Region of Peel

The Region has an Active Transportation Implementation Plan 2018–2022. Also, it has Walk + Roll Peel, a joint initiative of the Region of Peel, the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon. Walk Roll Peel delivers programs in support of the Sustainable Transportation Strategy.

Community Investment Program funds provide grants for not-for-profit agencies to help better deliver human and social services across Peel Region, there is no specific environmental stream. However, Peel Region indirectly supports the community via regular funding to 3rd party organizations to engage the community in cycling and energy efficiency projects.

The Peel Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy is a five year plan that identifies actions to accelerate ZEV uptake across the Region of Peel.

The Region sets only corporate targets. The Climate Change Master Plan sets the following targets: reduce corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 45% below 2010 levels by 2030. Furthermore, completed in the Fall of 2023, the Energy and Emissions Management Plan (EEMP) and Modeling Tool for Peel Housing Corporation (PHC) and Regional Housing Services (RHS) marks a significant first step of integrating decarbonization projects and costs with the existing State of Good Repair capital budget and 10-year planning process. The EEMP and Tool will operationalize program-level climate investments that build long-term reserve funding to reduce emissions, save operating dollars while increasing comfort to occupants and ensure building assets are maintained in a State of Good Repair. The implementation of this Plan could reduce 5,700 tonnes by 2030 and will be presented in more detail to Council as part of the 2025 budget process. Importantly, the methodology underpinning this housing EEMP can be replicated across all Peel’s Services and Programs.

The Region supports the municipalities via the Centre for Community Energy Transformation. This community-based, non-profit organization will lead the energy transformation in Brampton and the Region of Peel.

The Region does not have a stand-alone policy but a process explicitly using a complete streets approach. Peel Vision Zero Road Safety, pedestrian and bike facility guidelines also support implementing the complete street approach. Region of Peel Official Plan has a Complete Street Recommendations section.

Peel Region's Climate Change Master Plan, 2020-2030, is a corporate and community plan with mitigation and adaptation actions. The Region is completing an enterprise climate risk assessment of assets and developing a Building Energy Resilience Strategy.

GDS are implemented at local level. Section 1.6 of Region of Peel Official Plan encourages local municipalities to advance GDS.

Peel Region has currently 25 electric vehicles and 17 PHEV.

Climate Change Master Plan 2020-2030, action 5.1 sets a goal for the Region to undertake deep retrofits of existing corporate buildings to target near net-zero emissions. A Net Zero New Construction Standards are expected in 2024.

This Discussion Paper provides analysis of urban agriculture, overview of the federal, provincial, regional and local policy contexts and an analysis of the existing Regional Official Plan and recommended updates. It informs and engages the Region of Peel’s stakeholders, local municipalities and the public. It will identify policy gaps and opportunities as well as identify what must be updated to ensure conformity with provincial plans, policies and guidelines.

The Region of Peel’s Best Practices and Strategies for the Urban Forest emphasizes the critical role of trees in mitigating climate change and enhancing community resilience. This strategy includes adopting best practices for urban forest management, prioritizing tree preservation, and increasing canopy cover in urban areas. Through this approach, Peel aims to improve air quality, reduce urban heat islands, and create healthier, more sustainable communities. The implementation of the Urban Forest Management Plan has been initiated. It will be implemented by the Transportation Division over four years and will include an annual operational plan and will be rolled out to all other service areas after the first year. Each of the operational plans will have their own set of goals and timelines to achieve the objectives of Peel's Long Range Urban Forest Strategy.