Ontario Modernizing Heath Care Facility at Mackenzie Health

Investments in upgrades, and infrastructure modernization will connect more families to care, in their community  

RICHMOND HILL — The Ontario government is investing $666,351 this year to upgrade and repair infrastructure at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital to ensure people can connect to the care they need, close to home, for years to come. 

This funding will help Mackenzie Health address urgent infrastructure needs including making necessary upgrades to elevators and sprinkler systems to ensure people can continue to connect to care in safe, modern facilities. 

The Ontario government is investing more than $228 million this year to support critical infrastructure upgrades, and repairs at 129 hospitals and 58 community health care facilities across the province.  

“We are committed to ensuring that patients and their families have a safe environment to receive the high-quality health care they deserve,” said Laura Smith, MPP for Thornhill. “The $666,351 in funding provided to Mackenzie Health this year is a key part of our ambitious plan for hospital expansion across Ontario. We can’t have a healthy economy or a healthy province without healthy people. By investing in health care infrastructure, we’re investing in the future.” 

“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making record investments in the health care system to ensure people are able to access care at state-of-the-art hospitals and community health providers,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “This year our government is investing an additional $20 million to allow facilities to modernize and make critical upgrades, ensuring people can connect to the care they need, when they need it, close to home.”  

Through Your Health: A Plan For Connected and Convenient Care, the province is taking action to expand and modernize Ontario’s hospitals to ensure patients and their families receive the right care, in the right place, for years to come.  

QUICK FACTS 

  • This year, Ontario has increased the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund and the Community Infrastructure renewal fund by a total of 10 per cent.  
  • This year’s increase includes an additional $20 million through the Exceptional Circumstances Project (ECP) Grant which is designed to provide targeted support for the most urgent hospital infrastructure renewal needs throughout the province.  
  • Community health facilities are publicly funded and provide a range of programs to patients including primary care, community mental health and addictions services, allied health care (such as physical therapy and respiratory therapy) and programs delivered by a public health unit.  
  • As part of Ontario’s 2024 Budget, the province is investing a record, over $85 billion into the healthcare system. This includes a record 4 percent increase in investments to the hospital sector. 
  • Since 2018, the Ontario government has added over 3,500 beds across the province. Over the next 10 years, Ontario’s investments will lead to nearly $50 billion in more than 50 health infrastructure projects across the province, adding 3,000 more new beds. 
  • The government is investing an additional $500 million over 10 years for small hospital projects and community health programs.  

QUOTES 

“We are grateful for the provincial government’s ongoing support and funding for critical upgrades and repairs at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital as part of the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund. With this funding, we will be able to make vital improvements to some of our aging infrastructure, including our elevators and sprinkler system. These upgrades are essential to maintaining a safe and efficient environment for everyone who comes through our doors. Continued investment in our Richmond Hill hospital, which is more than 60 years old, is necessary for Mackenzie Health to meet the needs of our growing community into the future. Thank you to our partners in the provincial government for their commitment to the western York Region community.” 

  • Altaf Stationwala, President and CEO of Mackenzie Health 

“I am proud of our government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and ensuring a healthy future for our community,” said Daisy Wai, MPP for Richmond Hill. “Mackenzie Health provides high-quality care to residents of Richmond Hill, and this funding will allow its hardworking staff to continue delivering the essential care patients deserve in a comfortable, modern facility.” 

  • Daisy Wai, MPP for Richmond Hill 

“After our government opened the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital ahead of schedule, we announced Canada’s first medical school dedicated to training family doctors, and a net new long-term care home, all being built beside the hospital. We are massively investing and enhancing the quality of care of residents by again stepping up with additional funding to improve the physical hospital building and experience at Mackenzie Health.” 

  • Stephen Lecce, MPP for King—Vaughan 

“This year’s Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund allocation for Mackenzie Health is an important investment in the health and well-being of residents,” said Michael Parsa, MPP for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill. “Through this investment, we are improving access to services and strengthening the foundation of our local healthcare system.” 

  • Michael Parsa, MPP for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 

Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care 

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