News release: April 28, 2023
Peel Region announces Jabari Lindsay as Director, Income and Social Supports
Brampton, ON (April 28, 2023) – Peel Region announces the hiring of Jabari Lindsay as the next Director of Income and Social Supports. Jabari will be transitioning to the role on May 9, 2023.
Jabari joins Peel Region from the City of Toronto bringing over 14 years of municipal experience and holding a variety of progressive roles including the Director, Employment and Social Services. As the Manager, Youth Development, Jabari worked on the development of the Toronto Youth Equity Strategy (TYES) which was unanimously adopted by the City of Toronto as a five-year strategy to provide more accessible and relevant supports to youth who are most vulnerable to involvement in serious crime and violence.
Jabari has spent the majority of his career focusing on the delivery and management of social assistance programs and developing relationships with key community service providers and stakeholders. He has proven himself as a strong strategic leader with a commitment to this area. Jabari is passionate and dedicated to providing overall delivery of income and social supports to the community and residents of Peel.
Jabari holds his Master's in Public Policy, Administration and Law from York University and a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Ryerson. Learn more about him here.
On behalf of Peel Region, I am so pleased to welcome Jabari into this Director role. He comes to us with a wealth of experience in this sector, making him an excellent fit to serve Peel Region’s most vulnerable residents.
Sean Baird, Peel Region Commissioner of Human Services
Media contact
Renee Wilson
Manager (Acting), Human Services Communications
Region of Peel
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.
