Changes would give Caledon control over regional roads and waste collection

June 12, 2025 · 0 Comments

The Ontario government has re-introduced legislation that would, if passed, protect communities by transferring the delivery of two public works services from Peel Region to Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, giving these municipalities the tools they need to provide high-quality services to local taxpayers as they continue to grow.

The Peel Transition Implementation Act, 2025, if passed, would transfer jurisdiction over regional roads — including related stormwater infrastructure — from Peel Region to Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon. The Act would also transfer jurisdiction over waste collection from Peel Region to the three lower-tier municipalities.

“Our government is taking decisive action by giving Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon the tools they need to deliver high-quality services that reflect the unique needs of their communities,” said Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “This legislation was drafted in collaboration with all four municipalities, stakeholders, and experts to strengthen local governance in Peel Region.”

The proposed changes align with a recent local decision to transfer waste collection to the lower-tier municipalities. In addition, as announced with the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, the government is exploring transferring water and wastewater services with any future outcome maintaining public ownership.

To support the Region of Peel and its lower-tier municipalities through this important transition, Ontario’s Office of the Provincial Land and Development Facilitator will work with municipalities to facilitate the process of transferring regional roads, including the transfer of assets and liabilities.

Regional roads and related stormwater infrastructure would transfer from Peel Region to Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon on July 1, 2026.

Waste collection services would transfer from Peel Region to Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon on January 1, 2026, to align with the locally led decision.

This legislation builds on previous actions, like transferring land-use planning from Peel Region to the three lower-tier municipalities on July 1, 2024.