National Day for Truth and Reconciliation service hours at Peel Region

BRAMPTON, ON (Sep. 23, 2024) – Peel Region offices and non-emergency services will be closed in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, September 30.

The following non-emergency services are closed on Monday, September 30 and will reopen on Tuesday, October 1, 2024:

• Access Peel counters
• Dental Services Contact Centre and Dental Clinics
• Early Years and Child Care Services  
• Family Health Call Centre 
• Healthy Sexuality Clinics
• Harm Reduction Program – Mobile Van
• Ontario Works
• Peel Living Office
• Housing Services, Client Services

Vaccination Clinics

Peel Public Health vaccination clinics, which offer routine school immunizations (book here) and vaccines required under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (book by calling 905-799-7700) will be closed on Monday, September 30.

Early Years and Child Care Services

Early Years and Child Care Services, including Child Care Subsidy, will be closed on Monday, September 30, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 1.

Ontario Works

Ontario Works will be closed on Monday, September 30, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 1.

Emergency shelter, food, or personal support

For urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals, and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. For information on emergency shelter, visit the emergency shelter web page or call 905-450-1996.

Emergency Peel Living maintenance requests

Ontario Works will be closed on Monday, September 30, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 1.

TransHelp

All trips for Monday, September 30, and Tuesday, October 1, must be booked by 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 29.

On Monday, September 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation):

• Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip.
• Flexible (same day) trips will not be provided.
• TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
• The TransHelp office will be closed and unable to process applications, payments, or feedback.

We offer bookings up to 7 days in advance. Consider booking your next trip early to ensure your holiday travel. Email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015 with any questions.

Public Transit

Visit Brampton Transit and Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.

Waste Collection

There will be no change to your waste collection schedule due to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders.

All Community Recycling Centres are closed on Monday, September 30, and will reopen on Tuesday, October 1.

Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

If you are looking for a way to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, consider visiting PAMA with free admission and experience the Lii Buflo, Oh My Dog! and Sedna exhibits, as well as our pop-up banners for Youth on Reconciliation.

Mary Junaid
Communications Coordinator 
Peel Region