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Brampton – A Global Leader in Innovation, Talent, Jobs and Investment

Brampton = JOBS JOBS JOBS Investment

Cybersecurity: Building a Talent Ecosystem

NEW Business Incubator & Co-working Space

MDA-Built Robotics: 40 Years in Space Celebrating the Benefits from MDA’s Canadarm MDA has designed, built, and supported iconic space robotic solutions, right here in Brampton, for more than 40 years, spanning 90 NASA Space Shuttle missions, and nearly 18 years of Canadarm2 operations on the International Space Station.

This work has led to 200,000 person years of high tech jobs across Canada, and over $1.8B in space robotics exports to other nations.

Canada’s investment in these robotic solutions, a major part of our country’s contribution to NASA missions, has enabled 16 Canadian astronaut flights, which have in turn inspired generations of youth to shoot for the stars and pursue their dreams through education in science and technology related fields.

Here on Earth, MDA has been able to “spin off” robotics for brain surgery, breast cancer diagnosis, and automated manufacturing as a result of its Canadarm expertise.

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MDA’s Canadarm2 and Dextre on the International Space Station

Time to Go Further! Deep Space Robotics In recent weeks, the international community has started to commit to the next generation of space exploration and build a new Lunar Orbital Platform – a ‘Gateway’ space station that will orbit the Moon. The Gateway will support lunar habitation and exploration by rovers, and be a launch point and communications hub for vessels travelling onwards to Mars. The first human flight to Mars is planned for 2030, and then habitats and rovers will be needed on Mars too!

It’s time for deep space!

Next Gen AI-Based Canadarm on the Deep Space Gateway

Canada, the 3rd country into space, has the opportunity to continue its leadership in space robotics, space rovers and space medicine.

A commitment by Canada today to participate in the Gateway project will accelerate the next generation of innovation in space technology and space medicine, and bring about huge advances here on Earth in robotics, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles and tele-medicine for remote communities.

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Brampton – A Global Leader in Innovation, Talent, Jobs and Investment

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Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton

rampton is on the verge of a deliberate and significant transformation. And it’s all happening Now! The transformation, as envisioned by the city’s 650,000 strong population, aims at making Brampton a leader in innovation, talent, jobs and investment.

To bring more jobs and investment into Brampton, we are working to show regional and global investors why the city is such a great place to do business.

As Canada’s second fastest growing city, Brampton is a ready source of talent that can support every key industry. Our central location within the Toronto-Waterloo Super Innovation Corridor and our connectivity provide companies quick and easy access to international markets. Our competitive advantages will drive Brampton’s foreign direct investment as it focusses on key sectors: health and life sciences, advanced manufacturing, innovation and technology and food and beverage.

As Brampton goes global, there are exciting developments setting the stage for innovation and growth. In 2018, investment projects worth more than $865 million flowed into the city, with key investments from companies such as Alstom, ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development, and Canadian Blood Services. High levels of construction activity in Brampton are an important indicator of

the jobs and investment being brought into the City.

We are also prioritizing innovation and entrepreneurship. In 2019 we are launching the city’s new incubator and co-working space that will offer a wide range of solutions and support services to the local entrepreneur community.

With the recent announcement of Ryerson University launching Cybersecure Catalyst, a new national centre for innovation and collaboration for cybersecurity in Brampton, along with Ryerson’s Chang School of Continuing Education now offering cybersecurity courses in downtown Brampton, we are reinforcing Brampton’s commitment to collaborating with postsecondary institutions and industry. We are connecting great minds through an innovation and talent ecosystem with an unparalleled drive to succeed, which will enhance our competitive edge.

Brampton’s ability to become an economic hotspot is rooted in its rich and diverse culture. We are particularly looking forward to working with Steven Schipper, the new Executive Artistic Director of The Rose Theatre. Steven will play an integral role in helping to shape the City’s cultural and arts identity.

Brampton’s time to become an economic, academic, cultural and innovation engine is here – and that time is Now!

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Our city is on the verge of a significant and deliberate transformation. It’s a place where people want to live and make a living. Defined by its energy and potential. Brampton is shifting, and it’s all happening. NOW. Please visit brampton.ca/business for more information.

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Brampton is about promoting talent and helping people thrive. We are investing in talent through collaboration and partnerships with businesses and post-secondary institutions. Our workforce gives us a competitive edge. It’s all happening. NOW.

Cybersecurity: Building a Talent Ecosystem

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ybersecurity is top of mind for many businesses in Brampton and across the globe, from protecting personal information and financial transactions to emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles. With skyrocketing demand, cybersecurity will have a trilliondollar impact on the world economy and an unprecedented demand for global talent by 2021. As businesses become increasingly digital, cybersecurity is an urgent priority.

Brampton is working to become a national leader in this space. It is establishing important relationships with post-secondary institutions, with an eye to economic opportunity.

In 2018, Ryerson University announced Cybersecure Catalyst, a new national centre for innovation and collaboration in cybersecurity in Brampton. This important initiative will prepare Canadians and Canadian businesses for the opportunities and challenges in cybersecurity through training and certification, commercial acceleration and support for cyber scaleups, applied research and development, and public education.

Ryerson will publically launch Cybersecure Catalyst on April 25th with

a conference co-hosted by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, that will focus on Cybersecurity in the Advanced Manufacturing sector and the emerging threats within the industry. The City of Brampton will be the official sponsor of the event, to be held at the Lionhead Golf and Conference Centre, in Brampton.

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“ The Catalyst will be driven by strong partnerships with industry leaders in Brampton, and across Canada. The Catalyst’s collaborations with governments and public agencies will focus on ensuring Canada’s economic security and global competitiveness in cybersecurity.” says Charles Finlay, Executive Director, Cybersecure Catalyst, Ryerson University

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uilding on the momentum, Ryerson University’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education began offering courses on Computer Security and Digital Forensics in downtown Brampton this past January. Classes are held in the West Tower on George Street and include, Computer Network Security focused on security threats, vulnerabilities, and defense mechanisms

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and Security Architecture and Design, examining security frameworks and threat risk assessment methods.

The Chang School programming, presents great opportunities for our highly diverse and talented residents to build professional skills for in-demand jobs, notes Dr. Marie Bountrogianni, the school’s Dean.

Register today at: ryerson.ca/ce/ cybersecurity

“ We are very much looking forward to bringing these crucial course offerings to the Brampton community and to preparing the next wave of technology-sector workers for the future challenges of cybersecurity. It is our privilege to create specialized learning opportunities for Brampton’s young and diverse talent pool to help narrow the skills and knowledge gap that currently exists in this emerging industry.” Dr. Marie Bountrogianni – Ryerson’s Chang School of Continuing Education

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heridan College’s Davis Campus in Brampton has defined cybersecurity as a critical career path where skilled professionals are in high demand as organizations work to shield their operational and data systems. Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (Information Systems Security Degree) program is renowned among employers in this rapidly growing field. As part of their Continuing and Professional Studies, the Cybersecurity Foundations program includes courses in Wireless and Mobile Device Security, Operating Systems Security and more.

Brampton will be hosting its first Cybersecurity event on March 6th, bringing together experts, industry partners and educators from Sheridan and Ryerson, for an informative discussion on the cybersecurity landscape, highlighting various opportunities available in and around Brampton. For more information and registration visit brampton.ca/cybersecuritypanel

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Algoma University Goes All-In on Brampton Expansion

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lgoma University is expanding their programming and enrollment at the downtown Brampton campus.

Following the launch of its new School of Business and Economics in 2018, Algoma announced that it will be expanding its Brampton campus to accommodate new enrollment. The space will be ready in the spring of 2019 and have estimated approximately 500 students by September 2019.

Students will now have the choice of two new four-year bachelor degrees, in Business or Finance and Economics. Both courses will be offered in the heart of downtown Brampton. In addition, the Algoma University BBA allows students to specialize in Accounting, HR Management, or Marketing, in as little as 20 months; and the Certificate in Business can be completed in as little as eight months.​​

Brampton’s downtown is becoming a destination for learning and working The City of Brampton’s Entrepreneur Centre has begun work on a capstone project with Algoma business students. The program exposes the students to real problems and challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Brampton, and invites them to come up with innovative solutions.

The capstone program allows students to put their knowledge into action. The hands-on approach provides them a competitive advantage and can increase their employment prospects.

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“ We are very excited by the City of Brampton’s vision for the downtown and look forward to working with the Ministry and our partners in the post-secondary sector to collectively support the growing needs of the community,” – Asima Vezina, President and Vice-Chancellor

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Brampton is a place where culture vibrates and community inspires.

Where people want to live, learn, grow and connect. Our passion and creativity will create a strong cultural ecosystem, fostering innovation and investment. It’s all happening. NOW.

Brampton takes Culture to a new level

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he City of Brampton recently announced the appointment of Steven Schipper as the new Executive Artistic Director of The Rose Theatre, a keystone of Brampton’s vibrant and diverse cultural community.

Steven Schipper will officially join The Rose in June 2019, following a longstanding and celebrated 30 years at the helm of the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (Royal MTC), from which he will retire at the end of the 2018-19 season. In his new post as a member of the City of Brampton’s Economic Development and Cultural Services, Steven will play an integral role in helping to shape the City’s cultural and arts identity.

The announcement comes as Brampton undergoes immense growth and major transformation. In May 2018, Brampton City Council unanimously endorsed a bold new plan for the city through the Brampton 2040 Vision, creating a roadmap to become a future-ready model city for livability, sustainability and creativity.

The City’s new Culture Master Plan was also introduced this year, with many initiatives already underway. Current projects include a refresh to the Public Art program, and renovating and upgrading cultural establishments such as the Cyril Clark Library Hall and Lester B. Pearson Theatre to attract more events to the city.

As one of the country’s longest serving artistic directors, Steven Schipper is credited with enhancing the Royal MTC’s artistry, and for developing a new base of audience members and donors.

During his 30-year tenancy, he was responsible for bringing world premieres to the Royal MTC. He drew global attention to Winnipeg’s arts scene by attracting marquee productions such as Hamlet,

“ starring movie star Keanu Reeves, and the sold-out run of the Junkyard Dog/ Mirvish production of Come From Away before it headed to Toronto; and made it a point to support local actors and playwrights. Steven also helped grow the Winnipeg Fringe Festival into one the largest of its kind in the country.

He initiated the Master Playwright Festival dedicated to giving local theatre companies the chance to stage plays by a designated playwright, and

provided opportunities to engage diverse audiences and arts organizations. He worked with members of the Aboriginal Arts Training and Mentorship Program bringing award-winning plays to Manitoba high schools.

Steven was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2012 for his contributions to Canadian theatre and received two Honorary Doctorates, one from the University of Winnipeg and the other from the University of Manitoba.

“ Brampton has offered me an exciting new opportunity to help them establish an artistic identity that reflects a young, energetic city; and to play an integral role in building a vibrant cultural centre for future generations.” said Steven Schipper.

“I look forward to developing relationships with the artists and audiences in Brampton and surrounding regions, and working with civic leaders and communities to reflect onstage their values, passion and creativity.”

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Community at the Core of Sheridan Innovations in Brampton

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or more than five decades, Sheridan has been a hub for higher learning in the City of Brampton. Its Davis Campus offers nearly 60 programs, attracting a diverse student body from across the Greater Toronto Area and around the world. In the last five years, 3,800 Sheridan graduates have found employment in Brampton, contributing to the city’s socio-economic well-being.

Sheridan prides itself on the synergistic relationships it has built with Brampton’s industry, community organizations and residents. These partnerships have shaped the college and continue to influence program development. To prepare students for the jobs of today and the workforce of tomorrow, Sheridan’s technology-focused programs are vitally important, particularly in a city at the centre of Ontario’s innovation corridor.

One such integral area of study at Sheridan is the skilled trades. Students complete in-class apprenticeship requirements in a program that’s reputable for its outstanding hands-on instruction from seasoned journeypeople.

They are the next generation of electricians, millwrights, tool and die makers and machinists, and learn their trade on industry-leading equipment.

More than 500 apprentices complete their in-school training each year in the new, purpose-built Skilled Trades Centre at Sheridan’s Davis Campus, a facility that boasts 52,000 square feet of workshops and lab spaces.

Next door to the Skilled Trades Centre is Sheridan’s Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies (CAMDT) – a flexible innovation space where students and industry partners interact with state-of-the-art 3D printing, automation and robotics equipment.

In the fall of 2019, students in the first cohort of Sheridan’s new Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) degree will use this space to collaborate with businesses to find solutions to realworld problems. The degree offers a new project-based approach for mechanical engineering education, which stems from the internationally recognized CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) framework. Students will develop technical proficiencies and essential skills

like teamwork, communication and problem-solving.

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity professionals play an essential role in keeping businesses secure. For 15 years, Sheridan has been preparing students for this rapidly growing field through its Honours Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences (Information Systems Security) degree. Students apply their in-class learning and gain practical experience through internships. Upon graduating, they’re in high demand for roles like cybersecurity consultants, digital forensics professionals and network security engineers.

Brampton is not only a thriving hub for technology, it’s home to a burgeoning arts and entertainment industry. Honours Bachelor of Music Theatre Performance students will lend their talents to this scene when they take the Rose Theatre stage on March 2. They’re performing alongside long-time Brampton resident and award-winning musician Johnny Reid, singing a selection of songs from his musical My Bonnie Lass. This new work was recently workshopped through Sheridan’s Canadian Music Theatre Project (CMTP) incubator.

Learning at Sheridan isn’t designed to start and end in the classroom. The goal is to produce skilled graduates who have the theoretical and applied knowledge to succeed in their field while also cultivating dynamic, global citizens. To do this, Sheridan celebrates the diversity of its learning community and embeds the principles of social responsibility and inclusivity across all areas of the college.

Sheridan’s shared history with Brampton will help shape its future.

Through a collaborative process to develop a five-year Strategic Plan, an advisory council recently engaged with community members via in-person and online discussions. The insights gained from these communications will help guide the college as it plans how best to serve its communities. Sheridan will share the detailed plan later this spring.

With community at its core, Sheridan will continue to ignite an integrated, team approach to innovation that fuels economic growth and social well-being for years to come.

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Brampton Is Driven is about being the best. Brampton has the energy, drive and tools to succeed on a global scale. Our competitiveness drives economic growth, attracts investment and stimulates jobs and prosperity for the city. It’s all happening. NOW.

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Investment in Brampton = JOBS JOBS JOBS 100 Parkshore Dr.

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Canadian Blood Services Opened early 2018 INVESTMENT: $20 million

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Gay Lea Foods Orlando Corporation Opened 2018 INVESTMENT: $16 million

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In 2018 the City added over 4.3 million sq. ft. to its inventory. This high level of construction activity in Brampton is an important indicator of the jobs and Contact Economic Development Department for more information: (905) 874-3903 investment being brought into the City.

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ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development Opened 2018 INVESTMENT: $60 million

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250 145-147 Queen St. E. Five-storey office tower 55,694 sq. ft. and 23-storey residential tower (182 units)

Springdale Public Library

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INVESTMENT: $80 million

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New Alstom Facility in Brampton – Building Metrolinx LRT Cars

Canadian Tire – 10254 Hurontario St. Over 1 million sq. ft. Opening 2020

Give & Go – 10254 Hurontario St. 133,000 sq. ft. – Opening 2020

Alstom Canada has invest $12 million into a manufacturing plant in Brampton to build light rail cars for the Sheppard East LRT and Finch West LRT projects in Toronto. The contract, worth $528 million, will create 140 full-time jobs in the new Brampton facility, and support an additional 400 to 500 spin off jobs. (Industrial)

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Queen’s Manor Banquet and Conf. Centre – 2 Auction Land – 31,000 sq. ft.

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Playdium – 20 Biscayne Cres.

42,000 sq. ft. – Opening Sept. 2019 CN is investing $315 million this year, which will include: 1) investments in a satellite intermodal facility near CN’s Brampton Intermodal Terminal to provide additional capacity on a temporary basis and, 2) additional intermodal equipment / infrastructure at Brampton Intermodal to support their growing refrigerated supply chain business.

For more information contact the Brampton Economic Development Office at 905.874.3903 or brampton.ca/business

Condor Properties – 500 Deerhurst Drive 140,000 sq. ft. – Opening 2019

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INVESTMENT: $130 million

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INVESTMENT: $14 million

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Kuehne + Nagel – 50 Edgeware 445,000 sq. ft. – Opening 2019

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ErinoakKids has become a little brighter for kids thanks to Smilezone.

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n August of 2018, Smilezone Foundation celebrated the grand opening of three new Smilezones at ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment & Development in Brampton, ON. Smilezone Ambassador and international pop superstar Alessia Cara helped cut the ribbon to the new Smilezones, with more than 150 children, families, and staff at the Centre for the unveiling.

As part of Smilezone Foundation’s mission, ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment & Development now boasts a refreshed and welcoming main reception area featuring interactive projection flooring, a newly painted Respite Wing displaying bright murals, and a music-themed Youth Room. The

treatment centre’s Smilezones create relaxed and fun atmospheres designed to make children feel comfortable and confident during therapy while complementing the extraordinary care delivered by the Centre’s dedicated inter-professional teams.

ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment & Development is the largest children’s treatment centre in Ontario, providing therapy and medical services to over 17,000 children with special needs and their families in Peel, Halton and Dufferin County every year.

If you would like to get involved, donate or learn more about the over 200 Smilezones across Ontario, please visit www.smilezone.com

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Brampton is energized with a new knowledge and inspired by a new way of thinking. We’re prioritizing innovation and entrepreneurship by connecting great minds through an innovation ecosystem and an unparalleled drive to succeed. It’s all happening. NOW.

Brampton’s New Business Incubator and Co-working Space

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n 2019, the City of Brampton, in collaboration with Ryerson University will open a brand new business incubator space designed to support both emerging start-ups and established businesses to connect, learn, collaborate and innovate. The incubator will allow entrepreneurs to gain access to funding, receive peer-to-peer mentoring, and participate in a range of business development programs.

Located in the heart of downtown at 41 George Street, the 4,500 square feet storefront address is set to become an important icon of the innovative and enterprising environment that the City is helping create.

The incubator builds on the work the City of Brampton has been doing to support its entrepreneurs. It will bring Brampton’s creative and business professionals into a place where they can belong and find all the tools, programs and services they need. The incubator ecosystem will enable them to work, seek expert help, collaborate and exchange ideas with their peers – all under one roof. The incubator will provide entrepreneurs with a one-stopshop with a host of business-related services at their fingertips, plus an energizing work environment.

“We are creating a home for all entrepreneurs. There is plenty of talent and creativity in the city, and our hope is that the incubator will lay the foundation for a wide variety of successful businesses,” says Jennifer Vivian, Manager, Entrepreneurial Services at the City of Brampton.

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“ A physical hub like this will allow us to nurture and retain the population of tech talent that would have otherwise pursued opportunities outside of the City.

In doing so, we will be able to collectively build an ecosystem of empowered innovation like never before.” Prieeyya Kaur Kesh, Founder, Our Wave Hub

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“ As an entrepreneur from Brampton, I am quite excited about the incubator. This space will not only help entrepreneurs to grow their ventures within Brampton – but attract great talent from many parts of the world.

I am positive this new co-working space will continue to build on the innovative thinking and start-up culture that is growing within the Brampton community.” Cliff Benson, Co-Founder, VSETA

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Enrolment Growth at Algoma University School of Business and Economics Brampton Campus Drives Expansion and Technology Investments

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s the post-secondary landscape in Brampton continues to evolve, Algoma University, one of 21 publicly funded universities in the province, continues to develop an expanded presence in the city’s downtown.

Algoma University has offered select business programming in the community since the Fall of 2010, making it the first university in the province to deliver undergraduate level offerings in the ‘heart of downtown’ Brampton.

Last summer, in response to ongoing discussions with key stakeholders, Algoma University announced the launch of its School of Business and Economics as the next chapter of development at both its Brampton and Sault Ste. Marie locations.

Students studying in Brampton now have the option to complete the full Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree including options to specialize in Accounting, Human Resources Management, and Marketing.

A Finance and Economics degree option and a one-year Post-Graduate Certificate in Business were also introduced as part of the expanded academic program offerings in the community.

The response to the enhanced programming provided by Algoma’s School of Business and Economics and the associated support of community stakeholders, including officials from the City of Brampton, has been tremendous.

This past January, the University admitted its largest winter term student intake to date, with enrolment more than doubling 2018 levels.

As a result of the impressive growth, the University is moving forward with plans for a 6000 square foot expansion that will see the development of new innovative student spaces, modern classrooms and state of the art technology investments at its current 24 Queen Street East location. The new space will create a prominent look

and feel for the School of Business and Economics within Garden Square.

“These renovations are very important to the overall success of the School of Business and Economics and our plans to increase university access within the City of Brampton while continuing to enhance the quality of the student educational experience,” said Cathy Denomme, Director of the School of Business and Economics.

Dr. Donna Rogers, Academic Dean at Algoma University finds the new technology-assisted teaching options intuitive, resulting in an enhanced

academic environment that supports student success. “These new screens replace all whiteboards, providing faculty and students new and innovative ways for interactive collaboration. After just one month of use, these facilities are in high demand among faculty, and the students love having a class with these technology upgrades. This is the kind of classroom experience we hope to create for every Algoma U student.”

Algoma University President Asima Vezina was on the Brampton campus earlier this month to meet with new and returning students, faculty and

Algoma University President Asima Vezina with School of Business & Economics Students (Brampton)

community partners. “We are entering an exciting period of transformation as we expand programming in the heart of the downtown in Brampton,” she shared. “Our Board and Senate have identified the Brampton expansion as one of the key priorities for the University and as a result, we are making strategic investments in teaching and learning as well as overall student experience.”

During her visit, President Vezina and other academic leaders from Algoma had the opportunity to share updates with city officials including Mayor Patrick Brown and Regional Councillors Vicente and Santos.

“As a student-centred community university, the voice of our students and stakeholders will be key to our successful transformation and expansion in Brampton,” shared Vezina. “Algoma University is thrilled to be continuing work in Brampton and assisting in the city’s quest for an expanded Higher Education presence in their downtown core. This is a very exciting period of time for this city and we are thrilled to be a part of it.”

Further information on the Algoma University School of Business and Economics is available online at www.algomau.ca/schoolBE.

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Addressing the Strain in Healthcare: The Role of Medical Technology in Helping to End Hallway Medicine In an era when people can monitor so much, from steps taken and calories consumed to the exact location of their online purchase, we should be able to expect more of our healthcare system.

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he simplicity and integration we experience in everyday gadgets is missing in the patient journey, the hospital setting, and everywhere in between.

The result? Healthcare practitioners must take time away from delivering care to fill in the gaps — costing time and money. And patients aren’t equipped with the information they need (and want) to make informed decisions about their own health. It’s not a situation we should, or must, accept in 2019.

Last month, the Premier’s Council on Improving Healthcare and Ending Hallway Medicine issued its first interim report: A System Under Strain. The interim report provides a solid overview of the challenges (and opportunities) to improve healthcare in Ontario: patients and families are having a difficult time navigating the system; there are capacity issues, especially for those with complex needs; care coordination needs to be improved; and digital tools are underutilized.

Since the report came out, Ontarians have been given plenty of ideas of how transformation could go wrong, playing off our worst fears — but no one seems to be focusing on how transformation could address our biggest hopes and expectations for a modernized healthcare system.

What if the system was integrated and we didn’t have to answer the same questions multiple times or do bloodwork, imaging, and other tests repeatedly?

What if we had access to innovations that allowed for remote consultations, remote monitoring, or even delivering remote care?

And what if we had access to medical technologies that improved our health, kept us out of the hospital, and reduced our reliance on beds in hallways?

The Ontario government needs to consider evolving our healthcare system from one that is primarily reactionary, to one that proactively focuses on keeping people healthy and at home.

To do this, we need to plan for the system we want in the future and take the lead on adopting new technologies — many of which have been developed

by Canadian entrepreneurs — and new processes. It’s an exciting time for health innovation in Ontario and we should be the first to benefit from the work coming out of one of the world’s leading health technology hubs.

The Ontario Government has an opportunity to re-define how we approach health innovation. This includes both investment in new technology and processes and disinvestment in legacy technologies, like fax machines, and inefficient processes that are duplicative and siloed. It includes holding technology companies accountable for the outcomes they claim their technologies and processes can provide. This is what consumers do with the products they buy online and it should be no different for healthcare system purchases.

For example, Medtronic offers a self-adjusting insulin pump system. It could be a game-changer for those living with type 1 diabetes. It has been clinically shown to reduce complications associated with glucose levels going too high or too low and can help keep patients out of the hospital. While the technology is available in Canada, there is currently no public coverage in Ontario for the continuous glucose sensor, which is key to accurate glucose control.

Similarly, despite the significant, and justified, attention placed on the opioid crisis, not enough is being done to offer patients suffering from chronic pain alternatives to opioids.Yet they are already available — for appropriate patients, spinal cord stimulators and targeted drug delivery devices may significantly reduce opioid use. Once again, Ontario lags in the adoption of these evidenced-based technologies.

The innovative health care solutions that Ontarians should have access to already exist. It’s time for our public

healthcare system to fully leverage these 21st century innovations. It’s time for our government to be bold in defining the future of healthcare delivery in Ontario. And it’s time to bring together all sectors, including the medical technology sector, to both define that future and make it happen.

About the author: Neil Fraser is the President of Medtronic of Canada Ltd., Chair of MEDEC, and a Member of the Health and Biosciences Economic Strategy Table.

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SUMMER IN GARDEN SQUARE Garden Square is where Brampton comes to life. Join the fun in summer 2019!

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ead to Brampton’s vibrant Garden Square from June to August to enjoy family-friendly programming, all summer long. Take in arts and culture, live entertainment, movie nights, the impressive LED screen, and more. Located downtown at Main and Queen Streets, it’s the place to drop by to enjoy the summer season to the fullest.

Stay tuned for the full programming announcement in May. Watch the Square transform daily, and enjoy special events for the whole community.

This year, special events in Garden Square will include National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, in partnership with The City of Brampton and Peel Aboriginal Network (PAN).

Celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. And on Sunday, July 7, Brampton’s second annual PRIDE celebration returns! The afternoon will boast family friendly entertainment, performers, music, and more.

Daily activities in Garden Square include: Wednesdays: THIS IS BRAMPTON Last year, The Rose launched the THIS IS BRAMPTON series, an open platform for local talent, curated by the city’s top promoters of arts and culture.

The series is our ongoing commitment to the community, and it continues every Wednesday in Garden Square. Relax on The Rose’s outdoor patio, or in the Square, and enjoy live music from some of Brampton’s brightest independent emerging artists!

Thursdays: World Film Night – Presented in partnership with Carabram New this year! Experience Brampton’s incredible cultural diversity through film.

Family-friendly movies will feature stories from around the globe, shown in English, with English subtitles, or without dialogue.

Evenings will be enhanced with vendors, pop-up performances, and community information.

Fridays: Friday Night Live Enjoy live music for free, all summer long in Garden Square, and experience some of the industry’s leading artists. Each week will feature concerts for the whole family, with emerging artists or popular tribute bands playing a variety of genres including country, rock, hip-hop, jazz, Latin, and world music Saturdays: Saturdays at The Market AND Saturday Night Movies During the day, explore the Farmers Market, with engaging activities, Cooking at the Market, community groups, and celebrity hosts. At night, enjoy a screening of two family-friendly box office hits. Come early to take part in pre-film activities, such as meet and greets with costumed characters, popup performances, giveaways, interactive demonstrations and exhibits, active play, and more.

Garden Square is a vibrant, dynamic public space in the heart of historic downtown Brampton where visitors and residents gather, engage and thrive.

Aligned with Brampton’s new Culture Master Plan, Garden Square connects the creative economy, and facilitates meaningful, enriching exchanges between diverse groups and audiences.

This expansive communal space, directly in front of The Rose, hosts festivals, celebrations and events all year long.

To learn more about upcoming events, and for full details on Garden Square’s programming, visit www.brampton.ca/ gardensquare or follow on social media: instagram.com/garden.square; twitter. com/gardensqlive; facebook.com/ brampton.gardensquare

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