Brampton In Motion Symposium Program 2025

BRAMPTON IN MOTION SYMPOSIUM Imagining the Future of City Building Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm The Rose Theatre - 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton, ON

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EVENT PROGRAM The Rose Theatre – 1 Theatre Lane

9:00 AM

Doors Open, Registration & Networking Brunch

9:45 AM

Welcome Remarks

10:05 AM

Keynote 1: “Transportation Whitepaper Report”

10:25 AM

Councillor Rowena Santos Remarks

10:30 AM

Minister Robert Flack Adresss

10:40 AM

Thank You and Break

11:00 AM

Keynote 2 “From Edge City to Edgy City”

11:25 AM

Councillor Gurpartap Toor Remarks

11:30 AM

Fireside Chat: Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria

12:00 PM

Lunch Break

1:00 PM

Panel 1: “The Future of Mobility in Brampton”

2:00 PM

Panel 2: “Balancing Two Crises: Affordable Housing and Employment Lands”

3:00 PM

Panel 3: “Conversations with Decision Makers: Housing and Transportation Priorities”

4:00 PM

Keynote 3: “Arts and Culture in City Building”

4:30 PM

Closing Remarks

EVENT PROGRAM Brampton Arts Organization – 8 Nelson St, 3rd Floor

12:45 PM

Doors Open

1:00 PM

Breakout Session 1: “Workforce Housing”

2:00 PM

Breakout Session 2: “A Future Vision For Brampton’s Main Streets”

3:00 PM

Breakout Session 3: “Downtown Revitalization Roundtable”

3:45 PM

Closing & head back to The Rose Theatre for final Keynote and closing remarks

WELCOME

Welcome to Brampton in Motion Jaipaul Massey-Singh CEO, BBOT

Thank you for joining us for the Brampton Board of Trade’s Brampton In Motion 2025 Symposium.

Brampton continues to be one of Canada’s fastest growing cities and a hub of innovation, culture, and economic strength. With this rapid growth come new challenges and opportunities in housing, development, and transportation. Addressing these priorities is essential to building a city that is inclusive, sustainable, and economically competitive.

This year’s symposium brings together leaders from government, industry, academia, and civil society to engage in meaningful conversations and collaborative problem solving.

Through keynote presentations, panels, and breakout sessions, we will explore solutions to pressing issues such as workforce housing, downtown revitalization, and the future of mobility.

The Brampton Board of Trade is proud to continue its commitment to civic engagement and advocacy by convening this forum. With your insights and participation, Brampton In Motion 2025 will help shape the policies and partnerships needed to guide Brampton’s growth and prosperity. Together, we can ensure Brampton’s future is not only thriving but also well planned and connected.

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ABOUT BBOT

About Brampton Board of Trade Brampton’s Largest Business Association

The Brampton Board of Trade is where businesses of all shapes, sizes and sectors convene, collaborate and create solutions to boost regional economic prosperity.

Brampton business leaders are focused on running their businesses cost-effectively and successfully, while handling a myriad of challenges such as technology, competitiveness, job creation and government legislation. The Board of Trade helps members make the right connections and provides solutions to the toughest problems — shaping change and advocating for Brampton. Members of the Board of Trade also have access to countless tools to help grow their business, increase productivity, and control their bottom line.

In order for our city to realize its full potential and to capitalize on the tremendous opportunities ahead, businesses and all levels of government need to be aligned. Brampton’s moment is now.

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9:45 AM

Opening Remarks

Kate Saldanha Chair, BBOT

Kate Saldanha is a lawyer at Prouse, Dash & Crouch, LLP specializing in wills & estates law and real estate law. She is the Brampton Board of Trade 2025 Chair, reflecting her commitment to community engagement. In her downtime, Kate is a Disney enthusiast, drawing inspiration from its storytelling and creativity.

Vijai Kumar Singh Manager, Policy & Government Relations Brampton Board of Trade Vijai Kumar Singh is a seasoned public policy professional with diverse experience at international, national, and local levels. As Manager of Policy and Government Relations in Brampton, he drives initiatives on economic development, affordable housing, and public transit. He co-hosts Never Bored of Trade, co-founded the Third Space music collective, and previously led Samara’s MP Exit Interview and Humans of the House podcast.

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KEYNOTE

10:05 AM

Keynote 1: “Transportation Whitepaper Report” Jonathan English Fellow, NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management

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REMARKS

10:25 AM

Remarks & Addresses Councillor Rowena Santos Regional Councillor Wards 1 and 5 Rowena is the Regional Councillor for Wards 1 and 5 in Brampton, elected in 2018 as the first Filipino on Council. She holds degrees from Schulich and the London School of Economics and previously worked at the Ontario legislature and in top-tier corporations. Rowena enjoys music, cycling, running, and staying active while raising her son in Wards 1 and 5.

Hon. Rob Flack Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Rob has represented Elgin-Middlesex-London since 2022 and was appointed Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in 2025.

A lifelong businessman, he led Masterfeeds Inc. as President and CEO for nearly 30 years. Rob is also a community supporter, founding the annual Charity Classic golf tournament and serving on boards including the London International Airport and St. Peter’s Seminary Foundation.

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KEYNOTE

11:00 AM

Keynote 2: “From Edge City to Edgy City” Tara Vinodrai Professor and Director, Master of Urban Innovation, University of Toronto - Mississauga 11:25 AM

Councillor Remarks Councillor Gurpartap Singh Toor Regional Councillor Wards 9 and 10 Gurpartap Singh Toor is the Regional Councillor for Wards 9 and 10 in Brampton, elected in 2022 as the city’s youngest councillor.

He chairs Brampton’s Economic Development, focusing on job creation, investment, and innovation. Outside of council, he supports arts and culture as a board member and enjoys sports including soccer, horseback riding, and basketball.

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FIRESIDE CHAT

11:30 AM

Fireside Chat

Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria Minister of Transportation

Prabmeet Sarkaria is the Ontario PC Candidate for Brampton South and has represented the riding as MPP since 2018.

During his time in government, he has served as Minister of Transportation, President of the Treasury Board, and Associate Minister of Small Business, where he championed job creation and reducing red tape. A lawyer with a background in finance, Prabmeet is also an active community volunteer and passionate sports fan. He lives in Brampton with his wife, Sarpreet, and their two daughters.

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PANEL DISCUSSION

1:00 PM

Panel 1: “The Future of Mobility in Brampton” Jonathan English Fellow, NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management

Shakir Hussein Director, Traffic & Planning 407 ETR

Peter Paz Senior Director, Public & Government Relations ALTO

Shoaib Ahmad Founder & CEO SCOOTY

Fernanda Soares Project Manager, Active Transportation City of Brampton

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PANEL DISCUSSION

Please note, this session is being held at Brampton Arts Organization – 8 Nelson St, 3rd Floor

1:00 PM

Breakout Session 1: “Workforce Housing” Andrea Gunraj Vice President of Strategic Policy and Partnerships

Ashleigh Addison Project Lead, Housing Innovation Partnership

Lindsay Klysen Policy and Research Analyst

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PANEL DISCUSSION

2:00 PM Panel 2: “Balancing Two Crises: Affordable Housing & Employment Lands” Louroz Mercader Executive Director Downtown Brampton BIA

Ene Underwood CEO Habitat for Humanity GTA

Steven Thomas Director, Government Relations & Aviation Policy Toronto Pearson

Saba Haie Director, Acquisitions & Development Amdev Properties

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PANEL DISCUSSION

Please note, this session is being held at Brampton Arts Organization – 8 Nelson St, 3rd Floor

2:00 PM

Breakout Session 2: “A Future Vision For Brampton’s Main Streets”

Aaron Binder Director Better Way Alliance

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PANEL DISCUSSION

3:00 PM Panel 3: “Conversations with Decision Makers: Housing and Transportation Priorities”

Vijai Kumar Singh Manager, Policy & Government Relations Brampton Board of Trade

Steve Ganesh Commissioner, Planning, Building, & Growth Management City of Brampton

Richa Dave Project Manager, Transportation Planning City of Brampton

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BREAKOUT SESSION & KEYNOTE

Please note, the breakout session is being held at Brampton Arts Organization – 8 Nelson St, 3rd Floor.

The keynote will be held at the Rose Theatre.

3:00 PM

Breakout Session 3: “Downtown Revitalization Roundtable”

Louroz Merdacer Executive Director Downtown Brampton BIA

4:00 PM

Keynote 3: “Arts and Culture in City Building” Michael Vickers Executive Director Brampton Arts Organization

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