Browsing Tag: Brampton

On Sunday, more than 350 supporters, including Wayne Marston, NDP Human Rights Critic; MPP Jagmeet Singh, NDP Deputy Leader; Martin Singh, NDP candidate for Brampton North; and local School Board Trustee, Harkirat Singh, officially launched Harbaljit Singh Kahlon’s campaign in his candidacy for Brampton East.

“Kulvir has proven himself in many ways as a dedicated supporter of Osler’s Etobicoke General, Brampton Civic and Peel Memorial, and his strong links within the community make him the perfect person to serve in this capacity,” said Heather Picken, Gill’s predecessor as board chair.

Brampton could well be ground zero in the fight between Liberals trying to hold on to the urban immigrant vote, and Conservatives, who are making inroads in heavily ethnic areas.

It's a shame that these recent events seem to have eclipsed all the good work the Sikh community has been doing.. such as raising hundreds of thousands for the relief work in Haiti or contributions to local hospitals in Surrey and Brampton.