Statement from Regional Chair Nando Iannicca: Peel Region Council calls for Transparency and Provincial Funding Accountability
BRAMPTON, ON (May 10, 2024) – Peel Regional Council voted unanimously on a motion requesting the Government of Ontario fully fund the work of the Peel Region Transition Board. This is a significant step towards ensuring accountability and transparency in the financial matters concerning the Provincial Transition Board. This motion, initiated by Councillor Gurpartap Singh Toor, highlights the need for clarity and responsible use of public funds.
Bill 112 cost $1.5 million in direct billing from the Provincial Transition Board and $2.7 million incurred by Peel in responding to the Hazel McCallion Act, which included maintaining business continuity, and supporting the work of the Provincial Transition Team.
The motion also called for detailed information regarding third-party consultants engaged by the Transition Board and the associated costs.
The apparent disparity in funding approaches for regional governance reviews across Ontario is of significant concern. While Peel Region is required to fund its transition process, other regions benefit from a provincially funded public consultation process via the Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure, and Cultural Policy.
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Peel Region is committed to fiscal responsibility and transparency. It is imperative the Province supports of our efforts and the allocation of taxpayer dollars.
Nando Iannicca, Peel Regional Chair
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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.