Achievements
Peel Poverty Reduction Committee Timeline
Launched 2012-2015 Peel Poverty Reduction Strategy
2020
- Implemented the PPRC’s new governance structure
- Developed several advocacy positions in response to COVID-19
- Launched the Peel Income Tax Clinic Community of Practice
- Hosted a “Community Benefits Agreements 101” speaker series
- Developed the 2020-2021 Financial Literacy Infographic
2019
- Delegated to The City of Brampton Committee of Council
- Supported the Peel Community Benefits Network (PCBN) to implement a Community Benefits Agreement for the Hurontario LRT project
- Launched the PPRC Lived Experience Roundtable
2018
- Finalized 2018-2028 Peel Poverty Reduction Strategy
- Received Regional Council endorsement of the 2018-2028 Peel Poverty Reduction Strategy
- Launched the 2018-2028 Peel Poverty Reduction Strategy
- Co-hosted and participated in Tamarack's Cities Innovating to Reduce Poverty Summit in Peel
2017
- Received Regional Council approval of permanent Affordable Transit Program
- Launched the Affordable Transit Program
- Launched Peel Food Charter (PDF)
- Conducted Living Wage focused information sessions
- Hosted Community Benefits Agreement Consultations
- Conducted workshops for Peel Poverty Reduction Strategy refresh
2016
- Completed the Peel Living Wage calculation
- Completed Peel Food Charter (PDF)
- Supported the Region of Peel's income tax initiative
- Began Peel Poverty Reduction Strategy refresh process
- Initiated the Hurontario LRT Community Benefits Agreement with Metrolinx
- Advocated for and participated in the Affordable Transit Pilot Phase 2
2015
- Launched the Peel Food Map
- Participated in the BikeWrx Collaboration
- Initiated partnership process with Toronto Community Benefits Network
- Mapped pay day loan centres in Peel
2014
- Co-led and participated in PEPSO Research project- precarious employment in Mississauga and Brampton
- Joined the Ontario Living Wage Network
- Partnered on FUSE youth project
- Developed Peel Food Map
- Supported the development and implementation of the Affordable Transit Pilot Phase 1
- Created advocacy campaign for 2014 election
2013
- Established Peel Poverty Reduction Round Table
- Established Taskforces
2012
Launched 2012-2015 Peel Poverty Reduction Strategy
