Regional Council

That the minutes of the February 26, 2026 Regional Council meeting, be approved.

That section 4.2.2 of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to permit inclusion of an additional delegation received less than 72 hours prior to the time appointed for holding of a regular meeting of Council, from Jason Afonso, Partner, Glen Schnarr and Associates Inc., on behalf of Alloa Landowners Group, regarding Item 8.3 – Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Plan Update.

That the agenda for the March 26, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Andrea Sinclair, Partner, MHBC, regarding Support for Request for Private Waste Collection at 273 Main Street North, City of Brampton, Ward 1, to be dealt with under Delegations – Item 7.7; and That the agenda for the March 26, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Mike Bissett, Partner and Charlie Smith, Senior Planner, Bousfields Inc, on behalf of the Bolton Landowners Group, regarding Peel Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Plan Update, to be dealt with under Delegations – Item 7.8; and That the agenda for the March 26, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a communication item from Genevieve Scharback, City Clerk, City of Brampton, regarding a City of Brampton Planning and Development Committee Recommendation on the Peel Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Plan Update, to be dealt with under Items Related to Public Works – Item 12.5; and That the agenda for the March 26, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a communication item from Andrew Walker, Partner and Principal Planner, and Michael Gagnon, Partner and Managing Principal Planner, Gagnon Walker Domes Professional Planners, regarding Comments on the Peel Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Plan Update for the Block 40-5 LOG Area, to be dealt with under Items Related to Public Works – Item 12.6; and That the agenda for the March 26, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a communication item from Patrick Pearso

That the following matters listed on the Regional Council Agenda be approved under the Consent Agenda: Items 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 10.1, 10.2, 11.1, 11.2, 12.2, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, 13.2, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5, 14.6, 15.1, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.4, 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 22.4, and 22.5.

That the Peel Region Municipal Accessibility Plan 2026-2030 attached as Appendix I to the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, listed on the March 26, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “2026-2030 Peel Region Municipal Accessibility Plan”, be approved and posted on Peel Region’s website; and That Peel’s revised Accessibility Commitment Statement, included in the report of the Chief Financial Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services, dated March 26, 2026, titled, “2026-2030 Peel Region Municipal Accessibility Plan”, be approved.

That the report of the Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee (DEAR-1/2026) meeting held on February 19, 2026, be adopted.

That the report of the Peel Region Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC-1/2026) meeting held on February 19, 2026, be adopted.

That the report of the Government Relations Committee (GRC-1/2026) meeting held on March 5, 2026, be adopted.

That the report of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC-1/2026) meeting held on March 5, 2026, be adopted.

That private waste collection services for the 52-unit, five-storey rental apartment building proposed to be located at 273 Main Street North, in the City of Brampton, Ward 1, be permitted; and That the report of the Commissioner of Public Works, listed on the March 26, 2026 Regional Council agenda, titled "A Request for Private Waste Collection – 273 Main Street North, Development Permit Application Number DPS-25-007B, City of Brampton, Ward 1", be forwarded to the City of Brampton and the applicant for their information.

That the continued advancement of the strategic areas of focus to respond to the drug toxicity and substance use crisis as set out in Section 2 of the report of the Commissioner of Health Services, listed on the March 26, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Update on the Addictions Crisis Response in Peel”, be endorsed.

That the Contract for the provision of the Electronic Document Management (EDM) services for Ontario Works in Peel (Document 2020-533N) with Nimble Information Strategies Inc., be increased and extended for an additional period of twelve (12) years at an estimated annual amount of $68,400, escalated in accordance with the terms & conditions of the contract, pursuant to Procurement By-law 45-2023, as amended; and That authority be granted to the Director of Procurement to increase this contract subject to available budget, satisfactory service, performance, and pricing. ​

the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Lisa Carroll; And whereas, Lisa Carroll joined the Region of Peel in February 2018 and has been a dedicated member as a Human Services - Finance Business Partner, supporting Income Support; And whereas, Lisa Carroll was known for her warm smile, kindness, and her willingness to always be the first to offer a helping hand; And whereas, Lisa was a generous and caring employee and is deeply missed by colleagues; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Carroll family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.

That the delegation listed as Item 7.2 be

That the delegation listed as Item 7.3 be

in 2023, Regional Council declared food insecurity a crisis in Peel Region; And whereas, approximately 23% of Peel residents experience some level of food insecurity, reflecting growing affordability pressures and increasing demand on the Region’s social and community services network; And whereas, food banks and community meal programs play a critical role in supporting Peel’s poverty reduction, homelessness response, and human services objectives, providing immediate relief while connecting vulnerable residents to broader supports; And whereas, Knights Table has served residents of Peel Region for over 34 years, providing food bank services, hot meals, and supports to individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness, serving over 300,000 meals annually; And whereas, Knights Table is proposing to convert an existing industrial building located at 73 Hale Road in the City of Brampton to expand its charitable food bank, meal, and support services, which assist residents experiencing food insecurity within Peel Region, with no additional gross floor area being added; And whereas, pursuant to Section 10(2)(a) of Regional Development Charges By-law #77-2020, development charges in the amount of $79,258.86 are payable as a result of a building permit issued for the change use of the building from industrial to non- industrial; And whereas, the proposed use supports vulnerable residents and strengthens Peel Region’s homelessness, poverty reduction, and food security response, whil

That the delegation listed as Item 7.5 be

That Resolution Number 2025-403, approved at the June 12, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be reopened as it relates to paragraph 3 to change the initial budget for the Office of the Auditor General.

That Resolution 2025-403, approved at the June 12, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be amended to establish an initial operating budget of $3,225,000 for the Office of the Auditor General, with the prorated amount for 2026 being $2,150,000; and That this budget be separate and independent from the operating budget of the Internal Audit Division; and That the 2026 operating budget be funded through the tax rate stabilization reserve fund; and That the Auditor General be directed to report to Council through the Audit and Risk Committee.

That Regional staff be directed to report back to Regional Council with additional detail on growth‑related capital assumptions, including: a list of backbone infrastructure projects that have been sized or accelerated to accommodate the higher‑growth assumptions reflected in Scenario 2 for potential deferral; and an explanation reconciling the expansion of the capital program to approximately $10.9 billion over the next four years, including the impacts of cost escalation and growth assumptions. That Regional staff be directed to advise Council whether the project deferral list contained in the June 12, 2025 staff report remains appropriate for implementation at this time, or whether it requires updating based on more recent development activity and engineering work, and: that if the June 12, 2025 deferral list remains valid, Regional Council direct staff to proceed with the deferral of those projects; or if the list requires updating, Regional staff be directed to prepare and bring forward an updated list of projects that can be

That Resolution Number 2026-59, approved at the January 22, 2026 Regional Council meeting, be reopened as it relates to clauses 5 and 6 to amend the date.

Regional Council by Resolution 2026-59 expanded the eligibility criteria for developments for three bedroom purpose built rentals until November 13, 2026; And whereas, Regional Council by Resolution 2026-59 expanded the eligibility criteria until November 13, 2026 for developments for all purpose built rental units of one bedroom plus den and two bedrooms, if construction started before the end of the Program; and And whereas, in response to ongoing housing crisis and to increase affordability for purchases, Regional Council seeks to further amend the Program eligibility criteria. Now therefore be it resolved: That Resolution 2026-59 be amended as follows: That dates

That section 5.12.2 of Procedure By-law 27-2022, as amended, be waived to permit consideration of a motion without seven days previous notice.

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is a locally governed conservation authority established to manage the Credit River watershed and provide critical services including flood protection, watershed science, source water protection, and the management of publicly owned conservation lands; and And whereas, watershed municipalities have invested significant municipal and taxpayer resources over many decades to build and maintain the lands, infrastructure, and programs delivered through CVC; and And whereas, the Province of Ontario has announced its intention to consolidate conservation authorities, including the proposed amalgamation of CVC into a Western Lake Ontario Regional Conservation Authority; and And whereas, municipalities within the Credit River watershed have not been adequately consulted on a proposal that would fundamentally change the governance and management of locally funded watershed services and conservation lands; Therefore be it resolved: That the Council of the Region of Peel formally opposes the proposed consolidation of Credit Valley Conservation into a Regional Conservation Authority; and That Council calls on the Province of Ontario to leave the governance structure of Credit Valley Conservation unchanged; and That at a minimum, the Province immediately pause the proposed consolidation of CVC into a regional conservation authority until full and meaningful consultation has occurred with watershed municipalities and mayors; and That this resolution be forwa

That the by-law listed on the March 26, 2026 Regional Council agenda, being By-law 14-2026, 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.

That Council proceed into "closed session” to consider an item related to Personal Matters about an Identifiable Individual, Including Municipal or Local Board Employees.

That Council move out of "closed session".

That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Horner Developments Limited and Rialto Apartments Limited, as Vendors, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the March 26, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Property Acquisition – The Queensway East Sanitary Trunk Sewer Project – PF-23131.01 – Hurontario Street to the Eastern Limits of the Regional Municipality of Peel Boundary – City of Mississauga, Wards 1 and 7”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services for the purchase of: A permanent easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 3, Concession 1, South of Dundas Street (Geographic Township of Toronto), City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-42305; and A temporary working easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 3, Concession 1, South of Dundas Street (Geographic Township of Toronto), City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-42305; and That the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations, Undertakings and extensions required or appropriate for that purpose; and That the expenditure

That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Full and Final Settlement with Parminder Sohal and Mandeep Sohal, as Owners, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the March 26, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Airport Road Widening – EXP-23051.04/.12 – Perdue Court to 100 Metres North of King Street – Town of Caledon, Ward 3”, for the full and final settlement and the Owners providing a release of all claims arising from the expropriation of the following interest in land: Fee Simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 25, Concession 6, East of Hurontario Street (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Expropriation Plan PR4347723; and That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Full and Final Settlement with Karamjeet Grewal, as Owner, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the March 26, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Airport Road Widening – EXP-23051.04/.12 – Perdue Court to 100 Metres North of King Street – Town of Caledon, Ward 3”, for the full and final settlement and the Owner providing a release of a

That the closed session direction to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, related to Item 22.5 on the March 26, 2026 Regional Council meeting agenda, be approved and voted upon in accordance with Section 239(6)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

That By-law 15-2026 to confirm the proceedings of Regional Council at its meeting held on March 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.

1. That the agenda for the March 26, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Andrea Sinclair, Partner, MHBC, regarding Support for Request for Private Waste Collection at 273 Main Street North, City of Brampton, Ward 1, to be dealt with under Delegations – Item 7.7; and 2. That the agenda for the March 26, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a delegation from Mike Bissett, Partner and Charlie Smith, Senior Planner, Bousfields Inc, on behalf of the Bolton Landowners Group, regarding Peel Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Plan Update, to be dealt with under Delegations – Item 7.8; and 3. That the agenda for the March 26, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a communication item from Genevieve Scharback, City Clerk, City of Brampton, regarding a City of Brampton Planning and Development Committee Council Minutes 73 Recommendation on the Peel Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Plan Update, to be dealt with under Items Related to Public Works – Item 12.5; and 4. That the agenda for the March 26, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a communication item from Andrew Walker, Partner and Principal Planner, and Michael Gagnon, Partner and Managing Principal Planner, Gagnon Walker Domes Professional Planners, regarding Comments on the Peel Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Plan Update for the Block 40-5 LOG Area, to be dealt with under Items Related to Public Works – Item 12.6; and 5. That the agenda for the March 26, 2026 Regional Council meeting include a comm

Whereas the Regional Chair, Members of Regional Council and staff at the Region of Peel are saddened to learn of the passing of Lisa Carroll; And whereas, Lisa Carroll joined the Region of Peel in February 2018 and has been a dedicated member as a Human Services - Finance Business Partner, supporting Income Support; And whereas, Lisa Carroll was known for her warm smile, kindness, and her willingness to always be the first to offer a helping hand; And whereas, Lisa was a generous and caring employee and is deeply missed by colleagues; Therefore be it resolved, that sincere condolences be extended to the Carroll family on behalf of Regional Chair Iannicca, Members of Regional Council and staff of the Region of Peel.

Whereas in 2023, Regional Council declared food insecurity a crisis in Peel Region; And whereas, approximately 23% of Peel residents experience some level of food insecurity, reflecting growing affordability pressures and increasing demand on the Region’s social and community services network; And whereas, food banks and community meal programs play a critical role in supporting Peel’s poverty reduction, homelessness response, and human services objectives, providing immediate relief while connecting vulnerable residents to broader supports; Council Minutes 89 And whereas, Knights Table has served residents of Peel Region for over 34 years, providing food bank services, hot meals, and supports to individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness, serving over 300,000 meals annually; And whereas, Knights Table is proposing to convert an existing industrial building located at 73 Hale Road in the City of Brampton to expand its charitable food bank, meal, and support services, which assist residents experiencing food insecurity within Peel Region, with no additional gross floor area being added; And whereas, pursuant to Section 10(2)(a) of Regional Development Charges By-law #77-2020, development charges in the amount of $79,258.86 are payable as a result of a building permit issued for the change use of the building from industrial to non- industrial; And whereas, the proposed use supports vulnerable residents and strengthens Peel Region’s homelessness, poverty reduction, and f

Whereas Peel Public Health has implemented a multi-component health promotion approach—including school- based prevention programming, and a community-wide media campaign—to reduce vaping uptake among youth; and local surveillance indicates increasing youth recognition of the harms of vaping [e.g., Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey: perceived risk of harm associated with vaping increased significantly from 13% in 2015 to 66% in 2023 among Peel students in Grades 7-12], illustrating progress in education and awareness, which must be complemented by strengthened policy and enforcement measures as part of a broader comprehensive strategy; Council Minutes 92 And whereas, local surveillance data indicate that 9% of Peel students in Grades 7–12 report vaping nicotine, representing approximately 9,900 youth, underscoring the ongoing need for strengthened protections to reduce youth access and exposure; And whereas, strengthened regulatory protections at the provincial and federal levels are necessary to sustain and build upon Peel Public Health’s prevention gains and to reduce youth access to vaping products; And whereas, Canada’s Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health has reiterated its significant concern about high rates of youth vaping nicotine and recommends stronger regulatory action—including measures to prevent underage access via online purchases, limiting flavours to reduce youth appeal, and increasing penalties and enforcement for sales to minors; these reco

1. That Resolution 2025-403, approved at the June 12, 2025 Regional Council meeting, be amended to establish an initial operating budget of $3,225,000 for the Office of the Auditor General, with the prorated amount for 2026 being $2,150,000; and Council Minutes 95 2. That this budget be separate and independent from the operating budget of the Internal Audit Division; and 3. That the 2026 operating budget be funded through the tax rate stabilization reserve fund; and 4. That the Auditor General be directed to report to Council through the Audit and Risk Committee.

1. That Regional staff be directed to report back to Regional Council with additional detail on growth‑ related capital assumptions, including: i. a list of backbone infrastructure projects that have been sized or accelerated to accommodate the higher‑ growth assumptions reflected in Scenario 2 for potential deferral; and ii. an explanation reconciling the expansion of the capital program to approximately $10.9 billion over the next four years, including the impacts of cost escalation and growth assumptions. 2. That Regional staff be directed to advise Council whether the project deferral list contained in the June 12, 2025 staff report remains appropriate for implementation at this time, or whether it requires updating based on more recent development activity and engineering work, and: i. that if the June 12, 2025 deferral list remains valid, Regional Council direct staff to proceed with the deferral of those projects; or ii. if the list requires updating, Regional staff be directed to prepare and bring forward an updated list of projects that can be

Whereas Regional Council by Resolution 2026-59 expanded the eligibility criteria for developments for three bedroom purpose built rentals until November 13, 2026; And whereas, Regional Council by Resolution 2026-59 expanded the eligibility criteria until November 13, 2026 for developments for all purpose built rental units of one bedroom plus den and two bedrooms, if construction started before the end of the Program; and And whereas, in response to ongoing housing crisis and to increase affordability for purchases, Regional Council seeks to further amend the Program eligibility criteria. Now therefore be it resolved: 1. That Resolution 2026-59 be amended as follows: a. That dates

Whereas Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is a locally governed conservation authority established to manage the Credit River watershed and provide critical services including flood protection, watershed science, source water protection, and the management of publicly owned conservation lands; and And whereas, watershed municipalities have invested significant municipal and taxpayer resources over many decades to build and maintain the lands, infrastructure, and programs delivered through CVC; and And whereas, the Province of Ontario has announced its intention to consolidate conservation authorities, including the proposed amalgamation of CVC into a Western Lake Ontario Regional Conservation Authority; and And whereas, municipalities within the Credit River watershed have not been adequately consulted on a proposal that would fundamentally change the governance and management of locally funded watershed services and conservation lands; Council Minutes 100 Therefore be it resolved: 1. That the Council of the Region of Peel formally opposes the proposed consolidation of Credit Valley Conservation into a Regional Conservation Authority; and 2. That Council calls on the Province of Ontario to leave the governance structure of Credit Valley Conservation unchanged; and 3. That at a minimum, the Province immediately pause the proposed consolidation of CVC into a regional conservation authority until full and meaningful consultation has occurred with watershed municipalities and mayo

1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel, as Purchaser, enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Horner Developments Limited and Rialto Apartments Limited, as Vendors, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the March 26, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Proposed Property Acquisition – The Queensway East Sanitary Trunk Sewer Project – PF-23131.01 – Hurontario Street to the Eastern Limits of the Regional Municipality of Peel Boundary – City of Mississauga, Wards 1 and 7”, and on legal terms satisfactory to the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services for the purchase of: o A permanent easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 3, Concession 1, South of Dundas Street (Geographic Township of Toronto), City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 2 on Reference Plan 43R-42305; and o A temporary working easement interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 3, Concession 1, South of Dundas Street (Geographic Township of Toronto), City of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Reference Plan 43R-42305; and 2. That the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services be authorized to complete the transaction, including the execution of all documents, Affidavits, Statutory Declarations, Undertakings and extensions required or appropriate for that purpose; and 3. That the

1. That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Full and Final Settlement with Parminder Sohal and Mandeep Sohal, as Owners, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the March 26, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Airport Road Widening – EXP-23051.04/.12 – Perdue Court to 100 Metres North of King Street – Town of Caledon, Ward 3”, for the full and final settlement and the Owners providing a release of all claims arising from the expropriation of the following interest in land: o Fee Simple interest in the lands described as Part of Lot 25, Concession 6, East of Hurontario Street (Geographic Township of Chinguacousy), Town of Caledon, Regional Municipality of Peel, designated as Part 1 on Expropriation Plan PR4347723; and 2. That The Regional Municipality of Peel enter into a Full and Final Settlement with Karamjeet Grewal, as Owner, in accordance with the terms set out in the Closed Session report of the Regional Solicitor and Commissioner of Legislative Services, listed on the March 26, 2026 Regional Council agenda titled “Payment of Compensation Pursuant to the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26, Airport Road Widening – EXP-23051.04/.12 – Perdue Court to 100 Metres North of King Street – Town of Caledon, Ward 3”, for the full and final settlement and the Owner providing a rele