Proposed Dissolution of Region of Peel Puts 6,700 Jobs at Risk
Yesterday, the Ontario government introduced the Hazel McCallion Act, a legislation that aims to dissolve the Regional Municipality of Peel and establish independent municipalities for Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon by 2025. While Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie welcomed the news, expressing her readiness to celebrate, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown raised concerns about equitable resource allocation for his city. Caledon Mayor Annette Groves stated her municipality’s satisfaction with the regional government.
However, the dissolution of the Region of Peel puts approximately 6,700 jobs at risk. The Region of Peel is responsible for various services, including Peel Regional Paramedic Services, Peel Public Health, long-term care for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, water treatment, road maintenance, housing, and shelter. These employees, excluding Peel Regional Police Service personnel, now find themselves caught in the midst of this political change.
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