Government Services
Portrait of Halton
In 1974, The Regional Municipality of Halton was formed, replacing its predecessor Halton County. As an upper-tier government, the region represents the communities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville.
The Regional Municipality of Halton is divided into different departments consisting of:
- CAO's office
- Legislative and Planning Services
- Finance
- Health
- Public Works
- Social and Community Services
The Regional Municipality of Halton that provides services like: policing, waste management (garbage and recycling), paramedics, long-term care, water and sewage, human services (social housing, child care and social assistance), Public Health and transportation for people with disabilities.
Provides services including: policing, waste management (garbage and recycling), paramedics, long-term care, water and sewage, human services (social housing, child care and social assistance), Public Health and transportation for people with disabilities.
Four Local Municipalities
The City of Burlington, The Town of Halton Hills, The Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville provide services including: firefighting, parks, recreation, public transit, public libraries, snow removal, and other services.
Holidays
Holiday | When it occurs | What it means |
New Year's Day | January 1 | Public holiday in Ontario |
Family Day | Third Monday in February | Public holiday in Ontario |
Good Friday | Friday before Easter Sunday | Public holiday in Ontario |
Easter Monday | Monday after Easter Sunday | Only federal employers are required to give the day off |
Victoria Day | Monday before May 25 | Public holiday in Ontario |
Canada Day | July 1 | Public holiday in Ontario |
Civic Holiday (not an official holiday) | First Monday in August | Public holiday in Ontario but employers are not required by law to give this day off |
Labour Day | First Monday in September | Public holiday in Ontario |
Thanksgiving Day | Second Monday in October | Public holiday in Ontario |
Remembrance Day | November 11 | Only federal employers are required to give the day off |
Christmas Day | December 25 | Public holiday in Ontario |
Boxing Day | December 26 | Public holiday in Ontario |
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