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Brampton refuses to disclose records on Patrick Brown’s home renovations. Decision called a ‘secretive’ violation of freedom of information rules

Brampton refuses to disclose records on Patrick Brown’s home renovations. Decision called a ‘secretive’ violation of freedom of information rules

The City of Brampton has refused to release 455 pages of building records related to extensive renovations at Mayor Patrick Brown’s home in a decision that experts in freedom of information law say is out of step with transparency legislation. Brampton officials say that releasing information on Brown’s building permits would endanger the “life and physical safety” of an unnamed...

  • 2026-10-01
  • — Toronto Star
Numbered company registered to Mayor Patrick Brown and his wife buys downtown Brampton properties for $1.45M

Numbered company registered to Mayor Patrick Brown and his wife buys downtown Brampton properties for $1.45M

Mayor Patrick Brown said he has “consistently” checked with Brampton’s integrity commissioner “to ensure there is no conflict of interest.” A numbered company registered to Mayor Patrick Brown and his wife has bought two properties on Main Street in downtown Brampton at the city’s historic centre. The two adjoining storefronts, with restaurants on the ground level and apartments on the...

  • 2025-12-02
  • — Toronto Star