Keith Medenblik, Manager, Strategic Public Policy and External Relations, provided an overview of the Federal Budget, the Ontario election results, the Progressive Conservative Party’s key commitments and the impacts on Peel Region, recent advocacy work, and the key priorities and approach for the 2022 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Annual Conference.
In response to questions from Members regarding affordable housing issues in Peel, Keith Medenblik confirmed that the Region of Peel’s housing priorities and the Affordable Housing Master Plan will be brought forward to the 2022 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference this August.
Janice Baker, Chief Administrative Officer, noted that reports are coming forward to the June 23, 2022 Regional Council meeting regarding the impacts of inflation and economic uncertainty which will impact the Housing Master Plan. She advised that the Region of Peel will continue to take a strong stance regarding housing issues with the provincial government, as well as continue to pursue funding opportunities related to affordable housing.