Encampments in Peel

We’re working with Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga to respond to homeless encampments and balance the needs of all residents.

Responding to encampments

Peel Region uses a human rights-based approach in its response to encampments. This approach is based on balance to ensure the needs of residents in encampments are being met with homeless supports and services, while mitigating health and safety concerns and protecting public spaces for the greater community.

The Peel Encampments Working Group includes representatives from the City of Brampton, Town of Caledon, and City of Mississauga, along with service providers, community partners, Peel Regional Police, Ontario Provincial Police, and other stakeholders.

The working group has created a coordinated homeless encampment response, including a policy and joint protocols, and establishment of no encampment zones, approved by Peel Region Council.

Email us if you have any questions about the coordinated encampment response for Peel Region, City of Brampton, Town of Caledon, and City of Mississauga.

Reporting concerns

Call 311 if you:

Have concerns about an encampment in Peel.
See excessive litter in a park or encampment.

Call 911 if you witness:

Any illegal activity.
A health emergency.

Do not attempt to handle the situation yourself.

Call the Street Helpline at 1-877-848-8481 if you’re worried about someone living on the street.

Peel Region works closely with the City of Brampton, Town of Caledon, City of Mississauga, Peel Outreach, and Peel Regional Police every time an encampment is reported to ensure we follow a streamlined process and can provide a consistent level of service. Further collaboration and consultation with the Ontario Provincial Police, who are responsible for policing the Town of Caledon, is required.

Once you report an encampment, the Encampment Response Team is activated, and no further action is needed from you.

What happens when an encampment is reported

Every time someone calls 311 to report a complaint or concern about an encampment in Peel, a process is followed. Our overall goal is to enable encampment residents to be successfully housed and restore public space to its intended use.

Learn how we respond to reports

Monthly encampment data

Includes active encampments, inspections and assessments completed, outreach interactions, and shelter occupancy.

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