Peel Regional Solicitor Receives National Recognition
BRAMPTON, ON (May 2, 2025) - Patricia Caza, Peel’s Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, has been selected as one of nine excellence awardees shortlisted for the Law Department Leader of the Year by the Canadian Law Awards.
As Regional Solicitor, Patricia Caza serves as the Chief Legal Officer of the corporation and provides advice to Regional Council to inform decision-making. She and the Legal Services team she leads ensure the protection of Peel Region’s legal interests, including through advocacy at all levels of courts and tribunals. As Commissioner of Legislative Services, Patricia Caza also leads Procurement, Clerks, Privacy & Access to Information, Archives, Corporate Policy, Real Estate, Facility Services, Design & Construction Delivery and Regional Emergency Management.
Among its 2024 achievements, the Legal Services team has: supported the creation of Spectrum Way Asylum Seeker Reception Centre, a groundbreaking facility creating a safe and supportive space for up to 680 vulnerable newcomers; navigated legal complexities associated with the issuance of a $450 million debenture that used creative approaches when traditional capital markets were inaccessible; and advanced meaningful consultation with Indigenous communities on construction projects, including field monitoring, archaeological assessment and environmental review.
Patricia’s inspiring leadership is defined by collaboration, integrity and empathy for others, which helps us build a Legal Services department that values excellence, transparency, trust and kindness. The teams we’re building under Patricia’s leadership make Peel Region a leader and influencer among legal services professionals serving municipalities.
John Zingaro, Director, Legal Services and Deputy Regional Solicitor
Patricia’s significant leadership qualities have been essential to providing Council and our executive team with clear, timely and sound legal advice during a period of transition for the organization and the communities we serve. Our Legal Services team is essential to understanding provincial legislation, solving complex problems, and in delivering quality services that meet emerging community needs among a rapidly changing population in Peel.
Gary Kent, Chief Administrative Officer, Peel Region
Peel’s Regional Solicitor fulfils a vital role in our Council deliberations by providing guidance and advice on legal obligations and risks, while also determining ways of developing innovative approaches to community needs. Patricia Caza’s leadership has been especially valuable in navigating the particularly challenging issues facing the organization and the community these past few years.
Nando Iannicca, Peel Regional Chair and CEO
About Peel Region
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.
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