One year after groundbreaking, a ceremonial coin toss marks the next phase of construction at The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children.
June 19, 2026 (Mississauga, ON) – Trillium Health Partners (THP) has reached a major construction milestone in building The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children with concrete pouring officially underway on one of the largest and most digitally connected hospital redevelopment projects in Canada.
This milestone was marked with a ceremonial coin toss with government, donors and Team THP as part of a construction tradition symbolizing good luck, followed by crews pouring the coins into the foundation for the future hospital. One year after breaking ground, this progress marks an important step forward on a once-in-a-generation redevelopment that will not only expand capacity but fundamentally reimagine how health care is delivered in the Mississauga community.
“This moment represents something very real for our community: we are laying the foundation for a new kind of health system in Mississauga and beyond,” said Karli Farrow, President and CEO, Trillium Health Partners. “More than just a building and beds, we are also redesigning care to be more connected, more digitally enabled and more centred on the needs of patients and families, improving access, strengthening partnerships across the system and delivering better outcomes for generations to come.”
Building a system of care for families in Mississauga
The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children are being designed as a modern hub of care that connects hospital services with primary care, home and community services, and long-term care to improve the patient experience. Anchored within The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital, the Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children will be digitally enabled and connected across hospital, ambulatory, virtual and community-based services, helping women, children and families experience care as one coordinated system rather than a series of disconnected steps.
This project will make it easier for patients and families to get the care they need sooner, shorter waits, more specialized services closer to home and better access for a growing and diverse community.
Construction progress on track
Progress at the Mississauga Hospital site continues to advance on track and on budget. Some highlights include:
- Excavation is now over 78% complete
- The site spans 250,000 square feet (approximately 15 hockey rinks)
- 7 tower cranes have arrived onsite
- Concrete foundation, footings, walls and column work has begun
- New roundabout to open off of Bronte College Court this summer to enable access to all entrances
A shared commitment to the future of care
Today’s milestone reflects the collective efforts of government, donors, Team THP, and community partners to build a stronger, more connected health system for Mississauga.
While construction continues, Trillium Health Partners remains focused on delivering safe, high-quality care across its sites, ensuring patients and families receive the care they need today, while building for the future.
Quotes
“Today marks a historic milestone for residents in Mississauga and Peel as we continue to make progress on The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children. The new hospital will provide convenient, world-class care to over two million people as part of our plan to invest $64 billion to build and upgrade 50 hospitals across the province and ensure families can connect to the care they need, when and where they need it, for generations to come.”
— Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
“As a part of our government’s $64 billion investment in 50 hospital projects across the province, The Peter Gilgan Hospital and Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children are going to deliver over 350 new fully private beds, 12 new and 14 enhanced operating rooms, the largest 24/7 emergency department in Ontario, and one of the largest neonatal intensive care units in the province. Today’s milestone brings us a step closer to delivering these new and expanded world-class services, which will support patients in Mississauga and across the region for generations to come.”
— Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health
“The coin toss is a powerful symbol of community momentum, and it reflects the extraordinary generosity behind this project. We are deeply grateful to the Gilgan family and the Shah family, and to the many generous donors whose support is helping build a future hospital designed around this community. Without their generosity, this project would not be possible.”
— Caroline Riseboro, President and CEO, Trillium Health Partners Foundation
“The ceremonial coin toss is a meaningful way to mark this key construction milestone, symbolizing good luck and momentum towards The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital. My family is honoured to support this transformational new facility, which, once complete, will mean patients can receive better care and specialized treatment closer to home, strengthening the health and well-being of our community for generations to come.”
— Peter Gilgan, Peter Gilgan Foundation
“Our family is proud to support a hospital that will transform care for millions of women, children and families in this community. The Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to exceptional care and building a healthier future for generations to come. We are honoured to help mark this important milestone.”
— Kris and Neelam Shah, Shah Family Foundation
“This event highlights the outstanding progress our project team has made over the past year and recognizes their daily dedication to moving the work forward. We are grateful for the continued effort and commitment that have brought us to this milestone. As we enter the next phase of construction, ED+PCL Healthcare Partners are excited to continue working with all key stakeholders and partners to safely deliver this landmark hospital to the highest standards for Trillium Health Partners and the Mississauga community.”
— Kieran Hawe, President & Chief Executive Officer, EllisDon Corporation
“Together with ED+PCL Healthcare Partners, Infrastructure Ontario, Trillium Health Partners, and our design and trade partners, we’re proud to mark the one-year milestone since breaking ground on the future Mississauga Hospital. The progress we’ve made this past year reflects what’s possible through strong partnerships, collaboration, and a shared vision for success. We are grateful to everyone involved whose expertise and commitment are bringing this project to life every day, benefiting the Mississauga community for generations to come.”
— Chris Gower, President & CEO, PCL Construction
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).
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