March 5, 2020 – Brampton
Young Canadians everywhere are feeling the impacts of COVID-19, on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life.

Today, Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities announced funding for the rehabilitation of the South Fletcher’s Sportsplex to create a new Youth Hub in Brampton.

The Government of Canada is investing $565,000 in this project through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream (CCRIS) of the Investing in Canada plan. The Government of Ontario is providing $470,786 while the City of Brampton is providing $376,714 toward this project.

The project will create a new Youth Hub by removing multiple small rooms in the South Fletcher’s Sportsplex to provide an open concept space that is more conducive to group activities, with one to three smaller rooms remaining for individual consultation.

Once complete, the project will provide Brampton youth with a safe and accessible space to complete schoolwork, participate in programming and benefit from various resources and services. The creation of the Youth Hub is part of the City of Brampton’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a renewal plan for Brampton’s recreation centres.

All orders of government continue to work together for the people of Ontario to make strategic infrastructure investments in communities across the province when needed most. MP Sonia Sidhu was honoured to make this announcement which will make a positive difference in the lives of young Brampton residents during this difficult time.

Quotes:

“Investing in recreation centres promotes people’s health and well-being and builds inclusive and sustainable communities where people want to live, work and raise families. The South Fletchers Youth Hub will provide Brampton youth of all backgrounds, a safe space to participate in, and benefit from. The diverse range of programs and services offered will also contribute to future community development. Canada’s infrastructure plan invests in thousands of projects, creates jobs across the country, and builds cleaner, more inclusive communities.” —Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities