Brampton officials plan to lobby Provincial ministers at annual AMO conference
Published August 16, 2021 at 4:22 pm
The team representing Brampton at the 2021 Association of Municipalities virtual conference has a specific set of issues they intend to address.
“The last year has taught us a lot about the community, their strengths and their needs for support,” said Brampton mayor Patrick Brown, who heads up Brampton’s delegation, along with members of council and city officials.
“As we continue to focus on our health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are also planning for an efficient, prosperous future – a Brampton that is set up for success, investment and growth.”
The mandate of the AMO is to support and enhance strong and effective municipal government in Ontario. It promotes the value of the municipal level of government as a vital and essential component of Ontario and Canada’s political system.
Highlights of this year’s annual conference, which lasts until Wednesday, include the Women’s Leadership Forum, multiple Ministers’ Forums and the ability to network with other municipal professionals.
The list of topics local officials expect to address at the conference include:
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- Active Transportation – to expand and promote active transportation projects, including cycling infrastructure and funding
- Climate Change & Public Health – partner with the provincial government to make investments and policy changes to support a healthy environment, economy, and community
- Second Units – address the lack of affordable housing options and advocate for building code reform
- Economic Development and Recovery – to provide investment and support through the economic recovery, and to progress and promote Brampton’s Innovation District
- Auto Insurance – advocate for the repair of Ontario’s broken auto insurance system, improving affordability, and accelerating the legislative process by passing Bill 42
- Community Safety Advocacy – increased mental health supports, identifying new and existing resources for community safety, and increased funding for the Peel Housing Master Plan
- Post-secondary Opportunities – to legislate BramptonU into existence by passing the Brampton University Act and advancing the planning process for the Ryerson medical school in Brampton
- Housing – develop solutions and programs to address safe and affordable housing for residents and international students, and review related impacts on City infrastructure
- Health Care – immediate funding for a range of health services, Phase II development of Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness, and approval of Osler’s Stage 1 proposal for a comprehensive Cancer Care Centre
- Transit – funding for transit operations to recover from the pandemic and safely increase ridership to pre-COVID-19 levels
- Higher-Order Transit – continued advancement of ongoing initiatives; LRT extension, Queen Street-Highway 7 BRT study and all-day, two-way GO Train service
“Collaboration with our provincial partners is imperative for Brampton’s future,” said Brampton CAO, David Barrick.
“I am looking forward to engaging with our colleagues during the conference and relaying what is most important to this city.”
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