The Peel Region Record

Stephen Dasko

Councillor · Ward 1 · seen 2020-03-05 to 2026-07-09 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

179substantive motions movedof 92 meetings the minutes record them at
38procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
185substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 92 they were on the record for
139–17recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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Regional Council May 28, 2026
That all new growth-related capital procurements for water and wastewater be paused effective June 11, 2026 until a sufficient commitment of funding is received, to be ratified by Regional Council at its next meeting.
Against · 19–5 · Carried
Regional Council April 23, 2026
Whereas The Regional Municipality of Peel (Peel) currently operates the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA); And whereas, In September 2025, Regional Council passed a motion (Resolution #2025-685) to initiate…
For · 20–3 · Carried
Regional Council January 22, 2026
Whereas, the housing crisis continues to impact Ontario as well as the Region of Peel and it’s three lower tier municipalities;
For · 23–1 · Carried
Regional Council Budget December 11, 2025
Whereas in 2026 Peel Region is increasing its budget by approximately 9.2 percent resulting in a significant property tax increase;
For · 13–11 · Carried
Regional Council October 23, 2025
That the motion regarding the extension of the development charge deferral and grant program to those residential developments for which a plan of subdivision was registered prior to January 29, 2025, municipal…
Against · 8–16 · Lost
Regional Council September 25, 2025
That Staff undertake public consultation in regards to the ownership of PAMA and return to Regional Council in Q1 2026 for a decision on the future and ownership of PAMA In Favour (6): Councillor Brar, Councillor Early…
Against · 6–18 · Lost
Regional Council September 25, 2025
Whereas The Regional Municipality of Peel (“Peel”) operates the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (“PAMA”); Council Minutes 282 And whereas, the City of Brampton, the City of Mississauga, and the Town of Caledon…
For · 20–4 · Carried
Regional Council June 26, 2025
Whereas the growing number of homeless encampments in the City of Brampton is a complex problem that requires collaborative efforts from all levels of government and community partners;
Against · 11–10 · Carried
Regional Council March 20, 2025
Whereas on October 13, 1994 Regional Council decided that the responsibility for waste collection would be transferred to the Region of Peel from the City of Mississauga and the City of Brampton;
For · 24–0 · Carried
Regional Council December 7, 2023
That section 4.4.4 of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion arising from a delegation.
For · 15–8 · Lost
Regional Council December 7, 2023
That section 5.12.2 of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion without previous notice.
Against · 12–12 · Lost
Regional Council Budget November 30, 2023
the Region of Peel with the Hazel McCallion Act (Bill 112) will be transferring its services to the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon;
For · 9–15 · Deferred
Regional Council July 6, 2023
That the 2023 Early Years and Child Care gross revenues and expenditures be increased by $15,269,685 to reflect the receipt of additional funding from the Ministry of Education, with no net budget impact to Peel Region;
For · 17–6 · Carried
Regional Council July 6, 2023
That the report listed as Item 13.2 on the July 6, 2023 Regional Council agenda be
Against · 8–16 · Lost
Regional Council June 22, 2023
That the Regional Chair, on behalf of Regional Council, write a letter to the Premier of Ontario to request immediate confirmation that the Peel Regional Police remain as a single entity and the Ontario Provincial…
For · 16–8 · Carried
Regional Council March 23, 2023
That the motion to implement a Welcoming Streets pilot program in Cooksville, Malton and Port Credit, be
Against · 16–8 · Carried
Regional Council January 12, 2023
That the closed session direction given to the Commissioner of Public Works related to the confidential report listed as item 22.3, on the January 12, 2023 Regional Council agenda, be
Against · 11–13 · Lost
Regional Council January 12, 2023
That the Commissioner of Public Works be directed to terminate all negotiations and participation with Bus Patrol and STOPR.
For · 17–0 · Carried
Regional Council May 26, 2022
That the report listed as In Camera item 22.2, titled “Proposed Property Acquisition - City of Brampton Ward 6", on the May 26, 2022 Regional Council agenda be
For · 8–7 · Carried
Regional Council Budget December 2, 2021
Whereas the pandemic has caused the use of food banks to almost double over the past 18 months; And whereas, the residents and businesses in the Region of Peel have risen to the challenge, providing food and funding…
For · 12–0 · Carried
Regional Council Budget December 2, 2021
That the salary portion of the 2022 Regional Budget which includes a 1.75 per cent non-union salary band adjustment, be approved.
For · 11–0 · Carried
Regional Council Budget December 2, 2021
That the 2022 Operating Budget at a total value of $2,743,129,278 as set out in Summary I of the 2022 Consolidated Operating and Capital Budget, attached as Appendix II to the report of the Chief Financial Officer…
For · 11–1 · Carried
Regional Council October 14, 2021
That Resolution 2020-1125, from the December 17, 2020 Regional Council meeting, and the enactment of By-law 83-2020 as it relates to section 2, be reconsidered: “2.
For · 10–4 · Lost
Regional Council October 14, 2021
That the pending motion, listed as item 22.1 on the October 14, 2021 Regional Council agenda, be
For · 5–9 · Lost
Regional Council October 14, 2021
That the pending motion be amended to include the following paragraph: “And further, that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to engage a consultant by direct negotiation, with the advice of the Regional…
For · 14–0 · Carried
Regional Council October 14, 2021
That a third-party consultant be hired to review the role of the Chair regarding a full time versus part time role and a comparison with other Regions, including compensation .
For · 5–9 · Lost
Regional Council September 9, 2021
That section 7.2.2 of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, which requires that, with certain exceptions, recorded votes be conducted for all motions at Regional Council meetings, be waived when a meeting is held…
For · 14–0 · Carried
Regional Council July 8, 2021
That the following matters listed on the July 8, 2021 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 13.1, 13.2, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4…
For · 15–0 · Carried
Regional Council July 8, 2021
That the In Camera report listed as item 7.1 on the July 8, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Automated School Bus Stop Arm Camera – Program Implementation and Processing Centre Recommendations”, as redacted, be…
For · 14–0 · Carried
Regional Council July 8, 2021
Whereas the safety of students in Peel Region is of paramount concern; And whereas, Peel Regional Council recognizes the need to work collaboratively with its community partners to support and increase safety…
For · 15–0 · Carried
Regional Council July 8, 2021
That the motion as presented be amended to reinstate the struck-out paragraph: “And further, that should BusPatrol Inc. be unable or unwilling to enter into an agreement with the Region for the “Modified BusPatrol…
Against · 7–8 · Lost
Regional Council July 8, 2021
That section 5.4.4 of Procedure By-law 56-2019, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion arising from a delegation.
For · 14–0 · Carried
Regional Council July 8, 2021
That the report of the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee (DEAR- 2/2021) meeting held on June 17, 2021, be adopted.
For · 13–0 · Carried
Regional Council July 8, 2021
That the changes to the service delivery model for emergency shelters as described in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the July 8, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Transform Service…
For · 13–0 · Carried
Regional Council July 8, 2021
That the proposed approach to prioritizing need and policy recommendations described in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the July 8, 2021 Regional Council agenda titled “Housing Service…
For · 13–0 · Carried
Regional Council July 8, 2021
That the request of the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) for a National Action Summit on Islamophobia, to be hosted by the Canadian Government convening leaders from all levels of government to chart a path…
For · 13–0 · Carried
Regional Council July 8, 2021
That the Request for Proposal 2019-287P to Design, Build, Operate and Maintain the Peel Renewable Natural (RNG) Centre (the “Request for Proposal”) be cancelled in accordance with its terms;
For · 13–0 · Carried
Regional Council June 24, 2021
That the Peel-Conservation Authority (Peel-CA) Climate Change Performance Measurement System be endorsed as an additional tool to support the Peel-CA annual budget review process;
For · 14–0 · Carried
Regional Council June 24, 2021
That the 2022 Budget be developed to ensure the long term sustainability of services and demonstrate respect for the taxpayer, as outlined in the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate…
For · 15–0 · Carried
Regional Council June 24, 2021
That the Region of Peel provide support for the expansion of the Canada HomeShare Pilot program in Peel as described in the report from the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the June 24, 2021 Regional Council…
For · 15–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)

Regional CouncilFebruary 13, 2025
Regional CouncilJune 9, 2022

Items they put on the agenda themselves (1)

Regional Council July 11, 2024

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 179)

Regional Council, through its January 8, 2026, direction, generally paused the use of PAMA's marketing budget; And whereas Regional Council subsequently received and approved Resolution 2026-318, which established direction regarding transition governance, operational oversight, and the development of a future operating model, staffing structure, and budget for PAMA; And whereas marketing plays an
Regional Council, September 10, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 56-2026 to confirm the proceedings of Special Regional Council at its meeting held on September 10, 2026, and to authorize the execution of documents in accordance with the Region of Peel by-laws relating thereto, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the corporate seal be affixed thereto.
Special Regional Council Meeting, September 10, 2026 · Carried
1. That the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the July 9, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “2026 Operating Financial Triannual Performance Report as of April 30, 2026”, be endorsed; and 2. That all five endowment funds as outlined in Appendix III in the subject report, from Reserves R1284, R1286, and R1287 are transferred into their respecti
Regional Council, July 9, 2026 · Deferred
That the delegation listed as Item 7.3 on the June 25, 2026 Regional Council meeting be
Regional Council, June 25, 2026 · Referred
That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 7.3.1, 7.4.1, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, 12.9, 13.1, 13.2, 14.1, 14.2, 15.1, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 17.1, 18.1, 22.4, 23.1, 23.2, and 23.3.
Regional Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That the by-laws listed on the May 28, 2026 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 30-2026 and 31-2026, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.
Regional Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That the report of the Emergency Management Program Committee (EMPC-1/2026) meeting held on May 7, 2026, be adopted.
Regional Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That the report of the Regional Council Policies and Procedures Committee (PPC-2/2026) meeting held on May 7, 2026, be adopted.
Regional Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-2/2026) meeting held on May 7, 2026, be adopted.
Regional Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
to Regional Council resolution #2026-318, that the Terms of Reference for Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) Transition Board, provided by City of Brampton staff on May 22, 2026, be approved as an acceptable governance framework to guide the transition process.
Regional Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That the Director, Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Planning, Partnerships and Compliance, be renominated to serve as the municipal representative on the Credit Valley - Toronto and Region - Central Lake Ontario (CTC) Source Protection Committee from 2026 to 2031; and That the Councils of the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon be requested to endorse the renomination of
Regional Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That the contract (Document 2025-574N) awarded to StrategyCorp Inc., for the provision of a modernization review of Public Health services, be extended in the amount of $150,000 (excluding applicable taxes) to develop preliminary findings into an implementation plan for a total revised commitment of $400,000 (excluding applicable taxes), in accordance with Procurement By-Law 45- 2023; and That aut
Regional Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
Further to Regional Council resolution #2026-318, that the Terms of Reference for Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) Transition Board, provided by City of Brampton staff on May 22, 2026, be approved as an acceptable governance framework to guide the transition process. Council Minutes 179
Regional Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
1. That the Director, Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Planning, Partnerships and Compliance, be renominated to serve as the municipal representative on the Credit Valley - Toronto and Region - Central Lake Ontario (CTC) Source Protection Committee from 2026 to 2031; and 2. That the Councils of the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon be requested to endorse the renominati
Regional Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
the Region of Peel has implemented the residential high-water bill adjustment pilot program to support a one-time retroactive adjustment for residents who filed a high-water bill complaint and met the consumption criteria in June of 2022; And whereas, the Region of Peel approved the program to become permanent in November of 2025 based on the success of the pilot program; And whereas, residents in
Regional Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Region of Peel has implemented the residential high-water bill adjustment pilot program to support a one-time retroactive adjustment for residents who filed a high-water bill complaint and met the consumption criteria in June of 2022; Council Minutes 167 And whereas, the Region of Peel approved the program to become permanent in November of 2025 based on the success of the pilot progra
Regional Council, May 14, 2026 · Carried
That Resolution Number 2026-293, approved under Item 5 at the April 23, 2026 Regional Council meeting, be reopened as it relates to a request to remove Item 8.2 listed under Presentation of Staff Reports, from the April 23, 2026 Regional Council agenda.
Regional Council, April 23, 2026 · Carried
That Resolution Number 2026-293 be amended to remove Item 8.2 listed under Presentation of Staff Reports, from the April 23, 2026 Regional Council agenda.
Regional Council, April 23, 2026 · Carried
That Resolution Number 2026-293, approved under Item 5 at the April 23, 2026 Regional Council meeting, be reopened as it relates to a request to remove Item 8.2 listed under Presentation of Staff Reports, from the April 23, 2026 Regional Council agenda. In Favour (19): Councillor Brar, Councillor Brown, Councillor Butt, Councillor Damerla, Councillor Dasko, Councillor Fortini, Councillor Groves, C
Regional Council, April 23, 2026 · Carried
Whereas, the housing crisis continues to impact Ontario as well as the Region of Peel and its three lower tier municipalities; And whereas, The Regional Municipality of Peel introduced a development charge deferral and grant program by Resolution 2025-495 for certain residential developments, which included a 50% reduction of the Region development charges effective July 10, 2025 until November 13
Regional Council, February 12, 2026 · Carried
Regional Council has directed staff to report back with further information and clarity regarding the future direction of the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA); And whereas, it is prudent to align all expenditures, including marketing and promotional activities, with Regional Council’s direction; And whereas, donations of artifacts or artwork may still be continuing and given limited ca
Regional Council, January 8, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2-2026 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on January 8, 2026, and to authorize the execution of documents in accordance with the Region of Peel by-laws relating thereto, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.
Regional Council, January 8, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Regional Council has directed staff to report back with further information and clarity regarding the future direction of the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA); And whereas, it is prudent to align all expenditures, including marketing and promotional activities, with Regional Council’s direction; And whereas, donations of artifacts or artwork may still be continuing and given li
Regional Council, January 8, 2026 · Carried
That private waste collection services for the 96-unit, eleven-storey rental apartment building proposed to be located at 50 High Street East, in the City of Mississauga, Ward 1, be permitted; and That the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the December 11, 2025 Regional Council agenda, titled "A Request for Private Waste Collection – 50 High Street East, Zoning By-law Amendment
Regional Council, December 11, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda for the October 23, 2025 Regional Council meeting include an updated Appendix I for item 13.8, titled “Update on Development Charges Deferral and Grant Program (October 2025)” and; That the agenda for the October 23, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be approved, as amended.
Regional Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
That the recommendations of the thermal network strategy as set out in the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the October 23, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “District Energy and Thermal Network”, be approved; and That staff proceed with the necessary steps for implementation as outlined in the subject report; and That staff be directed to report back on an annual basis on t
Regional Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
That the delegation listed as Item 7.7 on the September 25, Regional Council meeting agenda, be
Regional Council, September 25, 2025 · Withdrawn
according to section 75 of the Highway Traffic Act ( HTA ), every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and excessive smoke and no person shall use a muffler cut-out, straight exhaust, gutted muffler, Hollywood muffler, by-pass or similar device upon a motor vehicle; And whereas, the act of modifying the
Regional Council, September 11, 2025 · Carried
Whereas according to section 75 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and excessive smoke and no person shall use a muffler cut-out, straight exhaust, gutted muffler, Hollywood muffler, by-pass or similar device upon a motor vehicle; And whereas, the act of modifyi
Regional Council, September 11, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 44-2025 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on July 10, 2025, and to authorize the execution of documents in accordance with the Region of Peel by-laws relating thereto, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.
Regional Council, July 10, 2025 · Carried
That staff be directed to report back to a future meeting of Regional Council regarding the study of delivery of TransHelp Service in cooperation with local staff from Züm and MiWay with the intention of recommending the best possible service for those who require para-transit service, and the study include the cost of whole service, management staff, equipment, drivers and overhead; and That staf
Regional Council, April 10, 2025 · Carried
1. That staff be directed to report back to a future meeting of Regional Council regarding the study of delivery of TransHelp Service in cooperation with local staff from Züm and MiWay with the intention of recommending the best possible service for those who require para- transit service, and the study include the cost of whole service, management staff, equipment, drivers and overhead; and 2. Th
Regional Council, April 10, 2025 · Carried
That the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the November 28, 2024 Regional Council Budget agenda titled “2025 Operating and Capital Budget”, be
Regional Council Budget, November 28, 2024 · Deferred
That the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the November 28, 2024 Regional Council Budget agenda titled “2025 Fees and Charges”, be
Regional Council Budget, November 28, 2024 · Deferred
That the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the November 28, 2024 Regional Council Budget agenda titled “Enterprise Asset Management Program Update Fall 2024”, be
Regional Council Budget, November 28, 2024 · Deferred
That the following additional Regionally controlled service budget presentations be added to the November 28, 2024 Regional Council Budget agenda: Waste Management Transportation Heritage, Arts and Culture Early Years and Child Care Information and Technology (Discussion only) Development Services (Discussion only) Business Services (Discussion only)
Regional Council Budget, November 21, 2024 · Carried
the Region of Peel enacted By-law 34-2018 (the “By-law”) pursuant to Section 1.2 of the Retail Business Holidays Act (the “Act”) and under Section 148 of the Municipal Act, 2001 providing that the Act does not apply to The Regional Municipality of Peel, and to regulate the closing of business establishments within The Regional Municipality of Peel on holidays; And whereas, The Regional Municipalit
Regional Council, September 26, 2024 · Carried
Whereas the Region of Peel enacted By-law 34-2018 (the “By-law”) pursuant to Section 1.2 of the Retail Business Holidays Act (the “Act”) and under Section 148 of the Municipal Act, 2001 providing that the Act does not apply to The Regional Municipality of Peel, and to regulate the closing of business establishments within The Regional Municipality of Peel on holidays; And whereas, The Regional Mun
Regional Council, September 26, 2024 · Carried
the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 82 (“Legion”), located at 35 Front Street, Mississauga had a sanitary sewer lateral blockage on July 7, 2024; And whereas, the Legion is a non-profit organization; And whereas, the Legion has incurred costs to identify and clear deficiencies within the wastewater lateral (“Maintenance Work”) due to having material deposits that were within both the private side an
Regional Council, September 12, 2024 · Carried
Whereas the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 82 (“Legion”), located at 35 Front Street, Mississauga had a sanitary sewer lateral blockage on July 7, 2024; And whereas, the Legion is a non-profit organization; And whereas, the Legion has incurred costs to identify and clear deficiencies within the wastewater lateral (“Maintenance Work”) due to having material deposits that were within both the private
Regional Council, September 12, 2024 · Carried

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