Mayor Brown, city officials to discuss Brampton’s future prosperity at municipalities conference

Thestar.com
Aug. 17, 2021
Clarrie Feinstein

Mayor Patrick Brown and city officials are set to discuss Brampton’s future prosperity at the 2021 Association of Municipalities (AMO) Virtual Conference from Aug. 16-18.

Brown along with members of council and City officials will engage with government ministers, officials and key stakeholders across the province on the most pressing issues for Brampton.

“The last year has taught us a lot about the community, their strengths and their needs for support. As we continue to focus on our health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are also planning for an efficient, prosperous future -- a Brampton that is set up for success, investment and growth. I am grateful for the support the province has shown us this year and their commitment to improving our city,” said Brown in a statement.

According to the City, the issues include:

Active Transportation -- to expand and promote active transportation projects, including cycling infrastructure and funding

Climate Change & Public Health -- partner with the provincial government to make investments and policy changes to support a healthy environment, economy, and community

Second Units -- address the lack of affordable housing options and advocate for Building Code reform

Economic Development and Recovery -- to provide investment and support through the economic recovery, and to progress and promote Brampton’s Innovation District

Auto Insurance -- advocate for the repair of Ontario’s broken auto insurance system, improving affordability, and accelerating the legislative process by passing Bill 42

Community Safety Advocacy -- increased mental health supports, identifying new and existing resources for community safety, and increased funding for the Peel Housing Master Plan

Post-secondary Opportunities -- to legislate BramptonU into existence by passing the Brampton University Act and advancing the planning process for the Ryerson medical school in Brampton

Housing -- develop solutions and programs to address safe and affordable housing for residents and international students, and review related impacts on City infrastructure

Health Care -- immediate funding for a range of health services, Phase II development of Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness, and approval of Osler's Stage 1 proposal for a comprehensive Cancer Care Centre

Transit -- funding for transit operations to recover from the pandemic and safely increase ridership to pre-COVID-19 levels

Higher-Order Transit -- continued advancement of ongoing initiatives; LRT extension, Queen Street-Highway 7 BRT study and all-day, two-way GO Train service.