The 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...
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...
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