Peel Memorial Hospital Breaks Ground on $50B Healthcare Expansion

New Brampton hospital project promises 24/7 ER, more beds, and expanded services to support fast-growing region

BRAMPTON — The Ontario government has officially broken ground on the new Peel Memorial Hospital, a long-awaited second hospital for Brampton designed to meet the growing health care demands of Peel Region.

The new facility, part of William Osler Health System, will include a state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency department, up to 250 inpatient beds, and enhanced mental health, rehabilitation, and seniors’ services.

“This is a historic day for Brampton,” said Premier Doug Ford at the Friday groundbreaking ceremony. “With $50 billion being invested into over 50 hospital projects province-wide, we’re building a stronger, more connected health care system for all Ontarians.”

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— Doug Ford (@fordnation) March 28, 2025

The new Peel Memorial marks a major milestone for health infrastructure in Brampton, which has long faced criticism for being underserved relative to its population growth. The hospital will serve residents in Brampton, North Etobicoke, Caledon, and surrounding communities, improving access to emergency, dialysis, post-acute and outpatient care.

According to the province, nearly $46.8 million in capital planning funding has already been allocated to the project. The government has also committed over $228 million this year for infrastructure upgrades at hospitals across Ontario, with Osler receiving more than $2.5 million through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund.

As part of Osler’s broader expansion, Brampton Civic Hospital will also see 12 new hemodialysis stations, and the Etobicoke General Hospital will undergo ICU renovations.

Local leaders, including Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and MPPs from across the city, praised the project as a transformative step toward addressing longstanding health care access issues.

“This fulfills a sacred promise to our families, our friends, and our neighbours,” said Mayor Brown.

Peel Memorial Hospital originally opened in 1925 and celebrated its 100th anniversary earlier this year. The new development honours that legacy while looking ahead to a future of expanded, modern health care in one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities.