BRAMPTON, ON (February 8, 2022) – Today, the City of Brampton released an update on its advancement of the 2018-2022 Term of Council Priorities in 2021, highlighting key achievements over the past year.
Despite the challenges the City faced as it continued to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, it delivered efficient and effective services that matter most to residents, and made significant progress on advancing this Term of Council’s priorities.
Community support during COVID-19
The City’s Task Forces and Reopening and Recovery Working Group continued their work to ensure supports and resources were provided to those impacted by COVID-19 in the community, securing more than $120M COVID-related funding through advocacy since the onset of the pandemic.
Among the many highlights, it includes:
• The Social Support Task Force coordinated distribution of more than 350 boxes of sanitizer and 200 boxes of antibacterial wipes to community organizations; and partnered with leading food distributors in Peel in the enhancement of the Peel Hunger Relief Network.
• The Seniors Support Task Force in partnership with Brampton Recreation, promoted 51 meetings through the Seniors’ Digital Café; and collaborated with the Region of Peel’s Community Response Table Seniors Sub-group and Mass Vaccination Committee.
• The Youth Support Task Force hosted free interactive and inclusive social media activities and games, as well as fitness programs and events to encourage youth to stay active and entertained; and facilitated and promoted services through its network of 40+ youth-serving organizations.
• The Economic Support Task Force held three small business roundtables, with approximately 60 small businesses in attendance; and provided 78,800 Rapid Antigen Tests to 850 small businesses through the Brampton Entrepreneur Centre.
• The Reopening and Recovery Working Group organized two stakeholder meetings, engaging more than 55 community groups to discuss safe reopening of City facilities and programs; and Working Group Chair conducted multiple public engagements on social media with By-law & Enforcement and Peel Region’s Medical Officer of Health.
Brampton is a City of Opportunities
The City continued to improve livability and prosperity:
• Allocated $8.4M for the Council-approved Affordable Housing Strategy
• Invested $16.6M in streetscaping work as part of the new Integrated Downtown Plan
• Received $250,000 from Region of Peel for Welcoming Streets pilot program, which aims to support downtown communities by improving community safety
• launched BHive Brampton for international entrepreneurs in Brampton’s Innovation District, with 14 start-ups accepted
Brampton is a Mosaic
The City is celebrating Brampton’s diversity and developing a holistic framework to embed diversity across the city:
• 70 organizations funded through Advance Brampton Fund, with $675,238 distributed
• 500+ attendees at Brampton Fire and Emergency Services career information sessions for diverse communities
• Provided $290,775 via Marquee Festival and Events Fund for 6 community organization events
• Brampton’s Arts, Culture & Creative Industry Development Agency (ACCIDA) prioritized collaborations, events and opportunities for diverse and marginalized groups
Brampton is a Green City
The City is building sustainability:
• First municipality in Ontario to procure a fully electric-powered fire truck
• Welcomed eight electric buses to the Brampton Transit fleet
• $25,000 grant received from CN and Tree Canada to restore Batsman Park woodlot
• $1.2M secured from Government of Canada to plant 8,000 trees
Brampton is a Healthy and Safe City
The City is focused on community safety, improving mental health support, and encouraging active and healthy lifestyles:
• In partnership with Jays Care Foundation and Peel District School Board, completed the Judith Nyman Field of Dreams accessible baseball diamond
• Installed 50 Automated Speed Enforcement cameras in the city to help make roads safer for all users (largest ASE program in Ontario)
• Desginated 180 Community Safety Zones throughout the city to keep roadways safe
• Brampton Animal Services became first in Canada to offer Home To Home™ interactive pet re-homing service, with 103 animals re-homed
Brampton is a Well-Run City
Brampton is improving day-to-day operations:
• Maintained S&P Triple A Credit Rating for 6th consecutive year, reflecting City’s robust economy and financial management practices
• #13 on Maclean’s list for Best Communities in Canada 2021
• Ranked as one of Forbes Canada’s Best Employers 2021
• Issued 10,463 residential permits and 1,145 industrial, commercial and institutional permits, totaling $1.726B construction value
• Delivered fourth consecutive tax freeze while maintaining a record contribution of $117M to reserves and showing the City’s commitment to healthcare expansion by designating $62.5M of funding for the new Peel Memorial Hospital
For more information about the highlights and achievements for 2021, visit www.brampton.ca/tocp.
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“Despite challenges beyond our control, the City continued to make significant progress on our key priorities throughout 2021. From continuing to establish ourselves as a leader in environmental sustainability by procuring a fully-electric fire truck, to approving a $16.6M streetscaping investment for our downtown, to attaining our fourth consecutive tax freeze while maintaining a record contribution to reserves and showing the City’s commitment to healthcare expansion, we continued to get results for our residents and businesses. We look forward to continuing this work in 2022.”
- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
“In 2021, we faced a number of challenges as we continued to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, but our staff quickly adapted to continue to support our residents, businesses and community groups. With a sharp focus on advancing this Term of Council’s Priorities, we continued to deliver key initiatives and move our city forward. I am proud of the progress our team has made in 2021, all while continuing to deliver the efficient and effective services that matter most to our residents”
- David Barrick, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Brampton
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