SCOOP — We parsed through expense reports across Peel’s three municipalities. Here’s who racked up the biggest bills:
Mayoral budgets: Carolyn Parrish and Patrick Brown made good use of their budget in 2024.
Parrish, whose expenses spanned the second half of the year — post-June election — spent $49,342, about 87 per cent of her budget. Brown spent $461,923, close to 77 per cent.
In comparison, Annette Groves spent a mere $4,570.
In Mississauga: Between January and March this year, Alvin Tedjo led the pack in total spending, beating out Parrish herself, with $18,392. He spent nearly half of his annual budget, a whopping 57.39 per cent, in the span of just three months.
Parrish was the biggest travel spender, with fees from attending conferences at $3,848, followed by McFadden at $1,228.
She led donation spending at $3,500, followed by Natalie Hart at $1,606 and Stephen Dasko $1,052.13. Fonseca, Kovac and Damerla didn’t spend a dime.
McFadden led the way with entertainment and community event spending, at $3,087, almost entirely on business meals or events. Brad Butt followed closely behind with $1,363.
Mahoney sits atop the councillor publications list at $11,071. Kovac trails just behind at $10,945, with Tedjo at $7,284.59.
He also footed the largest phone bill at $236, followed by Fonseca at $217.80 and Tedjo at $183.00.
In Brampton: From January to December, Mayor Brown led in total spending with $461,923.
In Caledon: Also from January to December, Lynn Kiernan was the top spending at $5,989, with council colleagues in the same price range.
Kiernan led in community engagement spending by a mile with $1,000, nearly $400 more than the runner-up, Rosa, at $587.
Christina Early led the way in mobile phone spending with $1,729.
In Mississauga: General Committee met on Wednesday.
— City Manager Geoff Wright sought input from councillors for the Resident Experience Survey.
— Financial and benchmarking updates were shared for the Living Arts Centre, Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Recreational and Culture Rental Facilities, and outdoor sports fields.
— An update to the Supply and Sale of Healthy Food and Beverages policy, removing mandates on vendors, was shared.
— Deputy Mayor Mahoney raised road safety concerns about the City’s e-scooter policy. “I hate these things, and I want them banned,” he said. Councillors discussed new approaches to regulating and enforcing safety standards.
— Mayor Parrish sought clarification from City Solicitor Graham Walsh about the scope of strong mayor powers over the annual budget approval.
— She added that she and Chris Fonseca were “going to war” against Peel Region, to advocate for building more affordable homes on an untapped 24 acres of land.
— Dipika Damerla thanked ex-mayor Bonnie Crombie for her service as Liberal leader. “There are very few politicians who can serve at all levels — municipal, provincial, and federal — especially at a senior level,” said Damerla, an ex-MPP.
Over in Brampton: Council met on Wednesday.
— Alison Theodore discussed the third annual Food and Beverage Processing Summit taking place at the Pearson Convention Centre today.
— Tara Hunter shared the Innovation District’s fall update, including on the BramHacks city-wide hackathon.
— Mayor Brown announced the groundbreaking of the 22 Division of the Peel Regional Police Service, which he attended alongside Dennis Keenan, Martin Medeiros, and Paul Vicente.
— Tanner Bergsma from Unity Beyond Borders raised concerns about homelessness and housing. She said the city “continues to pour money into short-term measures that don’t solve the problem.”
— Melissa Mallow from World Animal Protection spoke about greater restrictions for keeping exotic pets, echoing support for Gurpartap Singh Toor’s resolution supporting greater provincial zoo regulations.
— Jasroop Singh Brar presented a petition on behalf of local sensei, Khosrow Khaleghpanah, on lifting wildlife feeding restrictions.
— Amandipp Singh spoke about the launch of Enabled Talent in Brampton, an AI-powered hiring and training platform.
— Nayan Brahmbhatt requested an amendment to the recreational facility booking by-laws for cricket field access.
— Councillors passed a motion from Councillor Keenan proposing to expand seniors’ access to multi-purpose reading groups.
Meanwhile, coming up this weekend:
— Today at 1 p.m.: “Culture Days” will begin in Caledon today with a flag-raising at Town Hall.
— Friday and Saturday: Afrocan Roots and Rhythms Fest is on at Celebration Square.
— Carolyn Parrish is back at Mississauga City Hall following her knee surgery.
— Last weekend, Patrick Brown attended the Toronto Nigerian International Film Festival closing gala, the Brampton Latin Festival and the annual Terry Fox Run.
— Annette Groves sat down with the Caledon Enterprise, denying that her controversial fill by-law was a political favour to the developer Nick Cortellucci.
— First in The Peel Report — In a now-deleted LinkedIn post, Danny Singh says he’s been “threatened with a fake lawsuit” by Alvin Tedjo and Natalie Hart. “[They] want to continue the corrupt Bonnie Crombie legacy of hiding things and raising taxes…”
Singh fell to Hart in a council race last year.
— The Forks of the Credit Preservation Group protested the expansion of the aggregate industry in Caledon at a Planning and Development Committee Meeting on Tuesday.
“David Sylvester, chair of the preservation group, said the ministry’s response, although ‘very harsh’ was a “predictable” first step.” More from the Caledon Enterprise.
— Mississauga has received the highest possible credit score from Standard and Poor Global Ratings.
— Over in Brampton, a new agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1573 is approved.
— Vaughan has passed a motion to ban the automated speed enforcement program. Premier Doug Ford's reaction? “Mayor Steven Del Duca and Vaughan City Council get it.” he posted on X.
Some cities and Ontario’s Association of Chiefs of Police are pushing back.
— Peel will receive $103 million in IRCC funding “to support refugee claimants.”
— The Real Estate Council of Ontario is pushing for a court order to freeze iPro Realty's assets amid fraud allegations.
— The Carney government will table a new hate crime bill today, banning certain hate- or terrorism-related symbols.
— A new survey by Food Banks Canada found nearly a quarter of Canadians are struggling to buy food. Catch up in the Brampton Guardian.
From the report: “Canada received an overall grade of D− in this section, the same grade it received in 2024.”
— The University of Toronto has put professor Ruth Marshall on leave over a tweet about the killing of Charlie Kirk. The Toronto District School Board, too, has penalized a Scarborough school teacher for showing a class the violent footage.
— “Ontario’s education minister has instructed licensed daycare providers to immediately prevent the use of parking spaces directly adjacent to child-care facilities…” More from Global.
— Bonnie Crombie is out as Liberal leader. Ahmad Elbayoumi has more on the caucus revolt that led to her Sunday night exit.
Here’s the reaction to his story. Choice quote: “It was a total shitshow that I’m glad I wasn’t a part of,” one source said, accusing the ex-Mississauga mayor's team of a “regicide.”
— Mississauga residents are demanding action on long-delayed pumping stations following years of chronic flooding.
— Inderjeet Singh Gosal, a Brampton-based Sikh activist, is facing death threats from the Indian government.
— Call it “Scarborough First.” The Local has more on a by-election in Toronto’s Scarborough–Rouge Park — a riding whose residents feel they’ve long been neglected by the city’s big policies.
— Housing Minister Gregor Robertson spoke to CBC’s Jayme Poisson about the slog in homebuilding.
Got a sighting, a move or a promotion worth noting? Is your birthday coming up? Reach out.
— HBD +2: Mississauga's CAO Geoff Wright, who celebrated on Wednesday.
— Natalie Hart was at the PCAWA's Take Back the Night event at the Malton Community Center.
— At Huron Recreational Centre, Dipika Damerla hosted a Budget Town Hall Tuesday night.
— RIP: John Holland, a former councillor and community stalwart, passed away last week. Stephen Dasko will attend his funeral service today. Read more.
— Outside Peel: Ana Bailao is the new CEO of Build Canada Homes. From the announcement: “We are bringing together government, industry, and communities to build homes faster, smarter, and more sustainably. We’re not just building units — we’re building opportunity, dignity, and a future where everyone in Canada has access to the homes they need — and deserve.” Read.
Thank you for reading The Peel Report. Have a tip? A story idea? I want to hear from you and I’ll keep you anonymous. We’re back in your inbox on Monday.
Today’s newsletter was edited by Ahmad Elbayoumi. Have feedback? Send us an email.
SCOOP — We parsed through expense reports across Peel’s three municipalities. Here’s who racked up the biggest bills:
Mayoral budgets: Carolyn Parrish and Patrick Brown made good use of their budget in 2024.
Parrish, whose expenses spanned the second half of the year — post-June election — spent $49,342, about 87 per cent of her budget. Brown spent $461,923, close to 77 per cent.
In comparison, Annette Groves spent a mere $4,570.
In Mississauga: Between January and March this year, Alvin Tedjo led the pack in total spending, beating out Parrish herself, with $18,392. He spent nearly half of his annual budget, a whopping 57.39 per cent, in the span of just three months.
Parrish was the biggest travel spender, with fees from attending conferences at $3,848, followed by McFadden at $1,228.
She led donation spending at $3,500, followed by Natalie Hart at $1,606 and Stephen Dasko $1,052.13. Fonseca, Kovac and Damerla didn’t spend a dime.
McFadden led the way with entertainment and community event spending, at $3,087, almost entirely on business meals or events. Brad Butt followed closely behind with $1,363.
Mahoney sits atop the councillor publications list at $11,071. Kovac trails just behind at $10,945, with Tedjo at $7,284.59.
He also footed the largest phone bill at $236, followed by Fonseca at $217.80 and Tedjo at $183.00.
In Brampton: From January to December, Mayor Brown led in total spending with $461,923.
In Caledon: Also from January to December, Lynn Kiernan was the top spending at $5,989, with council colleagues in the same price range.
Kiernan led in community engagement spending by a mile with $1,000, nearly $400 more than the runner-up, Rosa, at $587.
Christina Early led the way in mobile phone spending with $1,729.
In Mississauga: General Committee met on Wednesday.
— City Manager Geoff Wright sought input from councillors for the Resident Experience Survey.
— Financial and benchmarking updates were shared for the Living Arts Centre, Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Recreational and Culture Rental Facilities, and outdoor sports fields.
— An update to the Supply and Sale of Healthy Food and Beverages policy, removing mandates on vendors, was shared.
— Deputy Mayor Mahoney raised road safety concerns about the City’s e-scooter policy. “I hate these things, and I want them banned,” he said. Councillors discussed new approaches to regulating and enforcing safety standards.
— Mayor Parrish sought clarification from City Solicitor Graham Walsh about the scope of strong mayor powers over the annual budget approval.
— She added that she and Chris Fonseca were “going to war” against Peel Region, to advocate for building more affordable homes on an untapped 24 acres of land.
— Dipika Damerla thanked ex-mayor Bonnie Crombie for her service as Liberal leader. “There are very few politicians who can serve at all levels — municipal, provincial, and federal — especially at a senior level,” said Damerla, an ex-MPP.
Over in Brampton: Council met on Wednesday.
— Alison Theodore discussed the third annual Food and Beverage Processing Summit taking place at the Pearson Convention Centre today.
— Tara Hunter shared the Innovation District’s fall update, including on the BramHacks city-wide hackathon.
— Mayor Brown announced the groundbreaking of the 22 Division of the Peel Regional Police Service, which he attended alongside Dennis Keenan, Martin Medeiros, and Paul Vicente.
— Tanner Bergsma from Unity Beyond Borders raised concerns about homelessness and housing. She said the city “continues to pour money into short-term measures that don’t solve the problem.”
— Melissa Mallow from World Animal Protection spoke about greater restrictions for keeping exotic pets, echoing support for Gurpartap Singh Toor’s resolution supporting greater provincial zoo regulations.
— Jasroop Singh Brar presented a petition on behalf of local sensei, Khosrow Khaleghpanah, on lifting wildlife feeding restrictions.
— Amandipp Singh spoke about the launch of Enabled Talent in Brampton, an AI-powered hiring and training platform.
— Nayan Brahmbhatt requested an amendment to the recreational facility booking by-laws for cricket field access.
— Councillors passed a motion from Councillor Keenan proposing to expand seniors’ access to multi-purpose reading groups.
Meanwhile, coming up this weekend:
— Today at 1 p.m.: “Culture Days” will begin in Caledon today with a flag-raising at Town Hall.
— Friday and Saturday: Afrocan Roots and Rhythms Fest is on at Celebration Square.
— Carolyn Parrish is back at Mississauga City Hall following her knee surgery.
— Last weekend, Patrick Brown attended the Toronto Nigerian International Film Festival closing gala, the Brampton Latin Festival and the annual Terry Fox Run.
— Annette Groves sat down with the Caledon Enterprise, denying that her controversial fill by-law was a political favour to the developer Nick Cortellucci.
— First in The Peel Report — In a now-deleted LinkedIn post, Danny Singh says he’s been “threatened with a fake lawsuit” by Alvin Tedjo and Natalie Hart. “[They] want to continue the corrupt Bonnie Crombie legacy of hiding things and raising taxes…”
Singh fell to Hart in a council race last year.
— The Forks of the Credit Preservation Group protested the expansion of the aggregate industry in Caledon at a Planning and Development Committee Meeting on Tuesday.
“David Sylvester, chair of the preservation group, said the ministry’s response, although ‘very harsh’ was a “predictable” first step.” More from the Caledon Enterprise.
— Mississauga has received the highest possible credit score from Standard and Poor Global Ratings.
— Over in Brampton, a new agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1573 is approved.
— Vaughan has passed a motion to ban the automated speed enforcement program. Premier Doug Ford's reaction? “Mayor Steven Del Duca and Vaughan City Council get it.” he posted on X.
Some cities and Ontario’s Association of Chiefs of Police are pushing back.
— Peel will receive $103 million in IRCC funding “to support refugee claimants.”
— The Real Estate Council of Ontario is pushing for a court order to freeze iPro Realty's assets amid fraud allegations.
— The Carney government will table a new hate crime bill today, banning certain hate- or terrorism-related symbols.
— A new survey by Food Banks Canada found nearly a quarter of Canadians are struggling to buy food. Catch up in the Brampton Guardian.
From the report: “Canada received an overall grade of D− in this section, the same grade it received in 2024.”
— The University of Toronto has put professor Ruth Marshall on leave over a tweet about the killing of Charlie Kirk. The Toronto District School Board, too, has penalized a Scarborough school teacher for showing a class the violent footage.
— “Ontario’s education minister has instructed licensed daycare providers to immediately prevent the use of parking spaces directly adjacent to child-care facilities…” More from Global.
— Bonnie Crombie is out as Liberal leader. Ahmad Elbayoumi has more on the caucus revolt that led to her Sunday night exit.
Here’s the reaction to his story. Choice quote: “It was a total shitshow that I’m glad I wasn’t a part of,” one source said, accusing the ex-Mississauga mayor's team of a “regicide.”
— Mississauga residents are demanding action on long-delayed pumping stations following years of chronic flooding.
— Inderjeet Singh Gosal, a Brampton-based Sikh activist, is facing death threats from the Indian government.
— Call it “Scarborough First.” The Local has more on a by-election in Toronto’s Scarborough–Rouge Park — a riding whose residents feel they’ve long been neglected by the city’s big policies.
— Housing Minister Gregor Robertson spoke to CBC’s Jayme Poisson about the slog in homebuilding.
Got a sighting, a move or a promotion worth noting? Is your birthday coming up? Reach out.
— HBD +2: Mississauga's CAO Geoff Wright, who celebrated on Wednesday.
— Natalie Hart was at the PCAWA's Take Back the Night event at the Malton Community Center.
— At Huron Recreational Centre, Dipika Damerla hosted a Budget Town Hall Tuesday night.
— RIP: John Holland, a former councillor and community stalwart, passed away last week. Stephen Dasko will attend his funeral service today. Read more.
— Outside Peel: Ana Bailao is the new CEO of Build Canada Homes. From the announcement: “We are bringing together government, industry, and communities to build homes faster, smarter, and more sustainably. We’re not just building units — we’re building opportunity, dignity, and a future where everyone in Canada has access to the homes they need — and deserve.” Read.
Thank you for reading The Peel Report. Have a tip? A story idea? I want to hear from you and I’ll keep you anonymous. We’re back in your inbox on Monday.
Today’s newsletter was edited by Ahmad Elbayoumi. Have feedback? Send us an email.
SCOOP — We parsed through expense reports across Peel’s three municipalities. Here’s who racked up the biggest bills:
Mayoral budgets: Carolyn Parrish and Patrick Brown made good use of their budget in 2024.
Parrish, whose expenses spanned the second half of the year — post-June election — spent $49,342, about 87 per cent of her budget. Brown spent $461,923, close to 77 per cent.
In comparison, Annette Groves spent a mere $4,570.
In Mississauga: Between January and March this year, Alvin Tedjo led the pack in total spending, beating out Parrish herself, with $18,392. He spent nearly half of his annual budget, a whopping 57.39 per cent, in the span of just three months.
Parrish was the biggest travel spender, with fees from attending conferences at $3,848, followed by McFadden at $1,228.
She led donation spending at $3,500, followed by Natalie Hart at $1,606 and Stephen Dasko $1,052.13. Fonseca, Kovac and Damerla didn’t spend a dime.
McFadden led the way with entertainment and community event spending, at $3,087, almost entirely on business meals or events. Brad Butt followed closely behind with $1,363.
Mahoney sits atop the councillor publications list at $11,071. Kovac trails just behind at $10,945, with Tedjo at $7,284.59.
He also footed the largest phone bill at $236, followed by Fonseca at $217.80 and Tedjo at $183.00.
In Brampton: From January to December, Mayor Brown led in total spending with $461,923.
In Caledon: Also from January to December, Lynn Kiernan was the top spending at $5,989, with council colleagues in the same price range.
Kiernan led in community engagement spending by a mile with $1,000, nearly $400 more than the runner-up, Rosa, at $587.
Christina Early led the way in mobile phone spending with $1,729.
In Mississauga: General Committee met on Wednesday.
— City Manager Geoff Wright sought input from councillors for the Resident Experience Survey.
— Financial and benchmarking updates were shared for the Living Arts Centre, Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Recreational and Culture Rental Facilities, and outdoor sports fields.
— An update to the Supply and Sale of Healthy Food and Beverages policy, removing mandates on vendors, was shared.
— Deputy Mayor Mahoney raised road safety concerns about the City’s e-scooter policy. “I hate these things, and I want them banned,” he said. Councillors discussed new approaches to regulating and enforcing safety standards.
— Mayor Parrish sought clarification from City Solicitor Graham Walsh about the scope of strong mayor powers over the annual budget approval.
— She added that she and Chris Fonseca were “going to war” against Peel Region, to advocate for building more affordable homes on an untapped 24 acres of land.
— Dipika Damerla thanked ex-mayor Bonnie Crombie for her service as Liberal leader. “There are very few politicians who can serve at all levels — municipal, provincial, and federal — especially at a senior level,” said Damerla, an ex-MPP.
Over in Brampton: Council met on Wednesday.
— Alison Theodore discussed the third annual Food and Beverage Processing Summit taking place at the Pearson Convention Centre today.
— Tara Hunter shared the Innovation District’s fall update, including on the BramHacks city-wide hackathon.
— Mayor Brown announced the groundbreaking of the 22 Division of the Peel Regional Police Service, which he attended alongside Dennis Keenan, Martin Medeiros, and Paul Vicente.
— Tanner Bergsma from Unity Beyond Borders raised concerns about homelessness and housing. She said the city “continues to pour money into short-term measures that don’t solve the problem.”
— Melissa Mallow from World Animal Protection spoke about greater restrictions for keeping exotic pets, echoing support for Gurpartap Singh Toor’s resolution supporting greater provincial zoo regulations.
— Jasroop Singh Brar presented a petition on behalf of local sensei, Khosrow Khaleghpanah, on lifting wildlife feeding restrictions.
— Amandipp Singh spoke about the launch of Enabled Talent in Brampton, an AI-powered hiring and training platform.
— Nayan Brahmbhatt requested an amendment to the recreational facility booking by-laws for cricket field access.
— Councillors passed a motion from Councillor Keenan proposing to expand seniors’ access to multi-purpose reading groups.
Meanwhile, coming up this weekend:
— Today at 1 p.m.: “Culture Days” will begin in Caledon today with a flag-raising at Town Hall.
— Friday and Saturday: Afrocan Roots and Rhythms Fest is on at Celebration Square.
— Carolyn Parrish is back at Mississauga City Hall following her knee surgery.
— Last weekend, Patrick Brown attended the Toronto Nigerian International Film Festival closing gala, the Brampton Latin Festival and the annual Terry Fox Run.
— Annette Groves sat down with the Caledon Enterprise, denying that her controversial fill by-law was a political favour to the developer Nick Cortellucci.
— First in The Peel Report — In a now-deleted LinkedIn post, Danny Singh says he’s been “threatened with a fake lawsuit” by Alvin Tedjo and Natalie Hart. “[They] want to continue the corrupt Bonnie Crombie legacy of hiding things and raising taxes…”
Singh fell to Hart in a council race last year.
— The Forks of the Credit Preservation Group protested the expansion of the aggregate industry in Caledon at a Planning and Development Committee Meeting on Tuesday.
“David Sylvester, chair of the preservation group, said the ministry’s response, although ‘very harsh’ was a “predictable” first step.” More from the Caledon Enterprise.
— Mississauga has received the highest possible credit score from Standard and Poor Global Ratings.
— Over in Brampton, a new agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1573 is approved.
— Vaughan has passed a motion to ban the automated speed enforcement program. Premier Doug Ford's reaction? “Mayor Steven Del Duca and Vaughan City Council get it.” he posted on X.
Some cities and Ontario’s Association of Chiefs of Police are pushing back.
— Peel will receive $103 million in IRCC funding “to support refugee claimants.”
— The Real Estate Council of Ontario is pushing for a court order to freeze iPro Realty's assets amid fraud allegations.
— The Carney government will table a new hate crime bill today, banning certain hate- or terrorism-related symbols.
— A new survey by Food Banks Canada found nearly a quarter of Canadians are struggling to buy food. Catch up in the Brampton Guardian.
From the report: “Canada received an overall grade of D− in this section, the same grade it received in 2024.”
— The University of Toronto has put professor Ruth Marshall on leave over a tweet about the killing of Charlie Kirk. The Toronto District School Board, too, has penalized a Scarborough school teacher for showing a class the violent footage.
— “Ontario’s education minister has instructed licensed daycare providers to immediately prevent the use of parking spaces directly adjacent to child-care facilities…” More from Global.
— Bonnie Crombie is out as Liberal leader. Ahmad Elbayoumi has more on the caucus revolt that led to her Sunday night exit.
Here’s the reaction to his story. Choice quote: “It was a total shitshow that I’m glad I wasn’t a part of,” one source said, accusing the ex-Mississauga mayor's team of a “regicide.”
— Mississauga residents are demanding action on long-delayed pumping stations following years of chronic flooding.
— Inderjeet Singh Gosal, a Brampton-based Sikh activist, is facing death threats from the Indian government.
— Call it “Scarborough First.” The Local has more on a by-election in Toronto’s Scarborough–Rouge Park — a riding whose residents feel they’ve long been neglected by the city’s big policies.
— Housing Minister Gregor Robertson spoke to CBC’s Jayme Poisson about the slog in homebuilding.
Got a sighting, a move or a promotion worth noting? Is your birthday coming up? Reach out.
— HBD +2: Mississauga's CAO Geoff Wright, who celebrated on Wednesday.
— Natalie Hart was at the PCAWA's Take Back the Night event at the Malton Community Center.
— At Huron Recreational Centre, Dipika Damerla hosted a Budget Town Hall Tuesday night.
— RIP: John Holland, a former councillor and community stalwart, passed away last week. Stephen Dasko will attend his funeral service today. Read more.
— Outside Peel: Ana Bailao is the new CEO of Build Canada Homes. From the announcement: “We are bringing together government, industry, and communities to build homes faster, smarter, and more sustainably. We’re not just building units — we’re building opportunity, dignity, and a future where everyone in Canada has access to the homes they need — and deserve.” Read.
Thank you for reading The Peel Report. Have a tip? A story idea? I want to hear from you and I’ll keep you anonymous. We’re back in your inbox on Monday.
Today’s newsletter was edited by Ahmad Elbayoumi. Have feedback? Send us an email.
SCOOP — We parsed through expense reports across Peel’s three municipalities. Here’s who racked up the biggest bills:
Mayoral budgets: Carolyn Parrish and Patrick Brown made good use of their budget in 2024.
Parrish, whose expenses spanned the second half of the year — post-June election — spent $49,342, about 87 per cent of her budget. Brown spent $461,923, close to 77 per cent.
In comparison, Annette Groves spent a mere $4,570.
In Mississauga: Between January and March this year, Alvin Tedjo led the pack in total spending, beating out Parrish herself, with $18,392. He spent nearly half of his annual budget, a whopping 57.39 per cent, in the span of just three months.
Parrish was the biggest travel spender, with fees from attending conferences at $3,848, followed by McFadden at $1,228.
She led donation spending at $3,500, followed by Natalie Hart at $1,606 and Stephen Dasko $1,052.13. Fonseca, Kovac and Damerla didn’t spend a dime.
McFadden led the way with entertainment and community event spending, at $3,087, almost entirely on business meals or events. Brad Butt followed closely behind with $1,363.
Mahoney sits atop the councillor publications list at $11,071. Kovac trails just behind at $10,945, with Tedjo at $7,284.59.
He also footed the largest phone bill at $236, followed by Fonseca at $217.80 and Tedjo at $183.00.
In Brampton: From January to December, Mayor Brown led in total spending with $461,923.
In Caledon: Also from January to December, Lynn Kiernan was the top spending at $5,989, with council colleagues in the same price range.
Kiernan led in community engagement spending by a mile with $1,000, nearly $400 more than the runner-up, Rosa, at $587.
Christina Early led the way in mobile phone spending with $1,729.
In Mississauga: General Committee met on Wednesday.
— City Manager Geoff Wright sought input from councillors for the Resident Experience Survey.
— Financial and benchmarking updates were shared for the Living Arts Centre, Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Recreational and Culture Rental Facilities, and outdoor sports fields.
— An update to the Supply and Sale of Healthy Food and Beverages policy, removing mandates on vendors, was shared.
— Deputy Mayor Mahoney raised road safety concerns about the City’s e-scooter policy. “I hate these things, and I want them banned,” he said. Councillors discussed new approaches to regulating and enforcing safety standards.
— Mayor Parrish sought clarification from City Solicitor Graham Walsh about the scope of strong mayor powers over the annual budget approval.
— She added that she and Chris Fonseca were “going to war” against Peel Region, to advocate for building more affordable homes on an untapped 24 acres of land.
— Dipika Damerla thanked ex-mayor Bonnie Crombie for her service as Liberal leader. “There are very few politicians who can serve at all levels — municipal, provincial, and federal — especially at a senior level,” said Damerla, an ex-MPP.
Over in Brampton: Council met on Wednesday.
— Alison Theodore discussed the third annual Food and Beverage Processing Summit taking place at the Pearson Convention Centre today.
— Tara Hunter shared the Innovation District’s fall update, including on the BramHacks city-wide hackathon.
— Mayor Brown announced the groundbreaking of the 22 Division of the Peel Regional Police Service, which he attended alongside Dennis Keenan, Martin Medeiros, and Paul Vicente.
— Tanner Bergsma from Unity Beyond Borders raised concerns about homelessness and housing. She said the city “continues to pour money into short-term measures that don’t solve the problem.”
— Melissa Mallow from World Animal Protection spoke about greater restrictions for keeping exotic pets, echoing support for Gurpartap Singh Toor’s resolution supporting greater provincial zoo regulations.
— Jasroop Singh Brar presented a petition on behalf of local sensei, Khosrow Khaleghpanah, on lifting wildlife feeding restrictions.
— Amandipp Singh spoke about the launch of Enabled Talent in Brampton, an AI-powered hiring and training platform.
— Nayan Brahmbhatt requested an amendment to the recreational facility booking by-laws for cricket field access.
— Councillors passed a motion from Councillor Keenan proposing to expand seniors’ access to multi-purpose reading groups.
Meanwhile, coming up this weekend:
— Today at 1 p.m.: “Culture Days” will begin in Caledon today with a flag-raising at Town Hall.
— Friday and Saturday: Afrocan Roots and Rhythms Fest is on at Celebration Square.
— Carolyn Parrish is back at Mississauga City Hall following her knee surgery.
— Last weekend, Patrick Brown attended the Toronto Nigerian International Film Festival closing gala, the Brampton Latin Festival and the annual Terry Fox Run.
— Annette Groves sat down with the Caledon Enterprise, denying that her controversial fill by-law was a political favour to the developer Nick Cortellucci.
— First in The Peel Report — In a now-deleted LinkedIn post, Danny Singh says he’s been “threatened with a fake lawsuit” by Alvin Tedjo and Natalie Hart. “[They] want to continue the corrupt Bonnie Crombie legacy of hiding things and raising taxes…”
Singh fell to Hart in a council race last year.
— The Forks of the Credit Preservation Group protested the expansion of the aggregate industry in Caledon at a Planning and Development Committee Meeting on Tuesday.
“David Sylvester, chair of the preservation group, said the ministry’s response, although ‘very harsh’ was a “predictable” first step.” More from the Caledon Enterprise.
— Mississauga has received the highest possible credit score from Standard and Poor Global Ratings.
— Over in Brampton, a new agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1573 is approved.
— Vaughan has passed a motion to ban the automated speed enforcement program. Premier Doug Ford's reaction? “Mayor Steven Del Duca and Vaughan City Council get it.” he posted on X.
Some cities and Ontario’s Association of Chiefs of Police are pushing back.
— Peel will receive $103 million in IRCC funding “to support refugee claimants.”
— The Real Estate Council of Ontario is pushing for a court order to freeze iPro Realty's assets amid fraud allegations.
— The Carney government will table a new hate crime bill today, banning certain hate- or terrorism-related symbols.
— A new survey by Food Banks Canada found nearly a quarter of Canadians are struggling to buy food. Catch up in the Brampton Guardian.
From the report: “Canada received an overall grade of D− in this section, the same grade it received in 2024.”
— The University of Toronto has put professor Ruth Marshall on leave over a tweet about the killing of Charlie Kirk. The Toronto District School Board, too, has penalized a Scarborough school teacher for showing a class the violent footage.
— “Ontario’s education minister has instructed licensed daycare providers to immediately prevent the use of parking spaces directly adjacent to child-care facilities…” More from Global.
— Bonnie Crombie is out as Liberal leader. Ahmad Elbayoumi has more on the caucus revolt that led to her Sunday night exit.
Here’s the reaction to his story. Choice quote: “It was a total shitshow that I’m glad I wasn’t a part of,” one source said, accusing the ex-Mississauga mayor's team of a “regicide.”
— Mississauga residents are demanding action on long-delayed pumping stations following years of chronic flooding.
— Inderjeet Singh Gosal, a Brampton-based Sikh activist, is facing death threats from the Indian government.
— Call it “Scarborough First.” The Local has more on a by-election in Toronto’s Scarborough–Rouge Park — a riding whose residents feel they’ve long been neglected by the city’s big policies.
— Housing Minister Gregor Robertson spoke to CBC’s Jayme Poisson about the slog in homebuilding.
Got a sighting, a move or a promotion worth noting? Is your birthday coming up? Reach out.
— HBD +2: Mississauga's CAO Geoff Wright, who celebrated on Wednesday.
— Natalie Hart was at the PCAWA's Take Back the Night event at the Malton Community Center.
— At Huron Recreational Centre, Dipika Damerla hosted a Budget Town Hall Tuesday night.
— RIP: John Holland, a former councillor and community stalwart, passed away last week. Stephen Dasko will attend his funeral service today. Read more.
— Outside Peel: Ana Bailao is the new CEO of Build Canada Homes. From the announcement: “We are bringing together government, industry, and communities to build homes faster, smarter, and more sustainably. We’re not just building units — we’re building opportunity, dignity, and a future where everyone in Canada has access to the homes they need — and deserve.” Read.
Thank you for reading The Peel Report. Have a tip? A story idea? I want to hear from you and I’ll keep you anonymous. We’re back in your inbox on Monday.
Today’s newsletter was edited by Ahmad Elbayoumi. Have feedback? Send us an email.
SCOOP — We parsed through expense reports across Peel’s three municipalities. Here’s who racked up the biggest bills:
Mayoral budgets: Carolyn Parrish and Patrick Brown made good use of their budget in 2024.
Parrish, whose expenses spanned the second half of the year — post-June election — spent $49,342, about 87 per cent of her budget. Brown spent $461,923, close to 77 per cent.
In comparison, Annette Groves spent a mere $4,570.
In Mississauga: Between January and March this year, Alvin Tedjo led the pack in total spending, beating out Parrish herself, with $18,392. He spent nearly half of his annual budget, a whopping 57.39 per cent, in the span of just three months.
Parrish was the biggest travel spender, with fees from attending conferences at $3,848, followed by McFadden at $1,228.
She led donation spending at $3,500, followed by Natalie Hart at $1,606 and Stephen Dasko $1,052.13. Fonseca, Kovac and Damerla didn’t spend a dime.
McFadden led the way with entertainment and community event spending, at $3,087, almost entirely on business meals or events. Brad Butt followed closely behind with $1,363.
Mahoney sits atop the councillor publications list at $11,071. Kovac trails just behind at $10,945, with Tedjo at $7,284.59.
He also footed the largest phone bill at $236, followed by Fonseca at $217.80 and Tedjo at $183.00.
In Brampton: From January to December, Mayor Brown led in total spending with $461,923.
In Caledon: Also from January to December, Lynn Kiernan was the top spending at $5,989, with council colleagues in the same price range.
Kiernan led in community engagement spending by a mile with $1,000, nearly $400 more than the runner-up, Rosa, at $587.
Christina Early led the way in mobile phone spending with $1,729.
In Mississauga: General Committee met on Wednesday.
— City Manager Geoff Wright sought input from councillors for the Resident Experience Survey.
— Financial and benchmarking updates were shared for the Living Arts Centre, Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Recreational and Culture Rental Facilities, and outdoor sports fields.
— An update to the Supply and Sale of Healthy Food and Beverages policy, removing mandates on vendors, was shared.
— Deputy Mayor Mahoney raised road safety concerns about the City’s e-scooter policy. “I hate these things, and I want them banned,” he said. Councillors discussed new approaches to regulating and enforcing safety standards.
— Mayor Parrish sought clarification from City Solicitor Graham Walsh about the scope of strong mayor powers over the annual budget approval.
— She added that she and Chris Fonseca were “going to war” against Peel Region, to advocate for building more affordable homes on an untapped 24 acres of land.
— Dipika Damerla thanked ex-mayor Bonnie Crombie for her service as Liberal leader. “There are very few politicians who can serve at all levels — municipal, provincial, and federal — especially at a senior level,” said Damerla, an ex-MPP.
Over in Brampton: Council met on Wednesday.
— Alison Theodore discussed the third annual Food and Beverage Processing Summit taking place at the Pearson Convention Centre today.
— Tara Hunter shared the Innovation District’s fall update, including on the BramHacks city-wide hackathon.
— Mayor Brown announced the groundbreaking of the 22 Division of the Peel Regional Police Service, which he attended alongside Dennis Keenan, Martin Medeiros, and Paul Vicente.
— Tanner Bergsma from Unity Beyond Borders raised concerns about homelessness and housing. She said the city “continues to pour money into short-term measures that don’t solve the problem.”
— Melissa Mallow from World Animal Protection spoke about greater restrictions for keeping exotic pets, echoing support for Gurpartap Singh Toor’s resolution supporting greater provincial zoo regulations.
— Jasroop Singh Brar presented a petition on behalf of local sensei, Khosrow Khaleghpanah, on lifting wildlife feeding restrictions.
— Amandipp Singh spoke about the launch of Enabled Talent in Brampton, an AI-powered hiring and training platform.
— Nayan Brahmbhatt requested an amendment to the recreational facility booking by-laws for cricket field access.
— Councillors passed a motion from Councillor Keenan proposing to expand seniors’ access to multi-purpose reading groups.
Meanwhile, coming up this weekend:
— Today at 1 p.m.: “Culture Days” will begin in Caledon today with a flag-raising at Town Hall.
— Friday and Saturday: Afrocan Roots and Rhythms Fest is on at Celebration Square.
— Carolyn Parrish is back at Mississauga City Hall following her knee surgery.
— Last weekend, Patrick Brown attended the Toronto Nigerian International Film Festival closing gala, the Brampton Latin Festival and the annual Terry Fox Run.
— Annette Groves sat down with the Caledon Enterprise, denying that her controversial fill by-law was a political favour to the developer Nick Cortellucci.
— First in The Peel Report — In a now-deleted LinkedIn post, Danny Singh says he’s been “threatened with a fake lawsuit” by Alvin Tedjo and Natalie Hart. “[They] want to continue the corrupt Bonnie Crombie legacy of hiding things and raising taxes…”
Singh fell to Hart in a council race last year.
— The Forks of the Credit Preservation Group protested the expansion of the aggregate industry in Caledon at a Planning and Development Committee Meeting on Tuesday.
“David Sylvester, chair of the preservation group, said the ministry’s response, although ‘very harsh’ was a “predictable” first step.” More from the Caledon Enterprise.
— Mississauga has received the highest possible credit score from Standard and Poor Global Ratings.
— Over in Brampton, a new agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1573 is approved.
— Vaughan has passed a motion to ban the automated speed enforcement program. Premier Doug Ford's reaction? “Mayor Steven Del Duca and Vaughan City Council get it.” he posted on X.
Some cities and Ontario’s Association of Chiefs of Police are pushing back.
— Peel will receive $103 million in IRCC funding “to support refugee claimants.”
— The Real Estate Council of Ontario is pushing for a court order to freeze iPro Realty's assets amid fraud allegations.
— The Carney government will table a new hate crime bill today, banning certain hate- or terrorism-related symbols.
— A new survey by Food Banks Canada found nearly a quarter of Canadians are struggling to buy food. Catch up in the Brampton Guardian.
From the report: “Canada received an overall grade of D− in this section, the same grade it received in 2024.”
— The University of Toronto has put professor Ruth Marshall on leave over a tweet about the killing of Charlie Kirk. The Toronto District School Board, too, has penalized a Scarborough school teacher for showing a class the violent footage.
— “Ontario’s education minister has instructed licensed daycare providers to immediately prevent the use of parking spaces directly adjacent to child-care facilities…” More from Global.
— Bonnie Crombie is out as Liberal leader. Ahmad Elbayoumi has more on the caucus revolt that led to her Sunday night exit.
Here’s the reaction to his story. Choice quote: “It was a total shitshow that I’m glad I wasn’t a part of,” one source said, accusing the ex-Mississauga mayor's team of a “regicide.”
— Mississauga residents are demanding action on long-delayed pumping stations following years of chronic flooding.
— Inderjeet Singh Gosal, a Brampton-based Sikh activist, is facing death threats from the Indian government.
— Call it “Scarborough First.” The Local has more on a by-election in Toronto’s Scarborough–Rouge Park — a riding whose residents feel they’ve long been neglected by the city’s big policies.
— Housing Minister Gregor Robertson spoke to CBC’s Jayme Poisson about the slog in homebuilding.
Got a sighting, a move or a promotion worth noting? Is your birthday coming up? Reach out.
— HBD +2: Mississauga's CAO Geoff Wright, who celebrated on Wednesday.
— Natalie Hart was at the PCAWA's Take Back the Night event at the Malton Community Center.
— At Huron Recreational Centre, Dipika Damerla hosted a Budget Town Hall Tuesday night.
— RIP: John Holland, a former councillor and community stalwart, passed away last week. Stephen Dasko will attend his funeral service today. Read more.
— Outside Peel: Ana Bailao is the new CEO of Build Canada Homes. From the announcement: “We are bringing together government, industry, and communities to build homes faster, smarter, and more sustainably. We’re not just building units — we’re building opportunity, dignity, and a future where everyone in Canada has access to the homes they need — and deserve.” Read.
Thank you for reading The Peel Report. Have a tip? A story idea? I want to hear from you and I’ll keep you anonymous. We’re back in your inbox on Monday.
Today’s newsletter was edited by Ahmad Elbayoumi. Have feedback? Send us an email.
SCOOP — We parsed through expense reports across Peel’s three municipalities. Here’s who racked up the biggest bills:
Mayoral budgets: Carolyn Parrish and Patrick Brown made good use of their budget in 2024.
Parrish, whose expenses spanned the second half of the year — post-June election — spent $49,342, about 87 per cent of her budget. Brown spent $461,923, close to 77 per cent.
In comparison, Annette Groves spent a mere $4,570.
In Mississauga: Between January and March this year, Alvin Tedjo led the pack in total spending, beating out Parrish herself, with $18,392. He spent nearly half of his annual budget, a whopping 57.39 per cent, in the span of just three months.
Parrish was the biggest travel spender, with fees from attending conferences at $3,848, followed by McFadden at $1,228.
She led donation spending at $3,500, followed by Natalie Hart at $1,606 and Stephen Dasko $1,052.13. Fonseca, Kovac and Damerla didn’t spend a dime.
McFadden led the way with entertainment and community event spending, at $3,087, almost entirely on business meals or events. Brad Butt followed closely behind with $1,363.
Mahoney sits atop the councillor publications list at $11,071. Kovac trails just behind at $10,945, with Tedjo at $7,284.59.
He also footed the largest phone bill at $236, followed by Fonseca at $217.80 and Tedjo at $183.00.
In Brampton: From January to December, Mayor Brown led in total spending with $461,923.
In Caledon: Also from January to December, Lynn Kiernan was the top spending at $5,989, with council colleagues in the same price range.
Kiernan led in community engagement spending by a mile with $1,000, nearly $400 more than the runner-up, Rosa, at $587.
Christina Early led the way in mobile phone spending with $1,729.
In Mississauga: General Committee met on Wednesday.
— City Manager Geoff Wright sought input from councillors for the Resident Experience Survey.
— Financial and benchmarking updates were shared for the Living Arts Centre, Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Recreational and Culture Rental Facilities, and outdoor sports fields.
— An update to the Supply and Sale of Healthy Food and Beverages policy, removing mandates on vendors, was shared.
— Deputy Mayor Mahoney raised road safety concerns about the City’s e-scooter policy. “I hate these things, and I want them banned,” he said. Councillors discussed new approaches to regulating and enforcing safety standards.
— Mayor Parrish sought clarification from City Solicitor Graham Walsh about the scope of strong mayor powers over the annual budget approval.
— She added that she and Chris Fonseca were “going to war” against Peel Region, to advocate for building more affordable homes on an untapped 24 acres of land.
— Dipika Damerla thanked ex-mayor Bonnie Crombie for her service as Liberal leader. “There are very few politicians who can serve at all levels — municipal, provincial, and federal — especially at a senior level,” said Damerla, an ex-MPP.
Over in Brampton: Council met on Wednesday.
— Alison Theodore discussed the third annual Food and Beverage Processing Summit taking place at the Pearson Convention Centre today.
— Tara Hunter shared the Innovation District’s fall update, including on the BramHacks city-wide hackathon.
— Mayor Brown announced the groundbreaking of the 22 Division of the Peel Regional Police Service, which he attended alongside Dennis Keenan, Martin Medeiros, and Paul Vicente.
— Tanner Bergsma from Unity Beyond Borders raised concerns about homelessness and housing. She said the city “continues to pour money into short-term measures that don’t solve the problem.”
— Melissa Mallow from World Animal Protection spoke about greater restrictions for keeping exotic pets, echoing support for Gurpartap Singh Toor’s resolution supporting greater provincial zoo regulations.
— Jasroop Singh Brar presented a petition on behalf of local sensei, Khosrow Khaleghpanah, on lifting wildlife feeding restrictions.
— Amandipp Singh spoke about the launch of Enabled Talent in Brampton, an AI-powered hiring and training platform.
— Nayan Brahmbhatt requested an amendment to the recreational facility booking by-laws for cricket field access.
— Councillors passed a motion from Councillor Keenan proposing to expand seniors’ access to multi-purpose reading groups.
Meanwhile, coming up this weekend:
— Today at 1 p.m.: “Culture Days” will begin in Caledon today with a flag-raising at Town Hall.
— Friday and Saturday: Afrocan Roots and Rhythms Fest is on at Celebration Square.
— Carolyn Parrish is back at Mississauga City Hall following her knee surgery.
— Last weekend, Patrick Brown attended the Toronto Nigerian International Film Festival closing gala, the Brampton Latin Festival and the annual Terry Fox Run.
— Annette Groves sat down with the Caledon Enterprise, denying that her controversial fill by-law was a political favour to the developer Nick Cortellucci.
— First in The Peel Report — In a now-deleted LinkedIn post, Danny Singh says he’s been “threatened with a fake lawsuit” by Alvin Tedjo and Natalie Hart. “[They] want to continue the corrupt Bonnie Crombie legacy of hiding things and raising taxes…”
Singh fell to Hart in a council race last year.
— The Forks of the Credit Preservation Group protested the expansion of the aggregate industry in Caledon at a Planning and Development Committee Meeting on Tuesday.
“David Sylvester, chair of the preservation group, said the ministry’s response, although ‘very harsh’ was a “predictable” first step.” More from the Caledon Enterprise.
— Mississauga has received the highest possible credit score from Standard and Poor Global Ratings.
— Over in Brampton, a new agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1573 is approved.
— Vaughan has passed a motion to ban the automated speed enforcement program. Premier Doug Ford's reaction? “Mayor Steven Del Duca and Vaughan City Council get it.” he posted on X.
Some cities and Ontario’s Association of Chiefs of Police are pushing back.
— Peel will receive $103 million in IRCC funding “to support refugee claimants.”
— The Real Estate Council of Ontario is pushing for a court order to freeze iPro Realty's assets amid fraud allegations.
— The Carney government will table a new hate crime bill today, banning certain hate- or terrorism-related symbols.
— A new survey by Food Banks Canada found nearly a quarter of Canadians are struggling to buy food. Catch up in the Brampton Guardian.
From the report: “Canada received an overall grade of D− in this section, the same grade it received in 2024.”
— The University of Toronto has put professor Ruth Marshall on leave over a tweet about the killing of Charlie Kirk. The Toronto District School Board, too, has penalized a Scarborough school teacher for showing a class the violent footage.
— “Ontario’s education minister has instructed licensed daycare providers to immediately prevent the use of parking spaces directly adjacent to child-care facilities…” More from Global.
— Bonnie Crombie is out as Liberal leader. Ahmad Elbayoumi has more on the caucus revolt that led to her Sunday night exit.
Here’s the reaction to his story. Choice quote: “It was a total shitshow that I’m glad I wasn’t a part of,” one source said, accusing the ex-Mississauga mayor's team of a “regicide.”
— Mississauga residents are demanding action on long-delayed pumping stations following years of chronic flooding.
— Inderjeet Singh Gosal, a Brampton-based Sikh activist, is facing death threats from the Indian government.
— Call it “Scarborough First.” The Local has more on a by-election in Toronto’s Scarborough–Rouge Park — a riding whose residents feel they’ve long been neglected by the city’s big policies.
— Housing Minister Gregor Robertson spoke to CBC’s Jayme Poisson about the slog in homebuilding.
Got a sighting, a move or a promotion worth noting? Is your birthday coming up? Reach out.
— HBD +2: Mississauga's CAO Geoff Wright, who celebrated on Wednesday.
— Natalie Hart was at the PCAWA's Take Back the Night event at the Malton Community Center.
— At Huron Recreational Centre, Dipika Damerla hosted a Budget Town Hall Tuesday night.
— RIP: John Holland, a former councillor and community stalwart, passed away last week. Stephen Dasko will attend his funeral service today. Read more.
— Outside Peel: Ana Bailao is the new CEO of Build Canada Homes. From the announcement: “We are bringing together government, industry, and communities to build homes faster, smarter, and more sustainably. We’re not just building units — we’re building opportunity, dignity, and a future where everyone in Canada has access to the homes they need — and deserve.” Read.
Thank you for reading The Peel Report. Have a tip? A story idea? I want to hear from you and I’ll keep you anonymous. We’re back in your inbox on Monday.
Today’s newsletter was edited by Ahmad Elbayoumi. Have feedback? Send us an email.
SCOOP — We parsed through expense reports across Peel’s three municipalities. Here’s who racked up the biggest bills:
Mayoral budgets: Carolyn Parrish and Patrick Brown made good use of their budget in 2024.
Parrish, whose expenses spanned the second half of the year — post-June election — spent $49,342, about 87 per cent of her budget. Brown spent $461,923, close to 77 per cent.
In comparison, Annette Groves spent a mere $4,570.
In Mississauga: Between January and March this year, Alvin Tedjo led the pack in total spending, beating out Parrish herself, with $18,392. He spent nearly half of his annual budget, a whopping 57.39 per cent, in the span of just three months.
Parrish was the biggest travel spender, with fees from attending conferences at $3,848, followed by McFadden at $1,228.
She led donation spending at $3,500, followed by Natalie Hart at $1,606 and Stephen Dasko $1,052.13. Fonseca, Kovac and Damerla didn’t spend a dime.
McFadden led the way with entertainment and community event spending, at $3,087, almost entirely on business meals or events. Brad Butt followed closely behind with $1,363.
Mahoney sits atop the councillor publications list at $11,071. Kovac trails just behind at $10,945, with Tedjo at $7,284.59.
He also footed the largest phone bill at $236, followed by Fonseca at $217.80 and Tedjo at $183.00.
In Brampton: From January to December, Mayor Brown led in total spending with $461,923.
In Caledon: Also from January to December, Lynn Kiernan was the top spending at $5,989, with council colleagues in the same price range.
Kiernan led in community engagement spending by a mile with $1,000, nearly $400 more than the runner-up, Rosa, at $587.
Christina Early led the way in mobile phone spending with $1,729.
In Mississauga: General Committee met on Wednesday.
— City Manager Geoff Wright sought input from councillors for the Resident Experience Survey.
— Financial and benchmarking updates were shared for the Living Arts Centre, Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Recreational and Culture Rental Facilities, and outdoor sports fields.
— An update to the Supply and Sale of Healthy Food and Beverages policy, removing mandates on vendors, was shared.
— Deputy Mayor Mahoney raised road safety concerns about the City’s e-scooter policy. “I hate these things, and I want them banned,” he said. Councillors discussed new approaches to regulating and enforcing safety standards.
— Mayor Parrish sought clarification from City Solicitor Graham Walsh about the scope of strong mayor powers over the annual budget approval.
— She added that she and Chris Fonseca were “going to war” against Peel Region, to advocate for building more affordable homes on an untapped 24 acres of land.
— Dipika Damerla thanked ex-mayor Bonnie Crombie for her service as Liberal leader. “There are very few politicians who can serve at all levels — municipal, provincial, and federal — especially at a senior level,” said Damerla, an ex-MPP.
Over in Brampton: Council met on Wednesday.
— Alison Theodore discussed the third annual Food and Beverage Processing Summit taking place at the Pearson Convention Centre today.
— Tara Hunter shared the Innovation District’s fall update, including on the BramHacks city-wide hackathon.
— Mayor Brown announced the groundbreaking of the 22 Division of the Peel Regional Police Service, which he attended alongside Dennis Keenan, Martin Medeiros, and Paul Vicente.
— Tanner Bergsma from Unity Beyond Borders raised concerns about homelessness and housing. She said the city “continues to pour money into short-term measures that don’t solve the problem.”
— Melissa Mallow from World Animal Protection spoke about greater restrictions for keeping exotic pets, echoing support for Gurpartap Singh Toor’s resolution supporting greater provincial zoo regulations.
— Jasroop Singh Brar presented a petition on behalf of local sensei, Khosrow Khaleghpanah, on lifting wildlife feeding restrictions.
— Amandipp Singh spoke about the launch of Enabled Talent in Brampton, an AI-powered hiring and training platform.
— Nayan Brahmbhatt requested an amendment to the recreational facility booking by-laws for cricket field access.
— Councillors passed a motion from Councillor Keenan proposing to expand seniors’ access to multi-purpose reading groups.
Meanwhile, coming up this weekend:
— Today at 1 p.m.: “Culture Days” will begin in Caledon today with a flag-raising at Town Hall.
— Friday and Saturday: Afrocan Roots and Rhythms Fest is on at Celebration Square.
— Carolyn Parrish is back at Mississauga City Hall following her knee surgery.
— Last weekend, Patrick Brown attended the Toronto Nigerian International Film Festival closing gala, the Brampton Latin Festival and the annual Terry Fox Run.
— Annette Groves sat down with the Caledon Enterprise, denying that her controversial fill by-law was a political favour to the developer Nick Cortellucci.
— First in The Peel Report — In a now-deleted LinkedIn post, Danny Singh says he’s been “threatened with a fake lawsuit” by Alvin Tedjo and Natalie Hart. “[They] want to continue the corrupt Bonnie Crombie legacy of hiding things and raising taxes…”
Singh fell to Hart in a council race last year.
— The Forks of the Credit Preservation Group protested the expansion of the aggregate industry in Caledon at a Planning and Development Committee Meeting on Tuesday.
“David Sylvester, chair of the preservation group, said the ministry’s response, although ‘very harsh’ was a “predictable” first step.” More from the Caledon Enterprise.
— Mississauga has received the highest possible credit score from Standard and Poor Global Ratings.
— Over in Brampton, a new agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1573 is approved.
— Vaughan has passed a motion to ban the automated speed enforcement program. Premier Doug Ford's reaction? “Mayor Steven Del Duca and Vaughan City Council get it.” he posted on X.
Some cities and Ontario’s Association of Chiefs of Police are pushing back.
— Peel will receive $103 million in IRCC funding “to support refugee claimants.”
— The Real Estate Council of Ontario is pushing for a court order to freeze iPro Realty's assets amid fraud allegations.
— The Carney government will table a new hate crime bill today, banning certain hate- or terrorism-related symbols.
— A new survey by Food Banks Canada found nearly a quarter of Canadians are struggling to buy food. Catch up in the Brampton Guardian.
From the report: “Canada received an overall grade of D− in this section, the same grade it received in 2024.”
— The University of Toronto has put professor Ruth Marshall on leave over a tweet about the killing of Charlie Kirk. The Toronto District School Board, too, has penalized a Scarborough school teacher for showing a class the violent footage.
— “Ontario’s education minister has instructed licensed daycare providers to immediately prevent the use of parking spaces directly adjacent to child-care facilities…” More from Global.
— Bonnie Crombie is out as Liberal leader. Ahmad Elbayoumi has more on the caucus revolt that led to her Sunday night exit.
Here’s the reaction to his story. Choice quote: “It was a total shitshow that I’m glad I wasn’t a part of,” one source said, accusing the ex-Mississauga mayor's team of a “regicide.”
— Mississauga residents are demanding action on long-delayed pumping stations following years of chronic flooding.
— Inderjeet Singh Gosal, a Brampton-based Sikh activist, is facing death threats from the Indian government.
— Call it “Scarborough First.” The Local has more on a by-election in Toronto’s Scarborough–Rouge Park — a riding whose residents feel they’ve long been neglected by the city’s big policies.
— Housing Minister Gregor Robertson spoke to CBC’s Jayme Poisson about the slog in homebuilding.
Got a sighting, a move or a promotion worth noting? Is your birthday coming up? Reach out.
— HBD +2: Mississauga's CAO Geoff Wright, who celebrated on Wednesday.
— Natalie Hart was at the PCAWA's Take Back the Night event at the Malton Community Center.
— At Huron Recreational Centre, Dipika Damerla hosted a Budget Town Hall Tuesday night.
— RIP: John Holland, a former councillor and community stalwart, passed away last week. Stephen Dasko will attend his funeral service today. Read more.
— Outside Peel: Ana Bailao is the new CEO of Build Canada Homes. From the announcement: “We are bringing together government, industry, and communities to build homes faster, smarter, and more sustainably. We’re not just building units — we’re building opportunity, dignity, and a future where everyone in Canada has access to the homes they need — and deserve.” Read.
Thank you for reading The Peel Report. Have a tip? A story idea? I want to hear from you and I’ll keep you anonymous. We’re back in your inbox on Monday.
Today’s newsletter was edited by Ahmad Elbayoumi. Have feedback? Send us an email.
SCOOP — We parsed through expense reports across Peel’s three municipalities. Here’s who racked up the biggest bills:
Mayoral budgets: Carolyn Parrish and Patrick Brown made good use of their budget in 2024.
Parrish, whose expenses spanned the second half of the year — post-June election — spent $49,342, about 87 per cent of her budget. Brown spent $461,923, close to 77 per cent.
In comparison, Annette Groves spent a mere $4,570.
In Mississauga: Between January and March this year, Alvin Tedjo led the pack in total spending, beating out Parrish herself, with $18,392. He spent nearly half of his annual budget, a whopping 57.39 per cent, in the span of just three months.
Parrish was the biggest travel spender, with fees from attending conferences at $3,848, followed by McFadden at $1,228.
She led donation spending at $3,500, followed by Natalie Hart at $1,606 and Stephen Dasko $1,052.13. Fonseca, Kovac and Damerla didn’t spend a dime.
McFadden led the way with entertainment and community event spending, at $3,087, almost entirely on business meals or events. Brad Butt followed closely behind with $1,363.
Mahoney sits atop the councillor publications list at $11,071. Kovac trails just behind at $10,945, with Tedjo at $7,284.59.
He also footed the largest phone bill at $236, followed by Fonseca at $217.80 and Tedjo at $183.00.
In Brampton: From January to December, Mayor Brown led in total spending with $461,923.
In Caledon: Also from January to December, Lynn Kiernan was the top spending at $5,989, with council colleagues in the same price range.
Kiernan led in community engagement spending by a mile with $1,000, nearly $400 more than the runner-up, Rosa, at $587.
Christina Early led the way in mobile phone spending with $1,729.
In Mississauga: General Committee met on Wednesday.
— City Manager Geoff Wright sought input from councillors for the Resident Experience Survey.
— Financial and benchmarking updates were shared for the Living Arts Centre, Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Recreational and Culture Rental Facilities, and outdoor sports fields.
— An update to the Supply and Sale of Healthy Food and Beverages policy, removing mandates on vendors, was shared.
— Deputy Mayor Mahoney raised road safety concerns about the City’s e-scooter policy. “I hate these things, and I want them banned,” he said. Councillors discussed new approaches to regulating and enforcing safety standards.
— Mayor Parrish sought clarification from City Solicitor Graham Walsh about the scope of strong mayor powers over the annual budget approval.
— She added that she and Chris Fonseca were “going to war” against Peel Region, to advocate for building more affordable homes on an untapped 24 acres of land.
— Dipika Damerla thanked ex-mayor Bonnie Crombie for her service as Liberal leader. “There are very few politicians who can serve at all levels — municipal, provincial, and federal — especially at a senior level,” said Damerla, an ex-MPP.
Over in Brampton: Council met on Wednesday.
— Alison Theodore discussed the third annual Food and Beverage Processing Summit taking place at the Pearson Convention Centre today.
— Tara Hunter shared the Innovation District’s fall update, including on the BramHacks city-wide hackathon.
— Mayor Brown announced the groundbreaking of the 22 Division of the Peel Regional Police Service, which he attended alongside Dennis Keenan, Martin Medeiros, and Paul Vicente.
— Tanner Bergsma from Unity Beyond Borders raised concerns about homelessness and housing. She said the city “continues to pour money into short-term measures that don’t solve the problem.”
— Melissa Mallow from World Animal Protection spoke about greater restrictions for keeping exotic pets, echoing support for Gurpartap Singh Toor’s resolution supporting greater provincial zoo regulations.
— Jasroop Singh Brar presented a petition on behalf of local sensei, Khosrow Khaleghpanah, on lifting wildlife feeding restrictions.
— Amandipp Singh spoke about the launch of Enabled Talent in Brampton, an AI-powered hiring and training platform.
— Nayan Brahmbhatt requested an amendment to the recreational facility booking by-laws for cricket field access.
— Councillors passed a motion from Councillor Keenan proposing to expand seniors’ access to multi-purpose reading groups.
Meanwhile, coming up this weekend:
— Today at 1 p.m.: “Culture Days” will begin in Caledon today with a flag-raising at Town Hall.
— Friday and Saturday: Afrocan Roots and Rhythms Fest is on at Celebration Square.
— Carolyn Parrish is back at Mississauga City Hall following her knee surgery.
— Last weekend, Patrick Brown attended the Toronto Nigerian International Film Festival closing gala, the Brampton Latin Festival and the annual Terry Fox Run.
— Annette Groves sat down with the Caledon Enterprise, denying that her controversial fill by-law was a political favour to the developer Nick Cortellucci.
— First in The Peel Report — In a now-deleted LinkedIn post, Danny Singh says he’s been “threatened with a fake lawsuit” by Alvin Tedjo and Natalie Hart. “[They] want to continue the corrupt Bonnie Crombie legacy of hiding things and raising taxes…”
Singh fell to Hart in a council race last year.
— The Forks of the Credit Preservation Group protested the expansion of the aggregate industry in Caledon at a Planning and Development Committee Meeting on Tuesday.
“David Sylvester, chair of the preservation group, said the ministry’s response, although ‘very harsh’ was a “predictable” first step.” More from the Caledon Enterprise.
— Mississauga has received the highest possible credit score from Standard and Poor Global Ratings.
— Over in Brampton, a new agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1573 is approved.
— Vaughan has passed a motion to ban the automated speed enforcement program. Premier Doug Ford's reaction? “Mayor Steven Del Duca and Vaughan City Council get it.” he posted on X.
Some cities and Ontario’s Association of Chiefs of Police are pushing back.
— Peel will receive $103 million in IRCC funding “to support refugee claimants.”
— The Real Estate Council of Ontario is pushing for a court order to freeze iPro Realty's assets amid fraud allegations.
— The Carney government will table a new hate crime bill today, banning certain hate- or terrorism-related symbols.
— A new survey by Food Banks Canada found nearly a quarter of Canadians are struggling to buy food. Catch up in the Brampton Guardian.
From the report: “Canada received an overall grade of D− in this section, the same grade it received in 2024.”
— The University of Toronto has put professor Ruth Marshall on leave over a tweet about the killing of Charlie Kirk. The Toronto District School Board, too, has penalized a Scarborough school teacher for showing a class the violent footage.
— “Ontario’s education minister has instructed licensed daycare providers to immediately prevent the use of parking spaces directly adjacent to child-care facilities…” More from Global.
— Bonnie Crombie is out as Liberal leader. Ahmad Elbayoumi has more on the caucus revolt that led to her Sunday night exit.
Here’s the reaction to his story. Choice quote: “It was a total shitshow that I’m glad I wasn’t a part of,” one source said, accusing the ex-Mississauga mayor's team of a “regicide.”
— Mississauga residents are demanding action on long-delayed pumping stations following years of chronic flooding.
— Inderjeet Singh Gosal, a Brampton-based Sikh activist, is facing death threats from the Indian government.
— Call it “Scarborough First.” The Local has more on a by-election in Toronto’s Scarborough–Rouge Park — a riding whose residents feel they’ve long been neglected by the city’s big policies.
— Housing Minister Gregor Robertson spoke to CBC’s Jayme Poisson about the slog in homebuilding.
Got a sighting, a move or a promotion worth noting? Is your birthday coming up? Reach out.
— HBD +2: Mississauga's CAO Geoff Wright, who celebrated on Wednesday.
— Natalie Hart was at the PCAWA's Take Back the Night event at the Malton Community Center.
— At Huron Recreational Centre, Dipika Damerla hosted a Budget Town Hall Tuesday night.
— RIP: John Holland, a former councillor and community stalwart, passed away last week. Stephen Dasko will attend his funeral service today. Read more.
— Outside Peel: Ana Bailao is the new CEO of Build Canada Homes. From the announcement: “We are bringing together government, industry, and communities to build homes faster, smarter, and more sustainably. We’re not just building units — we’re building opportunity, dignity, and a future where everyone in Canada has access to the homes they need — and deserve.” Read.
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SCOOP — We parsed through expense reports across Peel’s three municipalities. Here’s who racked up the biggest bills:
Mayoral budgets: Carolyn Parrish and Patrick Brown made good use of their budget in 2024.
Parrish, whose expenses spanned the second half of the year — post-June election — spent $49,342, about 87 per cent of her budget. Brown spent $461,923, close to 77 per cent.
In comparison, Annette Groves spent a mere $4,570.
In Mississauga: Between January and March this year, Alvin Tedjo led the pack in total spending, beating out Parrish herself, with $18,392. He spent nearly half of his annual budget, a whopping 57.39 per cent, in the span of just three months.
Parrish was the biggest travel spender, with fees from attending conferences at $3,848, followed by McFadden at $1,228.
She led donation spending at $3,500, followed by Natalie Hart at $1,606 and Stephen Dasko $1,052.13. Fonseca, Kovac and Damerla didn’t spend a dime.
McFadden led the way with entertainment and community event spending, at $3,087, almost entirely on business meals or events. Brad Butt followed closely behind with $1,363.
Mahoney sits atop the councillor publications list at $11,071. Kovac trails just behind at $10,945, with Tedjo at $7,284.59.
He also footed the largest phone bill at $236, followed by Fonseca at $217.80 and Tedjo at $183.00.
In Brampton: From January to December, Mayor Brown led in total spending with $461,923.
In Caledon: Also from January to December, Lynn Kiernan was the top spending at $5,989, with council colleagues in the same price range.
Kiernan led in community engagement spending by a mile with $1,000, nearly $400 more than the runner-up, Rosa, at $587.
Christina Early led the way in mobile phone spending with $1,729.
In Mississauga: General Committee met on Wednesday.
— City Manager Geoff Wright sought input from councillors for the Resident Experience Survey.
— Financial and benchmarking updates were shared for the Living Arts Centre, Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Recreational and Culture Rental Facilities, and outdoor sports fields.
— An update to the Supply and Sale of Healthy Food and Beverages policy, removing mandates on vendors, was shared.
— Deputy Mayor Mahoney raised road safety concerns about the City’s e-scooter policy. “I hate these things, and I want them banned,” he said. Councillors discussed new approaches to regulating and enforcing safety standards.
— Mayor Parrish sought clarification from City Solicitor Graham Walsh about the scope of strong mayor powers over the annual budget approval.
— She added that she and Chris Fonseca were “going to war” against Peel Region, to advocate for building more affordable homes on an untapped 24 acres of land.
— Dipika Damerla thanked ex-mayor Bonnie Crombie for her service as Liberal leader. “There are very few politicians who can serve at all levels — municipal, provincial, and federal — especially at a senior level,” said Damerla, an ex-MPP.
Over in Brampton: Council met on Wednesday.
— Alison Theodore discussed the third annual Food and Beverage Processing Summit taking place at the Pearson Convention Centre today.
— Tara Hunter shared the Innovation District’s fall update, including on the BramHacks city-wide hackathon.
— Mayor Brown announced the groundbreaking of the 22 Division of the Peel Regional Police Service, which he attended alongside Dennis Keenan, Martin Medeiros, and Paul Vicente.
— Tanner Bergsma from Unity Beyond Borders raised concerns about homelessness and housing. She said the city “continues to pour money into short-term measures that don’t solve the problem.”
— Melissa Mallow from World Animal Protection spoke about greater restrictions for keeping exotic pets, echoing support for Gurpartap Singh Toor’s resolution supporting greater provincial zoo regulations.
— Jasroop Singh Brar presented a petition on behalf of local sensei, Khosrow Khaleghpanah, on lifting wildlife feeding restrictions.
— Amandipp Singh spoke about the launch of Enabled Talent in Brampton, an AI-powered hiring and training platform.
— Nayan Brahmbhatt requested an amendment to the recreational facility booking by-laws for cricket field access.
— Councillors passed a motion from Councillor Keenan proposing to expand seniors’ access to multi-purpose reading groups.
Meanwhile, coming up this weekend:
— Today at 1 p.m.: “Culture Days” will begin in Caledon today with a flag-raising at Town Hall.
— Friday and Saturday: Afrocan Roots and Rhythms Fest is on at Celebration Square.
— Carolyn Parrish is back at Mississauga City Hall following her knee surgery.
— Last weekend, Patrick Brown attended the Toronto Nigerian International Film Festival closing gala, the Brampton Latin Festival and the annual Terry Fox Run.
— Annette Groves sat down with the Caledon Enterprise, denying that her controversial fill by-law was a political favour to the developer Nick Cortellucci.
— First in The Peel Report — In a now-deleted LinkedIn post, Danny Singh says he’s been “threatened with a fake lawsuit” by Alvin Tedjo and Natalie Hart. “[They] want to continue the corrupt Bonnie Crombie legacy of hiding things and raising taxes…”
Singh fell to Hart in a council race last year.
— The Forks of the Credit Preservation Group protested the expansion of the aggregate industry in Caledon at a Planning and Development Committee Meeting on Tuesday.
“David Sylvester, chair of the preservation group, said the ministry’s response, although ‘very harsh’ was a “predictable” first step.” More from the Caledon Enterprise.
— Mississauga has received the highest possible credit score from Standard and Poor Global Ratings.
— Over in Brampton, a new agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1573 is approved.
— Vaughan has passed a motion to ban the automated speed enforcement program. Premier Doug Ford's reaction? “Mayor Steven Del Duca and Vaughan City Council get it.” he posted on X.
Some cities and Ontario’s Association of Chiefs of Police are pushing back.
— Peel will receive $103 million in IRCC funding “to support refugee claimants.”
— The Real Estate Council of Ontario is pushing for a court order to freeze iPro Realty's assets amid fraud allegations.
— The Carney government will table a new hate crime bill today, banning certain hate- or terrorism-related symbols.
— A new survey by Food Banks Canada found nearly a quarter of Canadians are struggling to buy food. Catch up in the Brampton Guardian.
From the report: “Canada received an overall grade of D− in this section, the same grade it received in 2024.”
— The University of Toronto has put professor Ruth Marshall on leave over a tweet about the killing of Charlie Kirk. The Toronto District School Board, too, has penalized a Scarborough school teacher for showing a class the violent footage.
— “Ontario’s education minister has instructed licensed daycare providers to immediately prevent the use of parking spaces directly adjacent to child-care facilities…” More from Global.
— Bonnie Crombie is out as Liberal leader. Ahmad Elbayoumi has more on the caucus revolt that led to her Sunday night exit.
Here’s the reaction to his story. Choice quote: “It was a total shitshow that I’m glad I wasn’t a part of,” one source said, accusing the ex-Mississauga mayor's team of a “regicide.”
— Mississauga residents are demanding action on long-delayed pumping stations following years of chronic flooding.
— Inderjeet Singh Gosal, a Brampton-based Sikh activist, is facing death threats from the Indian government.
— Call it “Scarborough First.” The Local has more on a by-election in Toronto’s Scarborough–Rouge Park — a riding whose residents feel they’ve long been neglected by the city’s big policies.
— Housing Minister Gregor Robertson spoke to CBC’s Jayme Poisson about the slog in homebuilding.
Got a sighting, a move or a promotion worth noting? Is your birthday coming up? Reach out.
— HBD +2: Mississauga's CAO Geoff Wright, who celebrated on Wednesday.
— Natalie Hart was at the PCAWA's Take Back the Night event at the Malton Community Center.
— At Huron Recreational Centre, Dipika Damerla hosted a Budget Town Hall Tuesday night.
— RIP: John Holland, a former councillor and community stalwart, passed away last week. Stephen Dasko will attend his funeral service today. Read more.
— Outside Peel: Ana Bailao is the new CEO of Build Canada Homes. From the announcement: “We are bringing together government, industry, and communities to build homes faster, smarter, and more sustainably. We’re not just building units — we’re building opportunity, dignity, and a future where everyone in Canada has access to the homes they need — and deserve.” Read.
Thank you for reading The Peel Report. Have a tip? A story idea? I want to hear from you and I’ll keep you anonymous. We’re back in your inbox on Monday.
Today’s newsletter was edited by Ahmad Elbayoumi. Have feedback? Send us an email.