Government Services
Region of Halton 2 levels of local (municipal) government:
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 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.
4 Local Municipalities:
The City of Burlington, , The Town of Halton Hills, The Town of Oakville and The Town of Milton that provide services like: firefighting, parks, recreation, public transit, public libraries, snow removal, and other services.
Portrait of Halton
In 1974, The Regional Municipality of Halton was formed, replacing its predecessor Halton County. As an upper-tier government, we represent the communities of Halton Hills, Oakville, Burlington and Milton.
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
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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