The 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...
Read MoreOn June 20th, over 320 business, political, and community leaders gathered for the Brampton Board of Trade’s Vision for Prosperity brunch featuring Premier Doug Ford as well as a fireside chat with Cabinet Ministers. The event reflected the growing importance of Brampton in the provincial conversation and served as a platform for deep, direct dialogue on...
Read MoreOne of the Brampton Board of Trade’s concerns with the previous federal government was its lack of meaningful engagement with industry and communities on immigration policy. This isn’t to say that nothing should have changed with immigration but when entire sectors of our economy depend on immigrant labour, and postsecondary institutions rely heavily on international...
Read MoreIt’s been about a month since Canadians went to the polls, and while the national conversation has mostly moved on, some of the most important insights from this election haven’t been told—especially when it comes to what happened in Brampton. Electorally speaking, Brampton was one of the most fascinating case studies in this federal election,...
Read MoreMay 22nd was a night to remember and what a night it was! The Brampton Board of Trade celebrated the business community with it’s annual Business Excellence Awards. There were 450 guests celebrating from almost 150 organizations, with over 60 nominees in 12 categories and each nominee and winner were certainly deserving of the recognition...
Read MoreLast week’s much anticipated 2025 Ontario Budget comes at a time when Brampton is straining under the weight of its own success. We are among the fastest-growing urban centres in the country, with a young, diverse population and an entrepreneurial spirit that powers nearly every sector of the provincial economy. Brampton’s growth story however, risks...
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