Michael Lewis
Special to Ontario Construction News
Construction has begun on Mississauga’s first dedicated Hospice Centre at the Trillium Health Partners Speakman Campus of Care. The Welton Centre for Hospice Palliative Care is slated to open in the winter of 2027.
“We are excited to be a major part of bringing this dream to reality for our community” said Dan Welton, director of the John and Joan Welton Foundation, the lead campaign donor to the Building Compassion fundraising campaign for the project.
To be built by EBC, the centre will offer twelve specialized care suites in a home-like setting, as well as space for wellness programs, counselling, and community connections. It will serve as the hub for Hospice Mississauga’s community programs, which support more than 7,500 individuals annually through counselling, wellness, children and youth grief support, and caregiver services.
“This is a generational achievement made possible by extraordinary community generosity and strong partnerships,” said Kitrina Fex, CEO of Hospice Mississauga.
In partnership with Trillium Health Partners, the new Hospice Centre will contribute to a more integrated health system, relieving pressure on hospitals while improving care, Hospice Mississauga said in a news release.
“This milestone is a testament to the vision of Hospice Mississauga and the strength of partnership,” said Karli Farrow, CEO of Trillium Health Partners.
“We are grateful to their board, staff, volunteers, and supporters for advancing compassionate hospice palliative care and expanding choice for people and families in Mississauga. Together, we are building a connected health system that supports people at every stage of life, especially during those final moments when comfort and support are needed most.”
The $25 million project is funded through a combination of public funding and community donations. The Ministry of Health has contributed capital operating funds while the project is also supported through funding and financing provided by the City of Mississauga.
Provincial funds underwrite about 10 per cent of building costs and half of yearly operating expenses, Hospice Mississauga said. The rest of the funding comes from donors in the community.
