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Brampton Calls for Fair Share of Land Transfer Tax and GST to Support Infrastructure and Growth

January 29, 2025

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.

City of Brampton takes strong, strategic action in response to U.S. Tariff Threats

February 26, 2025

Brampton City Council is taking decisive action against proposed U.S. tariffs by advocating for reciprocal measures and federal support to protect local businesses. The newly established Mayor’s Tariff Task Force will engage with U.S. municipalities, support business outreach, and diversify trade relationships. The city is calling on the federal government for emergency financial aid to help businesses remain competitive amid shifting trade conditions.

Brampton celebrates the $106 million transit commitment from the Federal Government

January 30, 2025

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.

Push for historic funding secures tunnelled LRT, transforming Brampton’s Downtown

January 24, 2025

BRAMPTON, ON (January 24, 2025) – Today, the City of Brampton celebrated the Ontario government’s announcement to extend the Hazel McCallion Line into downtown Brampton with the development of a rapid transit tunnel. This transformative project will provide fast, reliable and sustainable transit while enhancing connectivity and supporting the City’s vision for a thriving downtown core.

Brampton Continues to Invest in Community Services

January 22, 2025

Brampton’s 2025 Budget prioritizes community engagement with a 2.9% property tax increase, maintaining low rates while supporting a second hospital and CUPE’s wage increase. The budget includes significant investments in parks, recreation, and community safety, such as new splashpads, recreation centers, and expanded programs for all ages. Key projects include enhanced public spaces, winter-optimized facilities, and infrastructure improvements like new sports fields and a daycare facility at Chris Gibson Recreation Centre, all aligned with Brampton’s Vision 2040.

Mayor Patrick Brown and Members of Council table the proposed 2025 budget.

January 10, 2025

City of Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown presented the proposed 2025 Budget, emphasizing affordability, infrastructure upgrades, health care, and expanded community spaces to enhance residents’ quality of life. Key investments include $300M for transit facilities, $29M for a new community centre and library, and $81.1M in health care reserves. A 2.9% property tax levy increase balances these investments with operational savings, maintaining Brampton’s affordability and growth momentum.

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.

January 29, 2025

City of Brampton takes strong, strategic action in response to U.S. Tariff Threats

Brampton City Council is taking decisive action against proposed U.S. tariffs by advocating for reciprocal measures and federal support to protect local businesses. The newly established Mayor’s Tariff Task Force will engage with U.S. municipalities, support business outreach, and diversify trade relationships. The city is calling on the federal government for emergency financial aid to help businesses remain competitive amid shifting trade conditions.

February 26, 2025

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.

January 30, 2025

Push for historic funding secures tunnelled LRT, transforming Brampton’s Downtown

BRAMPTON, ON (January 24, 2025) – Today, the City of Brampton celebrated the Ontario government’s announcement to extend the Hazel McCallion Line into downtown Brampton with the development of a rapid transit tunnel. This transformative project will provide fast, reliable and sustainable transit while enhancing connectivity and supporting the City’s vision for a thriving downtown core.

January 24, 2025

Brampton Continues to Invest in Community Services

Brampton’s 2025 Budget prioritizes community engagement with a 2.9% property tax increase, maintaining low rates while supporting a second hospital and CUPE’s wage increase. The budget includes significant investments in parks, recreation, and community safety, such as new splashpads, recreation centers, and expanded programs for all ages. Key projects include enhanced public spaces, winter-optimized facilities, and infrastructure improvements like new sports fields and a daycare facility at Chris Gibson Recreation Centre, all aligned with Brampton’s Vision 2040.

January 22, 2025

Mayor Patrick Brown and Members of Council table the proposed 2025 budget.

City of Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown presented the proposed 2025 Budget, emphasizing affordability, infrastructure upgrades, health care, and expanded community spaces to enhance residents’ quality of life. Key investments include $300M for transit facilities, $29M for a new community centre and library, and $81.1M in health care reserves. A 2.9% property tax levy increase balances these investments with operational savings, maintaining Brampton’s affordability and growth momentum.

January 10, 2025

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