Brampton Welcomes Provincial Support for Encampments and Public Safety
Bampton’s proactive measures, including its Encampment Protocol, address homelessness and addiction through coordinated cleanup efforts, enhanced security, and advocacy for compassionate interventions like involuntary treatment as a last resort. The City of Brampton welcomes Ontario’s new Safer Municipalities Act, 2024, which strengthens enforcement and allocates $75.5 million for shelter expansion and affordable housing.
Local efforts and calls to action to address encampments – response from Premier Ford
Regional Councillor Rowena Santos has been advocating for months to address encampments and their impact on Brampton residents, particularly along the Etobicoke Creek Trail. Premier Doug Ford’s recent response pledges new measures to support municipalities, including investments in mental health, addiction recovery, and homelessness prevention, along with enhanced legislative tools to manage encampments.
Peel Manor’s Seniors Health and Wellness Village Opens for Long-Term Care, Day Services, and Community Support
Peel Region is proud to announce that residents of the Peel Manor Long Term Care Centre on Main Street North in Brampton will move into their new home today at the Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor, and Peel Manor Adult Day Services client operations will launch from the new centre beginning Thursday, […]
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.
Brampton Urges Province to Launch Compassionate Intervention Programs for Peel Residents with Brain Injuries, Mental Illness, and Severe Addictions
Brampton urged Ontario to pilot compassionate intervention programs for individuals with severe addictions, mental health disorders, and brain injuries. These programs would allow first responders to connect individuals to critical care, easing strain on emergency services and improving community safety amidst Peel’s rising mental health crisis.
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Big City Mayors addresses Ontario’s Homelessness and Mental Health Crisis
Ontario faces a severe homelessness and mental health crisis, straining municipalities’ resources. The Ontario Big City Mayors (OBCM) have launched the “Solve the Crisis” campaign, calling on provincial and federal governments to take responsibility and provide needed support. They propose appointing a dedicated ministry, creating an action plan, and investing in crisis centers.
Downtown Brampton Neighbourhood Tackles Community Safety Challenges
Over 40 residents participated in the Central Public School Community Safety Workshop along with representatives from Peel Police, Region of Peel Human Services, By-law Enforcement, City Security, the City’s Community Safety team, Welcoming Streets Outreach, Regeneration Outreach, Mayor Brown, Councillor Santos and Councillor Vicente and their support teams.
Gender-Based Violence declared an epidemic in Peel Region
The City of Brampton and Peel Region has declared gender-based violence and intimate partner violence an epidemic. In a motion brought forward by Councillor Navjit Kaur Brar and Councillor Rowena Santos at Brampton Committee of Council on June 21, council unanimously agreed that the problem is an epidemic and must be addressed with increased supports by all levels of government.
