Encampment Policy Update: Addressing the Chronic Underfunding in Peel
During the Regional Council meeting May 23, the focus was on the critical issues of homelessness and mental health services within our community. Peel is chronically underfunded in these essential areas, and today’s discussions reinforced the urgent need for increased provincial support.
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.
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.
STATEMENT: Strengthening Brampton’s Residential Rental Licensing Pilot Program
The Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program is currently being revised based on resident feedback. Please read this joint statement from Council Representatives.
City of Brampton Staff Update on the RRL Pilot Program
Review the slides presented by city staff at the Jan 31, 2024 Committee of Council meeting on the RRL Pilot Program Update.
Responding to years of complaints about residential rental properties
City staff provided an update at the Committee of Council Meeting and January 31 2024 and we heard from many delegates, both in support of and against continuing the program. A summary of a few of the resident delegations in favour of the RRL program is provided.
Residential Rental Licensing Starts JAN 2024
The Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) Pilot Program, a two-year initiative for rental landlord registration and licensing, was approved during the March 29, 2023 Committee of Council meeting. The program’s framework was subsequently presented to the Committee of Council on September 20, 2023, and received unanimous approval.
2023 Year in Review
2023 was our team’s first full year of the term of council. We set the stage for the next 3 years of hard work and city building.
Tackling Brampton’s Housing Crisis
In the past decade, the home ownership dream has become unattainable for many of us, especially the younger generations. Brampton has committed to building 113,000 homes in the next 10 years as our part of increasing the supply of homes. We also need to build the infrastructure to support our incredible growth and ensure our quality of life at minimum stays the same. How are we going to do this and what are the challenges?
(Part 1) The Home Buying Dream: An Immigrant Story
My parents came to Canada in the 1970’s from the Philippines. The started a family, bought a house and are living the Canadian dream. Is this dream gone for immigrants and young people?
