From space robotics to advanced manufacturing
Brampton's economy has evolved from its flower-growing roots into a diverse, innovation-driven powerhouse. The city is home to over 10,000 businesses employing more than 200,000 people, making it a critical economic engine in the Greater Toronto Area.
With excellent highway access, proximity to Pearson International Airport, and a young, skilled workforce, Brampton attracts companies in advanced manufacturing, logistics, technology, and life sciences.
Over 40% of Brampton's economy is based in manufacturing, including:
Strategic location with world-class infrastructure:
Growing tech sector and innovation ecosystem:
Canadian space robotics leader with deep Canadarm roots
Brampton is home to MDA, a global leader in space robotics and satellite systems. The company has deep connections to Canada's most famous space technology achievement: the Canadarm.
MDA's Brampton operations also work on:
Downtown Brampton is being transformed into an Innovation District - a hub for technology, entrepreneurship, and knowledge industries:
Brampton hosts major companies:
Skilled workforce development:
Strategic investments for tomorrow:
Brampton's economic journey mirrors its evolution from the Flower City to a modern innovation hub. While greenhouses once dominated the landscape, today the city grows technology companies, advanced manufacturers, and global enterprises.
The same entrepreneurial spirit that made Brampton the greenhouse capital now drives its transformation into a 21st-century economic powerhouse - proving that the city's capacity for growth and innovation continues to bloom.