Economic Development
We’re bringing jobs to our community, with over 8,300 new positions created since 2023. Major
employers, such as Lululemon (1,500 jobs), Mobile Thermal Solutions (600 jobs), and Magna
(560 jobs), have chosen Brampton as their home, strengthening our local economy and creating
opportunities for residents.
These investments have contributed more than 5.5 million square feet of new business space to the city. From advanced manufacturing and food production to logistics and technology, these companies are helping shape Brampton into a center for innovation and sustainable growth.
These investments have contributed more than 5.5 million square feet of new business space to the city. From advanced manufacturing and food production to logistics and technology, these companies are helping shape Brampton into a center for innovation and sustainable growth.
Year
2024
Location
Brampton
Creating Opportunities Close to Home
We’re working with businesses of all sizes to attract high-quality employment opportunities to
Wards 9 and 10. Our team has helped secure significant investments across a range of industries,
creating stable jobs close to home and laying the foundation for a resilient local economy.
Through a business-friendly approach and clear investment strategy, we’re positioning Brampton as a future-ready city.
Through a business-friendly approach and clear investment strategy, we’re positioning Brampton as a future-ready city.
- Securing major employers like Lululemon’s distribution center and Magna’s electric vehicle plant
- Creating over 2,000 jobs through strategic business attraction
- Implementing programs like the office development charge exemption, saving businesses up to $400,000
These efforts support Brampton’s emergence as a destination for next-generation industries, such as MedTech and advanced manufacturing, while ensuring that local residents directly benefit from new economic activity. These investments support Brampton’s growth as a hub for innovation, particularly in emerging sectors like MedTech and advanced manufacturing.
Other Projects
2024 - BRAMPTON
Parks & Recreation
Building better parks where families can gather, play and enjoy the outdoors together.
2024 - BRAMPTON
Traffic & Safety
Making neighborhood streets safer with traffic calming measures in over 13 locations throughout Wards 9 and 10.
2024 - BRAMPTON
Public Transit
Bringing better transit options to Brampton with over $100 million in federal funding secured for the Queen Street Bus Rapid Transit.
2024 - BRAMPTON
Community Engagement
Bringing our community together through cultural celebrations like Brampton’s first-ever Langar Seva and annual Sikh Heritage Month.
2024 - BRAMPTON
Healthcare
Taking action on Brampton’s healthcare needs by securing funding for our city’s second hospital with a new emergency department.
2026 - BRAMPTON
Niwaas
Founded and established Ontario’s first Punjabi and Sikh-focused long-term care home.
2023-2024 - Across the Globe
Conferences
Representing Brampton and Canada on the world stage at major international forums.