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.
Patrick Brown: Canadian cities are facing an extortion crisis. They cannot face it alone
By Patrick Brown, Contributor Patrick Brown is the mayor of Brampton. Every mayor in Canada learns this lesson quickly: the problems that land on your desk are rarely abstract. They arrive as phone calls from small business owners or families whose sense of safety has been shaken. In Peel Region, extortion has become one of those […]
Patrick Brown: Parliament must pass Bill C-2 now to address Canada’s extortion epidemic
Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown speaks during a press conference to announce his intention to re-run for mayorship, at city hall in Brampton, Ont., on Monday, July 18, 2022. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press) As the mayor of Brampton, I’ve seen the extortion crisis hit our communities hard. Last month, I wrote an op-ed that detailed how […]
Patrick Brown calls for government support to tackle extortion targeting Peel’s South-Asian community
In response to concerns of extortion-related crimes primarily targeting the South Asian community in Peel Region, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown is calling on the province and the federal government to help combat the growing problem. Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press Dharmjit Mand had been receiving threats to his safety through WhatsApp for three months, demanding he […]
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.