In conversations with Brampton businesses across manufacturing, logistics, development, hospitality, healthcare, and technology, one concern continues to come up again and again: “We can’t find the people we need to grow.” Much attention has rightly been paid to tariffs, trade uncertainty, and geopolitical instability as those pressures on businesses matter. But workforce availability is different....
Read MoreIf there is one message that has come through consistently in recent conversations with Brampton businesses, it is this: our business community remains resilient, innovative, and determined but many companies continue to operate in an economy that feels increasingly recessionary. Across sectors, business leaders are telling us they are seeing softer demand, longer sales cycles,...
Read MoreTripplemos Food Processing Company is a proudly Canadian-based food manufacturing business committed to producing authentic African spices and culinary products locally, right here in Canada. Founded by Dr. Omo Ogbamola, Tripplemos was built on a clear vision, to bridge the gap between cultural authenticity and regulatory excellence by creating high-quality, African-inspired food products that meet...
Read MoreThe Federal Government’s Spring Economic Update 2026 signals a more ambitious second act for the Carney’s government on the heels of securing a majority. But what does this mean for Brampton? Here is a summary of the national outlook and what it means for our local business community. Transitioning to Resilience The 2026 update highlights Canada’s economic durability, projecting...
Read MoreDigital Move IT (DMIT) is a leading IT consulting firm based in Brampton, offering innovative technology solutions that drive business growth. With an unwavering focus on customer success, DMIT leverages expertise in cybersecurity, infrastructure management, and managed IT services to deliver comprehensive solutions for businesses of all sizes. Digital Move IT is committed to providing the strategic support necessary to...
Read MoreFor over 50 years, Dependable Emergency Vehicles has been a proud Brampton-based manufacturer serving fire departments and municipalities across Ontario and beyond. What began as a commitment to quality craftsmanship has grown into one of Canada’s respected builders of custom fire and emergency apparatus — all designed, engineered, manufactured, and supported right here in our...
Read MoreOntario’s $6.4 billion post-secondary funding package signals a major shift in education policy, lifting the tuition freeze and expanding in-demand seats. But sweeping changes to OSAP, including reduced grants and higher reliance on loans, raise deeper questions about affordability, productivity, and the long-term civic and economic costs of narrowing access to higher education....
Read MoreThe 2026 municipal budgets in Brampton and Vaughan tell two very different stories about growth, risk, and fiscal strategy. On the surface, both cities are touting restraint. Vaughan is proposing a 0% property tax increase on their portion of the tax bill. Brampton has also adopted a 0% increase on their portion, notwithstanding the dedicated 1% levy increase for a second hospital. But beneath those headlines lie fundamentally different assumptions...
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