The Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey has been extended until November 27th, 2025. This is an important opportunity to shape the Brampton Board of Trade’s advocacy priorities and ensure your business voice is heard. Take just 5 minutes to complete the survey now: https://buff.ly/Yr2TQHS How We Use the BCI The BCI provides essential direction for...
Read MoreThe federal government’s 2025 budget, the first under Prime Minister Mark Carney, is being billed as a generational investment in Canada’s future. It’s a budget framed around growth, resilience, and fiscal balance, all at once; a challenging mix to get right. From a Brampton perspective, there’s much to be encouraged by: long-term commitments to infrastructure,...
Read MoreThe Bank of Canada (BoC) has lowered its policy rate to 2.25% on October 29th, marking its second consecutive cut in 2025. This decision comes amid a challenging economic backdrop filled with trade uncertainty, a soft labour market, and weakening business investment. While rate cuts are traditionally aimed at stimulating growth, their effectiveness in the...
Read MoreLast week, our Policy & Government Relations (PGR) Committee brought months of preparation to life with a full-day gathering focused on Brampton’s housing and transportation priorities. On Tuesday, September 23rd, more than 130 advocates, business leaders, and community builders joined us for a day of ideas, solutions, and vision for the future. The day also...
Read MoreFor any questions, reach out to vsingh@bramptonbot.com The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne Minister of Finance and National RevenueDepartment of FinanceGovernment of Canada Re: Pre-Budget Consultation Dear Minister Champagne, On behalf of the Brampton Board of Trade, I am pleased to submit our recommendations for the upcoming federal budget. The Brampton Board of Trade is a non-partisan...
Read MoreThe Air Canada flight attendants’ strike seems to over as CUPE and Air Canada have struck a tentative deal. The discourse around this strike has been polarized; some have supported the strike and others have blamed the union for significant travel disruptions that are costly to Canadians. Here is a summary of what happened: ...
Read MoreBrampton is changing fast. New condo towers will radically reshape Brampton’s skyline. But beneath this growth lies a familiar urban story: gentrification and the risk of pushing out the very people who make the city vibrant. As one of Canada’s most diverse, working-class cities, Brampton stands at a crossroads. I often think about the situation...
Read MoreCanada and the U.S. are once again locked in high-stakes negotiations as the August 1st deadline looms. Without a deal, 35 percent tariffs from the U.S. are on the table, and President Trump seems pessimistic about whether a deal can be reached. It’s a sharp contrast to Prime Minister Carney’s hopeful campaign line: “We can...
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