Ontario Proposes Peel Region Governance Reform to Empower Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon
Province reintroduces Peel Transition Implementation Act to give Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon direct authority over roads and waste services by 2026.
TORONTO — The Ontario government has tabled new legislation aimed at reshaping municipal governance in Peel Region by handing control over key public works services—regional roads and waste collection—to the cities of Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon.
If passed, the Peel Transition Implementation Act, 2025 will officially transfer authority over regional road infrastructure and waste collection from Peel Region to the lower-tier municipalities. The province says the move is designed to give each city more autonomy in delivering high-quality, locally tailored services as they continue to expand.
“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, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Today, we are re-introducing our legislation to streamline #PeelRegion public works to better serve the people of Mississauga, Brampton & Caledon.#ONPoli
— Rob Flack (@RobFlackEML) June 4, 2025
The proposed legislation also reflects recent municipal agreements to decentralize waste collection, with transitions scheduled to begin January 1, 2026. Control of regional roads and stormwater infrastructure would shift six months later, on July 1, 2026.
These changes build on a broader restructuring strategy initiated in 2024, when land-use planning responsibilities were devolved from Peel Region to its constituent municipalities. The province is also exploring the future transfer of water and wastewater services, with an emphasis on maintaining public ownership.
To ensure a smooth transition, Ontario’s Office of the Provincial Land and Development Facilitator will coordinate the handoff, including the transfer of assets and liabilities linked to the affected services.
The legislation is part of the Ford government’s broader regional modernization plan to “build faster and smarter,” aiming to streamline service delivery and reduce bureaucratic overlap between tiers of government.
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