Peel Region seeks provincial support for key issues at meetings with ministers
BRAMPTON, ON (August 16, 2024) –The Peel Region delegation, consisting of the Regional Chair, Regional Council members, and senior staff, will attend the 2024 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) three-day conference from August 18-21 in Ottawa, Ontario. Peel’s team will meet with provincial ministers and senior staff to advocate on pressing issues including provincial funding shortfalls for social services, infrastructure to support housing development, and much needed funding for mental health and asylum claimants.
The AMO Conference is a key opportunity for Peel Region to engage with provincial leaders and address ongoing challenges in Peel. This annual event also features workshops and sessions designed for collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Peel Region’s delegation will be meeting with several provincial Ministers and officials, including:
- Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, and Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure to discuss the needs to compensate for shortfall in development charges and requirement to support allocation-based funding for meeting housing targets and managing growth.
- David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to advocate for support for the development of a sustainable model for asylum claimants supported by federal and provincial funding.
- Sylvia Jones, Minister of Health to discuss the development of a policy framework and sustainable funding for community paramedicine programs.
The delegation will also be meeting with ministers and officials from the Ministry of Long-Term Care, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Transportation.
Visit the Peel Region's Advocacy webpage for an overview of the issues and challenges that will be Peel’s focus at this year's conference.
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Our Peel team is eager to engage with the province at the AMO conference, addressing key issues such as affordable housing, health, infrastructure, and sustainability. Our goal is to secure crucial investments that will strengthen Peel’s community and economy long-term. We remain committed to partnering with provincial leaders to drive forward our initiatives for the benefit of Peel residents and businesses.
Nando Iannicca, Regional Chair, Peel Region
Media contact
Victoria Persoglio
Communications Specialist
Peel Region
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.