Climate change
Changes to Peel Region's Role in Land Use Planning
On July 1, 2024, under the Planning Act, Peel Region was designated an "upper-tier municipality without planning responsibilities." Consequently, the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon are the land use planning authorities responsible for local and regional official plans and development applications. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is the approval authority for certain official plan reviews and amendments.
Hotter drier summers, wetter winters and more extreme weather events are predicted to occur more frequently in Peel. These changes are expected to impact:
- ecosystems
- infrastructure
- built environment
- human health
- agriculture
- local economy
As Peel's population grows, more people will be exposed to risks and vulnerabilities caused by our changing climate.
Climate Change discussion paper:
- Provides a background on the impacts, risks and susceptibilities caused by our changing climate.
- Outlines the legislation, proposed policy options and suggested land-use planning tools for our new Official Plan. These options and tools can help the Region adapt to and lessen the effects of climate change to create a strong, vibrant, resilient community.
The new Region of Peel Official Plan:
- put provincial policy into effect to reduce emissions in the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) and prepare for the impacts of a changing climate;
- incorporate climate change policies in key areas throughout the Regional Official Plan; and
- support the Region and local municipalities in developing healthy and sustainable communities.
Learn more about the Region's actions on climate change.
Climate change related Council and Committee reports and presentation
Updates on items related to the Climate Change focus area have been provided to Regional Council and the Planning and Growth Management Committee (PGMC) throughout 2021. These reports and presentations are provided for reference below:
Supporting documents
- Climate Change discussion paper
- Climate Change fact sheet
- Climate Change Master Plan
- Climate Trends and Future Projections in the Region of Peel
- Natural Systems Vulnerability to Climate in Peel Region
- Water Infrastructure Systems Vulnerability to Climate Change in the Region of Peel
- Climate Change Effects on Agricultural Production in the Region of Peel
- 2016 Peel Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory Update
For more information, email Regional Planning or call (905) 791-7800 ext. 4350.