Nando Iannicca appointed Regional Chair of Peel Region for 2026-2030 term

November 10, 2026
 

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The Government of Ontario has appointed Nando Iannicca as Regional Chair for Peel Region for the 2026-2030 Council term, effective November 15, 2026.

The appointment follows changes under the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, which was created with the stated goal of helping local leaders with faster decision-making, lower costs, housing and infrastructure, and alignment with provincial priorities. The legislation gives the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing the authority to appoint the head of council in Peel and seven other upper-tier municipalities following the 2026 municipal election. 

The role of Regional Chair

The Regional Chair is the head of Peel Region Council and represents Peel when working with other levels of government. The Chair is also the Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Corporation, as well as a member of the Police Service Board and Chair of the Board of Health.

As Regional Chair, Nando Iannicca will lead Regional Council as Peel continues to deliver important services including water and wastewater, roads, waste processing, TransHelp, paramedic services, public health, long-term care, affordable housing and human services.

The Chair will also work closely with Peel’s local municipalities, the Government of Ontario and community partners on shared priorities that affect residents across Peel.

Quotes

“Let me first thank Minister Flack and Premier Ford for this tremendous privilege and honour to continue serving the residents and businesses of Peel Region. I look forward to working with this new Regional Council, our local municipal partners and staff to advance our Community for Life priorities, deliver the services our communities rely on, plan responsibly for growth and build a strong Peel where people can thrive at every stage of life.” Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Peel Region

“Congratulations to Chair Iannicca on his third term as Regional Chair of Peel Region. I look forward to working with him and the newly elected members of Regional Council as we continue to deliver high-quality services to residents, advance strategic investments, support Council's priorities, and help position Peel for continued growth and success.” Gary Kent, Chief Administrative Officer, Peel Region