Media Release – Councillors Santos and Leahy: American & Canadian Mayors should act as peacekeepers in US/Canada trade war
“American and Canadian Mayors should work in a more coordinated way to fight against a US/Canada trade war,” said Brampton Councillor Rowena Santos. Earlier this week the US Conference of Mayors issued a statement reinforcing what some municipal leaders in Canada have been saying for months; trade wars hurt cities. Santos and Whitby Regional Councillor […]
Brampton Calls for Fair Share of Land Transfer Tax and GST to Support Infrastructure and Growth
Brampton is advocating for a fairer funding model to address growing infrastructure needs. Councillor Rowena Santos’ motion urges the federal and provincial governments to allocate a portion of the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST) from property transactions to municipalities. This would provide a sustainable revenue source to support essential services and accommodate rapid growth.
Canada’s Property Tax System is Hindering Municipal Growth
Our property tax system was invented prior to the telephone and has never been upgraded. Its time to make some changes to improve our quality of life.
Wards 1 & 5 Budget 2023 Chat
The 2023 Budget process is currently underway! Join us on Feb 22 for a chat in Wards 1 & 5 at New India Curry Mahal.
