2018-2022 Term of Council Priorities
During this four-year Term of Council, the Region of Peel is focused on seven priorities. These include four Living priorities, two Thriving priorities and one Leading priority.
Area of Focus: Living
We want people's lives to be improved in their time of need.
Transform housing service delivery
Why is this a Term of Council Priority?
Peel's housing market is becoming unaffordable and unstable, causing more people to leave the community for less expensive housing or turn to the community housing sector for options and support, where Peel residents are experiencing challenges when accessing and navigating the system.
At the end of this Term of Council...
Peel is a community where an increasing number of people who experience housing challenges receive the level of supports and services needed to get and stay housed.
How will progress be measured?
- Increased proportion of housing services clients who obtain affordable housing
- Increased proportion of housing services clients who retain affordable housing
- Increased number of homeless individuals/families housed
Examples of work underway
- Peel Housing and Homelessness Plan
- Peel Housing Strategy
- Peel Poverty Reduction Strategy
Enhance supports for employment
Why is this a Term of Council Priority?
Peel's employment sector is experiencing a fundamental shift, resulting in the inability to afford the cost of living.
At the end of this Term of Council...
Peel is a community where employment support and opportunities are improved.
How will progress be measured?
- An increased number of people using the Ontario Works program report employment earnings
Examples of work underway
- Peel Poverty Reduction Strategy
- Changing Nature of Employment and Implications for Fiscal Health and Municipal Sustainability (report)
- Ontario Works Program
Enhance seniors' supports and services
Why is this a Term of Council Priority?
Gaps and complexities in the health and social systems in Peel prevent seniors and their caregivers from successfully navigating and accessing a range of services that support healthy aging.
At the end of this Term of Council...
Peel is a community where an increasing number of seniors and their caregivers can access services and supports to optimize their quality of life.
How will progress be measured?
- An increased number of seniors and their caregivers use Regional community support services
- An increased number of seniors and their caregivers agree that Regional community support services meet their needs
Examples of work underway
- Community Paramedicine
- Seniors Health and Wellness Village (Peel Manor)
- Seniors Dental Program
Advance community safety and well-being
Why is this a Term of Council Priority?
The community is increasingly concerned about safety. Factors that negatively impact the safety and well-being of Peel residents are not adequately addressed.
At the end of this Term of Council...
Peel is a community where people experience a greater sense of well-being, belonging and safety.
How will progress be measured?
- An increased number of residents feel a sense of community belonging
- Less residents feel that there has been an increase in violence or public safety risks
Examples of work underway
- Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan
- Peel Poverty Reduction Strategy
- Vision Zero – Road Safety Strategic Plan
Area of focus: Thriving
We want communities that are integrated, safe and complete.
Expand community mobility
Why is this a Term of Council Priority?
The community experiences challenges moving across the Region and requires more mobility options.
At the end of this Term of Council...
Peel is a community where people use an increasing range of mobility options to benefit their health and the environment.
How will progress be measured?
- An increase in trips made by sustainable modes
- An increase in walking and cycling trips in areas of intensification and major nodes
Examples of work underway
- Sustainable Transportation Strategy
- Vision Zero – Road Safety Strategic Plan
- Long Range Transportation Master Plan
- Accessible Transportation Master Plan
Build environmental resilience
Why is this a Term of Council Priority?
The community is experiencing more frequent and severe impacts of climate change. There are increased pressures for collective community action, as how we live today is contributing to connected health and environmental stresses which will both be amplified by the adverse impacts of climate change.
At the end of this Term of Council...
Peel is a community that is resource efficient, emits less greenhouse gases, is healthier and better prepared for the impacts of climate change.
How will progress be measured?
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) (community & corporate)
- An increased number of Regional assets that are assessed for climate change
- An increased amount of waste diverted
Examples of work underway
- Climate Change Master Plan
- Roadmap to a Circular Economy
- Asset Management Plan
- Sustainable Transportation Strategy
- Inflow & Infiltration Strategy
Area of focus: Leading
We want government that is future oriented and accountable.
Improve service and confidence
Why is this a Term of Council Priority?
The community's expectations for government are changing: Peel's community wants better services that are responsive to their diverse needs, better access to information and data, more engagement in two-way dialogue, and assurance of their tax dollars being spent well.
At the end of this Term of Council...
The Region of Peel improves trust and confidence by providing service excellence that meets the needs of the community.
How will progress be measured?
- Feedback from residents on trust and confidence with the Region
- Feedback from residents on satisfaction with Regional services
- Feedback from residents on value for tax dollars
Examples of work underway
- Region of Peel Digital Strategy
- Region of Peel Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy
- Region of Peel Long Term Financial Planning Strategy
