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Driving Change. Securing Our Future. City of Brampton 2021 Government of Ontario Pre-Budget Submission
Contents Message from the Mayor
Community health, safety and economic recovery are funding and timely action on the Queen Street-Highway
top of the agenda for decision makers at all levels of 7 BRT and the Hurontario-Main Street LRT will support
government. The COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the City and the broader regional transportation system.
the need for increased collaboration and timely
investments to fill the gaps in our health care, transit Brampton is centrally located along the Innovation
and economic framework. Corridor with ready access to the GTHA talent pool
and markets. Boosting postsecondary education and
1 Message from the Mayor
Brampton serves as a major hub for the manufacturing, critical innovation and technology infrastructure is
food processing and logistics sectors, ensuring the the pathway to building a stronger workforce and
2 Summary of Asks
smooth movement of goods and workers in the GTHA. attracting new investment.
4 Transit
Continued funding through the Safe Restart Agreement We apply a sustainability lens on our projects such
and necessary supports such as paid sick leave for as the electrification of the new Transit Maintenance
8 Higher-Order Transit
those impacted by the pandemic, remains crucial as our & Storage Facility, and Riverwalk, which addresses
economy rebounds. climatic impacts and enhances economic opportunities
10 Health Care
in the downtown.
The COVID-19 pandemic has further escalated the
14 Impacts of COVID-19 in Brampton
urgent need for a new hospital in Brampton and We welcome the funding received in 2020 from the
immediate action to address the historic underfunding Governments of Canada and Ontario, and look forward
18 Active Transportation
of health care in our city. to strengthening our partnership to secure a stronger
future together.
22 Riverwalk
For a fast-growing city as Brampton, it is important
to have sustainable and well-connected transit. This
24 BramptonU
helps boost economic prospects and quality of living.
Continued funding through the extension of the Safe - Mayor Patrick Brown
Restart Agreement until the end of 2021, and equitable
B 1Health Care Increase funding to targeted programs, such as the Starter
Company Plus, to assist businesses with training, advice
Immediate funding to bridge Brampton’s health
and mentoring to help them build a businesses.
care gap as compared to the rest of Ontario for
a range of health services including prevention
Summary of Asks and promotion, community and public health programs,
home care, hospital services at William Osler Health
Introduce specific new granting stream for women and
newcomers, including:
System’s (Osler) Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated
• Exclusive Starter Company stream for women
Health and Wellness and Brampton Civic Hospital, , and
• Summer Company Program for young females and
sustained Ontario Health Team development.
diverse groups
• Creation of a Women Angel Network that provides
Peel Phase II: Expedite approvals for expanded Phase
funding, mentors and programming
II development of Peel Memorial to include post-acute
• Grants specifically for businesses operated by women
beds that support comprehensive rehabilitation, seniors
care, complex continuing care, and mental health and
addictions services.
Riverwalk
Expedite Provincial action to fund a third health care
The City of Brampton is looking for the
facility in Brampton, to meet the current and growing
Provincial government to help advance this
needs of the community and support new approaches to
transformational project by providing funding,
health care service delivery.
streamlining the approval processes and partnering with
the City towards a vision of a sustainable, prosperous and
Dedicated funding to support continued Ontario Health
future-oriented community.
Team development. Funding should support partners to
sustain momentum towards a more connected local health
system, including adequate resources for physicians and
partner organizations. BramptonU
Transit Higher-Order Transit The City of Brampton requests the Province to
legislate BramptonU into existence by passing
Extend funding through the Safe Restart The City of Brampton requests Metrolinx work Impacts of the Brampton University Act.
Agreement at least until the end of 2021. collaboratively with the City to advance the COVID-19 in Brampton
LRT extension on Main Street to Downtown Work collaboratively to bring resiliency and competitive
In collaboration with the Province of Ontario and Brampton, while working together to ensure the In collaboration with the Province of Ontario
advantage to the Province and City by investing in
municipalities, work on a successor agreement to the Safe Brampton Gateway Stop is moved to the North side on the and municipalities, work on a successor
postsecondary education and critical innovation and
Restart Agreement, which must include funding for Transit intersection. It is essential that the City receive a fair share agreement to the Safe Restart Agreement, which includes
technology infrastructure.
operations until ridership returns to pre-COVID levels. of funding for the LRT on Main Street to keep up with the support for municipal operations and public transit
population growth and high demand for transit service. through 2021.
Ensure Provincial Gas Tax funding is, at a minimum,
maintained to the most recent allocation amounts, and The City of Brampton requests Metrolinx to expedite
Active Transportation
adjusted for annual inflation. This funding level is essential the Queen Street-Highway 7 BRT study through the Paid Sick Leave
for Transit agencies to maintain past service growth. Preliminary Design Business Case stage and prepare for National Cycling Strategy
the Design & Procurement Preparation stage. The province mandate employers, for the
Ensure a fair funding allocation for public transit to duration of the pandemic, to provide paid
• Create a national urban cycling infrastructure fund of
recognize rapidly growing transit systems. Provincial support and a fair share of funding will be sick leave to employees that test positive
at least $265 million as part of a COVID-19 economic
essential to advance a higher order transit network in for COVID-19, subject to federal reimbursement, and be
stimulus package to be distributed over the next two
Invest in strategic green infrastructure projects to create Brampton consisting of the Queen Street-Highway 7 BRT funded by the provincial/federal government.
years to Canadian cities.
jobs and reduce GHG emissions such as the electrification and Hurontario-Main Street LRT as part of the broader • Include longer term sustainable funding to implement
of the new Transit Maintenance & Storage Facility and the regional transportation system. active transportation infrastructure and programs as part
transition to a zero emissions fleet. Investment in Local Businesses of the Federal Government’s recent announcement to
GO Transit | The City requests that Metrolinx expedite establish a national active transportation strategy.
GO Rail Expansion and funding commitments to Increase funding to Small Businesses
implement the Regional Express Rail service (Frequent Enterprise Centres (SBECs), with a focus
Two-Way All-Day) on training and resources to support SBECs
across the Province.
2 3Additional Information
RIDERSHIP GROWTH
Provincial Gas Tax (PGT) Funding to Transit Systems
160% Overall Ridership
2009-2019 Due to COVID-19, it is anticipated that the collected Gas
Pre-COVID Ridership Tax revenues will be substantially lower than in previous
27% 38%
Transit Population
2009-2019
2016-2019 years. If the allocation method for distributing this
pool remained the same, Brampton Transit would see
significantly less Gas Tax Funding in 2021-2022.
Continuing Impact of Covid-19 In response to COVID-19 and the associated decreased
operating revenues, it is even more essential that Provincial
Enhanced Sanitizing of Vehicles/Facilities Gas Tax funding levels are, at a minimum, maintained to
the most recent allocation amounts. This funding level
Brampton Transit’s goal is to disinfect all hard surfaces, is essential for Transit Agencies to maintain past service
operator compartments and seats every 48 hours. The growth they have implemented with the support of the
majority of buses are currently sanitized every 24 hours. Provincial Gas Tax program.
Facilities and terminals that have hard surfaces are wiped
down and sanitized daily. The Ontario Gas Tax is an essential program for the
City. Brampton Transit’s 95% growth in service and
Revenue Loss 160% growth in ridership over the last ten years was
supported by Ontario’s Dedicated Gas Tax for Public
• Reduced on-board passenger loads – currently in Transportation Program.
lockdown: between 40-45% of ridership compared to the
same period last year (January 2021 vs January 2020). Under the current economic environment, the government
• Until further notice, service reductions in place are should reconsider its decision and commit to doubling the
currently operating ~80% of budgeted service (January gas tax allocation for at minimum three years, to maintain
2021). On-board passenger load restrictions equate to and grow transit within Brampton.
a full-seated load only; this means the system’s carrying
capacity is about 50% of pre-COVID levels.
• Passenger revenues will remain significantly below pre-
COVID levels this year and may take several years to OUR
recover fully.
1. Extend funding through the Safe Restart
ASKS
Agreement at least until the end of 2021.
Safe Restart Funding 2. In collaboration with the Province of
Building a Seamless • Safe Restart funds are expected to cover losses until
Ontario and municipalities, work on a
Regional Transit System March 31, 2021.
successor agreement to the Safe Restart Agreement,
which must include funding for Transit operations
The City of Brampton is creating a modern, integrated • The City is eligible to receive up to $30.1 million for
until ridership returns to pre-COVID levels.
transit system by enhancing Regional Transit Connections, COVID-19 municipal transit pressures incurred from
increasing connectivity to transit infrastructure, offering October 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 under Phase 2 of the
3. Ensure Provincial Gas Tax funding is, at a minimum,
sustainable transportation alternatives, and implementing Safe Restart program and $18.1 million for additional
maintained to the most recent allocation amounts,
environmentally friendly and advanced technologies. pressures based on ridership.
and adjusted for annual inflation. This funding level
• The City has not received these funds to date. Ongoing
is essential for Transit agencies to maintain past
Brampton Transit is the fastest-growing extensive transit upper-level government funding support is needed from
service growth.
system in Canada, with ridership significantly outpacing April 1, 2021, until return to normal from pandemic to offset
the population growth. Brampton’s ridership growth of transit losses and avoid possible significant service cuts.
4. Ensure a fair funding allocation for public transit to
38% over the three years before COVID-19 (2016-2019) was • Funding is also needed to ensure essential workers riding
recognize rapidly growing transit systems.
unprecedented compared to the average increase in Ontario public transit have the means to get to and from work
of 2.3% and the national average increase of 6.9% over the and for others to take essential trips.
5. Invest in strategic green infrastructure projects
same period (as per the Canadian Urban Transit Association). • Extending funding through the Safe Restart Agreement
to create jobs and reduce GHG emissions such as
at least until the end of 2021 would help support transit
the electrification of the new Transit Maintenance
service for essential sectors of the economy.
& Storage Facility and the transition to a zero
emissions fleet.
4 5Fair Funding Allocation
FAIR FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR
Brampton Transit continues to request a fair share of funding for major infrastructure projects and funding sources.
While the City has received some funding in the past, it has not received the same funding level by other municipalities.
THE PUBLIC TRANSIT STREAM (PTS)
RECOGNIZES RAPIDLY GROWING
Shortfall in federal funding for transit within Brampton compared to peers:
TRANSIT SYSTEMS
YORK REGION
KITCHENER/
TORONTO 2019 BRAMPTON TRANSIT
PROJECT (SUBWAY BRAMPTON (ZÜM)** (SCARBOROUGH
WATERLOO ION LRT
UP TO
47%
EXTENSION) SUBWAY)
Funding Date 2007 2008 2010 2013 RIDERSHIP
higher than YRT, London or Hamilton
Total $2.6B $295M $818M $3.56B
Federal
Province
$697M
$870M
$95M*
w$95M
$265M
$3B
$660M
$1.99B
6% LESS FUNDING
through the PTS
31.9M 51%
External Funding as % of
RIDERS
60% 64% 69% 74%
Total Cost
SINCE
* While the City has received funding in the past, it has not been at the same funding level received by other transit systems. 2019 2015
** 2nd fastest growing City in Canada. Ridership growth along the Züm corridors grew by approximately 124% from 2009-2019.
In 2019, Brampton Transits ridership was up to 47%
higher than YRT, London and Hamilton, but Brampton
received 6% less funding through the Investing in Canada
• Phase 1 will provide space for 250 standard bus
equivalents (SBE=40ft bus)
- Construction beginning in 2022 with an opening in
$350M
$190 FEDERAL | $160 PROVINCE
TRANSIT ALLOCATION
BASED ON 2015 RIDERSHIP DATA OF
21.2 MILLION
Infrastructure – Public Transit Steam. late 2024.
FUND MODEL
- Costs: Estimated at $175 million.
Pending ICIP Approvals (Public Transit Stream): - The required business case has been completed and
submitted to the Province.
Key Brampton Transit project applications, submitted for - The City has received confirmation that the project has accounted for ridership growth, could result in an additional
$160M
funding through the Public Transit Stream of the ICIP, been nominated to the federal government for their
which have not yet received Federal approval: review of the application.
allocated to Brampton Transit would help
fund additional transit infrastructure, including
• Building phase 1 of the new Transit Maintenance & Delays in project approval could result in missing an
Storage Facility to meet demands of city growth and entire construction season; potential for delay in opening
phase 2 of the required third Maintenance and Storage Facility
maintain current and future fleet requirements; ($175M). the facility. Transit may need to stop ordering buses due to
capacity constraints.
• Purchasing additional growth buses to accommodate Delays in ICIP projects will also impact the purchasing • Electrification of this facility is estimated at $150M, which
existing demand; ($171M). • The two existing Transit facilities will reach optimal of buses, needed to support growth over the years of does not include the additional investments required to
bus storage capacity by 2022 and maximum capacity 2021-2025. introduce a fully electric zero-emission bus fleet, electric
around 2024. buses, or additional infrastructure. Studies are underway
3rd Transit Maintenance & Storage Facility
Opportunity For Electrification to help refine this estimate.
The City of Brampton is currently in the Environmental • Delays in this facility’s opening will limit Brampton
Brampton’s 3rd Transit Maintenance & Storage Facility
Assessment (EA) phase of the project and will start Transit’s ability to add additional services to meet Additional Brampton
electrification is aligned with federal targets of electrifying
design work in March 2022. This new facility is targeted demand until the facility is opened. Transit Electrification projects:
for construction in two phases starting in 2022, with public transit infrastructure and reducing GHG emissions.
Phase 1 completion estimated for late 2024. The It is also a prime example of projects that would benefit • Fleet electrification and on-street infrastructure
construction of this facility, including full electrification from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) • Electric Bus Pilot – Phase II
requirements, is contingent upon receiving funding from recommendations in Building Back Better Together. It - Additional buses and chargers
other government levels. includes the modernization of public transit, including
significant transit expansions by launching the promised
Permanent Transit Fund and adopting low and zero-
emission transit vehicles (ZEv) across Canada.
6 72 Queen Street
Highway 7 BRT 3 Two-Way All-Day GO train
service on the Kitchener Line
Queen Street is currently the busiest transit corridor in Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for GO
Brampton, serving close to 30,000 transit customers per Transit in Brampton was rapidly growing. More than
day (pre-COVID) on Züm and local routes and providing 200,000 people commute between Waterloo Region-
Higher-Order Transit connections to York Region as well as major north-south
transit routes.
Kitchener-Guelph-Halton Hills Brampton-Toronto through
various modes of transportation.
The Queen Street-Highway 7 BRT project will improve GO Train and UP Express Ridership (February 2020) shows
connections between the Downtown Brampton Urban an average of 13,300 daily trips on the Kitchener line, with
Growth Centre, the Bramalea City Centre area, the Urban this representing a 5.9% year-over-year increase. Around
Growth Centre in Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, as well as 9,200 of those trips are associated with the three stations
the large concentrations of employment in East Brampton in Brampton.
and Vaughan.
Expedite GO Rail Expansion-Regional Express Rail service
The City of Brampton requests Metrolinx to expedite the (Frequent Two-Way All-Day) west of Bramalea GO to Mount
Preliminary Design Business Case stage for the Queen Pleasant GO and beyond to Kitchener-Waterloo by finding
Street-Highway 7 BRT study and prepare for the Design & solutions to address capacity constraints on the corridor,
Procurement Preparation stage. particularly for the section currently in CN ownership.
1 Funding for a Modern OUR
+300,000
Light Rail Transit on Main Street ASKS
The City of Brampton looks to partner The City of Brampton requests Metrolinx
• The Hurontario-Main Street Light Rail Transit (LRT) will be an work collaboratively with the City to
with the Province to build transportation
integral part of the overall GTHA transportation network advance the LRT extension on Main Street
infrastructure that best serves the needs of
residents not only in Brampton, but across
the Region, the GTA and communities across
• The Hurontario North Extension will fill a notable gap in the PEOPLE COMMUTE DAILY to Downtown Brampton, while working
together to ensure the Brampton Gateway
regional rapid transit network by connecting the Hurontario Stop is moved to the North side on the intersection.
Canada’s Innovation Corridor.
LRT line directly to the Kitchener GO Rail line (Brampton It is essential that the City receive a fair share of
GO Station), existing Züm service, and future higher funding for the LRT on Main Street to keep up with the
order transit service on Queen Street. It will improve the population growth and high demand for transit service.
functionality, resiliency, efficiency, and convenience of the
13,300 boardings/day
higher-order transit network in Brampton and beyond. The City of Brampton requests Metrolinx to expedite
the Queen Street-Highway 7 BRT study through the
• The LRT connects to GO Transit’s Milton and Lakeshore Kitchener GO Rail line
Preliminary Design Business Case stage and prepare
West rail lines, Mississauga MiWay, and the Mississauga for the Design & Procurement Preparation stage.
9,100 boardings/day
Transitway along Highway 403, supporting Canada’s
Innovation Corridor. This project will connect the Downtown Provincial support and a fair share of funding will be
Brampton Anchor Mobility Hub and Urban Growth Centre to stations in Brampton
essential to advance a higher order transit network
the Hurontario-Steeles Gateway Mobility Hub. in Brampton consisting of the Queen Street-Highway
• The City is assessing various options, including a tunnelled
option as agreed by Council, to extend the LRT on Main
Street, north of Steeles Avenue to the Brampton GO station
5.2% year-over-year
increase
7 BRT and Hurontario-Main Street LRT as part of the
broader regional transportation system.
GO Transit | The City requests that Metrolinx expedite
in Downtown Brampton GO Rail Expansion and funding commitments
to implement the Regional Express Rail service
The City of Brampton is seeking up to $1.7 billion, through
Waterloo Region
(Frequent Two-Way All-Day)
funding partners in the Federal and Provincial government, Kitchener
in order to proceed with a fully funded Light Rail Transit on Guelph
Main Street. The Federal platform committed to creating Halton Hills
a National Infrastructure Fund for which the Hurontario/ Brampton
Main Street Light Rail Transit (LRT) would be a compelling Toronto
candidate project for consideration.
8 9OUR
The City of Brampton remains in a Health Care Emergency Immediate funding to bridge Brampton’s
ASKS
Health Care
through the COVID-19 pandemic, which is further amplified health care gap as compared to the rest
by the critical and unique health care challenges in our of Ontario for a range of health services
diverse and fast-growing community. including prevention and promotion,
community and public health programs,
The City of Brampton has historically been impacted by home care, hospital services at William Osler Health
the ‘hallway medicine’ crisis facing our health care system. System’s (Osler) Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated
Brampton is underfunded across a series of metrics, Health and Wellness and Brampton Civic Hospital, ,
resulting in its residents being underserved across a and sustained Ontario Health Team development.
variety of health care services. Brampton residents are
impacted daily by lengthy wait times for a variety of Peel Phase II: Expedite approvals for expanded Phase
health care services, from emergency care to home and II development of Peel Memorial to include post-
community care and mental health and addiction supports. acute beds that support comprehensive rehabilitation,
seniors care, complex continuing care, and mental
Over the past year, Brampton’s historical health funding health and addictions services.
inequities have been amplified by COVID-19, as the
City has been one of the hardest hit in Ontario, causing Expedite Provincial action to fund a third health care
significant added strain on health care and hospital facility in Brampton, to meet the current and growing
resources. Brampton’s high rate of COVID-19 throughout needs of the community and support new approaches
the pandemic has resulted in unprecedented demands on to health care service delivery.
our hospital.
Dedicated funding to support continued Ontario
Making equitable and appropriate hospital and health care Health Team development. Funding should support
investments now will support accessible, quality care for partners to sustain momentum towards a more
Brampton residents, bridging the current service gap and connected local health system, including adequate
ensuring the needs of the growing community can be met. resources for physicians and partner organizations.
COVID-19 Success Story
Osler opened one of Ontario’s first
COVID-19 Assessment Centres, and
has performed the highest number
of COVID-19 tests of any hospital in
the Province.
350,000
COVID-19 TESTS
as of the end of January 2021
10 11The Funding Gap
Quality care is threatened by the funding gap our health care providers and facilities
face compared to the volume of use, and compared to the rest of Ontario.
Peel Memorial is
funded for 10,000 visits
Actual visits (2018/19)
- more than 75,000
Hospital Capacity and Hallway Medicine:
Adult Mental Health Funding Gap for the Permanent funding for additional beds at Brampton Civic
& Addiction Funding Central West Local Health Integration Network (CW LHIN) Hospital, as announced in October 2020. These beds are
(per person 2017/18) (2017/18) necessary to ensure safe patient care in light of COVID-19
and to address near-term capacity pressures.
Mental Health Addictions Overall Funding Funding by Service Hospital Beds
(per person) (per person) (per 1,000 people) Community Health Investments: Immediate approval to proceed with Peel Phase II
development to increase Brampton’s hospital capacity,
$1,907 More community health funding to fill the gap ensure more comprehensive hospital services, and respond
between Brampton and the rest of the Province, to the community’s rapid population growth.
$197 2.19 including home and community care, mental health
and addictions, and upstream investments to address Funding to expand the Urgent Care Centre at Peel
$82.25
$134 the high burden of chronic disease and assist people Memorial to 24/7 operations, and explore Emergency
to live at home for longer. Department designation with the Ministry of Health.
$936
$51.80
0.96
$102
Growing Issues From 2012 to 2017 there has been a
$10.71
$19.38
$29
$77 $63
The City has unique health and
demographic challenges that
40% INCREASE of seniors applying
for home care in the Region
threaten to exacerbate the
CW Ontario CW Ontario Overall Funding Home & Community Community Hospital Beds situation if investments are not
LHIN Average LHIN Average Community Care Support Services Mental Health Brampton has the highest prevalence
& Addictions made soon.
of diabetes in Ontario at
CW LHIN Provincial Average
Outside of health challenges,
Brampton is the fastest growing of 16%
Canada’s large cities, projected to
grow from its current population
Mental health and substance abuse
of nearly 650,000 to over
emergency department visits increased
900,000 by 2041.
73% since 2011
The Opioid Crisis: from 2016 to 2018 in Peel
236 people died
366 people were hospitalized
1,295 visited emergency department
12 13COVID -1 9 IM PAC T
BRAMPTON’S CURRENT PROJECTION OF REVENUE LOSSES AND COST PRESSURES
Impacts of COVID-19 $44.7 – $56 M 2020 YEAR-END
OPERATING BUDGET DEFICIT
in Brampton DEPENDS ON HOW LONG THE PANDEMIC LASTS
5.9% – 7.4% VARIANCE ON CITY’S OPERATING BUDGET
Brampton is the hardest hit in Peel Region, our case The City also waived payments for non-profit tenants
numbers are still high and our already stretched health care unable to access new federal programs for a period of 6
resources are significantly impacted by the funding gap. months, until September 2020.
• Despite City of Brampton’s best efforts through a However, these measures are not sufficient to help us
combination of measures, the support of higher levels of weather the long-term economic challenges caused by
government remains essential in ensuring that the City has the pandemic.
access to sustained funding to address impacts for the
COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure economic recovery in • The City received an allocation of $10.9 million through
the long run the Federal-Provincial Safe Restart Program Phase 1, to
support municipal operating pressures and $24.0 million
• Brampton’s projection of revenue losses and cost to support municipal transit systems for the total funding
pressures led to a 2020 year-end operating budget under Phase 1 of $34.9 million. This amount provided a
deficit of approximately $56 million. This reflects 7.4 per significant relief for the projected 2020 operating budget
cent variance on the City’s operating budget. deficit of $56 million.
• The majority of these deficits are due to the decline • The City applied for funding under Phase 2 of the Safe
in revenues from Transit fares, which is significant Restart Program, as Phase 1 funding did not fully mitigate
given our ridership is among the fastest growing in the impacts form the pandemic. As part of Phase 2 the City
country. Our Recreation programs and rentals, POA received an allocation of $27.5 million, which includes
court house, performing arts venues also witnessed $19.3 million for municipality’s remaining 2020 operating
sharp decline in user fees. needs, as well as $8.2 million to help with 2021 COVID-
related operating pressures.
• At the same time, the City incurred increased costs of
providing the needed PPE for frontline workers and • The City has also been advised by the Ministry of
putting more enforcement resources on the ground to Transportation of its eligibility for an allocation of up to
keep our community safe. We strengthened multilingual $48.1 million, including $30.1 million for COVID-19 municipal
communications with our diverse residents and also transit pressures incurred from October 1, 2020 to March
devised a grocery payment program for our seniors to 31, 2021 under Phase 2 of the safe restart program and $18.1
help them with their everyday needs. million for additional pressures based on ridership. The City
has not received these funds to date.
The City of Brampton has taken steps to offset deficits
including the temporary suspension of employment of • The City received $0.6 million through the Municipal
part-time, casual and seasonal staff in non-essential areas, Transit Enhanced Cleaning (MTEC) fund.
and a recruitment pause in non-essential areas.
• The City welcomes the support from the federal and
During the pandemic, we also continued to listen to provincial governments, and seeks the extension
our residents and help them as we responded with of support and review of municipal needs in 2021
a temporary tax deferral until December 31, 2020 to help cover financial impacts arising from the
(approximately $10.3 million). For our business community, COVID-19 pandemic.
we advocated for commercial rent relief and to prevent
landlords from evicting tenants who cannot pay their rent.
14 15OUR OUR
ASKS In collaboration with the Province of Investments in Local Businesses ASKS
1. Increase funding to Small Businesses
Ontario and municipalities, work on a
The unemployment rate across the Region Small- and medium-sized businesses, in particular, have Enterprise Centres (SBECs), with a focus
successor agreement to the Safe Restart
of Peel skyrocketed from 4.9 percent to 16.3 been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through on training and resources to support
Agreement, which includes support for
percent in July of 2020, and slightly decreasing to 12.8% ongoing conversations with local businesses we’ve learned: SBECs across the Province.
municipal operations and public transit
in December 2020, which is still significantly higher than
through 2021.
the provincial rate of 9.5%. Declines in employment were • Small businesses view government grants as an effective 2. Increase funding to targeted programs, such as
greatest in sectors most affected by health measures and support mechanism. the Starter Company Plus, to assist businesses
social distancing. with training, advice and mentoring to help them
• Medium-sized businesses require additional resources to build a businesses.
invest in their operations to comply with Public Health
Q3 2020 YEAR END
Guidelines, including social distancing. 3. Introduce specific new granting stream for women
PROJECTION SUMMARY Paid Sick Leave and newcomers, including:
Brampton businesses are essential to keeping our • COVID-19 has had a significant impact on women and
Labour (29,587)
goods moving, keeping our supermarket shelves minority run businesses; any recovery effort must include • Exclusive Starter Company stream for women
stocked and supporting national logistics and supply a diversity lens with a focus on women, newcomers and • Summer Company Program for young females and
Expenditures (24,082)
chains, but our businesses and their employees have been supporting the black community. diverse groups
hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. • Creation of a Women Angel Network that provides
Revenue 109,658
funding, mentors and programming
There is an urgent need for paid sick days for those • Grants specifically for businesses operated
(Surplus)/Deficit * - ** 55,989
requiring isolation after a positive test result. The federal by women
and provincial governments need to deliver on a guaranteed
paid sick leave for the duration of the pandemic.
MAJOR FACTORS
1 Transit reduced revenues 43,930
OUR
2 Recreation reduced revenues 25,691 ASKS Total Employment Growth Rate in Sectors in Peel
The province mandate employers, for
3 Tax Penalty reduced revenue 13,490 the duration of the pandemic, to provide 40%
paid sick leave to employees that test
20%
4 POA reduced revenues 10,100 positive for COVID-19, subject to federal
reimbursement, and be funded by the 0%
5 Investment income loss 6,570 provincial/federal government.
-20%
6 Ride Sharing reduced revenue 3,212
40%
7 Culture Services reduced revenue 2,147
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
8 Various other impacts (16,963)
2020 Wholesale and retail trade 4.8% 5.5% -1.7% 4.5% 2.6%
9 Labour Savings (32,187)
Transportation and warehousing 11.7% -4.1% 18.2% 8.5% -4.6%
* Projections do not account for potential offsetting Manufacturing 14.8% 10.3% -15.4% 17.3% -12.1%
support grants or other future potential mitigation
measures discussed in this report Accommodation and food services 4.1% -15.1% 26.0% 2.1% -34.8%
** The main mitigation measures under consideration include Construction 10.7% -11.3% 35.5% -15.3% -18.7%
support funding from higher level governments, utilization of
the GRS reserve balance as well as possible reallocation of
property tax supported capital funding to operations
16 17OUR
ASKS
Immediately after the initial lockdown orders were in place National Cycling Strategy
(March/April 2020), the City implemented a 7 km east-
• Create a national urban cycling
Active Transportation west cycling connection that was intended to provide
a safe connection for people on bicycles to essential infrastructure fund of at least $265
million as part of a COVID-19 economic
amenities and to the City’s recreational trail network. In its
first three months in operation, this corridor experienced a stimulus package to be distributed over the next
doubling in usage. two years to Canadian cities.
The approved 2021 Capital Budget includes approximately • Include longer-term sustainable funding to
$4.9 million for active transportation. The City’s proposed implement active transportation infrastructure
20-year active transportation network has been costed at and programs as part of the Federal Government’s
a value of approximately $126.6M. recent announcement to establish a national active
transportation strategy.
Cycling Infrastructure Network
In 2021 the City will continue the momentum gained in Once completed, the priority network will be subject to a
2020 by expanding its cycling infrastructure network. The pilot to receive enhanced maintenance year-round.
primary focus for the delivery of the cycling network is
the City’s Priority Cycling Network which is planned to be Fix-it Program
constructed within five years.
The ATMP’s “Fix-it Program” is an implementation tactic
that focuses on enhancing the existing network by
Priority Network and the ‘B’ Loop ($1M)
completing critical gaps with proper pedestrian and/or
The City’s Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) cycling crossings. In 2021 the City of Brampton will be
recommends developing a priority cycling network centred implementing proper crossings (pedestrian crossings,
around a central “signature” loop and several key east- signalized crossings or uncontrolled crossings) at 37
west routes as a short-term priority. locations where recreational trails or major park paths
intersect with existing roadways.
To prioritize and direct the cycling network development,
a core network of higher-order cycling facilities was Planned Inter-Regional Connections
identified (Priority Cycling Network). This network consists
of existing and proposed multi-use paths, buffered bike Fletchers Creek Recreational Trail and
National Cycling Strategy lanes and protected bike lanes intended to be completed Bramalea GO Connection
The City of Brampton supports the Federal Government’s over the shorter-term (five-year) horizon. The priority
announcement to establish a national active transportation network’s central component is the City’s signature loop, The City is currently undertaking the necessary due
strategy, and calls for the inclusion of longer-term sustainable connecting east-west routes that provide access to the diligence/review to develop a concept and detailed design
funding to implement active transportation infrastructure loop and connect several existing north-south corridors for the following inter-regional cycling connections:
and programs. The City looks forward to partnering with (recreational trails).
higher levels of government to expand and promote active • Fletchers Creek Recreational Trail from its existing
transportation infrastructure. The development of the signature loop (Brampton Loop) terminus at Steeles Avenue, providing a connection
includes trail connectivity and accessibility improvements through the Sheridan College Campus lands and a
Brampton is a Green City. Building on Brampton’s commitment between the Etobicoke Creek, Chinguacousy Recreational second connection into the City of Mississauga
to sustainability, the City is moving towards equalizing all Trail and Esker Lake Recreational Trail. The objective is to
forms of transportation, with a focus on enhancing active connect the three trail systems to create a 38 km loop. The • A connection between the south limit of Bramalea to
transportation opportunities throughout the city. loop would link to amenities such as Downtown Brampton, the Bramalea GO Station. This connection will provide
Heart Lake Conservation Area, Franceschini Bridge, Kennedy a much needed protected AT connection between the
The decrease in traffic volumes along City roads as a Valley/Brampton Sports Park, Bramalea Limited Community adjacent communities (served by the Chinguacousy/
result of COVID-19 lockdown measures has provided Park, Chinguacousy Park, Peel Village and a number of Esker Lake and Don Doan Recreational Trails) to the
a unique opportunity for the City to successfully recreation centres and schools. The loop would be promoted regional transit station and through the existing industrial
advance the implementation of over 19 km of planned and marketed by the City and Regional partners as a safe, land uses adjacent to the north side of Steeles.
cycling infrastructure. user-friendly route for riders of all ages and abilities.
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20 21• This transformational project requires support from
all levels of government to realize the economic and
social potential of Downtown Brampton fully.
• An Environmental Assessment to look at
Riverwalk alternatives for flood mitigation in Brampton
commenced in 2018 and was approved in
September 2020. The City’s approval to move
forward to detailed design and construction steps
upon the project being fully funded.
• The EA identified a flood mitigation solution
consisting of widening and deepening the
Etobicoke Creek, replacing existing bridges with
larger spans, and making local modifications to
adjacent roadways
The City of Brampton appreciates the Government of
Canada’s support for the Riverwalk flood mitigation
project with $38.8M in approved funding through the
Disaster Adaptation and Mitigation Fund.
By continuing to work together, we can transform
downtown Brampton and enable sustainable growth
and development.
Unlocking Downtown Brampton
(Artist rendering featured below)
CENTRE FOR INNOVATION
The Downtown Brampton Etobicoke Creek Flood Mitigation HERITAGE THEATRE BLOCK
project is a catalytic project that will eliminate flood risk from
PILOT INCUBATOR SPACE
extreme storm events, remove the Special Policy Area (SPA)
designation and lift development restrictions in Downtown ROGERS CYBERSECURE CATALYST
Brampton, ultimately leading to the creation of the Riverwalk.
The Riverwalk envisions a remade Etobicoke Creek through
MAIN ST. & QUEEN ST. INTERSECTION
the heart of downtown, with an adjacent system of public
spaces and parks connected by the Etobicoke Creek valley
corridor and a trail system. It will be the heart of Downtown
Brampton and a central destination.
• As the City continues to secure funding through the
OUR
Federal Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF),
The City of Brampton is looking for the ASKS
a Provincial funding partner would further strengthen
Provincial government to help advance
the application and ensure the economic, social and
this transformational project by providing
environmental benefits are maximized.
funding, streamlining the approval
processes and partnering with the City
towards a vision of a sustainable, prosperous and
future-oriented community.
22 23From a December 2019 telephone survey of Brampton and
Peel Region residents conducted by Mainstreet Research,
we know that:
OUR
ASKS
• The City of Brampton requests the
Province to legislate BramptonU into
78%
existence by passing the Brampton
BramptonU University Act.
OF PEEL REGION RESIDENTS
SAY A UNIVERSITY SHOULD • Work collaboratively to bring resiliency and
BE CLOSE TO HOME competitive advantage to the Province and City by
investing in postsecondary education and critical
innovation and technology infrastructure.
83%
OF BRAMPTON RESIDENTS WANT
1. Advanced Manufacturing
A BRAMPTON UNIVERSITY
2. Innovation and Technology
3. Food and Beverage Processing
80%
4. Health and Life Sciences
Training and reskilling individuals with the most relevant
OF BRAMPTON RESIDENTS WANT MORE skills and capabilities for jobs of the future will ensure our
ONLINE LEARNING OPTIONS
economy’s resilience. BramptonU is a key component in our
enhanced focus on talent to move our City into the future.
82%
• The most employable and future-focused
graduates in Canada
• Flexible and 24/7/365 availability of education
OF BRAMPTON RESIDENTS WANT MORE
FLEXIBILE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS • The most affordable tuition in Ontario
• Active support for economic development,
immigration and inward direct investment
• Active support for deep community and
The new provincial direction for postsecondary education
cultural connectivity
is well aligned with current plans and context at the City of
Brampton and Brampton residents’ aspirations. Both the
TYPES OF DEGREES RANKED • Active support for entrepreneurial connectivity
provincial policy framework and the City’s aspirations focus
MOST IMPORTANT IN BRAMPTON • Low-carbon and technology-rich buildings,
operations and transit
on high-quality postsecondary education that is affordable PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGY
37
and aligned to meeting the needs of the labour market today DEGREES .7 BASED DEGREES
%
% On July 24, 2020, the City of Brampton released critical
.6
and in the future. engineering IT
38
business software components from its BramptonU proposal, including
nursing engineering
Academic, Governance, and Economic models for the
Brampton continues to work on bringing a comprehensive pharmacology digital tech
environmental development of BramptonU.
university to Brampton. The City remains committed to
tech
building on the excellence of our existing partners, Algoma
SCIENCE GENERAL The proposal considers the Provincial evaluation
University, Ryerson University, Sheridan College, and other 12.
DEGREES ARTS DEGREES framework for significant capacity expansion such as
universities in Ontario and worldwide, to meet the needs of biology
1% 11.5%
significant enrolment growth, mixed-use and jointly-used
Brampton residents and businesses. chemistry
physics spaces to maximize capacity and programming aligned
math to meet local labour market needs and provide work-
To advance Council Term of Priorities, BramptonU must
integrated learning opportunities.
support learners in developing their employability through
in-demand workforce capabilities upon program completion.
In alignment with the City’s Economic Development Master BramptonU aims to create partnerships with postsecondary
It would also be the academic objective to develop
Plan and COVID-19 Economic Recovery Strategy, Brampton educational institutions and local businesses aimed at talent
“employagility”; employers and employees’ ability to jointly
is focusing on promoting training and - skill enhancement attraction and retention initiatives on workforce expansion.
respond quickly to workplace challenges and change to
in innovation, technology and entrepreneurship, in It also aims to provide programming that promotes
continue delivering added value. This aligns with the Provincial
particular, these key sectors: employment opportunities and skill development for
policy framework, which stresses graduate employment,
workforce expansion in growing sectors.
experiential learning and local community impact.
24 25GURDEEP KAUR
Director, Corporate Projects, Policy & Liaison
City of Brampton
905.874.3694
Gurdeep.Kaur@brampton.ca
21-0223
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