Remembrance Day 2026
On November 11, Brampton gathered for our annual Remembrance Day parade and service to honour our veterans, mark 100 years of the Royal Canadian Legion and 160 years of the Lorne Scots, and remember the loss at CFB Wainwright.
23 Division: A New Police Division Built for Brampton’s Growth
Peel Regional Police has opened 23 Division in Brampton, its first new division since 1987, with room for up to 500 officers and civilian members and a free community room. It opens to the public December 12.
Project High Guard: 21 Violent Carjackings, 10 Arrests, 128 Charges
Project High Guard took down a network police allege was behind 21 violent carjackings across the GTA. 10 arrests, 128 charges, 15 stolen vehicles recovered and 4 illegal guns off our streets.
Tackling Organized Retail Crime
Retail theft charges in Peel are on pace to pass last year’s total. Peel Regional Police is expanding its BEAR Unit to every division in Brampton and Mississauga in 2027 to take on the organized networks behind it.
Six Brampton Soccer Fields Named for Our World Cup Players
Six Brampton soccer fields now carry the names of the local players who represented Canada at the 2026 World Cup, with five new boxed soccer courts coming starting in 2027.
Project Red Zone Takes 23 Illegal Guns Off GTA Streets
Project Red Zone, a nine month undercover operation by Peel Regional Police, has taken 23 illegal guns off GTA streets, including one linked to a Mississauga homicide. Fifteen of those guns were traced to the United States, which is why stopping them at the border has to be a priority.
Combatting Crime in Peel Region and Canada
Community safety is the number one issue I hear from residents in Brampton, and it continues to be my top priority. As our city has grown, we’ve made historic investments in policing, modern technology, and new infrastructure to keep pace. From hiring hundreds of new officers to strengthening emergency response and tackling issues like auto theft, real progress is being made. Here’s how we’re taking action to build a safer community for everyone.
$64 million federal investment in Embleton Community Centre and Park
Proud to welcome Prime Minister Mark Carney and Minister Gregor Robertson to Brampton today. 62 days ago, I asked for urgency, and they delivered. $64 million for the new Embleton Community Centre is just the beginning. This is what partnership between governments looks like. We are building Brampton and Canada Strong.
Closing the Digital Evidence Gap So Police Can Stop Crime Faster
Crimes today leave digital footprints, but Canada’s laws haven’t kept pace with the speed of modern technology. Investigators can sometimes wait weeks or even months to access basic information like an IP address or phone number. Closing the digital evidence gap will help police act faster to protect victims and keep communities safe.
Brampton Donates Land for City’s First Hospice: Community Support Needed
Brampton is taking a major step toward compassionate, dignified end-of-life care with the transfer of City land to build the Kay Blair Hospice, the first hospice in our community. This project will provide vital care close to home for residents and families and stands as a powerful example of what we can achieve when the community comes together.