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Caledon’s new mayor shares vision and priorities heading into office

November 5, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By KATHRYN FRASER

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Christina Early has been elected as the new mayor for the Town of Caledon. She will be sworn in on Nov. 15, and the ceremony will be streamed for those interested.

As Early takes on this new role, she says she understands that this is not a responsibility that is to be taken lightly and wants to continue to work for the future of Caledon.

“It is an incredible honour, and one that I don’t take lightly. I have lived in Caledon for over 30 years, raised my family here and had the privilege of serving residents for two terms, eight years, on Council. To now have the opportunity to serve as mayor means a great deal to me”, says Early. 

“Throughout the campaign, I heard from residents across all six wards who care deeply about the future of our community. I am grateful for the trust residents have placed in me, and I intend to work hard every day to earn that trust.”

Stepping into this new role, Early is looking forward to getting started and putting in the work. 

“I’m looking forward to getting to work. Caledon is at an important point in its history. We have significant growth ahead of us, and we need to make sure we are planning properly, protecting what makes Caledon special and delivering the infrastructure and services our residents need,” says Early. 

“I’m also looking forward to working with our new Council, our staff and the many community organizations that contribute so much to Caledon.

She adds, “There is a lot of work ahead, and I’m excited about the opportunity.”

The new council for the Town of Caledon will also be sworn in on Nov. 15. Early says that collaboration with these councillors will be important when making decisions for both individual wards and Caledon as a whole.

“The election is over, and now it is time for Council to come together and get to work,” says Early.

“Every member of Council brings different experiences, perspectives and priorities to the table. I respect that, and I believe we can accomplish a great deal if we work collaboratively. My approach will be to encourage open discussion, respect differing opinions and focus on finding practical solutions. I made commitments during the campaign, and I intend to work hard to deliver on them.

“But I also recognize that meaningful progress requires the support and participation of Council as a whole. I want to build a Council where everyone has a voice and where decisions are made collectively, with the interests of Caledon residents at the forefront.”

Learning from the campaign and speaking to residents, Early heard how important it was for residents to feel that their voices matter. Coming into this role, she is prepared to make sure that all residents feel heard and represented regardless of how they voted.

“One of the things I heard repeatedly throughout the campaign was that residents want to feel that their voices matter. I have always believed that listening to residents is one of the most important responsibilities of an elected official. That doesn’t change because I’m now mayor. I intend to be accessible, to encourage meaningful public engagement and to make sure residents have opportunities to provide input before important decisions are made. We won’t always agree on every issue, but residents deserve to be heard, treated with respect and given clear explanations for the decisions being made,’ says Early.

“And importantly, I will be mayor for all of Caledon, regardless of how someone voted.”

During her first day as mayor, Early aims to begin working on the main priorities spoken about during her election campaign.

“One of my first priorities will be getting a clear understanding of where we stand with our growth planning and the infrastructure needed to support it. Throughout the campaign, I spoke about managed growth and the importance of ensuring that roads, water, wastewater, community facilities and other essential services are properly planned,” says Early.

“I also want to take a close look at our financial position and the challenges associated with the transition of services from the Region of Peel. These are significant issues that will affect Caledon for years to come, and we need to make sure we are making informed, responsible decisions.”

Focusing on working with the Council, Early plans to follow through on the importance of making decisions with residents’ best interests in mind.

“For me, it starts with asking some very basic questions. Is this decision in the best interests of our residents? Is it financially responsible? Have we considered the long-term implications? And have the people who will be affected had an opportunity to be heard? I believe in transparency, accountability and making decisions based on good information,” says Early.

“We also need to be mindful that decisions made today can have consequences for future generations. Growth needs to be managed responsibly, and we must protect our financial position while continuing to invest in the services and infrastructure our community needs.”

She adds, “Residents should be able to understand why decisions are being made and have confidence that their interests are being considered.”

As she begins to look ahead to the Nov. 15 swearing-in ceremony, Early expresses her gratitude to the residents of Caledon.

“First and foremost, thank you. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote, to those who shared their concerns and ideas with me, and to the many volunteers and supporters who helped make this campaign possible. The people of Caledon have spoken, and I recognize the responsibility that comes with the trust they have placed in me,” says Early. “We have a wonderful community, with a rich history, strong rural roots, growing neighbourhoods and residents who genuinely care about where they live.”

“My commitment is to work hard, listen, be accountable and always put the interests of Caledon residents first. It’s time to move forward together, protect what we have and build what we need,” Early concluded. 

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