The federal government says it will support the extension of the Hazel McCallion LRT into Brampton, provided the project meets conditions.

Federal funding for the project is contingent on the project’s meeting the requirements of the Metro-Region Agreement stream of the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF). Criteria include developing an integrated regional plan, signing a Metro Region Agreement for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, meeting all housing conditionality requirements, receiving a completed project business case from the Province of Ontario, and approval by the federal government.

"Our government believes in public transit,” said Infrastructure Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith. “We are committed to improving and growing public transit infrastructure all across Canada. Strong collaboration between federal, provincial, and municipal government is essential to achieve this goal."

The Hazel McCallion LRT is an 18-kilometre, 19-stop light rail transit project currently under construction from Port Credit GO station in Mississauga to Brampton's Gateway Terminal.

By extending the LRT by approximately four kilometres, the project aims to provide better transit options to residents and connect more people to downtown Brampton – one of Canada’s fastest growing communities.

"Today's announcement is a significant step forward in making the Hazel McCallion LRT Extension a reality for Brampton,” said Mayor Patrick Brown. “As one of Canada's fastest-growing cities, this transit solution will enable 33,000 housing units and over 17,000 jobs that will help keep pace with our rapid growth. This project will provide reliable, sustainable and efficient transportation for our residents, connecting our downtown core to the rest of the region."

Starting in 2026-27, the CPTF will provide an average of $3 billion a year in permanent funding that will respond to local needs by enhancing integrated planning, improving access to public transit and active transportation, and supporting the development of more affordable, sustainable, and inclusive communities.