‘From my cold, dead hands’: Brampton mayor, Councillors react to Donald Trump’s tariff and 51st state threats
Pair of GTA Councillors to launch anti-tariff ads during Trump’s presidential inauguration
GTA Councillors Launch Anti-Tariff Ads Targeting D.C. During Trump’s Inauguration & Super Bowl
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.
Rowena Santos to Advocate for Safer Driver Training Standards
Budget Chat 2025 and how it would affect the residents
Mayor Patrick Brown to release Brampton’s proposed 2025 budget on Friday morning
Counter Trump’s declaration of an ‘economic’ war with strength
Councillors from GTA launch an online campaign to fight Trump administration’s planned tariffs

Regional Councillors Rowena Santos and Chris Leahy are launching an ad campaign to oppose President Elect Trump’s proposed tariffs, highlighting the impact on jobs in Brampton and Durham Region. They are also inviting other municipal leaders to join the effort in delivering a unified message against the tariffs.
Councillors Rowena Santos and Chris Leahy Call for Municipalities to Unite Against Trump’s Tariff Threats