“Thank you Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister and local MP, Kamal Khera, and all Brampton MPs for the $106 million commitment to Brampton Transit through the Canada Public Transit Fund’s Baseline Funding stream. Brampton is the 7th largest city in Canada with the highest growth in transit ridership in the country. This predictable source of funding will help us upgrade, replace, or modernize our public transit infrastructure, and maintain it in a state of good repair.
As an FCM Board Member and Chair of the Finance, Infrastructure and Transportation Committee, we have advocated for solutions like this which enable cities and communities to build public transit for the next generation.
Public transit is the backbone of livable, competitive and sustainable cities. Canada’s Public Transit Fund and our collaborative efforts at FCM is shaping groundbreaking federal investments to kick-start the next era of world-class public transit in Brampton and across Canada.
Brampton is grateful for this support.”
– Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, FCM Board Member and Chair of FCM’s Finance, Infrastructure and Transportation Committee
***Councillor Rowena Santos is currently a Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board member, representing over 2,000 municipalities across the country. She is Chair of the FCM Municipal Finance, Infrastructure, and Transportation Committee and Vice chair of the FCM Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
The City of Brampton has secured over $106 million in annual transit funding through the new Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF), ensuring long-term, predictable investments in its public transit infrastructure.
Announced today by the Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, this significant funding will help Brampton Transit upgrade, replace and modernize its infrastructure while maintaining a state of good repair.
The Canada Public Transit Fund is the largest public transit investment in Canadian history, addressing the needs of communities of all sizes, including large metropolitan areas, mid-size and smaller communities and rural, remote, northern and Indigenous communities. Through the CPTF’s Baseline Funding stream, Brampton will receive $106,239,450 over ten years, from 2026 to 2036. This investment will enhance the transit system, increase housing supply and affordability as part of complete, transit-oriented communities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while mitigating climate change impacts.
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“This investment in Brampton Transit is a major step forward in expanding and modernizing our transit system. As Ontario’s third-largest city, Brampton needs a strong, sustainable transit infrastructure to support our residents and drive economic growth. The Canada Public Transit Fund will help us build a more reliable, accessible and environmentally responsible transit network.”
– Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
“Public transit plays a critical role in Brampton’s future, providing residents with safe, efficient and affordable transit options. With this funding, we can continue to invest in transit-oriented communities, reduce congestion and create a greener city for future generations.”
– Paul Vicente, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5, Chair, Public Works & Engineering Committee
“This funding provides Brampton Transit with the resources to enhance service reliability, modernize our fleet and improve transit infrastructure. Investing in transit helps meet the needs of our growing community while supporting sustainability and innovation in public transportation.”
– Heidi Dempster, General Manager, Brampton Transit
“We are committed to building high quality and affordable public transit, and this new long-term funding will make a big difference.”
– The Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
“This historic investment in Brampton transit means safer, greener and more reliable transit for residents right across the city. Investments like these keep families connected, keep businesses moving and drive our local economy.”
– The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities and Member of Parliament for Brampton West
“With over $106 million in funding through the new Canada Public Transit Fund, the federal government is securing long-term, predictable support for public transit in Brampton. This investment will alleviate the financial burden on property taxpayers to strengthen local transit infrastructure, making it easier for residents to connect with jobs, services and their communities.”
Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South
