Ontario Investing In Diagnostic and Surgical Care in Oakville North–Burlington
January 30, 2026
Ontario Investing Nearly $4.9 Million to Expand Diagnostic and Surgical Care in Oakville North–Burlington
New funding will increase CT scan capacity, reduce surgical wait lists, and expand access to critical procedures
January 30, 2026
OAKVILLE NORTH-BURLINGTON – Our government is continuing to strengthen access to timely health care by investing in both diagnostic imaging and surgical capacity across the province.
The Ministry of Health has approved up to $81 million in one-time funding to support 324,000 additional Computed Tomography (CT) scan hours at 86 hospitals across Ontario during the 2025–2026 fiscal year. This investment will help speed up diagnoses and ensure patients receive care sooner.
In Oakville North–Burlington and the surrounding region, this includes:
- $928,250 for Joseph Brant Hospital
- $2,223,750 for Halton Healthcare Services
In addition, our government is providing Incremental Surgical Recovery Funding to further reduce surgical backlogs and increase access to care. This funding will support hospitals in completing more procedures, including neurosurgeries, orthopedic surgeries such as hip and knee replacements, gynecologic surgeries, cataract surgeries, hernia surgeries, pediatric surgeries, and more.
As part of this initiative, in Oakville North–Burlington and the surrounding region, this includes:
- $1,699,900 for Halton Healthcare Services
- $205,200 for Joseph Brant Hospital
Together, these investments represent nearly $4.9 million in targeted health-care funding for the region, helping ensure patients receive faster diagnoses and timely surgical care closer to home.
“Our government is taking decisive action to cut wait times and deliver better health care for patients and families in our community,” said Effie Triantafilopoulos, MPP for Oakville North–Burlington. “This includes more than $4.8 million locally — with $928,250 for Joseph Brant Hospital, $2,223,750 for Halton Healthcare Services to expand CT scan hours, and an additional $1,699,900 in surgical recovery funding for Halton Healthcare Services and $205,200 for Joseph Brant Hospital. These investments will help speed up diagnoses, complete more surgeries, and ensure patients can access the high-quality care they need, when they need it.”
“Our community continues to grow, and so do the demands for hospital services,” said Eric Vandewall, President and CEO of Joseph Brant Hospital. “This funding will support timely access to high-quality diagnostic imaging close to home for the people of Burlington and area. We are grateful for this provincial funding support and proud to continue delivering the excellent care our patients deserve.”
“This investment reflects a shared commitment to improving access to essential diagnostic services for the people of Halton Region,” said Melissa Farrell, President & CEO, Halton Healthcare. “Additional CT hours mean faster diagnoses and reduced wait times and help us deliver the right care at the right time. We value the province’s ongoing support for the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care to community.”
These investments are part of the Ontario government’s plan to strengthen the health-care system by expanding hospital capacity, reducing surgical backlogs, and ensuring patients receive timely, high-quality care in their own communities.