Muhammad Hamza
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
Recent Blog Posts By Muhammad Hamza
Patrick Brown’s 2026 budget lacks key investments as his previous spending freezes catch up to taxpayers
Debt balloons, projects shelved in the Brampton municipal budget after years of budget freezes as property taxpayers face a hike of just under five per cent
While residents struggle, Peel Region proposes massive tax hike
Difficult to understand need for 80% increase in Peel police budget over five years, say property taxpayers representing Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga
Patrick Brown’s $180M transportation funding gap just the beginning of pain for Brampton taxpayers
Critics say the property tax base — Brampton homeowners — will eventually be forced to cover substantial deficits as a result of budget and tax freezes