Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1695 - Patrick Brown: Can Brampton Keep Growing Without Losing Affordability, Safety & Livability?

Brampton is one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities—but can its infrastructure, housing, transit and public services keep pace? Mayor Patrick Brown joins Brian Crombie for a wide-ranging conversation about Brampton’s future, including the nearly $8-billion Big Brampton Build, the city’s 0% municipal tax increase, housing affordability, policing costs and the future of Peel Region. They discuss the new hospital and TMU medical school, the Hazel McCallion LRT extension, downtown revitalization, Riverwalk, development approvals and the push for better connections between Brampton, Mississauga and Pearson Airport. Brian also puts Mayor Brown on the spot over one of the biggest political disputes in Peel: why does Mississauga pay a larger share of the Peel Police budget if Brampton now has a comparable or larger population? The conversation ultimately asks a bigger question: Can Brampton become a great Canadian city without sacrificing affordability, safety and quality of life as it continues to grow?