BRAMPTON, ON – March 5, 2026. Peel Region is the first municipality in Ontario to partner with the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response (MEPR) to deliver IMS 101: Incident Management Overview training.
This partnership supports Peel’s Future Disruption Readiness Strategy and reflects Peel’s ongoing commitment to emergency preparedness, organisational resilience, and business continuity across all programs and services. Peel’s Future Ready pillar is a core component of Peel’s Strategic Agenda to ensure Peel is prepared for disruption, volatility, uncertainty, growth, complexity, and ambiguity with resilience and foresight.
The Incident Management System (IMS) is a standardised emergency management framework used across Ontario. It is aligned with North American response systems to ensure coordinated emergency planning, response, and recovery. By making the Ministry’s IMS 101 e-learning program mandatory for all staff, Peel ensures every employee receives foundational training in emergency preparedness principles.
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“Ensuring Peel Region’s future readiness is essential. This partnership strengthens Peel’s ability to deliver the programs and services residents rely on – even during times of emergency and uncertainty.”
Brad Butt, Regional Councillor and Chair, Emergency Management Program Committee
“Preparing our organisation for emergencies is an investment in resilience. When our employees are trained and ready, Peel Region can act quickly and effectively to provide the steady, coordinated support our community depends on in tough times.”
Gary Kent, Chief Administrative Officer, Peel Region