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
3:00 PM
Breakout Session 2: “A Future Vision For Brampton’s Main Streets”
3:45 PM
Breakout Session 3: “Downtown Revitalization Roundtable”
Closing & head back to The Rose Theatre for final Keynote and closing remarks
JaipaulMassey-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
AboutBramptonBoardofTrade
Brampton’sLargestBusinessAssociation
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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9:45AM
OpeningRemarks
KateSaldanha 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.
VijaiKumarSingh Manager,Policy& GovernmentRelations BramptonBoardof 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.
10:25AM
Remarks&Addresses
Councillor
RowenaSantos
RegionalCouncillor
Wards1and5
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.RobFlack MinisterofMunicipal AffairsandHousing
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.
Keynote2:“FromEdge CitytoEdgyCity” 11:00AM
11:25AM
TaraVinodrai ProfessorandDirector, MasterofUrban
CouncillorRemarks
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
11:30AM
FiresideChat
Minister
PrabmeetSarkaria
Ministerof 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.
1:00PM
Panel1:“TheFutureof MobilityinBrampton”
JonathanEnglish Fellow,NYU
MarronInstituteofUrban Management
ShakirHussein Director,Traffic&Planning 407ETR
PeterPaz SeniorDirector,Public& GovernmentRelations ALTO
ShoaibAhmad Founder&CEO SCOOTY
FernandaSoares ProjectManager,Active Transportation CityofBrampton
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BreakoutSession3:“Downtown RevitalizationRoundtable” 3:00PM
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Keynote3:“Artsand CultureinCityBuilding” 4:00PM
