
Peel Works Harm Reduction Services
The Needle Exchange Program and Harm Reduction Mobile Van will be closed Monday, October 2, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 3.
Early Years and Child Care Services
Child Care Subsidy will be closed on Monday, October 2, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 3.
Ontario Works in Peel
Ontario Works will be closed on Monday, October 2, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 3.
Emergency shelter, food or personal support
For urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals, and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. For information on emergency shelter, visit the emergency shelter web page or call 905-450-1996.
Peel Living Maintenance Requests
For Peel Living maintenance requests, contact the 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.
TransHelp
To travel on Monday, October 2 and Tuesday, October 3, you must call 905-791-1015 and book by 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 1.
On Monday, October 2 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation):
- Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip.
- Flexible (same-day) trips will not be provided.
- All subscription trips will be cancelled, with the exception of dialysis trips.
- TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- The TransHelp office will be closed and unable to process applications, payments, or feedback.
We offer bookings up to 7 days in advance. Consider booking your next trip early to ensure your holiday travel.
Email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015 with any questions.
Public Transit
Visit Brampton Transit and Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.
Waste collection Brampton, Mississauga, Caledon
There will be no change to your waste collection schedule due to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
All Community Recycling Centres are closed on Saturday, September 30 and will reopen on Sunday October 1, with the exception of Caledon CRC (reopening on Monday, October 2) and Bolton CRC (reopening on Tuesday, October 3).
Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders.
Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)
If you are looking for a way to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, consider visiting PAMA with free admission and experience the Generations Lost: Healing the Legacy of Residential Schools exhibition.
PAMA will be closed on Monday, Oct. 2. Learn more.
Media contact
Justin Maharaj
Communications Coordinator
Region of Peel
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.
