December 19, 2025
Nearly $257 million invested to support critical infrastructure upgrades at hospitals and community health-care facilities across the province
December 19th, 2025
Thunder Bay — The Ontario government is continuing to protect local health care by investing $4,144,479 to upgrade and repair infrastructure across five different health care services in Thunder Bay – Atikokan. This is part of a broader 257 million investment to support critical infrastructure upgrades and repairs at 126 hospitals and 66 community health care facilities across the province.
Funding is being delivered through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) and the Community Infrastructure Renewal Fund (CIRF), helping ensure Ontarians can continue to access the care they need in safe, modern environments.
“This funding will help our health-care organizations keep their facilities modern and reliable,” said The Hon. Kevin Holland, MPP for Thunder Bay Atikokan. “I am grateful to see our government investing in the infrastructure that supports the dedicated staff in our region and helps ensure people can access better care closer to home.”
The HIRF and CIRF programs enable health-care system partners to address their urgent infrastructure needs, including upgrading or replacing roofs, windows, security systems, fire alarms and emergency generators. This year, the Ontario government increased funding for these programs by 12.3 per cent.
The following hospitals are receiving Health Infrastructure Renewal Funding:
- Atikokan Health and Community Services – $374,515
- Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre – $2,533,533
- St. Joseph’s Care Group – $1,096,819
The following health care service providers are receiving Community Infrastructure Renewal Funding:
- Norwest Community Health Centres – $78,793
- Canadian Mental Health Association – $60,819
“Our government is continuing to make historic investments to protect Ontario’s health-care system, ensuring that more people in Thunder Bay – Atikokan can connect to the care they need, where and when they need it,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “Supporting infrastructure upgrades across these five health care services is another way our government is ensuring people can receive high-quality care, closer to home.”
Ontario continues to make historic investments in health care. Over the next 10 years, the province is investing nearly $60 billion on major health infrastructure. This is part of the Ontario 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 and build a connected, people-first health-care system.
“Keeping our buildings modern and well-maintained is essential for both client care and staff wellbeing. The Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund allows us to upgrade critical infrastructure, ensuring safe, accessible, and sustainable spaces.”
– Janine Black, President & CEO, St. Joseph’s Care Group
“This additional funding enables us to be more responsive to our aging facility. Guided by our commitment to exceptional care for every patient, every time, we are creating a sustainable, modern, safe, and accessible care environment so every patient and family can rely on a safe and supportive environment now and for each generation to come.”
– Dr. Rhonda Crocker Ellacott, President and CEO, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, and CEO, Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute
“We are deeply grateful to the Ministry of Health for its continued investment in hospital infrastructure and its commitment to maintaining core services. This funding strengthens our ability to provide safe, high-quality care today while building a more resilient health system for the future”
– Jennifer Learning CEO and President of Atikokan Health and Community Services
Through Your Health: A Plan For Connected and Convenient Care, Ontario is expanding and modernizing hospitals and building new health-care facilities, making it faster and easier for people of all ages to connect to the high-quality care they need, where and when they need it.
Quick Facts
- 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.
Additional Resources
2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario
Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care