Latest Release
City of Brampton strengthens commitment to safer rental housing
Brampton is enhancing rental housing safety by waiving the Residential Rental Licensing (RRL) application fee for 2025, encouraging compliance and protecting tenants. The city has licensed 3,227 units and expanded enforcement efforts by hiring 38 additional by-law officers to improve property standards and safety. A new program will soon provide smoke alarms to RRL applicants, reinforcing fire safety in rental homes.
Past Releases
City of Brampton launches free Youth Hockey Development program to build skills, confidence and community connections
The City of Brampton is launching a free Youth Hockey Development Program in 2025, in partnership with former NHL player Phil Oreskovic. The program offers youth the chance to learn hockey fundamentals, develop key skills, and build teamwork. This initiative is part of Brampton’s commitment to accessible, inclusive sports, promoting youth wellness and active lifestyles through recreational programs.
Brampton celebrates the $106 million transit commitment from the Federal Government
The City of Brampton has secured over $106 million annually through the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) for the next decade, ensuring sustainable investment in its transit infrastructure. The funding will support upgrades, replacements, and modernization of Brampton Transit’s infrastructure, maintaining it in good repair. This historic investment, part of the largest public transit initiative in Canadian history, aims to enhance transit services, support housing affordability, and reduce emissions.
“Party leaders should support a Municipal Ban on U.S.A bids”
GTA Regional Councillors Rowena Santos and Chris Leahy are urging Canadian municipalities to block American companies from bidding on contracts if Trump imposes tariffs. They also want Ontario provincial leaders to support a province-wide ban on US bids. Santos has proposed a procurement policy change in Brampton, with a council debate scheduled for today.
