Caledon cracks down on illegal land use and unauthorized trucking operations, issues over $100K in fines

From Jan. 1 to April 30, 2026, the Municipal Law Enforcement team in Caledon, Ont., secured multiple prosecutions, resulting in over $100,000 in cumulative fines. (Town of Caledon)

The Town of Caledon says it’s cracking down on illegal land use and unauthorized trucking operations, with more than $100,000 in cumulative fines issued through prosecutions.

Between Jan. 1 and April 30, the town’s municipal law enforcement says it secured multiple convictions.

“The prosecutions involved a range of zoning and illegal land use violations, including unauthorized trucking operations, commercial vehicle storage, illegal event activities and unlawful land alterations,” stated the town in a release.

Municipal officials say they also obtained multiple court orders during this period, including prohibition and restoration orders aimed at enforcing compliance and protecting Caledon’s rural landscape.

“Our Illegal Land Use Task Force continues to deliver enforcement results that help protect residents, preserve the integrity of our communities and ensure compliance with town by-laws,” said Judith D’Souza Soares, commissioner of community services for the Town of Caledon.

The town recently appointed the new Illegal Land Use Task Force to focus on enforcement, policy changes and public education around illegal land use.

Residents can report suspected illegal land use or unauthorized trucking operations by emailing [e-mail].