"This is the right time to make this investment in these fast growing communities," said Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy.
"There's been significant losses, losses in revenue if you cut roots your transit is less frequent and less reliable. And then that creates ... a downward spiral where people might not want to take the service anymore," CUTA spokesperson John Macmull said.
Brampton needs other levels of government to fund 50 percent or $1.65 billion for its transit projects like a tunnel for the LRT and additional funds for its transition to electric buses.
The initial version of the line would have ended at the Brampton GO station. However, Brampton councillors voted in 2015 against stretching the line.
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