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Government Relations Matters Includes an update on the 2018 Provincial Election Committee of Council April 25, 2018

2018 Provincial Election Update Recently nominated local candidates…. Prabmeet Sarkaria Pauline Thornham Amarjot Singh Sandhu Sara Singh Sukhwant Thethi Dr. Parminder Singh Brampton South Brampton North Brampton West Brampton Centre Brampton South Brampton West Gurratan Singh Simmer Sandhu Harinder Malhi Vic Dhillon Brampton East Brampton East Brampton-Springdale Brampton West

2018 Provincial Election Update

2018 Provincial Election Update ������ To inform our candidates of what the City is doing ������ and excite them about the futureready vision. ������� To look beyond the election cycle , and build ����� ongoing partnerships , trust and confidence .

2018 Provincial Election Update ������ Election Toolkit To be circulated week of April 23 rd • ������ Contains: • Issues & Positions ������� o Questions o ����� Invitation o Launch of the City’s New Government • Relations Website

2018 Provincial Election Update http://www.brampton.ca/EN/City-Hall/Relations/Pages/Welcome.aspx

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2018 Provincial Election Update ������ Event Friday, May 18, 2018 • ������ (Save the date already in your calendars) Welcome Remarks ������� • City Priorities Presentation • ����� Moderated Q&As • Leverage Committee Chairs o Supplemental questions o Time limited responses o

2018 Provincial Election Update Pitch our Residents : ������ 30-45 sec video from each candidate • specifically commenting/committing to city ������ priorities Set-up required: backdrop(s), camera(s) or ������� • smartphones on tripod(s) ����� Ability to record 2-3 messages at a time to • ensure flow and efficiency Video messages to be posted on the GR • website and available for sharing Social media promotion •

2018 Provincial Election Update “Scripted” Questions Rules of Engagement Questions specific to city priorities Purpose: • • Provided to candidates in advance of the event We are here to educate and seek partnerships with our • o candidates to work together and realize the bold, exciting Moderator to keep event focused on city priorities • and innovative initiatives to make Brampton future ready. Candidates • Video Requirements To learn about the exciting initiatives and city priorities o Short 30-45 second unscripted video clip • Ask questions, comment on city’s priorities o Strict time limit/cut-off o Establish working relationships o Direct response/comment to the presentation • Council • Video message ‘contained’ by a clear question: o To show united support for city’s issues and priorities o “Which of the game-changing initiatives are you o o Support a long-term relationship building most excited about supporting?" Corporate event • No comments about other candidates or parties o Video won’t be posted if rules not followed o

2018 Provincial Election Update ������ We see this as an opportunity : ������ • To reset our relationship with or MPPs • To hold those elected to account ������ • To Build trust and confidence ����� • To work together on critical issues • To get through times when we’ll need to agree to disagree

Region of Peel Regional Council (April 26/18) Regional Council 9:30 am http://www.peelregion.ca/council/agendas/2018/2018-04-26-rc-agenda.pdf^* ^ Reports 8.1 to 8.5 relating to Section 8: Growth Management please refer to April 18, 2018 Government Relations Matters. * This update includes information on the following Regional Agenda items 10.1: Update on Peel’s Changing Economic Environment 12.2 : Provincial Natural Heritage System for the Growth Plan and Agricultural System for the GGH 12.3: Emergency Detour Route Plan for 400 Series Highways and King’s Highways in the Region of Peel

Region of Peel Regional Council (April 26/18) Item 10.1: Update on Peel’s Changing Economic Environment (For Information) Overview: Provides an update on the changing economic environment and the potential • implications for Regional Services. City of Brampton (Comments from Government Relations): As the City continues to think bigger, several notable economic trends, in relation to • current City initiatives (i.e. Planning Vision, Strategic Plan, Game Changers, developing an affordable housing strategy, Economic Development Master Plan, etc.) are noted: Youth unemployment rate in 2017, 15.7% • Increase in precarious employment • Significant pockets of low-income earners in Brampton • Increase in housing unaffordability • Moving forward, opportunity for a strong presence at Regional Council to ensure needs • of the City’s growing community are met. Staff recommends receipt of report

Region of Peel Regional Council (April 26/18) Item 12.2: Provincial Natural Heritage System for the Growth Plan & Agricultural System for the GGH (For Information) Overview: Provides mapping of the agricultural system land base mapping identifies Provincial • Prime Agricultural Areas across the Region. City of Brampton (Comments from Planning & Development Services): Planning Staff has provided an important note on the agricultural system mapping: • o In Brampton, the only lands designated Prime Agriculture are located in the Greenbelt Area. o This designation places more restrictions on non-farm lot severances and permissions for lands. o Both Peel and Brampton staff are not sure the reasons for the agricultural designation in the Greenbelt area of Brampton. o The Region, through their Official Plan Review, will be reviewing and refining the agricultural designation across the Region, including Brampton. Staff recommends receipt of report

Region of Peel Regional Council (April 26/18) Item 12.3: Emergency Detour Route Plan for 400 Series Highways and King’s Highways in Peel Overview: An Emergency Detour Route is a pre-determined route to help motorists bypass an • emergency road closure and minimize delays in travel. City of Brampton (Comments from Traffic Services): Traffic Services is aware of this initiative and have been part of the discussions within • the jurisdiction of Brampton. Emergency Detouring routing has been identified to remain on Regional Roads. • The City’s involvement would only be from a standpoint of managing traffic signal • operation, on behalf of the Region, to deal with the increase in congestion should an incident arise. Staff recommends approval of recommendations