The Peel Region Record

Dennis Keenan

Councillor · Ward 3 and 4 · seen 2023-01-12 to 2026-09-10 · served 2022–2026

32substantive motions movedof 37 meetings the minutes record them at
15procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
23substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 37 they were on the record for
12–6recorded 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.
For · 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;
Against · 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;
For · 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.
Against · 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.
For · 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;
Against · 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
For · 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…
Against · 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
For · 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
For · 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

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)

Regional CouncilNovember 21, 2024
Regional CouncilMay 9, 2024

Substantive motions moved (all 32)

That the minutes of the May 14, 2026 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Regional Council, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 13-2026 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on February 26, 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, February 26, 2026 · Carried
That the by-laws listed on the December 11, 2025 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 71-2025 to 73-2025, inclusive, 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, December 11, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda for the October 30, 2025 Special Regional Council meeting be approved.
Special Regional Council Meeting, October 30, 2025 · Carried
That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 10.1, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 13.5, 13.6, 13.7, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 15.1, 17.1, 18.1, 22.1, 22.2, and 22.3.
Regional Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
That the contract (Document 2025-523N) for the provision of the Operator of the Anti-Human Sex Trafficking Integrated Services Pathway, be awarded to Peel Children’s Aid Society, for the period of January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, in the estimated amount of $183,820.92 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended; and That authority be granted to renew the cont
Regional Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
That the report from the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the October 23, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “2025 Capital Financial Triannual Performance Report as of August 31, 2025”, be endorsed; and That staff be authorized to implement a reserve transfer of $0.3M from the Ontario Provincial Police Capital Infrastructure Reserve R0002 (held at the Regi
Regional Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
That the report from the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the October 23, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “2025 Operating Financial Triannual Performance Report as of August 31, 2025”, be endorsed; and That the 2025 Early Years and Child Care gross expenditures and revenues be increased by $1,514,584 to reflect the receipt of unanticipated one-time fund
Regional Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
That the contract (Document 2025-534N) for Consulting Services for future updates to the Region’s Net Zero Emissions (NZE) standards, the Housing Energy and Emissions Management Plan (EEMP), and the development and updating of additional EEMPs for other program areas be awarded to Introba Canada LLP in the estimated average annual amount of $200,000.00 (excluding applicable taxes) for a five-year
Regional Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
That the report of the Emergency Management Program Committee (EMPC-2/2025) meeting held on October 2, 2025, be adopted.
Regional Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
That the report of the Peel Region Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-4/2025) meeting held on October 2, 2025, be adopted.
Regional Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
That the report of the Health System Integration Committee (HSIC-3/2025) meeting held on October 2, 2025, be adopted.
Regional Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
That Dr. Monica Hau be appointed to the role of Acting Medical Officer of Health, effective August 18 th , 2025, assuming the responsibility until such time as a new Medical Officer of Health for the Region of Peel has been successfully recruited; and That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Regional Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
1. That the contract (Document 2025-523N) for the provision of the Operator of the Anti-Human Sex Trafficking Integrated Services Pathway, be awarded to Peel Children’s Aid Society, for the period of January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, in the estimated amount of $183,820.92 (excluding applicable taxes), pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended; and 2. That authority be granted to renew th
Regional Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
1. That the report from the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the October 23, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled “2025 Operating Financial Triannual Performance Report as of August 31, 2025”, be endorsed; and Council Minutes 307 2. That the 2025 Early Years and Child Care gross expenditures and revenues be increased by $1,514,584 to reflect the receipt of u
Regional Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
1. That Dr. Monica Hau be appointed to the role of Acting Medical Officer of Health, effective August 18th, 2025, assuming the responsibility until such Council Minutes 323 time as a new Medical Officer of Health for the Region of Peel has been successfully recruited; and 2. That this recommendation become public upon adoption.
Regional Council, October 23, 2025 · Carried
That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 11.1, 11.2, 12.1, 15.1, 15.2, 17.1, 18.1, and 22.1.
Regional Council, October 9, 2025 · Carried
That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-3/2025) meeting held on September 18, 2025, be adopted.
Regional Council, October 9, 2025 · Carried
That the report of the Regional Auditor General Recruitment Committee (AGRC-1/2025) meeting held on September 18, 2025, be adopted.
Regional Council, October 9, 2025 · Carried
That the report of the Waste Management Strategic Advisory Committee (WMSAC-4/2025) meeting held on September 18, 2025, be adopted.
Regional Council, October 9, 2025 · Carried
That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 10.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.4, 15.1, 15.3, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3 and 22.4.
Regional Council, April 10, 2025 · Carried
That the Director of Income and Social Supports be authorized to enter into a 12-month contract (Document 2023-334N) for the provision of preparedness services, core response services, and volunteer management with the Canadian Red Cross Society for the 12-month term, valued at $135,735, beginning January 1, 2025, in a legal form that is satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of L
Regional Council, April 10, 2025 · Carried
That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-1/2025) meeting held on March 6, 2025, be adopted.
Regional Council, April 10, 2025 · Carried
That the report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC-1/2025) meeting held on March 6, 2025, be adopted.
Regional Council, April 10, 2025 · Carried
That the contract (Document 2019-032N) for as-required laboratory sample analysis services, awarded to Bureau Veritas Canada (2019) Inc., be increased and extended in the estimated amount of $7,500,000 (excluding applicable taxes), for a period commencing June 11, 2025 and expiring December 31, 2027, on the same terms and conditions governing the current agreement, subject to available budget, and
Regional Council, April 10, 2025 · Carried
That a motion proposing deferral of the collection of Regional residential Development Charges be
Regional Council, April 10, 2025 · Deferred
the services provided by the Region of Peel touch the lives of the residents of the three local municipalities in essential ways and contribute to the ability of their residents, businesses and communities to thrive; And whereas, the proposed Region of Peel 2025 Operating and Capital Budget reflects the impact of inflation, external funding shortfalls, and cost containment measures, providing serv
Regional Council Budget, January 23, 2025 · Withdrawn
Whereas the services provided by the Region of Peel touch the lives of the residents of the three local municipalities in essential ways and contribute to the ability of their residents, businesses and communities to thrive; And whereas, the proposed Region of Peel 2025 Operating and Capital Budget reflects the impact of inflation, external funding shortfalls, and cost containment measures, provid
Regional Council Budget, January 23, 2025 · Withdrawn
That the delegation listed as Item 7.1 on the December 7, 2023 Regional Council agenda be
Regional Council, December 7, 2023 · Withdrawn
That the minutes of the November 17, 2022 Regional Council Inaugural meeting, be approved.
Regional Council, December 8, 2022 · Carried
That the Regional Councillor membership of the Peel Agricultural Advisory Working Group for a term ending upon the dissolution of the Committee or at the end of the Term of Council (November 14, 2026) whichever comes first; or until their successors are appointed by Regional Council, be as follows: Patrick Brown Pat Fortini Annette Groves
Regional Council, December 8, 2022 · Carried
That one Regional Councillor and one alternate be appointed to the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives – Friends of PAMA Advisory Board for a term ending upon the dissolution of the Committee or at the end of the Term of Council (November 14, 2026) whichever comes first; or until their successors are appointed by Regional Council, as follows: Gurpartap Singh Toor Navjit Kaur Brar (alternate)
Regional Council, December 8, 2022 · Carried

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