The area is on a quest for independence, but Brampton says it’s not that simple
The province is planning to launch a review of Peel Region’s two-tiered government that will determine whether three municipalities in the region — Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon — go their separate ways or come together to create a single large City of Peel.
But some fear that splitting the region apart and dividing shared resources like water infrastructure, waste collection and policing would end up being costly for taxpayers. It would also leave Brampton and Caledon struggling to meet housing and growth targets without the financial support of Mississauga taxpayers.
“Caledon is like the problem child that nobody wants to deal with given all the growth we have coming,” said Caledon resident Cheryl Connors. “There’s no way that the 70,000 people who live here would be able to pay for the infrastructure needed to support the development.” He said it’s difficult to really understand which option — independence or an amalgamated Peel — is a better deal for residents.
“Mississauga might be able to stand alone, but Brampton cannot — without significant contribution from the province,” said Tod Letts, CEO of the Brampton Board of Trade, who favours amalgamation. “If we are going to have a separation and not have access to our own water treatment plant, we expect to be repaid … in terms of what it will cost for us to build our own facility,” said Brown.
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