Ontario Premier Doug Ford visited Brampton on March 26 to announce that groundbreaking for a new hospital in the city will take place in 2023.
The province announced a $3 billion funding increase to health care over 10 years when Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance delivered the 2021 provincial budget on March 24.
Included in that funding is a commitment to build a second hospital in the city of Brampton that will house more than 250 hospital beds and a 24/7 emergency department.
"Thanks to years of under investment, Brampton has waited far too long for access to the health care services their growing city needs," said Ford. "In the 2021 Budget, our government is finally delivering a new hospital and 24/7 Emergency Department for the great people of Brampton."
While groundbreaking on the new hospital isn't expected until 2023, the province is providing up to $18 million in 2021-22 to expand the urgent care centre to 24/7 operations, paving the way for an eventual emergency department as Peel Memorial expands into an inpatient hospital.
"Ontario's hospitals have been on the frontlines of the province's COVID-19 response, and our government is committed to ensuring they have the infrastructure and tools they need to continue delivering exceptional care to our communities," said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health.
"By supporting the transformation of Peel Memorial, this investment will help improve access to care for patients in the region, while also expanding hospital capacity and helping to end hallway health care."
The investments in Peel Memorial will allow the people of Brampton have access to 24/7 hospital services including urgent care, complex continuing care, enhanced mental health, and rehabilitation for patients and their families.
You can watch Friday's press conference above.
