Doug Ford had a busy day Monday meeting with mayors from various Ontario cities, but one mayor missing from the fray was Patrick Brown.

Ford met with Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, London Mayor Ed Holder, Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie, Mayor of Windsor Drew Dilkens and Mayor Andy Letham of Kawartha Lakes.

The premier’s office said the meetings were to discuss the economy, making services more efficient and other “shared priorities”.

Noticeably absent from the meetings though was Mayor Patrick Brown. Despite being the fourth largest city in the province, Ford had no scheduled meetings to discuss Brampton’s priorities with Brown.

“At this point in time, Premier Ford does not have any meetings with the Mayor of Brampton scheduled,” Ford spokesperson Simon Jefferies told NEWSTALK1010.

Healthcare funding, transit, and safety are just a few of the pressing issues in Brampton which require funding from the provincial government. Brown reiterated some of these priorities in his inauguration speech on December 3.

In an interview last week Brown said he’s not “known as one of Doug Ford’s best friends,” but he’s “willing to work with anyone who is willing to deliver funding for the city of Brampton.”

Brown also said he’s had encouraging talks with Justin Trudeau — the two had a phone call back in November.

As for Ford, Brown confirmed he hasn’t spoken to the premier or his office since being elected on October 22 but says he’s spoken to members of the cabinet and the caucus.

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