- Target:
- Government of Ontario
- Region:
- Canada
- Website:
- www.chudleighmpp.com
In 2005, the Liberal Government mandated growth in Halton through the "Places to Grow Act". Since then, Halton's population and development have skyrocketed.
However, necessary healthcare infrastructure has not accompanied growth.
In Milton, a hospital built for a town of 30,000 people is servicing a population that is nearing 100,000. Although a proposal for expansion was submitted in September 2008, there has been no response from the government.
In Oakville, construction the much-needed Trafalgar Memorial Hospital is delayed. Initial steps have not been taken and there is no indication as to when the process will begin.
In Burlington, rapid growth combined with aging infrastructure have left Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in need of significant upgrades and new facilities.
Halton MPP Ted Chudleigh (PC) has demanded action and answers from the McGuinty government. While the response has been inconsistent and vague, Chudleigh believes that his message is getting through and that McGuinty will react to significant public outcry.
By signing this online petition, you will be demonstrating the real public need for improved healthcare in Halton.
Petition to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario -
WHEREAS the Liberal government mandated growth in Halton through the Places to Grow Act of 2005 and;
WHEREAS adequate healthcare infrastructure has not accompanied rapid growth in population in Halton and;
WHEREAS the current size and capabilities of the Milton District Hospital does not meet the demand of Canada's fastest growing community and;
WHEREAS construction of the new Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in Oakville has been unnecessarily delayed and;
WHEREAS rapid growth in Burlington demands upgrades and new facilities at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital and;
WHEREAS personal taxes that are supposed to guarantee proper healthcare have increased significantly since 2003;
WE THE UNDERSIGNED petition the Government of Ontario to immediately renew construction of Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, to immediately begin the process of expansion of the Milton District Hospital and to immediately undertake to provide upgrades to Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital.
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The Halton Needs Hospitals petition to Government of Ontario was written by Ben Ellis and is in the category Government at GoPetition.