New Hospital Now

In October 2024, Brantford City Council established the Brantford Hospital Working Group with a mandate to advocate to the Ontario government for a much-needed new hospital in Brantford. Through a campaign grounded in partnerships with corporate, community, and media stakeholders, the Working Group's goal is to urge the Premier and the Ontario Ministry of Health to prioritize funding for a new Brantford hospital facility in the 2025 Ontario Budget.

Why we need a new hospital

The populations within Brantford General Hospital’s catchment area, including the City of Brantford, the County of Brant, the Six Nations of the Grand River, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, are growing rapidly and already exceed the capacity of the current Brantford hospital facility.

In the past five years, Brantford General Hospital's catchment area has grown by nearly 11% with population growth continuing to accelerate. New residents are increasingly choosing Brantford and surrounding communities as their home, yet our hospital facilities are not equipped to support this rapid expansion. The existing hospital is both outdated and undersized, lacking the space and resources to meet current needs and projected growth effectively.

Brantford General Hospital's outdated and undersized facilities lack the space and resources to effectively meet the needs of priority populations, such as seniors, children, individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges, and those requiring accessibility accommodations.

A new, state-of-the-art hospital facility would provide:

  • Improved access to healthcare services for all residents
  • Modern equipment and facilities to ensure the best possible care
  • Expanded capacity to accommodate our growing population
  • Enhanced emergency services to reduce wait times

How you can help

We need the collective voices in our community to make this campaign a success. Here's how you can get involved: 

1. Get Your FREE “New Hospital Now” Lawn Sign

Artwork for the new hospital now lawn sign

Starting Monday, November 18, the City of Brantford is offering FREE “New Hospital Now” lawn signs while quantities last, to help spread the word about the urgent need for a new hospital in Brantford. Show your support by placing a sign on your lawn. Signs can be picked up while quantities last at the following City facilities:

  • Brantford City Hall, 58 Dalhousie St. Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, 254 N Park St. Monday - Sunday from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Woodman Community Centre, 491 Grey St. Monday – Friday from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • T.B. Costain Community Centre, 16 Morrell St. from Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Doug Snooks Community Centre, 333 Erie Ave from Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Branlyn Community Centre, 238 Brantwood Park Rd, Fridays from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

2. Sign the “New Hospital Now” petitions 

Show your support by signing our petitions to the Ontario Ministry of Health. Your signature will send a clear message that our communities deserve better healthcare facilities. Every voice counts! 

Physical Signature: Sign a paper petition at any location where you can pick up a free "New Hospital Now" lawn sign. These petitions will be collected at the end of the campaign and submitted to the Ontario Ministry of Health.

Digital Signature: Sign the online petition using the link below. This petition will be used to demonstrate additional community support for a new hospital facility in Brantford.

Sign the petition here

3. Share on Social Media

Help spread the word by sharing the campaign on social media using the hashtag #NewHospitalNow. The more people who share, the stronger our impact will be. The City has created a number of 'New Hospital Now' social media frames that will be available at each sign pick up facility, for residents to film their own urgent appeal to the Ontario government for a new hospital. Simply record your video and post it on your own social media platforms using the hashtag #NewHospitalNow to show your support.

4. Stay Informed

Follow the City on Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram and subscribe to this webpage for updates about the progress of the "New Hospital Now" campaign.

Please reach out to partnerships@brantford.ca with any questions about the New Hospital Now campaign.