LiUNA Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada (LPFCEC) and Fengate Asset Management recently marked celebrated the groundbreaking of a new rental community in Brampton.

Church & Main is an LPFCEC project, developed in partnership with Fengate and The Hi-Rise Group.

Located at the intersection of Church Street and Main Street, the 35-storey, 400-unit residence will offer a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The building is located across from the Brampton Innovation District GO and adjacent to local bus stops, providing future residents with ease of access to rapid transit across the GTA.

“Church & Main is among five residential projects to break ground this year, delivered by LiUNA and built by our union members,” said Joseph Mancinelli, Chair of LPFCEC, LiUNA International Vice President and Regional Manager for Central and Eastern Canada. “This is a proud moment for all of us as we rise to meet the moment and address Canada’s critical housing challenges. Every new development represents opportunity, jobs, progress, and action toward building stronger communities both here in Brampton, and across Canada.”

Brampton is among Canada’s fastest growing large cities, expected to grow by 41% by 2051. Rising homeownership costs and limited new supply are driving long-term demand for affordable rental housing.

“Brampton is growing at an incredible pace, and projects like Church & Main are essential to meeting the housing needs of our residents,” said Mayor Patrick Brown. “The partnership between LiUNA, Fengate, and The Hi-Rise Group reflects the kind of smart, community-focused development that builds a stronger, more vibrant downtown. We’re proud to see this investment take root in the heart of our city.”

The project targets Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification, and is expected to open to residents in 2029.