News Release: March 16, 2020
24-hour retail delivery in the Region of Peel
BRAMPTON, ON. (Mar. 16, 2020) – The Region of Peel, in partnership with the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon, will allow retail deliveries to be exempt from Noise By–laws, to allow deliveries to take place 24 hours a day. The exemption will take effect immediately, for 30 days.
"As a leader in supporting innovative goods movement solutions, the Region of Peel wants to do everything we can to help connect distribution centres with grocery stores and pharmacies, to help replenish empty shelves," said Regional Chair Nando Iannicca. "Off-peak delivery is good for local businesses and the community, and supports social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19."
The Region of Peel engaged in an off-peak delivery pilot from Feb. to Aug. 2019, in 14 major retail stores. The pilot demonstrated significant reductions in travel times, greenhouse gas emissions and received no community noise complaints.
"To assist in getting goods to market in a more expeditious manner, we applaud the Region of Peel – Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon – for temporarily lifting time-of-day restrictions on roadways and deliveries for our retailers," said Diane J. Brisebois, President & CEO of the Retail Council of Canada. "As all levels of government work to protect the health of every citizen, we pledge to continue to play a strong supporting role in ensuring access to goods, when and where they are needed."
Stay updated on the novel coronavirus in Peel at peelregion.ca/coronavirus and by following @RegionofPeel on Twitter.
Media Contacts
Amie Miles
Manager, Strategic Client Communications
Region of Peel
Tel: 905-791-7800, ext. 1636
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
