Doug Ford’s government tabled legislation on Thursday to split Peel Region into the separate municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon by Jan. 1, 2025. In the coming weeks, the government will also look at whether several other fast-growing cities still need to have a regional level of government.
Other regions the province is eyeing for dissolution include Durham, Halton, Niagara, Simcoe, Waterloo, and York.
If the legislation passes, a five-person transition board will “ensure a fair outcome for the three municipalities that prioritizes the preservation of frontline services and workers, respect for taxpayers and government efficiency,” the announcement said.
“Where there are shared assets and services, the dissolution process would help ensure an equitable outcome,” it said….