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.
Brampton’s 10-Point U.S. Tariff and Economic Resilience Plan
Today I announced Brampton’s 10-Point U.S. Tariff and Economic Resilience Plan to support local businesses and workers hit by U.S. tariffs. Built on three pillars, Protect, Compete and Build, it will help protect jobs today and build a stronger, more resilient Brampton economy for the future.
Hockey Night in Brampton 2026 Raises More Than $2.5 Million for Brampton’s Second Hospital
Hockey Night in Brampton returned to the CAA Centre on August 19 for a fifth night of hockey, community and giving, raising $2,525,000 in support of William Osler Health System Foundation and Brampton’s second hospital. With this year’s total, the event has now generated nearly $80 million in donations and pledges over five years for local health care.
Bail Reform Is Now Law — A Step Forward for Safer Communities
Bill C-14 is a major step forward for public safety, strengthening bail and sentencing laws for repeat violent offenders involved in crimes such as auto theft, extortion, home invasions, firearms offences, and organized crime. Brampton’s advocacy helped shape this reform, ensuring the realities facing residents, victims’ families, and frontline police officers were brought directly to decision-makers in Ottawa.
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.
State of the City 2026
Brampton is on the move, driven by record growth, strong partnerships, and a business community that continues to invest, build, and create jobs. With historic investments in transit, health care, and infrastructure while maintaining fiscal discipline and one of the lowest tax rates in the GTA. Brampton is well positioned for its strongest chapter yet.