Driving Brampton Forward
Brampton Stakeholder Toolkit
This toolkit equips Brampton’s economic development office, Board of Trade and municipal partners with ready-to-use content to spotlight how strategic infrastructure — like Highway 407 ETR — drives real economic and community benefits for Brampton.
This toolkit is part of the 2025 Economic Impact Report by consultancy Steer, commissioned by 407 ETR. The report explores how Highway 407 ETR supports jobs, business growth and communities across the GTA. Explore the full report
Use these materials to highlight how Highway 407 ETR strengthens:
Brampton’s businesses and workforce
Regional connectivity for economic growth
Infrastructure in attracting investment and improving quality of life
📊 How 407 ETR supports Brampton's economy
Business competitiveness
13,000+ Brampton businesses depend on the highway for goods movement, service delivery and recruit from a wider talent pool
(September 2024 – August 2025)
Workforce mobility
Almost 180,000 Brampton residents rely on Highway 407 ETR for faster, more productive commutes
(September 2024 – August 2025)
Community investment
$290,000 donated to the William Osler Health System Foundation since 2015
Local employment
25% of 407 ETR’s workforce lives in Brampton, supporting local jobs and families
Regional connectivity
58-minute time savings for commuters travelling from Brampton to Richmond Hill during peak hours — a 47% reduction in travel time
Our CEO Quote
Here’s a quote from our President & CEO that you’re welcome to use in your posts, newsletters or speaking remarks. It’s a great way to reinforce the importance of infrastructure partnerships and shared prosperity.
“Brampton is a vital part of our story — home to commuters, businesses and our employees who rely on Highway 407 ETR everyday. We’re proud to contribute to Brampton and their economic growth.”
— Jose Espinosa, President & CEO, 407 ETR
📣 Social Media posts
📋 Simply copy and paste the posts below into your social media channels. 🖼️ Want a great image to go with it? Grab one from our media gallery
🛣️ Why does a regional report about Highway 407 ETR matter to Brampton?
Because smart infrastructure connects people, businesses and opportunities — and our city is part of that story.
📘 A new economic impact report by Steer shows how 407 ETR contributes to growth across Ontario.
And here in Brampton: ✔️ 180K+ residents use the highway ✔️ 13K+ businesses rely on it ✔️ 1 in 4 of 407 ETR’s staff live here ✔️ 407 ETR $290K+ donated to William Osler since 2015
We’re proud to partner with 407 ETR on building better connections.
🔗 Link in bio to read the full report #BramptonProud #SmartInfrastructure #407ETRImpact #CommunityGrowth #DrivingOntarioForward
Every day, our residents, workers and businesses rely on smart infrastructure to stay connected.
407 ETR has just released a new Economic Impact Report by independent firm Steer, showing how the highway supports jobs, investment and mobility across Ontario.
And here in Brampton:
👥 Nearly 180,000 residents use the highway
🏢 13,000+ businesses rely on it for efficient delivery
💼 25% of 407 ETR’s staff live right here
❤️ $290K+ donated to William Osler Health since 2015
We’re proud to work with infrastructure partners like 407 ETR to support our community.
📘 Read the full report: [407etr.com/drivingontarioforward] #BramptonProud #SmartCities #407ETRImpact #InfrastructureThatWorks #DrivingOntarioForward
🛣️ Strong communities are built on strong connections.
That’s why we work with infrastructure partners like 407 ETR to support Brampton’s people, businesses and long-term growth.
The newly released 2025 Economic Impact Report by Steer highlights how Highway 407 ETR contributes to the economy across Ontario and the GTA.
Why does it matter here in Brampton? Because: ✔️ Nearly 180,000 residents use the highway daily ✔️ Over 13,000 businesses rely on it for movement of goods and services ✔️ 25% of 407 ETR staff live in Brampton ✔️ $290K+ has been invested in local healthcare since 2015
These local stats show just how vital regional infrastructure is to our city’s success.
📘 Read the full report: [407etr.com/drivingontarioforward] #407ETRImpact #BramptonBusiness #EconomicDevelopment #SmartInfrastructure #InvestInCommunities #DrivingOntarioForward
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📢 As a city committed to smart growth, we work with major infrastructure partners like @407ETR to support Brampton’s economy.
They’ve just released a new regional economic impact report by Steer. Why it matters to Brampton?👇 ✔️ 180K local commuters ✔️ 13K+ businesses served ✔️ 25% of staff live here
🔗 [407etr.com/drivingontarioforward] #407ETRImpact #BramptonGrowth #DrivingOntarioForward
Newsletter Copy
📋 Easily copy and paste the copy below into your next newsletter 🖼️ Want a great image to go with it? Grab one from our media gallery
Subject line: 🛣️ Strong Transportation Infrastructure, Stronger Brampton
Body copy: At [Organization Name], we know that smart transportation infrastructure supports everything from economic growth to everyday quality of life.
That’s why we work alongside partners like 407 ETR to help Brampton businesses move efficiently, give commuters more time back in their day, and support the local workforce.
📘 A new Economic Impact Report by Steer highlights how 407 ETR contributes to Ontario’s economy — and this is why that impact matters right here in Brampton:
🚗 Nearly 180,000 residents use the highway for faster, more reliable travel
🏢 Over 13,000 local businesses depend on it to deliver goods and services
💼 25% of 407 ETR employees live in Brampton, supporting local jobs
❤️ Over $290,000 has been donated to William Osler Health Foundation since 2015
🔗 Read the full report: 407etr.com/drivingontarioforward
Contact for Collaboration
For questions or more content, contact Jeff Dean, Manager, Government & Stakeholder Relations 📧 communications@407etr.com