News release: November 10, 2022
Volunteer Opportunity Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group
The Regional Municipality of Peel is seeking submissions from members of the public to serve in a voluntary capacity on the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group (PAAWG). The following positions are available:
- Peel citizen-at-large (3 members)
- Representative of a Peel agricultural society or other special agricultural interest group (2 members)
- Representative of a Peel youth organization or alternative representative of the agricultural community (1 member)
This group will advise Regional Council on topics involving the farming industry and agricultural community and assist in implementing relevant Region policies and programs. Members will have knowledge and/or experience in agriculture, urban agriculture, agri-environmental and/or rural topics. Members will be appointed for a term of four years, from 2022-2026.
A description of qualifications and the application are available at https://www.peelregion.ca/planning/paawg.asp Paper copies are available by request at the contact below.
Applications will be accepted by mail, e-mail, online or in-person at Region of Peel, Access Peel, 10 Peel Centre, Suite B, Brampton, ON, L6T 4B9, until 4:30 p.m. on November 30, 2022. Only those selected will be contacted. Please note that the appointments to PAAWG and its role and mandate will be subject to Regional review, further to the proposed enactment and implementation of Ontario Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022.
For more information or to submit your application by mail, e-mail, or online, visit https://www.peelregion.ca/planning/paawg.asp or contact:
Media contact
Marco Di Nizio
Region of Peel
Planning & Development Services
10 Peel Centre Dr., Suite B, 4th Flr.
Brampton, ON, L6T 4B9
Tel: 905-791-7800, Ext. 7854
E-mail: PAAWG@peelregion.ca
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.
