WHO WE ARE

The Peel Community Benefits Network (PCBN) was born from an initiative of the Peel Poverty Reduction Strategy Committee (PPRSC), which is co-chaired by the Region of Peel and United Way Greater Toronto.

Our mandate is to:

  • Ensure that residents benefit from the economic opportunities that large infrastructure projects, like the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (HuLRT), will bring to the community
  • Actively engage stakeholders from business and non-profit organizations, the community, school boards, labour unions, etc. to create inclusive Community Benefit frameworks

Through this engagement, we have developed a strong network that is committed to contributing and supporting a Community Benefits framework. Some of our members are:

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First PCBN Annual Forum

Building Community Engagement in Community Benefits

Building on our first annual forum, we are pleased to share the outcomes report made possible by the generous insights of our partners. Together, we are committed to promoting Community Benefits in major infrastructure developments in Peel Region, and empowering equity-seeking groups to achieve inclusive growth through:

  • Strategies for engaging employers and promoting CBAs in future infrastructure developments
  • How we can mobilize our community to champion CBAs
  • Our work in supporting job seekers and employment service providers to create more jobs, bring more equity-seeking groups to the job site, and build sustainable employment pathways.
Read the Report

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And we are still growing!

Since the start of this initiative, we have developed working groups that are:

  • active in informing and engaging the community of the economic opportunities of the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (HuLRT) project
  • building a network of stakeholders that can assist with developing a community benefits framework for the HuLRT.
  • dedicated to assisting and supporting the winning bidder in fulfilling their obligations outlined in the CBA

VISION

The Peel Community Benefits Network envisions Peel as an inclusive, thriving region in which all residents have equitable opportunities to contribute to building healthy communities and a prospering economy.

MISSION

The Peel Community Benefits Network is committed to ensuring that a skilled workforce is ready and available for the completion of infrastructure projects by tapping into the capacity of Peel’s diverse communities.