Brantford, ON – The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) Board of Directors has officially launched a site identification process for a new hospital site to serve the growing Brantford-Brant region, marking a significant investment in local health care.
The Board has empowered an independent Task Force comprised of Brantford-Brant community members, along with representatives from Six Nations of the Grand River and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, to lead the process and make a recommendation to the Board in Spring 2026.
Task Force Members
The Task Force will be responsible for leading the site identification process, including community consultation on what’s important to consider when identifying a site for a new hospital, using this input to finalize evaluation criteria for land proposals submitted, undertaking a formal call for land, and evaluating the site proposals brought forward.
The Task Force will be chaired by Don Shilton, the retired President of St. Mary’s General Hospital and a long-time Brantford resident.
Other members include:
- Amos Key Jr., Councillor, Six Nations of the Grand River 59th Elected Council
- Alison Newton, Chief Administrative Officer, County of Brant
- Jodi Rock, Indigenous Health Liaison, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
- Nicole Wilmot, Chief Planner, Senior Director of Planning and Development, City of Brantford
To support the fairness and transparency of the process, an independent fairness advisor has also been appointed to support the Task Force in their work.
“This marks an exciting milestone in the redevelopment of our health system. I want to thank the members of the Task Force for lending their time, insight, and expertise to help lead this critical process on behalf of the community,” said Bonnie Camm, President and CEO, Brant Community Healthcare System. “This process is about more than identifying a parcel of land. It’s about shaping the future of care in Brantford and Brant County for generations to come.”
Stay Informed and Get Involved
Everyone is encouraged to share their perspectives as part of the site identification process so that a site is identified that best reflects the community’s needs. Information will be shared in the fall about how to participate in the Task Force’s consultation activities. Any questions and comments can be shared with reimagine.bchs@bchsys.org.
Building a Health System for the Future
As one of the fastest growing areas in southwest Ontario, the community requires modern infrastructure to meet evolving health care needs, and this new hospital will serve the community now and in the future. This new hospital is part of broader efforts underway to Reimagine BCHS. More information about how BCHS is looking ahead to an exceptional future can be found online at https://reimaginebchs.ca/.
About Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS)
BCHS is a leading healthcare system serving Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and beyond. BCHS includes Brantford General Hospital, providing acute care services, and The Willett in Paris, home to urgent care, and is committed to creating an equitable, seamless, and patient-focused network of care.
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