People Before Politics
Monica Singh Soares is not new to public service. For more than 25+ years, her work has centred on serving people, strengthening communities and helping residents navigate the services that affect everyday life.
Brampton helped shape Monica. She was raised here, went to school here, built her career and served residents here. Today, she continues to operate her business, lead charitable work and raise her family with deep roots in the community.
Monica is married to Joey, and together they are raising two children in a family shaped by two cultures, shared values, and a deep commitment to serving the community. Her life experience has taught her how to listen across differences, bring people together, and lead with both strength and compassion.
Monica’s public-sector experience includes the Region of Peel, the City of Brampton and the Ontario public service.
At Peel Region, located in the heart of Wards 7 and 8, Monica worked directly with residents and municipal services, including:
She understands how government works and just as importantly, how it feels when government does not work well for residents.
Monica was recognized with the Service Peel Employee of the Year Award, an honour especially meaningful to her because the recognition came primarily from her peers and reflected her commitment to service, teamwork and leadership.
She also served with Peel Region’s Together We’re Better Awards (TWBA), celebrating people who demonstrated collaboration, unity and exceptional service.
Service is not a slogan for Monica. It is her life’s work.
As an elected municipal councillor, Monica brings firsthand experience in governance, public safety, transportation, recreation, community investment and resident advocacy.
Her leadership experience includes service connected to:
Monica understands the responsibility of sitting at a council table.
She believes public office is a responsibility, not an entitlement. The decision belongs to the voters.
Monica is the founder of a charity focused on youth leadership, literacy, community connection and unity.
She is also an entrepreneur and wedding officiant who has had the privilege of guiding and celebrating families during some of life’s most meaningful moments.
Her community work has included advocacy for disability inclusion and greater awareness of visible and invisible disabilities.
Monica believes stronger communities are built when people feel seen, heard and included.
Monica holds:
She continues to pursue training, leadership development and educational opportunities.
Good leaders never stop listening, learning or looking for a better way.
Monica is a mother of two and a wife who understands hard work, multiple responsibilities, busy schedules and the determination it takes to create better opportunities for the next generation.
Music, arts, sports and recreation are an important part of her family’s life. Monica is a trumpet player, her husband is an artist and their children are active in music and sports.
That is why Monica believes safe parks, recreation, arts, libraries and strong community spaces are not extras.
They are part of a family’s quality of life.
Monica remembers the Brampton she grew up in.
She has also watched the city change.
Residents are asking for safer neighbourhoods, cleaner communities, better services, responsible spending and leaders who listen before decisions are made, not after taxpayers are left paying to correct avoidable mistakes.
Monica believes Brampton needs fresh leadership with both the heart to listen and the experience to lead.
Brampton Built Monica. Now She Is Ready to Serve Brampton at the Council Table.
Her focus is clear:
Brampton’s population grew from 523,911 residents in 2011 to nearly 800,000 in 2024, an increase of more than 50 per cent.
Growth can create opportunity, but only when infrastructure and public services keep pace.
Residents are experiencing the pressures of rapid growth: traffic and construction delays, unsafe and overcrowded rentals, parking pressures, slow service responses, inconsistent maintenance and growing public safety concerns.
Growth must be planned. Services must keep pace. Taxpayers deserve value.
