BRAMPTON, ON — The City of Brampton has welcomed Ontario’s 2026 provincial budget, citing significant investments in transit, health care and infrastructure that are expected to support the city’s rapid growth and evolving community needs.
As one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities, with its population projected to surpass one million in the coming years, Brampton stands to benefit from the province’s long-term infrastructure strategy, which includes a $200 billion investment over the next decade. This plan allocates approximately $61 billion toward public transit and $56 billion toward health-care infrastructure, along with additional funding to drive economic development, job creation and community growth.
4The City emphasized that these investments will play a critical role in enhancing connectivity, expanding access to health care services and ensuring that Brampton’s infrastructure keeps pace with its growing population.
A key highlight of the budget is continued support for the Hazel McCallion LRT, including plans to extend the line into downtown Brampton through a tunnelled route. This expansion is expected to improve transit efficiency and provide residents with faster and more reliable transportation options across the region.
In addition, the province has reaffirmed its commitment to Highway 413, part of a broader $31-billion investment in highway expansion and rehabilitation projects. The new corridor, connecting Halton, Peel and York regions, is projected to reduce congestion and save commuters significant travel time.
On the health-care front, the budget supports ongoing progress at **William Osler Health System’s Peel Memorial Hospital Phase 2 redevelopment. The project includes plans for a new 12-storey tower that will add up to 250 inpatient beds, a 24/7 emergency care centre, dialysis services and expanded outpatient programs, helping address long-standing health-care capacity challenges in the region.
Further strengthening local health services, investments under Ontario’s Primary Care Action Plan will support family health teams, including the North Peel Family Health Team, which has already connected thousands of residents to primary care services.
The provincial budget also includes funding to enhance community safety, with an additional $8.3 million allocated to the Bail Compliance and Warrant Apprehension Grant program to support enforcement efforts targeting repeat and high-risk offenders.
Mayor Patrick Brown welcomed the budget, emphasizing that it reflects years of strong advocacy by the city. He noted that investments in transit, health care, education and public safety will help ensure Brampton residents have access to essential services and opportunities as the city continues to grow.
The mayor also highlighted the importance of new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs, improvements to transportation corridors, and continued support for education infrastructure, including a new French-language school.
The City of Brampton reiterated its commitment to working collaboratively with the provincial government to advance shared priorities and deliver meaningful outcomes for residents. As the budget moves through final approval, city officials say these investments will play a vital role in shaping a more connected, healthy and prosperous future for Brampton.