Ontario government invests $7.5 million in Oak Valley Health upgrades
The Ontario government is investing $7.5 million to complete upgrades and repairs at Oak Valley Health, creating a safer, more comfortable space for people and their families close to home. This funding is part of Ontario’s broader investment of over $266 million through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) to support infrastructure upgrades, maintenance and repairs at 126 hospitals across the province.
“Continued investments in our health care system in Markham and Stouffville will help ensure families can receive high-quality care close to home,” said Paul Calandra, MPP for Markham-Stouffville. “By strengthening our local healthcare system, we’re also supporting the dedicated healthcare professionals who provide exceptional care every day.”
The HIRF enables health-care system partners to address their urgent infrastructure needs, including upgrading or replacing roofs, windows, security systems, fire alarms and emergency generators. Since 2024, the Ontario government has increased funding through the HIRF by 10% each year, allowing even more hospitals to complete upgrades and repairs in a timely manner.
“Our government is making historic investments to protect Ontario’s health-care system, ensuring that more people in Markham and Stouffville can connect to the care they need, where and when they need it,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “This investment will enable Oak Valley Health to address priority infrastructure needs so patients and their families can continue to access vital services and care in their community.”
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.
Photo: Paul Calandra, MPP for Markham Stouffville.