The City of Brampton is the second fastest growing and 11th largest City in Canada. The population projection for 2011 is 506,171 people, covering a land area of 26,700 hectares. The manufacturing industry is the largest employer. There are 8,000 businesses in Brampton and the City enjoys a Triple 'A' credit rating, reflecting its debt-free position, exceptional liquidity levels and excellent economy. Brampton ranks amongst the top three most active industrial, commercial and residential construction markets in Canada with construction value of permits issued by the City surpassing the $2 billion mark in 2007. Offering more than 1,600 hectares of parkland and open space, Brampton is also known as Canada’s Flower City.
