Brampton mayoral candidates debate arts, transit and city growth
Brampton mayoral candidates face arts forum, sharing plans for venues and transit See where they stand on downtown renewal, housing and city support before Oct. 26.
Five Brampton mayoral candidates met together for the first time in the 2026 municipal election campaign at an arts and culture forum on Tuesday night.
The event, held at Springdale Library and cohosted by the Brampton Arts Organization and Brampton Library, focused on issues affecting the local arts sector, including affordable venues, transit and longterm city investment. Moderator Nav Nanwa of CBC Peel led the discussion.
Incumbent mayor Patrick Brown attended briefly before leaving for another commitment, while the remaining candidates used the forum to criticize the city’s project record and present different plans for downtown revitalization, housing and support for artists. Election day in Brampton is Oct. 26, 2026.