​​Driving progress and prosperity through investments in infrastructure, community spaces, health care and transit

BRAMPTON, ON (January 20, 2025) – Today, City of Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and Members of Council officially adopted the 2025 Budget, a strategic plan designed to fuel growth, enhance quality of life and ensure a resilient future for the community.

The 2025 Budget demonstrates Brampton’s commitment to progress and prosperity through key investments in infrastructure, transit, health care and community spaces, while maintaining affordability with a 2.9% tax levy increase, equating to an annual rise of $194 for the average residential home.

2025 budget highlights

Critical infrastructure investments: Building a resilient future to meet both current and future needs
  • $23.8 million for Downtown Revitalization
  • $15 million for Riverwalk
Community spaces and active living: Creating modern, inclusive amenities that inspire recreation and foster pride
  • $148 million for the new Embleton Community Centre
  • 23 million for winter-optimized facilities such as the Earnscliffe Cricket Dome
  • $14 million for the construction of Cassie Campbell Field Hockey
  • $5 million for park enhancements and playground upgrades
  • Additional outdoor ice rinks
  • Enhancing recreation programs by five per cent, which is the equivalent of serving an additional 8,000 participants
Brampton Transit enhancements: Aiming to reducing commute times and prioritizing sustainable transportation options
  • $300 million committed to the construction of Transit’s third facility
  • 52,000 additional service hours to reduce wait times
Prioritizing health care: Strengthening health care infrastructure to meet the needs of Brampton’s growing population
  • $10 million for the TMU School of Medicine, opening in 2025
  • $81.1 million in reserves to date and $4.9 million in levies for Brampton’s second hospital

​Public engagement and transparency

The City’s annual budget process engaged residents, businesses and stakeholders through various public consultation opportunities:
  • A telephone town hall with 5,695 residents
  • A roundtable with more than 200 businesses
  • Five coffee chats with Ward Councillors from across the city
​The input collected helped shape the final budget and ensure community priorities were reflected.

About Brampton’s Budget Development Process

Additional details on the 2025 Budget can be found at brampton.ca/budget.
 
This year’s budget supports the City of Brampton’s Corporate Strategic Plan 2022-2026​. This critical document will provide structure to prioritize and deliver for the community. It will be a living plan that sets the context for the City’s budget master plans, projects, services and resources.

Quotes

“Brampton’s 2025 Budget is a testament to our city’s vision for progress and prosperity. By investing in critical infrastructure, enhanced transit services, modern community spaces and improved healthcare, we are building a brighter future for our residents. At the same time, we remain committed to affordability, ensuring Brampton continues to be an attractive and accessible place to live, work and thrive.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
“The 2025 Budget reflects the wishes of Brampton residents and businesses. We consulted extensively and we are listening to community priorities. This budget invests in key areas like infrastructure, transit, healthcare and community spaces, while always respecting the taxpayer.​” - Paul Vicente, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5, Vice Chair of the 2025 Budget​
“The City of Brampton has been an important partner in ensuring that TMU's School of Medicine meets the unique and pressing needs of Brampton and its surrounding communities. A commitment of $10 million from the City of Brampton is another demonstration of the support we have received throughout the planning and development process, as we work together to empower the next generation of doctors who will train locally and go on to provide culturally respectful and innovative medical care to our diverse communities.” - Mohamed Lachemi, President & Vice-Chancellor, Toronto Metropolitan University
​​​“Building hospital infrastructure to meet Brampton’s health care needs remains a top priority for William Osler Health System (Osler), and we are grateful to Mayor Brown and Members of Council for their continued commitment to Peel Memorial redevelopment through the City’s 2025 budget. It’s a historic time for health care in Brampton, and these investments are vital to ensure capacity to serve our community for generations to come.” - Dr. Frank Martino, President & CEO, William Osler Health System​

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