Ontario Commits $35M for New Hospitals in Brant, Waterloo Region

Ontario is investing significant funds to build new hospitals aimed at improving healthcare access and reducing wait times in the province. The government announced a $12.5 million investment to support the planning and construction of the Brant Community Healthcare System hospital, which will serve Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River, and surrounding communities, expanding capacity and modernizing services. In addition, a $10 million provincial grant was allocated to advance planning for a new regional hospital in Waterloo, expected to open by 2034, which will include a Regional Cardiac Care Centre and enhanced emergency and specialized services. The Waterloo hospital will be located on University of Waterloo land near the David Johnston Research + Technology Park and will be operated by the newly formed Waterloo Regional Health Network, resulting from the merger of Grand River Hospital and St. Mary's General Hospital. These investments are described by Health Minister Sylvia Jones as historic and aimed at ensuring more people can access world-class care conveniently in their communities. Local officials have emphasized the importance of these projects to meet the growing healthcare needs of rapidly expanding regions.