2019 Regional government review
The Ontario government’s review of 8 regional governments.
In early 2019, the Ontario government conducted the Regional Government Review to examine the governance, decision-making, and service delivery functions of 8 regional municipalities and their lower-tier municipalities. This included Peel Region, Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga.
The purpose of the review was "to help ensure that these municipalities are working effectively and efficiently and can continue to provide the vital services that communities depend on." The province held in-person consultations to hear directly from organizations and individuals who live, work, and spend time in the municipalities covered by the review. A public consultation meeting with the provincial advisors took place on May 8, 2019.
On October 25, 2019, the Ontario government announced its decision related to the Regional Government Review.
The Ontario government did not make any broad changes to regional governance in Ontario. Peel Region, together with the Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga, continued to operate without any changes to governance.
Related information
- Statement from Regional Chair Nando Iannicca – October 25, 2019
- Ontario helping make municipalities stronger – October 25, 2019
- Ontario invites public presentations on Regional government review – April 1, 2019
- Government invites feedback on Regional government review - March 13, 2019
- Effective and efficient Regional governments - January 15, 2019
- Special advisors appointed to begin Regional government review - January 15, 2019
Other information
In 2019, Financial Impact Analysis reports were prepared to better understand the cost implications of various governance scenarios. Their purpose was to assist the Ontario government in determining the most efficient and effective model of governance, assessed on a financial basis only.
- The 2019 Ernst and Young report was commissioned at the request of Council.
Ernst and Young Financial Impact Analysis - The 2019 Deloitte report was not commissioned at the request of Council, and is not a Regional position.
Deloitte Financial Impact Analysis
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