Ontario introduced a bill Thursday to break up Peel Region as of Jan. 1, 2025, though the mechanics of removing the upper\u002Dtier level of government are set to…
Peel Region is responsible for services such as police, paramedics, health programs, roads, social services, water and recycling in the municipalities. How those services get split up will be examined by the transition board, which will then recommend courses of action to the province.
Government officials say a second piece of legislation is set to be introduced in the fall of 2024 to address any outstanding restructuring matters for the region west of Toronto. Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie has said independence would save her municipality $1 billion over 10 years and make it more efficient.
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