BRAMPTON, ON (May 25, 2022) – Ahead of the June 2 Provincial Election, the City of Brampton’s Government Relations team and Members of Council are continuing advocacy to help advance the City’s key priorities.

The City’s top priorities include:

• Funding for Light Rail Transit (LRT) along Main Street to Brampton GO 
• Queen Street-Highway 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and regional connections
• Electrify third transit facility for e-bus fleet
• Riverwalk project – long-term flood risk solutions 
• Commitments to building better health care in Brampton (Peel Memorial expansion/third hospital/ cancer care)

The Government of Ontario is an important partner for the City. Funding received from the Province helps to build an inclusive, healthy and sustainable Brampton, and improves quality of life for residents. Read more about the City’s provincial priorities here.

The 2022 Ontario Provincial Election will take place on June 2, 2022. Residents can find more information on voting here.

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“Brampton is one of Canada’s fastest-growing big cities, and City Council is committed to expanding transit, investing in sustainable infrastructure and ending hospital overcrowding and hallway medicine for our residents. I urge all eligible voters in our community to cast their ballot in the 2022 Provincial Election on June 2, and encourage them to learn more about our top priorities and funding asks of the Government of Ontario. We look forward to working with the successful candidates.”
- Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton

“The City of Brampton’s Government Relations team is committed to working with our partners at the Government of Ontario to improve quality of life for our residents. We look forward to continuing to build an inclusive, healthy and sustainable city together with the Province.”
- Paul Morrison, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, City of Brampton


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