Thank you to the Brampton Board of Trade for hosting the 2025 State of the City event and doing the incredible work of boosting our economic prosperity. It is an amazing time to live in our city.
Brampton is experiencing significant growth and economic development. We are a diverse, innovative city with an unstoppable spirit and a focus on thinking big for the future. Our city is poised for continued growth, with major projects and investments shaping our trajectory as a leading economic and cultural hub in Canada.
Patrick Brown, Mayor – City of Brampton
2025 State of the City Address
As Canada’s fastest-growing city, we are adding 45,000 residents annually. The city is investing in infrastructure, maintaining a AAA credit rating, and incentivizing employment growth through development charge waivers.
Brampton is experiencing significant growth and economic development. We are a diverse, innovative city with an unstoppable spirit and a focus on thinking big for the future. Our city is poised for continued growth, with major projects and investments shaping our trajectory as a leading economic and cultural hub in Canada.
As Canada’s fastest-growing city, we are adding 45,000 residents annually. The city is investing in infrastructure, maintaining a AAA credit rating, and incentivizing employment growth through development charge waivers.
Recent economic growth and successes include:
- MDA Space: Secured a $1 billion contract with the Canadian Space Agency.
- Stellantis: A $3.6 billion investment in retooling auto plants for the green economy.
- Lululemon: Building its largest North American distribution center in Brampton.
- Heritage Heights: A 400-acre development unlocking new housing and employment opportunities.
Brampton is making extraordinary strides in healthcare with the Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation, a new medical school (TMU), and a second hospital set to break ground in March 2025. Over $2 billion is being invested in healthcare infrastructure.
Our Downtown Revitalization is advancing with the $100 million Riverwalk flood mitigation project that enables downtown development. Partnerships with Amico, TMU, and Rogers aim to transform the downtown into a hub for innovation and investment.
LRT Phase Two: A $2.8 billion investment in public transit, expected to create 33,000 housing units and 17,000 jobs, is a game-changer for Brampton’s future.
Brampton continues to be recognized as a top investment location in Canada, with companies like Magna International, CN Railway, and Canadian Tire leading the charge.
At the heart and backbone of our city is the tens of thousands of small businesses that we continue to support, highlight and celebrate for strengthening our local economy.
Thank you Brampton, for thinking Big.
