Improvements to By-law Enforcement
Councillor Santos initiated a motion for an operational review of Brampton’s by-law enforcement, which led to a comprehensive implementation plan endorsed by the Council in 2024. The plan includes staffing expansions, new specialist roles, enhanced operating procedures, and community-focused enforcement initiatives.
Continued efforts to prioritize safety – UPDATE on traffic calming in Wards 1 & 5
Reducing vehicular speed and cut-through traffic, particularly in local residential areas, remains a priority. The City continues to implement speed cushions, automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras, road diets, increased signage, and strategically lowered neighbourhood speed limits to encourage safer driving behavior. “I continue to hear from residents that speeding and cut-through traffic is a significant […]
Media Release: City of Brampton adds 40 more Automated Speed Enforcement cameras to local streets
On November 09, 2024, The City of Brampton continues to strengthen its commitment to traffic safety by installing 40 additional Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras, getting one step closer to its goal of 185 cameras by the end of summer 2025. These newly installed cameras advance the City’s ongoing efforts to curb speeding and improve […]
Safe Public Spaces for All
Brampton is committed to exploring practices, addressing key challenges, and identifying critical gaps in managing encampments ensuring safe spaces for all. Through proactive solutions, the city aims to support vulnerable residents and improve public spaces for all.
End the Exploitation of International Students
Brampton is enhancing protections for international students against exploitation and trafficking through improved rental licensing, community support, and advocacy for federal and provincial systemic changes.
Brampton Launches Litter Reduction Charter to Unite Community
Brampton has launched its Litter Reduction Charter, uniting stakeholders to tackle litter through prevention and community engagement. The Charter provides a comprehensive plan to create cleaner, safer streets, aligned with the city’s environmental and safety goals.
Brampton Council Eyes Rental Occupancy Limits after Mayor’s Update on Landlord Licensing Program
Update on the Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program
The City of Brampton’s Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program is improving rental safety with over 2,200 licences issued and 4,700 inspections completed. Focused on Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7, the program ensures compliance with safety standards and by-laws for smaller rental properties. More than $83,500 in fines have been issued, and a report on the program’s progress will be presented in September 2024.
Exploitation of International Students: John Moore Newstalk 1010
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.