Patrick Brown
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Mayor of Brampton, Former Leader of the Official Opposition at Queens Park, 3 term MP, Husband to GG, Proud Dad to Theodore and Savannah
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Many Bramptonians come from farming families in India & it's been stressful for them to see reaction to the peaceful #FarmersProtests. The recent images from Delhi have been heart breaking. I hope for a peaceful resolution as farmers continue to exercise their democratic rights.
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I had a very nice chat with @ImranKhanPTI this evening about politics, democracy, the rule of law & of course cricket. He served as the 22nd Prime Minister of #Pakistan & based on public opinion would easily win again if elections are permitted. I told him he has a big
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This was the idiot at the Hindu Sabha last night trying to direct violence against those of Sikh faith. He has a long history of hate and attempting to incite violence. He isn’t from Brampton. He came to the City last night to encourage violence. Agitators trying to incite.
Hindutwa extremist Ron Banerjee, self proclaimed Executive Director of Hindu Conference of Canada openly demanded killing of Muslims and Sikhs in India, saying “they deserve to die”. Attacks on Sikhs, genocide calls, labeling them terrorists, it all originates from this hatred.
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Canada ranks near the bottom of OECD countries when it comes to hospital beds per capita. For context, we had 90% of hospitals beds in use in Canada before the pandemic even started. Why are we not having a national conversation on the inadequacies of our healthcare capacity?
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I was out for a walk with Theo & he was pretty upset that playgrounds are closed. His dad agrees. I will be consulting City Council & our solicitor on whether we can legally decline a provincial order. The medical advice has been clear that outdoor recreation should stay open.
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Outdoor sports should be allowed. I realize I am a broken record on this topic but it is worth repeating the science table never recommended closing outdoor amenities. I have not heard single doctor ask for outdoor amenities to be closed. #COVID19Ontario.
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GG & I are overjoyed to welcome into the world our baby daughter Savannah Francesca Brown. She was born at 6:08 pm tonight at #Brampton Civic. She is a healthy 7.93 pounds. Theodore now has a beautiful baby sister. GG is recovering well & is already bonding with her daughter.
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Don’t close elementary schools. Vaccinate educators. Close Amazon. Close Food Processing Plants. Close Busy Big Box Stores. Close Crowded Factories. And if our supply chain can’t handle it then vaccinate essential workers. Same old approach isn’t working.
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#Brampton City Council has unanimously passed a motion calling on the federal government to require international student visas to include a housing address consistent with local by laws as a component of the approvals process. We can’t have international students living in.
Brampton mayor Patrick Brown calls for more restrictive international student visa policy
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I am disappointed to hear about acts of violence outside of the Hindu Sabha in #Brampton. Religious freedom is a foundational value in Canada. Everyone should feel safe in their place of worship. I strongly condemn any acts of violence outside of a place of worship. I have.
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If schools are being closed because they are a #COVID19 risk then why are we not vaccinating educators during this multi week closure. Currently, they are slated for June. This makes no sense. Vaccinate educators NOW so that we can reopen schools. @ETFOPeel @OSSTFD19 @dpsuoecta.
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Busy crowded factories are a #COVID19 challenge. An airport with loose restrictions is a problem. But golf, tennis, cricket, basketball, baseball, soccer and other outdoor sports are NOT the problem. Safe outdoor sports are good for physical health and mental health!.
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I will be bringing a motion to our #Brampton City Council which would look at prohibiting protests at places of worship. Places of worship should safe spaces that are free of violence and intimidation. I have asked our City solicitor to look into the legality of such a by-law.
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This type of hate has no place in Canada. We are proud in #Brampton to ardently support religious freedom. Individuals who want to visit our City to preach intolerance are NOT welcome. Harassing and threatening our places of worship is vile. FYI @ChiefNish
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Here is Pat King, a leader of the convoy @PierrePoilievre supported, spreading the dangerous white supremacist “White Replacement” conspiracy theory which was reported to have been in the Buffalo shooter’s manifesto. I condemn this hate & call on Pierre to do the same. #cdnpoli.
King dives head first into the Great Replacement/white genocide myth. It's all a conspiracy, see. Because whites have "the strongest bloodlines." . He calls it the "anglo-saxon replacement" so antifa can't get mad at him. Who is behind it? Muslims and the UN. /2
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Thankful to Public Safety Minister @DLeBlancNB for listening to us on how to put the brakes on auto theft. Our advocacy with @peelpolice that was started a few years ago won't stop until organized crime stops preying on our residents and recruiting our young people into crime.
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He is also a cricket legend. I enjoyed telling him about my efforts to grow the game in Canada and the upcoming @GT20Canada tournament in #Brampton. @ImranKhanPTI played cricket professionally until 1992, served as Team Pakistan’s captain and won the 1992 Cricket World Cup, in
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I am immensely grateful for all the support expressed to my family and myself. #metoo can be a tool to lift society and I applaud that effort. False allegations however undermine that good work. The truth will come out. Thank you to all.
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Well done @PeelPolice 👏🏼. On November 6, 2024, Ranendra Lal Banerjee, a 57-year-old man from Toronto was arrested and charged with Public incitement of hatred contrary to section 319 (1) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Hate crime has no place in Canada!.
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Had a great time tonight with the Nigerian Canadian community in Peel Region and special guest Peter Gregory Obi. I love our growing and dynamic Nigerian Canadian community in #Brampton! 🇳🇬🇨🇦
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Foreign interference impacts us all. As Canadians we must stay united in protecting our communities, and continue building a community that's the envy of the world. To our Sikh residents, and all Bramptonians, we are here to protect your rights and safety here. Our City
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I was made aware of some #FakeNews from the discredited Rebel media. They pretended to be from @MapleLeafsTV wanting to interview the Mayor. I walked away when I realized it was Rebel media. I don’t do media interviews with an entity that has a track record on inciting hate.
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This video is alarming. No place of worship should have to fear from being attacked. Full stop. This vile man is trying to incite hate and violence. We don’t need this hideousness in Canada. Agitators on both sides need to be arrested and charged for the violence they are.
UPDATE | Videos have emerged of organizers calling on Pro-India protestors to "storm the Sikh temples." The violent Anti-Sikh calls were met with loud and wide cheers by the mob as they flooded into the streets. Police quickly arrived on scene to protect Canadians from violence.
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Religious freedom should never be diminished anywhere in the world. Canada must always be a voice for religious freedom. Everyone deserves the dignity to worship without fear of violence or intimidation.
Mosques were attacked, cars and shops were lit on fire, and many acts of intimidation were carried out against Muslim minority communities. Some even danced with swords outside of mosques and performed anti-Muslim chants.
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Proud of Beauty Obasuyi's cooking marathon at Naija Jollof in #Brampton. Way to go!!!.
Thank you to the Mayor of Brampton @patrickbrownont for gracing us with your presence #guinessworldrecords
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This is leadership that is helpful. The vast majority of Sikh Canadians and Hindu Canadians want to live in harmony and don’t tolerate violence. Hindu Sabha Mandir President Madhusudan Lama has suspended the pundit who spread violent rhetoric. The Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara
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Happy Thai Pongal and Tamil Heritage Month. தைப் பொங்கல் மற்றும் தமிழ் பாரம்பரிய மாத வாழ்த்துக்கள்.
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My grandmother “nanny” Teresa Brown turned 107 today. The last year of social isolation in long term care has been really hard on her but she has been resilient. She has survived the Spanish flu, two World Wars, and now the Covid 19 pandemic. She really is remarkable.
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Close the Airport.
Federal government reporting 26 more flights, 156 rows affected by COVID-19 cases at Pearson Airport
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There has been a lot of negativity the last few months. The #covid19 pandemic has been hard. Well, here is some good news in a sea of adversity. Theodore meets his little sister Savannah for the first time. A beautiful moment.
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Three is a crowd and FOUR is a party! . Theo’s being promoted to a big brother in April 2021 💫 👶 🍼 . #babyontheway #twoundertwo
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‘We have people terrified in our community’: Mayors of Brampton and Surrey, B.C., warn Ottawa over extortion wave hitting South Asian businesses via @torontostar.
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A major lesson from the #COVID19 pandemic is the inadequate state of healthcare in Canada. Our hospital capacity is constantly on the verge of being overwhelmed due to the fact we have among the lowest ICU capacity per capita in North America. What is the plan to fix this?.
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Happy to attend the wedding ceremony for Himmat Singh Shergill and Sukhman Sekhon. Congratulations!
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Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown Advocates for Stricter Policies on International Student Visas to Address Lack of Student Housing Concerns
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Spoke to @CBCNews about the importance of Canada combatting the international extortion attempts on the South Asian community in BC, Alberta and Ontario. We must not tolerate our residents being terrorized by international criminal gangsters.
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Mayors of Brampton And Surrey Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ Over Rise In Extortion Threats To South Asian Businesses
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Proud to speak at the 50th anniversary of the @PeelPolice. We have a debt of gratitude for PRP’s commitment to public safety over 5 decades. This is yet another example of the beautiful legacy of the late great former Premier Bill Davis. Congrats to @ChiefNish and @peel_pa on
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Mount Chinguacousy in #Brampton is NOW OPEN for snow tubing! ❄️. Check the city's website for the full schedule and to stay updated on the opening of the ski hill. I had blast with my son Theo and Councillor @RodPower7_8 trying out the Hill. Conditions
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Happy to attend the grand opening of Ameen's Kitchen which serves traditional Nigerian food. I am very grateful for the generosity of this restaurant. They have been donating food throughout the winter for asylum claimants and refugees from Africa in Peel Region.
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Happy to speak at the Brampton Tamil Associations’ Thai Pongal celebration.
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We can’t accept international criminal gangs terrorizing Canadians. If we don’t have a swift response at a national level what we are seeing in the lower mainland of BC, in Edmonton, Alberta and in Peel Region will be replicated elsewhere. This extortion ring must be shut down
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I am grateful Canada’s Public Safety Minister @DLeBlancNB has called an auto thefts summit. We have a crisis in Canada with the skyrocketing number of auto thefts. It’s long over due to put the brakes on this flourishing criminal enterprise. The government can do this through
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If anyone can get this to the finish line it’s @PrabSarkaria. He is a big supporter of modern public transit. We can’t wait to see this transformational transit project completed with the tunneled LRT phase 2. @Metrolinx 👏🏼.
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Fascinating numbers from @BramptonTransit on the business case for the tunneled LRT Phase 2 which completes the Hazel McCallion Line. Fairness and ridership numbers make it abundantly clear this project is warranted and needed. FYI. @Metrolinx
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Spoke to @CP24 tonight about my push with Surrey Mayor @brendalockebc for a national approach to the recent string of extortion threats targeting the South Asian community. We will not tolerate our residents being terrorized.
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Spoke to @CBCToronto about the exciting news that the Ford government will support Brampton’s ambitious tunneled LRT Phase 2 expansion which completes the Hazel McCallion Line. This is tremendous news for #Brampton, for public transit and for Peel Region. @PrabSarkaria is
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#Brampton is one of the leading cities in the world when it comes to electrification of our municipal vehicles. Our new @RosenbauerGroup electric fire truck just arrived and you will see it responding to calls very soon. Check out the turning radius at the end of the video. ⚡️🚒
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It was a pleasure to speak to @CP24 last tonight about the federal governments upcoming auto theft summit. The skyrocketing number of auto thefts in Canada has become a crisis. It is now the third largest revenue source for organized crime in Canada. It is piercing our sense
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We can’t accept our residents being terrorized. This international extortion ring must be shut down. A criminal attack on one part of our Canadian family is an attack on all of us. It can’t be tolerated. #cdnpoli @brendalockebc.
Mayors ask Ottawa for help combatting extortions targeting South Asians across Canada /via @globeandmail
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Auto thefts are the best new cash cow for organized crime in Canada. We can put the brakes on skyrocketing auto thefts with two key steps: . 1) Greater inspection of shipping containers. Currently, in Canada, a mere 1% of shipping containers are inspected at our borders. It is
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Today, @CityBrampton unveiled the Rosenbauer RTX, our FIRST fully electric fire truck in @BramptonFireES' fleet! 🚒⚡. #Brampton leads as the FIRST Ontario municipality deploying electric front-line emergency vehicles, joining global cities in eco-friendly firefighting. Here's
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Timely visit to @AlstomCanada earlier this week to check out the LRT construction occurring for Cities across Ontario that is built at their facility right here in Brampton. They have 170 employees at their Brampton facility that are building cutting edge public transit vehicles
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Spoke with @CP24Breakfast this morning from the National Auto Theft Summit in Ottawa on how we can put the brakes on auto thefts in Canada. #autothefts #cdnpoli @PeelPolice
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There is a lot of misinformation online. This is yet another example of it. This wasn’t in Brampton and it wasn’t even an incident from this year.
Canada is basically now a country of foreign feuds. We were thoroughly assured that diversity is a strength. I still fail to see how. This doesn't look like strength to me. This looks like tribal warfare. 📍Brampton, Ontario.
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It’s very unfortunate that some Indian media smear @Khalsa_Aid. Khalsa Aid helps people around the globe in natural disasters & wars. In #Brampton, they helped our social support task force, supported front line healthcare workers & our tree planting campaign. #IamWithKhalsaAid
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Thank you Mayor @AmarjeetSohiYEG for speaking up against this extortion attack on the Canadian South Asian community. We must stop this international criminal enterprise from.terrorizing Canadians from abroad.
It is unacceptable that organized criminals can use fear and violence to extort members of our community. All businesses in Canada deserve to conduct their business without fear and intimidation. I have spoken with my counterparts in the Edmonton Metro Region as it has become.
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Our noise by law originally passed in 1984 only included an exemption for Church bells. It will now include all faiths within the permitted hours & decibel levels. The Muslim community can proceed with the sunset azan because it’s 2020 & we treat all faiths equally. #Ramadan
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Spoke to Nitin Chopra from @PrimeAsiaTV earlier today about the news the government of Canada is reviewing the international student visa program. I hope see this review result in connecting visa approvals with housing. We can’t continue to see international students living in
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Vaccinate Essential Workers.Vaccinate Essential Workers.Vaccinate Essential Workers.
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So happy to get the #AstraZenaca #COVID19Vaccine today as the age threshold was lowered to 40+. The best vaccine to get is the first one available. Get your shot when your are eligible to protect yourself, your family, friends and community. We need to beat this! #vaccinated
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Overjoyed to announce the birth of our son Theodore Brown. We are so excited and grateful to be the parents of this beautiful baby boy. 🍼 👶 #Brampton @OslerHealth @CityBrampton
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We are excited to build world class public transit in #Brampton. Thank you @fordnation and @PrabSarkaria for mandating this vital LRT phase 2 transit project to @Metrolinx. This is our missing link to connect public transit in Peel Region and at the same.time enabling record
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40 years ago, a preplanned attack by the Indian army named “Operation Blue Star” was executed against one of the Sikh’s holiest places of worship the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) on one of the holiest of days. Thousands of innocent men, women and children were horrifically
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Wrote the @ONgov with a request to make #mRNA 2nd doses available in #DeltaVariant hot spots after 8 weeks rather than the current 12 week period for those that got #AZ. Our residents shouldn’t be disadvantaged because they stepped up & took their first vaccine available to them.
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This morning Brampton City Council gathered to recognize #BellLetsTalk Day. Bell Let's Talk promotes mental health awareness, acceptance, and action to create real change. It’s important to continuously support one another. 💙.@Bell_LetsTalk
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Joined Councillors @RodPower7_8 and @gurpartapstoor along with our @BramptonEcoDev team today at @CNRailway Brampton Intermodal yard for a tour and briefing. This is the busiest intermodal hub in Canada. This is the center of Canada’s supply chain.
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This is just the tip of the iceberg. Our police were given temporary and limited access at the Port of Montreal. Imagine how many cars they could recover if they were given jurisdiction to inspect shipping containers for stolen vehicles all the time. We had in the range of.
UPDATED: Police recover nearly 600 stolen vehicles in Port of Montreal, 'vast majority' of them stolen from the GTA
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Proud to join my friends @TimUppal and @PrabSarkaria in co-nominating @Khalsa_Aid for the #NobelPeacePrize! . For over 20 years, @RaviSinghKA, @jindisinghka and the #KhalsaAid team have been serving on the frontlines of almost every humanitarian crisis across the world.
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In the @CityBrampton, we proudly acknowledge Tamil Eelam Flag Day. This flag, which unites Tamil nationals of Eelam worldwide, symbolizes their sovereignty and right to self-determination. It serves as a poignant reminder of the immense sacrifices made by the Eelam Tamil
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Today marks the 555th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh faith. On this day, we celebrate his message of devotion, equality, service and standing up for all in society, no matter who they are!. Guru Nanak's teachings of service, freedom, and
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I’ve heard from many of my constituents in #Brampton, expressing their concerns about the safety of relatives in the #FarmersProtest in India. The fundamental right to peaceful protest is the cornerstone of any democracy. I hope the rights of the protestors are respected.
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Yet another reason why we can’t have any delay on the construction of the 2nd Brampton hospital. It was needed in 2007 and the population in 2023 massively overwhelms the existing healthcare infrastructure. We appreciate the significant provincial budget commitment to build a 2nd.
PLEASE NOTE: The Urgent Care Centre at Peel Memorial is currently experiencing high patient volumes and wait times to see a physician. Infants six months and younger are advised to visit the nearest Emergency Department. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
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250 jobs are coming to #Brampton with an $80M investment from Axium Packaging. The new site near Dixie/Hwy407 is scheduled to open July 2024. Thank you to our City’s Economic Development team who are working tirelessly to expedite investment here. @gurpartapstoor @BramptonEcoDev
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The one blessing that has come out of social distancing is getting to spend more time with baby Theodore and my wife GG. He is so cute!!!
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Thank you to Chetal from Bitu's Pet Services for showing us the unique warm water spa facilities and grooming services that they offer. They serve pets and pet parents from across the province. Including Councillor @gurpartapstoor's 2 dogs 🐶 🐶 🐱 More to come. Let’s celebrate
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Today, I was happy to welcome the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau, and Housing Minster @SeanFraserMP to #Brampton to announce a partnership which will provide $114 million to the @CityBrampton through the Housing Accelerator Fund. This investment and partnership will
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This is beyond heart wrenching. As a parent, I am lost for words. Horrifying. We can never underestimate the seriousness of #covid19 and the variants. My deepest condolences on behalf of the @CityBrampton . #RIPEmilyVictoriaViegas
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Thanks to the new Ontario long term care policy allowing outdoor visits again, I was able to introduce my 107 year grandmother Teresa Brown to my daughter Savannah for the first time. It was priceless to see her reaction & wonderful to see Teresa in person again. A good day!
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This is the right call. 👏👏👏.
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We are getting lots of questions about whether outdoor rinks & tobogganing hills will be closed. We will NOT be closing these outdoor amenities regardless of what some municipalities have been doing on their own accord. We have actually opened 4 new outdoor artificial rinks!.
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What an incredible day at #Brampton City Hall as we hosted @CitImmCanada for a citizenship ceremony for new Canadian citizens! 🍁. We celebrated with 40 new #Canadians today in #Brampton. There's no contradiction in being proud of your roots and fiercely proud of being Canadian
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Happy to speak at the #Brampton Triveni Mandir tonight for their Saundaryam which is a cultural display of Indian classical music and modern film music with local artists.
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Pleased to speak at the National Auto Summit hosted by Public Safety Minister @DLeBlancNB in Ottawa. This the first time the federal government has been at the table in a meaningful manner with national, provincial and local partners looking at ways to tackle the auto theft
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Even worse, this reckless 20 year old driver had a prohibited license for multiple driving offenses. He had plates that didn’t match his car. He only has a broken leg but his victims have had their lives stolen. This is criminal negligence causing death. He belongs in jail.
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We are excited to work with the government of Canada to combat the housing crisis and continue Brampton’s momentum in being Ontario’s per capita leader in housing construction. 🏡🚜🧱
We're in Brampton this morning - stay tuned for an important announcement!
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Happy to celebrate Marian Sheard’s 100th birthday this evening with the Rose Orchestra at @bramptononstage along with @RoweSantos and @BramptonGraham. Marian is a force of nature!
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There is a correlation with some severe Covid19 cases & obesity. There is a public health consequence to limiting physical activity. Given the prov announcement closing indoor recreation, I will be looking to see what outdoor amenities we can offer to residents to stay active.
People who are overweight or obese are at a much higher risk of much more severe disease and even death from Covid-19 -- and one new study suggests that losing weight can reduce that risk.
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Pleased to speak about the auto thefts crisis and how we can combat it on @CBCRadioCanada As It Happens.
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Visited my 106 year old grandmother Teresa Brown for the first time since mid March. She lives at a long term care home that was devastated by the #COVID19 outbreak. Despite the recent adversity, my grandmother was in great spirits today. She is one of a kind. ☘️
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Some good news in the sea of negative headlines that we have seen lately, my 106 year old grandmother Teresa Brown was vaccinated yesterday. She is in a long term care home in Toronto which was hit really hard by #COVID19. They had 48 fatalities in a home with only 168 residents.
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