Fiscal sustainability
Peel Region values its partnership with the Province of Ontario in delivering essential services that support residents at every stage of life.
Provincial investments are valued, however, rapid growth and rising service demands have outpaced provincial funding, forcing Peel Region to rely heavily on property taxes and reserves to cover the gap.
Actions we're taking
Many municipalities like Peel are facing a community affordability crisis. Peel Region is committed to meeting shared goals on housing, health, and economic growth, but requires the following key actions from the provincial government:
- Address underfunding of fast-growing communities in Ontario, like Peel.
- Increase base funding for mandated programs to reflect inflation, population growth, and growing service demand.
- Modernize municipal revenue tools by working with all levels of government to explore fairer, income-based taxation models and sustainable funding sources.
- Reform and enhance grant programs to ensure they are adequate, responsive, and aligned with actual service delivery costs.