Deep dive into Peel
A closer look into the magnitude, scale, integration of services and complexity of Peel.
1.5 million
is Peel's population, which is larger than six of Canada's provinces
1 in 10
Ontarians live in Peel
69% of residents
identify with a racialized group, the highest percentage in the GTA
2nd
largest water and wastewater system in Ontario and 4th largest in Canada
30%
lower utility rates than other GTA municipalities
3rd
largest community housing provider in Ontario
21%
of all goods movement GDP in Ontario carried on Peel Region roads
$1.8 billion
worth in goods travel to, from and through Peel every day
2nd
largest police service in Ontario and 3rd largest in Canada
2nd
largest in paramedic service in Ontario
2nd
largest in waste management program in Ontario and 4th largest in Canada
2nd
largest public health service in Ontario by population size and one of the largest in Canada
$10.3 million
annual funding to over 150 community agencies in the non-profit sector
$3.4 billion
annual operating budget and $2.5 billion annual capital budget
$43 billion
is the total value of Peel assets