Peel Council approved a 50% cut and deferral of development charges to comply with Ontario’s Bill 17, risking $1.3B in lost revenue. These fees fund infrastructure like roads, water, and transit for new housing, and the gap may delay essential services or increase taxes. Brampton Councillor Rowena Santos and Caledon Mayor Annette Groves warn they’ll oppose further cuts without funding commitments from higher governments. The move reignites tensions among Peel municipalities as they push for reforms and demand that growth not come at the cost of local taxpayers.
Regional Councillor Brampton Wards 1 & 5
