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.
Successful second annual Hockey Night in Brampton
Hockey Night in Brampton 2023 raised a record breaking $1,000,000 for William Osler Health System Foundation and $100,000 for John Tavares Foundation, making it one of the largest charity hockey games in Canada!
Brampton Canadettes Locker-Room Reveal
On Sunday, August 13, the Brampton Canadettes Junior hockey team unveiled their new dressing room and upgraded facilities that were made possible by a grant received from the City of Brampton to honour the team’s 60th anniversary and recognize their contribution to local youth development through sport. Youth sports are an integral part of Brampton’s […]
Urgent Action Required to Address Peel Region’s Housing Crisis
Brampton wants to build. We want to build more and better housing for its residents. But red tape – and some NIMBY special political interests in Mississauga – stand in the way. We need the Ford government’s help to unlock the full potential for Brampton, for Mississauga and Caledon.
Peel Region’s Exceptional Employees and the Challenges Ahead
Peel Region faces significant infrastructure challenges, with an $11.1 billion shortfall in servicing. This affects housing and economic development projects. We must commitment to collaboration and finding solutions as we prepare for dissolution.