Government Relations Matters

City Council August 11 2021 Region of Peel Regional Council

There are no Regional Council or Committee meetings scheduled for this week.

The next Regional Council Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.

2 Provincial Government Update

August 6, 2021: Investing $252M to bring high-speed internet to Southwestern Ontario.

July 16, 2021: With provincewide vaccination rates surpassing the targets outlined by the province’s roadmap, Ontario moved into Step Three of the Roadmap to Reopen.

July 14, 2021: Investing more than $3.1M over the next 5 years in a new community-based program to support young victims and survivors of human trafficking in Peel Region.

July 12, 2021: Investing over $18M to expand the Chris Gibson Recreation Centre in Brampton. • This will support the addition of a full-sized gymnasium, helping to upkeep the facility’s amenities, and making spaces inside the Centre fully accessible.

July 7, 2021: Investing $32.7M for targeted addictions services and supports, including treatment for opioid addictions. Federal Government Update August 4, 2021: Announced $1.28M to the City in support of Brampton’s One Million Trees Program and the Government of Canada’s plan to plant two billion trees in 10 years. • 8,000 trees will be planted across the City as per this project.

July 29, 2021: Providing over $1.6B in support for Ontario municipalities through the Canada Community-Building Fund. • City of Brampton is scheduled to receive $18,827,320 and a top-up allocation of $18,099,237. July 28, 2021: Launched Canada’s first-ever federal fund dedicated to building active transportation trails and pathways. They are investing $400M over five years to eligible governments/organizations.

July 20, 2021: Announced $120M to build a new 26-storey multi- residential, energy-efficient building in Brampton which will help over 300 local families find rental housing units.

July 12, 2021: Launched $500M in funding for the new Tourism Relief Fund to help tourism businesses and organizations recover and grow. Eligible organizations can now submit applications.

4 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Virtual 2021 Annual Conferences

Delegation Meetings Schedule

Ministry Minister Issue(s) Delegation Status Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark • Housing Brampton CONFIRMED • Second Units Ministry of Transportation • Transit CONFIRMED • Higher Order Transit (LRT, BRT, GO Transit)

Ministry of Health • Health Care funding CONFIRMED Ministry of Finance • Impact of COVID-19 CONFIRMED • Recovery & Economic Development • Auto insurance Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade • Recovery & Economic Development CONFIRMED (Associate Minister) • Riverwalk

Solicitor General Silvia Jones • Community Safety CONFIRMED Ministry of Infrastructure • Transit & Higher Order Transit CONFIRMED • Riverwalk • Active Transportation Environment, Conservation and Parks • Climate Change CONFIRMED • Riverwalk

Leader of the • All topics CONFIRMED

Leader of the Steven Del Duca • All topics CONFIRMED Leader of the Official Opposition (NDP) • All topics CONFIRMED Colleges and Universities • BramptonU Following-up • Post-Secondary Opportunities 5 Public Affairs Grants Update

City staff submitted 11 different funding applications in July, totaling over $21 million.

Funding Source and Application Application Amount Green and Inclusive Community Building (GICB) Program Suan Fennell Deep Energy Retrofits $15,700,000 Canada Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI) Street Art for Safety in Bramalea SNAP $5000-$100,000 Canada Community Revitalization Fund Community Kitchen (Cyclepath conversion) $522,375 Chinguacousy Park Sandra Hames Tennis Centre Expansion $750,000 Brampton Tennis Clubhouse Expansion $750,000 Century Gardens Community Centre Pool Changerooms Rehabilitation $669,750 Gore Meadows Activity Hub $750,000 Sesquicentennial Park Activity Hub $750,000 Torbram/Sandalwood Adventure Park $750,000 Tourism Relief Fund Brampton Tourism Sign $344,300 Regional Tourism Operation 5 Multiple Projects $268,110

6 Public Affairs Grants Update

Open Funding Opportunities: • Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund – Small Project Stream • Application closes November 15, 2021 • In process of identifying projects for application

• Community Building Fund – Capital Stream • Application closes September 29, 2021 • In process of identifying projects for application

Upcoming Funding Opportunities: • Active Transportation Fund (ATF) • Monitoring for application in-take date

7 Public Affairs Grants Update

Funding accounted for in the last report to Council that is now public:

• Growing Canada’s Forests: Early Start Projects • $1,280,000 for 2021 Tree Plantings, Brampton One Million Trees Program

• FCM Green Municipal Fund Community Efficiency Financing • $175,000 for Residential Energy Efficiency Program, Design Study

Other Updates: • Reconnect Festival and Event Program • Application submitted under this funding source was unsuccessful

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