Media Release
As part of a $1.1 billion investment to support operational improvements and ensure Ontarians can continue to access high-quality hospital care in their community
BRUCE-GREY — The Ontario government is investing a total of $10,210,000 to support improved operations and reduced wait times for hospitals within South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Brightshores Health System, and Hanover and District Hospital. This funding is part of a $1.1 billion investment into our hospital sector as part of Budget 2026, A Plan to Protect Ontario, which represents a 4 per cent increase in annual support for the fourth year in a row.
“This investment reflects our commitment to supporting local healthcare and recognizing the vital role our hospitals play in the community,” said Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers. “It’s also a recognition of the dedicated hospital staff who work hard to ensure every funding dollar is directed towards improving healthcare close to home while continuing to provide exceptional care and service.”
Brightshores Health System will receive $7,263,100 in funding.
This investment will support the operations of South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Brightshores Health System, and Hanover and District Hospital’s core clinical services so they can better meet patient needs. This includes funding to help keep their emergency department open, support inflationary or other wage pressures, and reduce wait times for diagnostic imaging and surgical procedures, including MRI, CT, cardiac, stroke, neuroservices, orthopedics and cataracts, so that people can connect to care faster.
Ontario continues to make historic investments in health care. Over the next 10 years, Ontario is investing approximately $64 billion in major health infrastructure. This is part of the government’s plan to get shovels in the ground on more than 50 major hospital projects across the province, which will deliver approximately 3,000 new hospital beds to enhance access to quality care and build a connected, people-first health-care system.
Through Your Health: A Plan For Connected and Convenient Care, the Ontario government is expanding access to key services to provide people with the right care, in the right place, close to home.
