Notice to members of the public wishing to serve on Peel Region’s Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee for the 2026-2030 term
Peel Region is seeking applications from community members interested in serving as a volunteer member of the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism (DEAR) Committee. Four public members — ideally one representing each of Peel’s local municipalities: the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the Town of Caledon — will be selected and appointed by Regional Council. Appointments will be in effect until November 13, 2030.
The mandate of the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee is to advise Regional Council about systemic barriers and diversity issues in the community, external and internal, that may impact Peel Region’s policies, programs and services. Areas of focus will be:
- Anti-racism,
- Anti-Black racism,
- Equity,
- Inclusion, and
- Approaches to training and accountability.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
A candidate shall be:
- a Canadian citizen; and
- a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of application
In addition,
- a resident, or the owner or tenant of land in the Region of Peel, or spouse of such person
A candidate shall not be:
- an elected official of Regional Council or of the Council of a municipality in the Region of Peel (Brampton, Mississauga and/or Caledon), or
- an employee of Peel Region or of a lower tier municipality in the Region of Peel
As a condition of appointment, successful candidates will be required to complete and sign a Record of Offences Declaration (Non-Vulnerable Sector).
Preferred Qualifications
- Represent diverse and underserved communities through lived experience, expertise, or advocacy, including newcomers to Canada, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, and people of diverse gender identities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of issues affecting Peel Region residents and the communities they serve.
- Show a strong commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
- Advocate for community members who face barriers in accessing Peel Region programs and services.
How to apply
- Complete the online application form
- Applicants who require assistance completing the online application form can use the virtual assistant on PeelRegion.ca.
- Applicants who are unable to complete the online application form due to technical and/or accessibility needs may contact the Office of the Regional Clerk by email at regional.clerk@peelregion.ca or by phone at 905-791-7800, ext. 4465 for alternative arrangements.
Applications must be received on Friday, November 27, 2026 by 4:30 p.m. Please note that interviews for selected applicants are expected to take place in early 2027.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.