One 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 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...
Read MoreAs 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...
Read MoreNow 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....
Read MoreFrom 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...
Read MoreAs 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...
Read MoreIn 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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