Caledon strengthens crackdown on Illegal Land Use and Trucking Operations

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CALEDON, ON (February 17, 2026) – The Town of Caledon continues to address illegal land use and illegal trucking operations, reinforcing its commitment to protecting the community and ensuring compliance with the Town’s by-laws. 

On February 11, 2026, the Town secured another successful prosecution resulting in a $60,000 fine of an illegal truck depot along The Gore Road. A prohibition order was also granted, preventing the parking or storage of commercial motor vehicles over 4,500 kg on the property in the future.  

Since the launch of the Illegal Land Use Task Force in November 2024, the Town has actively investigated more than 100 files related to suspected illegal land use activities, resulting in a substantial amount of enforcement activity, including: 

  • 32 prosecutions, currently at various stages of the legal process 

  • 11 ongoing investigations 

  • 8 orders and notices issued, with compliance deadlines approaching 

  • 4 injunctions 

  • 1 prohibition order 

“We are seeing real progress, but this important work must continue,” said Mayor Annette Groves. “Our community deserves safe roads and responsible land use. I want to thank our provincial and federal colleagues who continue to stand with us as we push for stronger tools and meaningful change.” 

The Town also welcomes recent statements from Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Rob Flack, who announced at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in January that the province intends to introduce legislation this spring to help address illegal land use and unauthorized trucking operations. 

To report suspected illegal land use or an illegal trucking operation, contact Service Caledon at 311 or email info@caledon.ca. 

For more information, visit www.caledon.ca/illegallanduse. 

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Media contact: 
Communications  
905-584-2272 | communications@caledon.ca  
www.caledon.ca | @TownofCaledon  

About Caledon 
Caledon is home to close to 80,000 residents and 4,000 businesses and is well-known for its natural attractions, rural charm and vital role in the economic engine of the Greater Toronto Area. It will soon be one of Ontario’s fastest growing communities as it prepares to become a city of 300,000 residents and 125,000 jobs by 2051. Under its current strategic plan, Caledon’s priorities remain environmental leadership, community vitality and livability, enhanced transportation and mobility, and service excellence and accountability. For more information, visit Caledon.ca or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Bluesky and X (formerly Twitter).