Enforcement
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On March 31, City Council approved the Brampton COVID-19 Emergency Measures By-law to help protect the health and safety of residents. Individuals not adhering to physical distancing regulation can be fined a minimum of $500 and maximum of up to $100,000 for each offence.
Complaints and Proactive Investigations
As of 12 noon on July 8
| July 7 | Total for 2020 | |
| Complaints | 8 | 4,001 |
| Proactive Investigations | 3 | 38,048 |
| Total | 11 | 42,049 |
| July 7 | Total for 2020 | |
| Warnings | 1 | 1,318 |
| Charges | 0 | 526 |
Enforcement Approach
The decision to issue a summons or offence notice is at the discretion of the investigating Officer. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the investigation an officer may choose any of the following enforcement steps:
- Educating the public (when Officer attends location in person)
- Verbal warnings
- Zero tolerance approach for reckless disregard for the community
- Escalating the matter to Peel Regional Police if required
- Issuing a written Notice of Non-Compliance for violations under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act or the Emergency Measures By-Law
- Charges for violations under By-law ranges from $750 to $100,000 depending on the nature of the offence
