The Peel Region Record

Chris Fonseca

Councillor · Ward 3 · seen 2020-03-12 to 2026-07-09 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

121substantive motions movedof 98 meetings the minutes record them at
20procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
125substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
4meetings recorded absentof 98 they were on the record for
142–18recorded 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
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
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 January 13, 2022
That the In Camera items listed as 24.2 and 24.3 on the January 13, 2022 Regional Council agenda, be received. In Favour (12): Councillor Carlson, Councillor Crombie, Councillor Dhillon, Councillor Fonseca, Councillor…
For · 8–5 · Lost
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
Against · 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 .
Against · 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

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (4)

Audit and Risk CommitteeSeptember 18, 2025
Regional Council BudgetDecember 5, 2024
Regional CouncilApril 25, 2024
Audit and Risk CommitteeSeptember 21, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 121)

Whereas, building affordable housing and other community focused developments are a priority and there is a necessity to assist nonprofits with financial barriers; And whereas, Sadochok Ukrainian Nursery School Mississauga Inc., is a small, not for profit childcare centre that has operated out of St. Mary’s Dormition Ukrainian Catholic Church since 1972; And whereas, Sadochok Ukrainian Nursery Sch
Regional Council, June 25, 2026 · Carried
That the Notice of Motion Regarding a Grant-in-Lieu for Sadochok Ukrainian Nursery School listed as Item 20.2 on the June 11, 2026 Regional Council agenda, be
Regional Council, June 11, 2026 · Deferred
That By-law 28-2026 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on May 14, 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, May 28, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 29-2026 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council to this point of the meeting held on May 28, 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, May 28, 2026 · Carried
the Region of Peel’s 2025 Budget allocated $12 million for youth community hubs, with $6 million designated for the City of Mississauga and $6 million for the City of Brampton; And whereas, the Region of Peel contributed $6 million toward the Malton Youth Hub in 2021, representing half of the total project budget of $12 million; And whereas, the Glenforest Youth Hub has a total project budget of $
Regional Council, February 12, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Region of Peel’s 2025 Budget allocated $12 million for youth community hubs, with $6 million designated for the City of Mississauga and $6 million for the City of Brampton; And whereas, the Region of Peel contributed $6 million toward the Malton Youth Hub in 2021, representing half of the total project budget of $12 million; And whereas, the Glenforest Youth Hub has a total project bud
Regional Council, February 12, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the November 27, 2025 Regional Council Budget meeting include a communication from Vladimir Samokish, Resident, City of Mississauga, regarding the Proposed Tax Increase for Peel Region, to be dealt with as item 9.1; and That the agenda for the November 27, 2025 Regional Council meeting include a motion from Mayor Parrish regarding Build Canada Homes listed as Item 10.1; and Tha
Regional Council Budget, November 27, 2025 · Carried
That the revised Peel Community Housing Development Program to include 9 projects as outlined in Table 1 in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the October 9, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled; “Increasing the Supply of Deeply Affordable, Community and Supportive Housing in Peel - 2025 Update”, be approved; and That the contract (Document 2025-535N) for the provision of u
Regional Council, October 9, 2025 · Carried
1. That the revised Peel Community Housing Development Program to include 9 projects as outlined in Table 1 in the report of the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the October 9, 2025 Regional Council agenda titled; “Increasing the Supply of Deeply Affordable, Community and Supportive Housing in Peel - 2025 Update”, be approved; and 2. That the contract (Document 2025-535N) for the provisio
Regional Council, October 9, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 52-2025 to authorize the submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) for financing of certain capital work(s) of the Regional Municipality of Peel (“The Municipality”); and to authorize long-term borrowing for such capital work(s) through the issue of debentures to OILC, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, signed by the
Regional Council, September 25, 2025 · Carried
That the by-laws listed on the July 10, 2025 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 38-2025, 40-2025 and 41-2025, 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 the minutes of the Peel Housing Corporation 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder (PLAGM-1/2024) held on June 27, 2024, be adopted.
Peel Living Annual General Meeting, June 26, 2025 · Carried
That the Net Zero Emissions Building Retrofit Policy attached as Appendix I and Standard attached as Appendix II to the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the June 26, 2025, Regional Council agenda titled “Net Zero Emissions Building Retrofit Policy and Standard”, be approved;
Regional Council, June 26, 2025 · Carried
That the 2025 Housing Support budget expenditure and revenue be increased by $2,803,886 for Reaching Home funding; and That the capital project 235035 for Creekside Apartments gross expenditure and revenue be increased by $1,800,000 for Last Mile funding; and That the 2025 Housing Services budget expenditure and revenue be increased by $6,698,491 for Unsheltered Homelessness and Encampments Initia
Regional Council, June 26, 2025 · Carried
in 2021, the Region of Peel completed Class Environmental Assessment Study for Cawthra Road from Queen Elizabeth Way to Eastgate Parkway in the City of Mississauga (“the Project”); And whereas, the Project was designed to meet goals and objectives for multi-modal transportation; maximize use and capacity of road right-of-way and improve operations and safety within road corridor for all users; And
Regional Council, June 26, 2025 · Deferred
That By-law 37-2025 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on June 26, 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, June 26, 2025 · Carried
Whereas in 2021, the Region of Peel completed Class Environmental Assessment Study for Cawthra Road from Queen Elizabeth Way to Eastgate Parkway in the City of Mississauga (“the Project”); And whereas, the Project was designed to meet goals and objectives for multi- modal transportation; maximize use and capacity of road right-of-way and improve operations and safety within road corridor for all u
Regional Council, June 26, 2025 · Deferred
That the minutes of the December 5, 2024 Regional Council Budget meeting, be approved.
Regional Council Budget, January 23, 2025 · Carried
That the amendments to the asset classes and asset levels of service, outlined in Appendix II of the report from the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the January 23, 2025 Regional Council Budget agenda titled “Enterprise Asset Management Program Update Fall 2024”, be approved.
Regional Council Budget, January 23, 2025 · Carried
That the by-law listed on the January 23, 2025 Regional Council Budget agenda, being By-law 3-2025, 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 Budget, January 23, 2025 · Carried
Members of Council are provided the opportunity to serve on Regional Committees, Local Boards, Special Purpose Bodies and Conservation Authorities; And whereas, Councillor Hart was elected as a Regional Councillor and formally sworn in for the final two years of the 2022-2026 Term of Council in June 2024; And whereas, Councillor Hart has expressed an interest in joining the Health System Integrati
Regional Council, November 7, 2024 · Carried
Whereas Members of Council are provided the opportunity to serve on Regional Committees, Local Boards, Special Purpose Bodies and Conservation Authorities; And whereas, Councillor Hart was elected as a Regional Councillor and formally sworn in for the final two years of the 2022-2026 Term of Council in June 2024; Council Minutes 364 And whereas, Councillor Hart has expressed an interest in joining
Regional Council, November 7, 2024 · Carried
Council wishes to support the supply and affordability of housing in Peel; Therefore be it resolved: That the Region of Peel 2024 Capital Budget for Housing Support be amended to include an additional $22.2 million; and That the additional amount be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve.
Regional Council, October 24, 2024 · Carried
Whereas Council wishes to support the supply and affordability of housing in Peel; Therefore be it resolved: 1. That the Region of Peel 2024 Capital Budget for Housing Support be amended to include an additional $22.2 million; and 2. That the additional amount be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve.
Regional Council, October 24, 2024 · Carried
That the minutes of the September 12, 2024 Regional Council meeting, be approved.
Regional Council, September 26, 2024 · Carried
the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Michelle Piggott ; And whereas, Michelle Piggott joined Peel Region in 2008 and has been a dedicated member of the Human Services team for 15 years; And whereas, Michelle Piggott was a valued team member as a Caseworker, Income and Social Supports, who was very committed to her w
Regional Council, July 11, 2024 · Carried
Whereas the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Michelle Piggott; And whereas, Michelle Piggott joined Peel Region in 2008 and has been a dedicated member of the Human Services team for 15 years; Council Minutes 266 And whereas, Michelle Piggott was a valued team member as a Caseworker, Income and Social Supports, who
Regional Council, July 11, 2024 · Carried
That the agenda for the June 13, 2024 Regional Council meeting include a communication from Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, regarding the removal of upper-tier planning responsibilities from Peel Region, to be dealt with under Items Related to Planning and Growth Management – Item 14.6; and That the agenda for the June 13, 2024 Regional Council meeting include a motion re
Regional Council, June 13, 2024 · Carried
That the following matters listed on the February 8, 2024 Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 10.1, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 12.1, 22.1 and 22.2.
Regional Council, February 8, 2024 · Carried
That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate the issuance of debentures in the maximum total principal amount of $10 million on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Brampton, for a term not to exceed 31 years to be issued in 2024 or at such later date as may be requested by the Treasurer of The Corporation of the City of Brampton; and That
Regional Council, February 8, 2024 · Carried
That a permanent hydro easement interest in lands described as Part Block 8, Registered Plan 43M-469, designated as Part 22 on Reference Plan 43R-40623, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, be declared surplus to the needs of The Regional Municipality of Peel; and That a permanent hydro easement interest in lands described as Part of Lot 8, Concession 6 East of Hurontario Street, City
Regional Council, February 8, 2024 · Carried
1. That the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to negotiate the issuance of debentures in the maximum total principal amount of $10 million on behalf of The Corporation of the City of Brampton, for a term not to exceed 31 years to be issued in 2024 or at such later date as may be requested by the Treasurer of The Corporation of the City of Brampton; and 2.
Regional Council, February 8, 2024 · Carried
1. That a permanent hydro easement interest in lands described as Part Block 8, Registered Plan 43M-469, designated as Part 22 on Reference Plan 43R-40623, City of Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, be declared surplus to the needs of The Regional Municipality of Peel; and 2. That a permanent hydro easement interest in lands described as Part of Lot 8, Concession 6 East of Hurontario Street,
Regional Council, February 8, 2024 · Carried
That consideration through the 2024 Budget process, for additional capital funding of $11 million to fund the Peel Manor Seniors Housing Project within the revised Housing Master Plan (HMP), known as Peel Community Housing Development Program, as identified in Table 1 in the report from the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the July 6, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Building More Com
Regional Council, July 6, 2023 · Carried
That a grant-in-lieu of development charges, to be funded from the Interim Long Term Care Financial Incentives Program, be provided to offset 50 per cent of Peel Region’s portion of development charges payable under the building permit application BP3NEW 23-7901 for the proposed development at the property bearing municipal address 3070 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Mississauga; and That staff repo
Regional Council, July 6, 2023 · Carried
1. That consideration through the 2024 Budget process, for additional capital funding of $11 million to fund the Peel Manor Seniors Housing Project within the revised Housing Master Plan (HMP), known as Peel Community Housing Development Program, as identified in Table 1 in the report from the Commissioner of Human Services, listed on the July 6, 2023 Regional Council agenda titled “Building More
Regional Council, July 6, 2023 · Carried
1. That a grant-in-lieu of development charges, to be funded from the Interim Long Term Care Financial Incentives Program, be provided to offset 50 per cent of Peel Region’s portion of development charges payable under the building permit application BP3NEW 23-7901 for the proposed development at the property bearing municipal address 3070 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Mississauga; and 2. That staf
Regional Council, July 6, 2023 · Carried
That the minutes of the Peel Housing Corporation (PLAGM-1/2022) 2022 Annual General of the Shareholder held on June 23, 2022, be approved.
Peel Living Annual General Meeting, June 22, 2023 · Carried
That the by-laws listed on the April 27, 2023 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 21-2023 through 23-2023, 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, April 27, 2023 · Carried
That the by-laws listed on the April 27, 2023 Regional Council agenda, being By-laws 21-2023 through 23-2023, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, Council Minutes 146 signed by the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk, and the Corporate Seal be affixed thereto.
Regional Council, April 27, 2023 · Carried

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