In its fall economic update announced November 14, the province of Ontario announced more funding for healthcare. The Wynne government announced an investment of $140 million in hospitals across the province.
A portion of this money was awarded to Brampton Civic Hospital. The money is enough funding for a full complement of 608 patient beds. “This announcement has come at a time where the community is excitied about the investments that Brampton is receiving” Harinder Malhi, MPP for Brampton-Springdale. This funding will be used to address patient volumes and support improved lengths of stay in the emergency department.
Finance Minister, Charles Sousa also announced plans for a new Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness on Lynch Street that will be opening in 2017. The funding is in addition to the $345 million already promised to improve healthcare across the province.
The fall economic update also revealed plans to grant a $2,000 rebate to first-time home-buyers on the land transfer tax. Brampton will also see an increased investment in post-secondary education. Late last month, it was announced the city would share $180 million with the town of Milton.
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