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Ontario’s Budget Leaves Brampton Waiting for More 

Last 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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Advocacy Win! Ontario Introduces Pro-Housing Bill

As Brampton grows, so must our infrastructure, housing supply, and economic potential. That’s why the Brampton Board of Trade welcomes the proposed Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 — a bold legislative initiative from the Government of Ontario that aligns closely with our ongoing advocacy for streamlined development and housing solutions.  This...

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Our Message to Brampton’s Newly Elected MPs

Now that the dust has settled on an historic federal election, the Brampton Board of Trade is eager to get to work with the new federal caucus.   As members of this community, we are reaching out to our elected officials to ensure that Brampton’s most pressing priorities are front and centre in national conversations....

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Empowering Young People to Shape Their Own Future

We believe in the boundless potential of all young people and want them to be empowered with the skills, confidence and networks to shape their own future. Preparing youth for success in a global economy JA Central Ontario is a youth-serving charity that equips students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to navigate life, work,...

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Policy and Advocacy Wins for BBOT at 2025 OCC AGM in Windsor

From April 24th to 26th, Jaipaul Massey-Singh, CEO of the Brampton Board of Trade, and Vijai Kumar Singh, Manager of Policy & Government Relations, participated in the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), held in Windsor, Ontario. This event brought together chamber leaders, business advocates, and policymakers from across...

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BBOT and Y Media Partner for Federal Candidate Debates

As Brampton prepares for the upcoming federal election, the Brampton Board of Trade, in collaboration with Y Media, has proudly hosted a series of candidate debates across all six Brampton ridings. Our goal was simple: to provide Brampton voters with direct insights from those seeking to represent them in Parliament. We reached out to all...

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What History Teaches Us About Tariffs 

In the midst of rising global uncertainty, a new wave of tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump is adding further volatility to the economy — and the impact is being felt far beyond Washington or Wall Street. Here in Brampton, a city deeply tied to global trade and supply chains, these developments aren’t distant...

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The Cost of Living Crisis: What Sets the Parties Apart 

With the federal election on the horizon, Canada’s three major parties—Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP—have unveiled what sound like very similar policies. Tax cuts, GST cuts, affordable housing plans. But there are some key differences. My intention is to provide a comparison of where each party stands on key issues as of now.  With the cost...

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