Members of Brampton City Council met with local Members of Provincial Parliament to outline several priority projects that need provincial support. (Photo: City of Brampton)
From upgrading the transit system to addressing housing needs due to rapid population growth, the City of Brampton has identified several key projects requiring provincial backing.
Mayor Patrick Brown and members of Brampton City Council gathered with local MPPs this week, including Brampton South MPP and Ontario Minister of Transportation Prabmeet Sarkaria.
The meeting provided an opportunity for council “to drive forward the City of Brampton’s priorities and advocate for issues mattering most to our residents,” the city says.
“As one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities, we are advocating for stronger provincial partnerships to build modern transit systems, a sustainable environment and a resilient local economy,” the city stated in a release.
Here are some important projects and priorities that the city is asking for support from the province.
Brampton Transit and GO trains
Brampton Transit expects a year-end operating deficit of $17.5 million in 2025, mainly due to changes in federal immigration policies.
Even with a 13 percent drop in revenue, the city is moving forward with plans to electrify Brampton Transit and has proposed a capital budget of $142.9 million for this year.
This includes $29 million for refurbishing existing buses and $91 million for 44 new battery electric buses set to arrive in 2027-2028.
The city is seeking assistance for electrifying Brampton Transit, enhancing connections, and improving the Kitchener GO line.
The 2026 budget for Brampton includes its first fare increase since 2023, proposing a rise of 5 percent for transit users.
Brampton’s second hospital
The official ground-breaking ceremony for the Peel Memorial Centre upgrade took place in March, with William Osler Health System reporting that crews have been conducting “preparatory work,” such as improving site access.
This new hospital project has already secured over $1 billion from the province, which includes nearly $46.8 million allocated for capital planning towards constructing the new facility.
Brampton’s share of costs related to both the Peel Memorial project and a new cancer center at Brampton Civic Hospital amounts to about $125 million; some expenses will be funded through a tax levy while transferring $62.5 million from capital reserves.
No completion date has been announced yet regarding these upgrades.
Community Safety and Well-Being
Brampton Mayor Brown along with Peel Regional Police have long advocated for strict bail reforms but reiterated their commitment after the tragic murder of mother-of-four Savannah Kulla.
Authorities indicated her assailant, Anthony Deschepper, had previous charges from 2023 when he allegedly fired a gun into the air in Brampton which endangered Kulla. He evaded capture by police before being arrested in Waterloo weeks later.
This fall, Liberals introduced three justice bills that could potentially lead to significant amendments within Canada’s Criminal Code if they are passed into law.
Strengthening the automotive sector and promoting economic growth
The U. S.-based automaker Stellantis employs around 3,000 people in Brampton but announced last year plans to shift production of Jeep Compass away from Canada despite previous assurances otherwise.
This decision came as an answer to tariffs on Canadian goods; Stellantis reported they expect losses amounting to $2.68 billion USD during early 2025 owing primarily to these tariffs alongside high charges incurred elsewhere.
Brampton City Council initiated a Made in Canada campaign along with establishing a Municipal Services Corporation aimed at tackling economic impacts triggered by possible U. S. tariffs affecting Canadian products.”
Brampton Transit expects a year-end operating deficit of $17.5 million in 2025, mainly due to changes in federal immigration policies.
Even with a 13 percent drop in revenue, the city is moving forward with plans to electrify Brampton Transit and has proposed a capital budget of $142.9 million for this year.
This includes $29 million for refurbishing existing buses and $91 million for 44 new battery electric buses set to arrive in 2027-2028.
The city is seeking assistance for electrifying Brampton Transit, enhancing connections, and improving the Kitchener GO line.
The 2026 budget for Brampton includes its first fare increase since 2023, proposing a rise of 5 percent for transit users.
Brampton’s second hospital
The official ground-breaking ceremony for the Peel Memorial Centre upgrade took place in March, with William Osler Health System reporting that crews have been conducting “preparatory work,” such as improving site access.
This new hospital project has already secured over $1 billion from the province, which includes nearly $46.8 million allocated for capital planning towards constructing the new facility.
Brampton’s share of costs related to both the Peel Memorial project and a new cancer center at Brampton Civic Hospital amounts to about $125 million; some expenses will be funded through a tax levy while transferring $62.5 million from capital reserves.
No completion date has been announced yet regarding these upgrades.
Community Safety and Well-Being
Brampton Mayor Brown along with Peel Regional Police have long advocated for strict bail reforms but reiterated their commitment after the tragic murder of mother-of-four Savannah Kulla.
Authorities indicated her assailant, Anthony Deschepper, had previous charges from 2023 when he allegedly fired a gun into the air in Brampton which endangered Kulla. He evaded capture by police before being arrested in Waterloo weeks later.
This fall, Liberals introduced three justice bills that could potentially lead to significant amendments within Canada’s Criminal Code if they are passed into law.
Strengthening the automotive sector and promoting economic growth
The U. S.-based automaker Stellantis employs around 3,000 people in Brampton but announced last year plans to shift production of Jeep Compass away from Canada despite previous assurances otherwise.
This decision came as an answer to tariffs on Canadian goods; Stellantis reported they expect losses amounting to $2.68 billion USD during early 2025 owing primarily to these tariffs alongside high charges incurred elsewhere.
Brampton City Council initiated a Made in Canada campaign along with establishing a Municipal Services Corporation aimed at tackling economic impacts triggered by possible U. S. tariffs affecting Canadian products.”
