Marking a major milestone that advances access to personalized, seamless, and digitally connected rehabilitation and complex continuing care close to home
January 16, 2026 (Etobicoke, ON) – Today, Trillium Health Partners and the Ontario Government, together with donors and community partners, marked a major milestone in the construction of The Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre by raising the final structural beam. This milestone represents important progress toward a more connected system of care that improves access, outcomes, and experiences, helping people receive rehabilitation and complex continuing care sooner and closer to home.
Signed by more than 1,200 patients, families, Team THP, government partners, donors, volunteers, and community partners, the beam raising reflects our collective purpose to build a new kind of health care, defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities. Once installed, the beam will stand as a permanent reminder of the commitment that has helped bring this vision to life.
“Today’s beam signing brings together Team THP, patients, government and system partners, donors and community members around a shared goal: to improve care, elevate health, and help communities thrive,” said Karli Farrow, President and CEO of Trillium Health Partners. “Made possible through a historic investment from the Ontario government and a transformative philanthropic contribution from Peter Gilgan and the Gilgan family, The Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre reflects a shared commitment to advancing accessible, high-quality rehabilitation and complex continuing care, delivered closer to home for people today and in the future.”
Demand for rehabilitation and complex continuing care continues to rise as the population ages and health needs become more complex. Through its
Plan to 2030, Trillium Health Partners is re-imagining care to help more people live longer, healthier lives through expanded digital capabilities and strengthened partnerships. Bringing all rehabilitation and complex continuing care together at The Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre will make transitions smoother and care safer, helping more patients receive care closer to home and return to their daily life sooner.
Ongoing engagement with clinical providers, patients, and community members has shaped the hospital’s design to improve care experiences while maximizing efficiency and cost effectiveness through standardization. Building on an existing property also reduces costs and supports Trillium Health Partners' vision for The Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre as a future health campus.
This new investment in health care infrastructure will expand access to cutting-edge rehabilitation and complex continuing care, helping people recover from serious illness, injury, or surgery. Key features will include:
- Bright therapy spaces on every floor, including purpose-built areas for group rehabilitation
- Accessible design elements, natural light, and outdoor therapy areas that promote mobility, independence, and a supportive environment for patients and families
- Advanced digital technology to support coordinated, patient-centred care and faster clinical decision making
- Modern environments shaped through engagement with patients, care teams, and community members
- 100% private rooms, with more than 350 rooms designed with input from patients and care teams to meet the needs of our community
With the structure now at full height, the project is 40% of the way toward substantial completion and is moving into the next phase focused on enclosing the building and finishing the spaces where patients will receive care. This project and moment have been made possible through strong collaboration among government partners, Infrastructure Ontario, EllisDon Corporation, and a community of generous supporters.
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QUICK FACTS:
- Over the last 20 years, Trillium Health Partners’ catchment population has grown equivalent to the size of an entire city, increasing the need for expanded health services
- Peel Region is one of the fastest-growing communities in Ontario and by 2046 will see a 74% increase in population of older adults
- Trillium Health Partners serves a richly diverse community, with over half of people living in the community born outside of Canada, and more than 130 languages spoken here
- In April 2024, construction began on the future home of The Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre, following the awarding of a $1.3 billion fixed-price contract to EllisDon Corporation to build and finance the project
- Patient tower occupancy and final completion is planned for 2029
Quotes:
“Today’s milestone is an important part of our government’s plan to protect Ontario by investing in world-class health care for residents in Etobicoke, Mississauga and every corner of our province. With the support of generous donors, we will continue to make historic investments in projects like The Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre, connecting Ontario families to modern facilities and specialized care close to home, now and for generations to come.”
- Premier Doug Ford
“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making historic investments in Ontario’s health care sector. The progress we see today at The Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre is just another example of how we are investing in the health care needs of Ontario’s growing communities to deliver the highest standard of care. Together with Trillium Health Partners, we are improving access to rehabilitation and complex continuing care for the growing communities of Mississauga and West Toronto.”
- Sylvia Jones Deputy Premier and Minister of Health
“Philanthropy is essential to advancing modern health care. We are deeply grateful to Peter Gilgan and the Gilgan family, whose leadership and generosity, together with that of our donor community, is helping build the connected, high-quality care our community will rely on for generations.”
- Caroline Riseboro, President and CEO, Trillium Health Partners Foundation
“Today’s celebration is more than a construction milestone - it represents the dedication and collaboration of everyone on our project team who helped us reach this point safely and successfully. A special thank you to all the skilled trades people whose hard work and heavy lifting got us here. We’re proud to celebrate this achievement with all of our partners, including Trillium Health Partners and Infrastructure Ontario, as well as with the surrounding community. We look forward to the next phase of work as we bring this important health care facility one step closer to completion.”
- Kieran Hawe, President & Chief Executive Officer, EllisDon Corporation
“Raising the final beam at the future home of The Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre marks an important milestone in this transformative project. It reflects the strong collaboration between all partners as we work together to deliver a modern, specialized facility.”
- Bruce Gray, Executive Vice President, Project Delivery, Infrastructure Ontario
"The placement of the final structural beam for the new Patient Tower is an exciting milestone for our family. The Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre represents more than bricks and steel—it reflects a shared commitment to reimagining what’s possible and delivering real, lasting benefits for this community. The Gilgan Family is honoured to support a project that will improve the lives of our community.”
- Peter Gilgan, Peter Gilgan Foundation
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Trillium Health Partners
Trillium Health Partners is one of the largest community-based hospital systems in Canada. Comprised of Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities. Trillium Health Partners is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, is an associate member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and a proud member of Mississauga Health (Ontario Health Team).
Trillium Health Partners Foundation
Trillium Health Partners Foundation is dedicated to raising the critical funds needed to address the highest priority needs of Trillium Health Partners, the largest community-based hospital network in Canada. For more information, please visit trilliumgiving.ca
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