City of Brampton Logo

Interfaith Work

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The City of Brampton is a community rich in diverse cultures and many faiths. The Community Safety & Well-Being Office (CSWO) has been working with the interfaith community to enhance relationships and strengthen connectedness and belonging for faith-based places across Brampton.

Faith-based places offer spiritual care and connection for residents in our community. This is an important segment of community which we highly value and respect, both for their contributions in shaping the City of Brampton, and for their continued input as we build our City. Engaging faith-based communities has been an integral way to engage Brampton residents in civic community building.

How We Can Support

CSWO is available for meetings to share information about community safety and well-being. We are a resource to help you navigate city services, connect you to appropriate channels for resolving safety issues, and empower you to take action.

Peel Situation Table Referral – For Brampton Places of Worship

The Peel Situation Table (PST) is an initiative with approximately 50 community partners that work together to provide timely support to individuals at an elevated risk of harm of victimization. The goal of the table is to provide immediate access to community resources to stabilize the situation and reduce the need for involvement by police and other crisis-based responders. This table is co-chaired by the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel-Dufferin and Peel Regional Police.

The Community Safety & Well-Being Office is a community partner who can facilitate the request from our faith communities to identify if this is an acutely elevated risk and if so, provide necessary supports to assist with the submission.

Submit a PST Referral​

Coming Together

In 2019, we hosted our first Annual Faith Leaders Meeting at Brampton City Hall, where over 100 Brampton faith leaders of different faiths gathered to share and learn from each other. Pivoting to virtual meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, faith leaders met online and resumed in-person gatherings in 2023 with CSWO.

Throughout the year, faith leaders are engaged in various ways both online and in-person, at Brampton City Hall and at faith places across the City​.

Annual Faith Leaders Meeting & Workshop

In 2026, 114 faith leaders from across Brampton attend and participated in the Annual Faith Leaders Meeting. They engaged in important discussions and dialogue that helped faith leaders gain insight into available resources from the City and community organizations. This year's meeting included a multi-faith panel that explored how global issues affect residents locally, with a focus on building community bridges, and highlighting the role faith leaders play in addressing issues like poverty, homelessness, and domestic violence. CSWO and partners also presented on topics such as hate crime prevention, encampments, and extortion and shared key resources including the Lighthouse Program, food security supports, and housing help.

Mayor Patrick Brown and Members of Council attended the meetin​g, which helped the City better understand the changing needs, challenges and important roles faither communities pay in fostering connections and resilience among residents. The presentations and discussions helped faith leaders gain insight into City and community resources, as well as connect with each other to navigate shared concerns and best practices. ​Faith leaders have expressed interest in continued annual gatherings facilitated by the City and ongoing dialogue throughout the year.​​​

Resources