Brampton, Ontario, July 28: Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown has officially launched his campaign for a third term, pledging to continue advancing major infrastructure projects and maintain what he describes as unprecedented momentum in one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities.
Brown filed his nomination papers at Brampton City Hall on Tuesday under the campaign slogan “Keep Building Brampton’s Future,” saying the next four years should focus on completing transformative investments in healthcare, transit, recreation, public safety and community infrastructure.
Speaking at the campaign launch, Brown said Brampton has secured the largest infrastructure investments in its history after years of advocacy with the provincial and federal governments.
He argued that the city is now benefiting from long-awaited funding and that maintaining progress will require continued leadership and collaboration. Brown also described Brampton as Canada’s fastest-growing large city and the country’s seventh-largest municipality.
Campaign Centres on Major Capital Projects
The campaign announcement places significant emphasis on infrastructure projects that are completed, under construction or in various stages of planning.
Among the projects highlighted is the Toronto Metropolitan University School of Medicine, a $225 million initiative that welcomed its first class in 2025. According to the campaign, the medical school is intended to strengthen healthcare education, research and physician training in the region.
Brown also pointed to approximately $1.7 billion in investments for Peel Regional Police, including modernization of existing facilities, construction of the new 23 Division headquarters in northwest Brampton and the Operational Support Facility on Mississauga Road, which will house several specialized policing services.
Healthcare and Recreation Projects Featured
Healthcare infrastructure forms a central part of the campaign platform.
The release highlights the planned second Brampton hospital, estimated at $2.1 billion, with construction expected to begin this fall. The project includes a new inpatient tower, a 24-hour emergency department, expanded outpatient services and future growth capacity.
Brown’s campaign also points to investments in community recreation, including the $148 million Embleton Community Centre, scheduled to begin construction in August, and the $80.4 million Howden Recreation Centre, which will feature a library branch, gymnasium, outdoor recreation spaces and community programming.
Transit and Downtown Development
Transit expansion is another major component of Brown’s re-election message.
The campaign highlights continued planning for the estimated $2.8 billion Hazel McCallion Light Rail Transit extension, including a tunnel into downtown Brampton, describing the project as essential for regional connectivity while supporting revitalization of the city’s historic core.
Other transportation projects include construction of Brampton Transit’s third operations facility, valued at an estimated $298 million, and plans to advance the Brampton–Orangeville Rail Trail, a project intended to expand active transportation opportunities across the region.
Cancer Care and Riverwalk
The campaign also identifies the proposed Comprehensive Cancer Care Centre at Brampton Civic Hospital, estimated at $915 million, as a priority project intended to bring specialized cancer treatment closer to residents.
In addition, Brown highlighted the $138 million Riverwalk Downtown Brampton Flood Protection Project, currently under construction, which is designed to reduce flood risk while supporting future residential, commercial and public-space development in the city’s downtown.
Campaign Focuses on Continuing Momentum
Brown said the upcoming municipal election is about ensuring that Brampton continues to receive investments needed to support its rapid population growth.
The campaign release states that the administration has maintained fiscal responsibility while securing funding for major public infrastructure projects, arguing that continued advocacy will be essential to complete the initiatives already underway.
As Brampton’s municipal election campaign begins, infrastructure, healthcare, transit and community development are expected to remain central issues for voters evaluating competing visions for the city’s future.