Stephen’s Initiatives

Jul 17 2025
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Peel Region establishes independent Office of the Auditor General

By Announcement, Stephen’s Initiatives

BRAMPTON, Ont. – July 17, 2025. Peel Regional Council has approved the establishment of the Office of the Auditor General, a significant step toward strengthening transparency, and accountability in respect of regional programs and services across Peel Region.

Following Council’s approval of By-law 39-2025 on July 10, 2025, the Auditor General will serve as an independent officer reporting directly to Peel Regional Council. Under the Municipal Act, 2001, the Auditor General is responsible for assisting Regional Council in holding itself and its administrators accountable for the quality of stewardship over public funds and ensuring value for money in municipal operations. Through independently developed annual audit plans, the Auditor General may conduct financial, compliance, and performance audits of Peel departments, local boards, grant recipients, and Peel-controlled corporations (Peel Living). The new office is also tasked with operating a confidential fraud and waste hotline.

Peel joins other large Canadian municipalities like Toronto, Ottawa, and Vancouver in adopting an independent Auditor General model to ensure accountability, strengthen financials controls and optimize efficiencies. This historic initiative reflects Peel’s commitment to good governance, value-for-money, and public accountability.

Key features of the new office:

  • Independence The Auditor General will be fully independent from the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), senior leadership, and internal audit functions.
  • Direct reporting: The Auditor General will report to Council and is required to submit an annual audit plan and an annual report on activities.
  • Appointment process: The Auditor General will be appointed through a Council-led recruitment committee comprised of the Regional Chair and 8 members of Regional Council.
  • Term: The term of office is set by Council (up to 7 years).
  • Peer review: The AG’s office will undergo an external peer review every three years and a compliance audit annually.

To learn more about the Office of the Auditor General, access By-law 39-2025.

Jun 19 2025
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Discover Disc Golf in Mississauga

By Parks, Resources, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

Disc golf is a fun and engaging sport that invites players to throw discs into specially designed baskets, aiming to complete the course in the fewest throws possible. Whether you’re playing solo or in a group, this accessible sport offers a great way to enjoy the outdoors all year round. Disc golf courses are available at Dellwood Park, Spruce Park, Shawnmarr Park and Lake Aquitaine Park.

Residents are encouraged to borrow disc golf kits from the Library of Things collection at Lakeview Library and visit the courses at nearby Dellwood Park and Spruce Park. The disc golf courses are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

Jun 10 2025
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Carmen Corbasson Community Centre is re-opening and you’re invited to celebrate

By Announcement, Events, Stephen’s Initiatives, Ward 1

Celebration includes a ceremony, tours of the facility, entertainment and free activities throughout the day.

June 10, 2025

Looking for something to do this weekend? Join us for a community event in celebration of the re-opening of Carmen Corbasson Community Centre on Saturday, June 14, 2025.The celebration will include an opening ceremony with Mayor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko, Members of Council, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the City’s Poet Laureate and a performance by Mikey Bloom. The celebration will also include tours of the facility, entertainment and free activities throughout the day.

The redeveloped facility features a new fitness and aquatics centre, 25-metre six-lane pool, warm water therapy pool, climate controlled indoor walking track, two indoor ice surfaces, an active living studio and various improved exterior connections to the woodlot and Mississauga Seniors’ Centre.

What

Opening of Carmen Corbasson Community Centre

When

Saturday, June 14, 2025
11 a.m. Ceremony with Mayor Parrish, Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko, Members of Council, dignitaries and special guests
11:30 a.m. Free programming, entertainment and activities continue
4 p.m. Event concludes

Where

Carmen Corbasson Community Centre
1399 Cawthra Rd, Mississauga

Cost

Free

More information about the upcoming event can be found on the event calendar listing.

A list of the free activities and drop-in programs can be found on Active Mississauga.

May 22 2025
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Notice: Toronto Pearson Emergency Exercise – May 24–25, 2025

By Announcement, Stephen’s Initiatives

Toronto Pearson will be conducting its annual full-scale emergency exercise beginning the evening of Saturday, May 24, 2025, continuing into the early morning hours of Sunday, May 25.

This Transport Canada–mandated exercise is an essential component of our emergency preparedness program and has been conducted annually for more than 30 years. The exercise is designed to test and strengthen emergency response capabilities across the airport community and involves coordination among airport staff, first responders, airline partners, and nearly 200 volunteers.

The exercise will begin at approximately 11:00 p.m. on May 24. It is deliberately scheduled during overnight hours to minimize disruption to regular airport operations. Passengers and flight activity will not be impacted, and operations will continue as normal throughout the event.

Please note: travellers and members of the public may observe an increased presence of emergency responders at the airport during this time. This is part of the exercise and not an actual emergency.

Our media team will post updates on our X channel – @TorontoPearson – including details on when the exercise begins and when it concludes. We encourage you to check our social media for real-time updates.