Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, Deputy Mayor Harkirat Singh, Councillor Rowena Santos, and Premier Doug Ford are thrilled about the upcoming TMU's medical school in Brampton.
The Bramalea Civic Centre will house the Medical School of Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson).
Students will start getting enrolled in 2025.
After 170 years, the GTA is getting its first medical school and it's coming to Brampton.
Mayor Brown made the announcement in the presence of Premier Ford, provincial leaders, and local officials.
"Our Fair Deal campaign asked for an active partner in the Ontario government to bridge Brampton's healthcare gaps," said Mayor Patrick Brown.
In his statement, he mentioned that they had discussed hallway medicine and healthcare reform and highlighted the reality that "in the last few years, it has been a game changer for our community."
Seeing the vision become a reality, Mayor Brown said, "beyond our wildest imaginations no one would have thought we'd be seeing it in Brampton in such a short period of time. Not only a commitment to a second hospital, but a medical school."
As well as thanking Premier Ford and his government, Mayor Brown said that he was looking forward to welcoming him back when Brampton's second hospital is unveiled.
"I stand very proud of the incredible partnership with what we have with the province of Ontario. We needed help, we desperately needed help, and help is coming because of the leadership of the provincial government," said Mayor Brown.
The first new medical school in over 100 years has brought pride to Bramptonians. This is a historic event in the GTA.
For Brampton, this is an incredible day.
Lastly, Mayor Brown expressed his affection for former Premier Bill Davis, a man who was adored by the Brampton community.
He recalled sitting down with Mohamed Lachemi for the first time and hearing how Bill Davis kept telling them to be in Brampton. In his opinion, it is vital to acknowledge the role Davis played in fostering that conversation and the legacy he left behind.
With 80 undergraduate students and 95 postgraduate students in 2025, Brampton will have the neighborhood's first community-focused medical school, focused on inclusivity, innovation, and primary care.
The city's healthcare system will be strengthened by the establishment of the Brampton School of Medicine.
As a result of the system, local talent is fostered, economic growth is created, and diversity is celebrated. In addition to addressing the healthcare crisis in the city, the second hospital will ensure the next generation of healthcare practitioners can train locally. Throughout Mayor Brown's tenure here in Brampton, Premier Ford has been an excellent partner. Bramptonians welcome the opportunity to work with Ontario's government. In his statement today, Mayor Brown elaborated.
In closing his speech, Mayor Brown thanked Deputy Mayor Harkirat Singh and Councillor Rowena Santos for their work on this project, which he knows has been ongoing for a number of years, even though people initially believed it wouldn't be possible. Afterwards, he expressed gratitude for everyone's dedication, thanking each of them.
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