City Council - Special Meeting

That the agenda for the Special Council Meeting of December 20, 2023 be approved as published and circulated.

That the presentation by Dr. Mike Moffatt, Senior Director of Policy and Innovation, Smart Prosperity Institute, and Assistant Professor, Business, Economics and Public Policy Group, Ivey Business School, Western University, Minutes – City Council – Special Meeting – December 20, 2023 re: International Student Housing, to the Special Council Meeting of December 20, 2023, be received.

Minutes – City Council – Special Meeting – December 20, 2023 Whereas the City of Brampton is a mosaic of cultures that embraces diversity and inclusion, which attracts new international students studying locally and in other institutions outside of Brampton; Whereas City Council recognizes that Ontario has more international students than all other provinces and territories combined, and a substantial portion of new international students settle in Brampton where they face issues of affordability particularly related to housing, where many end-up in insufficient living conditions; Whereas public and private colleges have significantly increased international enrollment subsequently significantly increasing their revenue/profits, over the last 10 years but have added very little to no new on-campus housing, leading to students living in Brampton but attending schools in other regions such as Kitchener, Northern Ontario, Montreal, Windsor, and more; Whereas post-secondary institutions (public and private colleges and universities) have increasingly relied on online learning platforms, further incentivizing learners to live in Brampton while studying outside of the city; and Whereas the City of Brampton has taken a proactive response within our jurisdiction, in leading to address some of these issues through the “Brampton Charter for Improving the International Student Experience”, committing to working in partnership with non-profit organizations, local hospital, the Region of

Whereas the City of Brampton is a mosaic of cultures that embraces diversity and inclusion, which attracts new international students studying locally and in other institutions outside of Brampton; Whereas City Council recognizes that Ontario has more international students than all other provinces and territories combined, and a substantial portion of new international students settle in Brampton where they face issues of affordability particularly related to housing, where many end-up in insufficient living conditions; Whereas public and private colleges have significantly increased international enrollment subsequently significantly increasing their revenue/profits, over the last 10 years but have added very little to no new on-campus housing, leading to students living in Brampton but attending schools in other regions such as Kitchener, Northern Ontario, Montreal, Windsor, and more; Whereas post-secondary institutions (public and private colleges and universities) have increasingly relied on online learning platforms, further incentivizing learners to live in Brampton while studying outside of the city; and Whereas the City of Brampton has taken a proactive response within our jurisdiction, in leading to address some of these issues through the “Brampton Charter for Improving the International Student Experience”, committing to working in partnership with non-profit organizations, local hospital, the Region of Peel, Peel Regional Police, and various post-secondary instit

That the following by-law before Council at its Special Meeting of December 20, 2023, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto: By-law 234-2023 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Special Meeting held on December 20, 2023.

That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.