Reopening and Recovery Timeline
Lifecycle
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April 22 - Mayor’s Reopening and Recovery Working Group set up
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageLed by Regional Councillor Martin Medeiros, the group begins planning for the eventual reopening of City facilities and gradual resumption of impacted programs and services.
Dedicated website set up and public invited to send queries to covid19reopencity@brampton.ca
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May 6 - Online Survey
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageTo get public feedback on reopening precautions, online survey launched. Participate in the online survey here.
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May 13 - Stakeholder Meeting #1
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageTelephone Meeting held with more than 61 representatives from sports groups. Social distancing and hygiene practices and advice sought to help with reopening. View the meeting notes here.
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May 19 & 22 - Cautious opening of select outdoor sports amenities
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageAt the advice of Province of Ontario, City opened 21 tennis and 7 pickeball courts & Peel Village Golf Course. Imposed strict rules for social distancing and hygiene measures. Early hours introduced for exclusive and safer access by seniors.
Province allows retail businesses with direct access from street to open.
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May 20 - Advice from Peel Public Health
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageRegion’s Medical Officer of Health advised that any future openings be delayed at least until May 25 (date to be reassessed based on epidemiology data).
City launches Support Local campaign and offers advice and support to retail businesses.
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May 22 - Stakeholder Meeting #2
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageTelephone Meeting held with more than 40 individuals from seniors clubs and support organizations. Click here to read meeting notes.
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May 28 - Facebook Live Chat - Q&A session
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageCouncillor Medeiros hosted Facebook Live Q&A chat with guest speaker, Dr. Lawrence Loh of Peel Public Health on how to reopen safely.
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End May to early June
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageAdditional stakeholder meetings. Dates TBC for meetings with arts, business and other groups.
Online survey to close on June 14.
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June 9 - Facebook Live Chat - Enforcement and Reopening
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageOn June 9, Regional Councillor Martin Medeiros, Lead of Reopening and Recovery Working Group, and Paul Morrison, Director, By-Law Enforcement, City of Brampton, discussed the City's plans for reopening and answered questions from the public . If you have missed the live chat on our Facebook page. Click here to watch it.
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June 10 - Telephone Town Hall about Reopening
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageIf you missed the June 10 Recovery-themed Telephone Town Hall, you can access the audio recording here.
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June 11 – Stakeholder Meeting #3
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageTelephone Meeting held with more than 30 individuals from youth organizations. Click here to read meeting notes.
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June 18 - Facebook Live Chat - Parks, Recreation and Reopening
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageIf you have missed the live chat on our Facebook page. Click on below links to watch it.
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June 22 – Stakeholder Meeting #4 (consultation concludes)
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageFocus Group telephone meeting held with more than 20 individuals from businesses, arts and culture organizations/groups. Click here to access the notes from this meeting.
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June 24 – Brampton enters Stage 2 of provincial recovery framework
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageAdditional facilities and services set to open . Click here for details.
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June 25 - Facebook Live Chat - Q & A session, 7 pm
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageCouncillor Medeiros with guest speaker, Dr. Lawrence Loh of Peel Public Health on reopening and Stage 2 recovery. Click here to watch it.
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June 29: Brampton Transit to operate buses at an increased capacity, effective July 2
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageWith guidance from Peel Public Health and as part of the City of Brampton’s reopening and recovery plan, starting Thursday, July 2, Brampton Transit will operate at an increased bus capacity. Click here for details.
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July 6: Brampton courthouse reopens on July 6, spray pad hours extended
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageAs part of the City of Brampton’s reopening and recovery plan, Brampton’s Provincial Offences Courthouse will reopen on July 6, and spray pad hours will be extended. Click here for details.
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July 9: Brampton City Council approves Mandatory Face Coverings By-law
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageStarting Friday, July 10, non-medical masks or face coverings will be required in all indoor public spaces in Brampton to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Click here for details.
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July 14: Professor’s Lake, Eldorado Park outdoor pool, and wading pools to reopen on July 14
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageAs part of the City of Brampton’s reopening and recovery plan, Professor’s Lake, Eldorado Park outdoor pool, and wading pools will reopen on July 14. Click here for more details.
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July 21: Festivals and events cancellation extended until September 7 inclusive
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageAll City festivals, events, performances and community event permits for events at City facilities and performing arts centres, including The Rose, are cancelled until Labour Day on September 7, 2020, inclusive, in response to COVID-19. This extended cancellation is with guidance from the Brampton Emergency Management Office, Peel Public Health, and in alignment with neighbouring municipalities. Click here for details.
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July 21: Changes to Brampton Transit service effective July 27, and new online application process for senior ID cards
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageAs part of the City’s reopening and recovery plan, bus service will be changed as follows, effective Monday, July 27, until further notice. Click here for details.
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July 31 – City moves to Stage 3 Recovery phase
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageOn July 31, Peel Region was permitted to move into Stage 3. Read the Media Release here for more information. Also, view Councillor Medeiros' videos about general safety reminders and to learn more about outdoor facilities and recreation programs.
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July 31 - Reopening of Outdoor Structures
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageAll City playgrounds, play structures and outdoor fitness equipment reopened. Outdoor sports fields are now open to leagues for gameplay.
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August 10 - Professor's Lake Update
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageCanoe and kayak rentals available at Professor’s Lake. Details at brampton.ca/recreation.
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Week of August 10 - Free Outdoor Fitness Program
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageExtended offering of summer favourite, Fitness in the Park, a free outdoor fitness program. Incudes Boot Camp, Meditation, and Zumba™. Schedule available at brampton.ca/recreation.
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September 8 - Select Recreation Centres Open
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageSelect Recreation Centres reopen for pre-booked visits for:
- The fitness cardio/weight area for independent use;
- Select swims (aquafit, recreation and lane swims);
- Select skates (beginner, parent and child, shoot around skates);
- Select general interest programs (independent sports, dance, arts programs).
Visit brampton.ca/recreation for more information.
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September 9 - Reopening of City facilities
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageCity corporate facilities reopen to the public for appointment-based services only. For more information and to book an appointment visit brampton.ca/skiptheline.
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September 16 - Council Chambers to Reopen
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageCouncil Chambers will reopen to the public with a maximum of 50 people in total to attend meetings in-person by pre-booking only.
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September 21 - Group Fitness Classes Begin
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageSelect Recreation Centres begin to offer group fitness classes.
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October 6 - COVID-19 Relief Fund for Artists and Art Organizations
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageCity announces COVID-19 Relief Fund for Artists and Art Organizations and the Independent Artist Community of Learning Program to help Brampton’s arts sector stabilize and strengthen, and contribute to the City’s economic recovery. Read more.
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October 10 – Modified Stage 2 Measures in effect
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageProvince announces additional measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Read City’s Service and Information Update for details.
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October 22 – Facebook Live Q&A session
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageCouncillor Medeiros hosts live Q&A session with Dr. Lawrence Loh of Peel Public Health on health, safety and precautions in current stage.
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November 7 – New tiered system from Province comes into effect
Reopening and Recovery Timeline has finished this stageCity enters Province’s Red-Control Level with enhanced measures by Peel Public Health. Read more.
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November 23 – City enters Grey-Lockdown Level in Province’s framework
Reopening and Recovery Timeline is currently at this stageSocial gathering restrictions in public and private locations.
City Recreation facilities closed.
Other City facilities open for appointment-based services only. No walks ins permitted. Read more.
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December 3 – Facebook Live Q&A, 7 – 8 pm
this is an upcoming stage for Reopening and Recovery TimelineCouncillor Medeiros hosts live Q&A on www.facebook.com/MedeirosMartin with Paul Morrison - Director of Enforcement, on enforcing safety measures in the Grey-Lockdown Level.
