Mr. Speaker, the city of Brampton is launching a new logo and plan of activities to celebrate its 150th anniversary.
The first municipal council of the village of Brampton was established in 1853. It then had a population of 78 people. Brampton is now the thirteenth largest city in Canada with a population of 320,000 people. Today, Brampton has been ranked in the top five most active construction markets in Canada with a record-breaking number of building permits issued totalling $1.1 billion in construction value in 2000.
I congratulate the city of Brampton for its proud history, its accomplishments and its work in building for a bright and rewarding future.