$1.75M invested in 159 non-profits and charities through the 2025 Advance Brampton Fund
159 non-profit and charitable organizations will receive funding through the 2025 Advance Brampton Fund (ABF), totaling $1.75 million, the largest allocation in the program’s history. The funding will support a range of community initiatives in three key areas: arts and culture, community safety, and recreation.
$106M Canada Public Transit Funding for Brampton over 10 years
The City of Brampton has secured over $106 million in annual transit funding through the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF), which will be used to upgrade and modernize its public transit infrastructure from 2026 to 2036, supporting transit-oriented communities, increasing housing affordability, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
City of Brampton welcomes Ontario’s rapid transit tunnel
Brampton is set to transform our transit system with the Hazel McCallion Line extension to Downtown Brampton. This four-kilometre underground extension will connect the Brampton Gateway Terminal to downtown. The project will enhance transit efficiency, drive economic growth, and support urban development, with the potential for 47,000 new housing units and 17,000 jobs.
Cadetta Johnston Transit Facility to Double Brampton’s Bus Fleet
Breaking ground on Brampton’s third Transit facility is a significant milestone for our city. This new facility helps us meet the growing demand for public transit, and also underscores our commitment to a greener, more sustainable future. With the support of our federal and provincial partners, we are paving the way for a modern transit system benefitting residents today and generations to come.
City of Brampton welcomes $29.8 million investment to support housing and downtown infrastructure development
The funding of $29.8M is provided through Ontario’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, marking a vital step in addressing Brampton’s growing housing needs and supporting the City’s Riverwalk project. The funding is aimed at infrastructure enhancements in the downtown area by creating a more resilient and accessible urban environment.
City of Brampton officially opens new Automated Speed Enforcement Processing Centre
The opening of the Automated Speed Enforcement Processing Centre is a game-changer for Brampton and solidifies Brampton’s position as a road safety leader. This investment not only enhances our ability to enforce speed limits but also demonstrates our commitment to protecting our residents. We are proud to lead Ontario in creating safer streets and this centre is a crucial step in our journey.
X-Ray Scanner Deployed to Combat Auto Theft
The federal government and Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced the deployment of a container scanner in the Greater
Toronto Area (GTA). This tool will significantly aid in our ongoing efforts to combat the scourge
of auto thefts in Brampton.
U.S. Homeland Security Shows Mayor Brown How They Block Auto Theft Exports
Mayor Patrick Brown and Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich were hosted by U.S. Homeland Security to showcase their investigative, technological and co-operational strategies in detecting auto theft at Port Newark in New Jersey. This port is the busiest on the U.S. East Coast and also has the highest auto theft recovery rate in the U.S. (Media: […]
Mayor Brown Meets with Prime Minister Trudeau
Today, I met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to actively pursue solutions for two important issues
for the people of Brampton: combating auto thefts and advancing the construction of the Light Rail
Transit (LRT) into Downtown Brampton. We reaffirmed our commitment to a continued partnership between the Government of Canada and
the City of Brampton, focusing on tangible solutions to our pressing challenges.
Mayor Brown to advance Peel Police solutions at National Summit on Combatting Auto Theft
Regional Council unanimously supported Mayor Brown’s motion to advise federal government to conduct more screening at our ports and enact tougher penalties to deter auto theft.