Media Release: City of Brampton takes bold action to combat exploitation and trafficking of international students
Mayor Brown outlined bold actions aimed at tackling the exploitation and human trafficking of international students, recognizing the severe vulnerabilities many of these students face in a diverse, fast-growing city. A resolution put forward by Community Services Chair Rowena Santos was approved and focuses on strengthening local protections, advocating for systemic change at the provincial and federal levels and creating community-driven solutions to ensure the safety and well-being of Brampton’s international student population.
Tackling the House Crisis and Exploitation of International Students: Media Interviews
Councillor Rowena Santos highlights the exploitation of international students by unethical landlords, who offer unsafe and overcrowded housing and even disturbing “friends with benefits” deals. While Brampton has introduced a rental licensing program to improve accountability, more provincial and federal support is needed, including linking student visas to addresses.
Grass Cutting Tracker
If you are concerned about the grass maintenance schedule in your area, you can now check the schedule online. The new tracker tool allows you to follow parks maintenance crews updates as they maintain Brampton’s lawns and green spaces. The tracker provides access to live updates of the parks and boulevards that have been mowed.
Bike The Creek Celebrates 10 Years
Bike the Creek returns on Saturday Jun 8th (2024) for it’s 10th year. Bike the Creek is a FREE event aimed at encouraging people of all ages to discover the joys of cycling. Participants are requested to bring reusable water bottles to help minimize waste.
Record Breaking Youth Council Turnout for Teramoto Park Clean-Up
Local youth turned out in record breaking numbers to participate in a clean-up event at Teramoto Park in Brampton. The event was organized by Brampton high school student Pradwit Thapa and drew over 350 students from across Peel Region.
Teramoto Park Cleanup with Santos Youth Council and PALs
Register with our Youth Council for an amazing student opportunity at Teramoto Park with Regional Councillor Rowena Santos and Mayor Patrick Brown. Get involved to make a positive impact in the community! Our goal is to organize the biggest youth park clean up ever in the city.
Landlord group’s push to kill Windsor’s rental licence program dismissed
Urgent Need for Federal Government to Help End Chronic Homelessness
Calling on the federal government to lead the development, in coordination with provinces, territories and municipalities, to implement a comprehensive plan to end homelessness that is focused on providing housing for those experiencing chronic homelessness.
Road Safety Update – Advocating for Speed Enforcement Cameras Outside of Safety Zones
Road racing, aggressive driving, and speeding along regional roads in Peel Region continue to result in death and injury. A recent early morning incident on Bovaird Drive resulted in the death of 3 men with police suggesting a link to street racing. A motion by Councillor Santos to advocate to the Minister of Transportation for changes to the Highway Traffic Act to allow ASE Cameras outside of Community Safety Zones and School Zones was passed by Regional Council.
Residential Rental Licensing Discussion on National Radio
I joined Matt Galloway on The Current to discuss Brampton’s Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program. The interviews with residents and tenants in the city mirror the same sentiments I hear daily. The city is working hard to ensure the pilot program is successful in addressing health, safety and property standards in the city.
