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Community Benefits Policy

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The City of Brampton is leveraging its purchasing power to build and sustain a resilient, diverse and inclusive community that is economically sustainable now and for generations through the Community Benefits Policy.

The City anticipates designating the first Community Benefits Project in 2025.

The policy can apply to the construction, renovation or repair of the following types of projects:

  • electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems
  • roads, sidewalks, bridges, and related structures
  • sewers and watermains and other utility installations
  • transit stops and transit rights-of-way
  • parks (new construction only)

About the Community Benefits Policy​

Adopted by Council in January 2024, the Community Benefits Policy​ harnesses the City's procurement power to create inclusive training and employment opportunities for Brampton residents, especially those from equity-deserving groups. In this way, the policy aligns with and delivers on the City's Sustainable Procurement Strategy.​​

The policy is not just about economic opportunities but also about social responsibility. It supports and upholds the City's goal of advancing reconciliation with Canada's Indigenous Persons, demonstrating its comprehensive approach and alignment with broader City initiatives.

The process

When bidding on a designated project, vendors must submit a community benefits plan (CBP). CBPs will be assessed to ensure alignment with policy guidelines.

The policy is flexible and allows contractors to determine how they will develop and implement their CBP. For winning contractors, the CBP will become part of the contract.

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Community benefits are a range of outcomes that create positive social change such as poverty reduction, economic development and training and employment opportunities for residents, particularly those from equity-deserving groups.

Community benefits are achieved through a holistic and purposeful procurement approach that considers the long-term benefits for the community and the environment prior to project development and execution.

Construction and large infrastructure projects are ideal candidates for implementing the community benefits policy as they have long-lasting impacts on the surrounding communities and as such provide an opportunity to create positive outcomes for members.​​

A community benefits plan (CBP) is a comprehensive and strategic document that considers the long-term benefits for the community and the environment prior to project development and execution.​

The policy includes guidelines for preparing a CBP. A CBP should address the five themes outlined in the guidelines.​

When a project is designated as a community benefits project, vendors are required to submit a CBP as part of their proposal. While CPBs will not be evaluated or ranked, they will be assessed to determine whether the plan is valid according to the policy guidelines and will become part of the contract for the winning vendor. ​

Yes. As part of the contract, the winning contractor is required to provide a report at project completion. Semi-annual reports for multi-year projects are also required. All reports will be submitted to the Community Benefits Administrator using the Community Benefits Reporting Tool. ​

Yes, you can view and download the Community Benefits Participant Registration Form located under the Resource section.​

The City has created a CBP proposal template that you can use to draft and submit your CBP. The template can be viewed and downloaded from the Resource section. ​

Resources

To support the development and implementation of the policy, the City has created the following downloadable resources:​

Contact Purchasing

Purchasing
Office of the CAO
2nd Floor - Brampton City Hall
2 Wellington St. W, Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm (excluding holidays)