A new university, affordable housing, ending youth violence, improvements to transit and a new hospital are all part of a new deal for Brampton, the NDP promised during an announcement Wednesday morning (Oct. 9).

But when asked how much the new university would cost or how the NDP would pay for the other services, nobody had a fixed number.

“We’re focused on getting the services,” said NDP candidate Saranjit Singh (Brampton East). “We’re focused on the commitment.”

Nor did the candidates seem worried about increasing government debt. Singh said Canada’s debt has “ballooned” under Liberal and Conservative rule, but the people of Brampton haven’t received any services.