News release: October 25, 2021
Region of Peel announces Patricia Caza permanent Regional Solicitor and Director of Legal Services
Brampton, ON – (October 25, 2021) – The Region of Peel announced today that Patricia Caza has been appointed Regional Solicitor and Director of Legal Services. In this role, reporting to the CFO and Commissioner of Corporate Services, Patricia will be responsible for leading and overseeing all business functions of the Region’s Legal Services and Procurement Divisions, as well as providing legal advice and guidance to Regional Council, senior leaders, and Regional staff in the administration of municipal programs and services.
Patricia joined the Region in 2001 as Legal Counsel, bringing to the position two decades of Regional legal experience. She has since held a series of progressively responsible senior positions, including Senior Legal Counsel, Director of Procurement and Deputy Regional Solicitor. Prior to joining the Region, Patricia worked with a law firm in private practice for 9 years.
In addition to her leadership roles with the Region, Patricia currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of Peel Housing Corporation and previously served as Vice-Chair of the Board from 2018 to 2020.
A respected member of the Legal community, Patricia was called to the Bar in 1992 and is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association, the Ontario Bar Association, the Municipal Law Departments Association of Ontario, and the International Municipal Lawyers Association.
Patricia brings extensive municipal and private sector legal experience along with a solid leadership background to the position. Her experience, leadership and understanding of municipal government will be an asset to the Region as she provides legal advice to inform Council decisions and leads the legal team to protect and advance the Region’s legal interests. I am excited to have Patricia’s sound legal leadership to ensure the Region’s Legal Services and Procurement Divisions continue to achieve best-in-class service delivery, which will play a key role in helping the Region in realizing its strategic vision.
Gary Kent, CFO and Commission of Corporate Services at the Region of Peel
Media contact
Bethany Lee
Manager, Strategic Client Communications
Region of Peel
Tel: 905-867-8857
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.
