MISSISSAUGA — The Ontario government is investing up to $2.5 million to support the construction of Hospice Mississauga’s new 12-bed hospice centre which will help patients and their loved ones connect to comfortable and dignified end-of-life care, close to home.

“These new hospice beds will provide patients and their families care and comfort at an incredibly difficult time,” said Premier Doug Ford. “I’m grateful to the staff at Hospice Mississauga for providing such high-quality and compassionate care to people nearing the end of life, and I’m pleased our government is able to support this work with today’s $2.5 million investment.”

When complete, the new hospice will be the first hospice centre in Mississauga and will provide end-of-life care to people and families living in Mississauga and Brampton. The hospice will support those of all ages living with a terminal illness and their caregivers with services including palliative care and grief and bereavement programs.

Once completed, the new hospice residence will include:

• Suites in a pleasant home-like setting
• Services such as hospice counselling, social connections, specialized children’s programs and a community palliative care clinic will better support caregivers and enable patients and their families to spend more quality time together
• Round-the-clock staffing by nurses, physicians, and personal support workers
• More space for hospice programs, increasing the number of programs and making them accessible to more people.

“Our government is ensuring people and their families have access to the care they need in their community, close to their loved ones,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “Our investment to expand access to end-of-life care that recognizes the growing needs of Peel Region is another step our government is taking to deliver compassionate and specialized care for patients and their loved ones.”

Through Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, the Ontario government is expanding access to key services to provide people of all ages with the right care, in the right place. As part of the 2024 Budget, Building a Better Ontario, the government continues to expand access to palliative care services, investing nearly $20 million to add up to 84 new adult beds and 12 pediatric beds, bringing the total to 768 planned beds.