By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities.
Hon. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced a federal investment of more than $106 million in transit funding for the City of Brampton, providing predictable and long-term funding.
"I am thrilled to see this significant federal investment in our city's public transit infrastructure. This $106 million funding over the next decade will not only modernize and maintain our transit system but also enhance connectivity for our residents, linking them to jobs, services, and their communities. This initiative is a crucial step towards building complete, transit-oriented communities, increasing housing supply and affordability, and addressing climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Together, we are paving the way for a more sustainable and prosperous future for Brampton." Said Sonia Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton South.
Through the new Canada Public Transit Fund’s Baseline Funding stream, the City of Brampton’s transit authority, Brampton Transit, will receive an annual funding allocation amounting to over $106 million over 10 years. Funding will upgrade, replace, or modernize the City’s public transit infrastructure, and maintain it in a state of good repair.
This investment, beginning in 2026 until 2036, will help increase the housing supply and affordability as part of complete, transit-oriented communities, while helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
“We are committed to building high quality and affordable public transit, and this new long-term funding will make a big difference.” Said the Hon. Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities.