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Alliston and Collingwood hospitals included in Government’s P3 Market Update

(September 11, 2019) There is more good news for the Collingwood General and Marine and Stevenson Memorial Hospital redevelopment projects. Both are included in the 2019 P3 (Public-Private Partnership) Market Update launched by the Ontario Government yesterday.

The P3 Market Update includes a list of 32 projects in civil, healthcare and community safety worth more than $65 billion, along with 11 projects in planning. The investment represent the single largest commitment to P3 infrastructure in Ontario history.

“Having our hospitals mentioned in April’s budget and now again in the 2019 P3 Market Update is a very positive sign of the Ford Government’s commitment to healthcare and hospitals in our riding,” said Wilson. “I’m very grateful to Premier Doug Ford and to Minister of Health Christine Elliott and Minister of Infrastructure Laurie Scott for keeping Stevenson Memorial and Collingwood General and Marine Hospitals top of mind at Queen’s Park, and I look forward to the next stage of approvals as we move through the planning process.”

“I know both hospitals are about to begin their public fundraising drives, and I encourage everyone to pledge and donate early so that we can show the politicians at Queen’s Park that our communities are fully supportive of these hospitals,” concluded Wilson.

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You can read the 2019 Market Update by CLICKING HERE

You can read the Ontario Government’s news release by CLICKING HERE

Jim stops by the House of Commons

House of Commons AMO August 2019.jpg 5.jpg WEBSITE (August 21, 2019) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson was pleased to visit the House of Commons yesterday. Wilson worked on Parliament Hill for the Honourable Perrin Beatty before becoming an MPP. From there he went on to become MPP for Simcoe West succeeding his predecessor George McCague.

Jim visits new Senate of Canada Building

Senate tour August 19 2019 2.jpg WEBSITE (August 20, 2019) While at the AMO Conference, Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson took the time to tour the new Senate of Canada Building, which will serve as the Senate’s temporary home until renovations of Parliament Hill’s Centre Block are complete. The new location was originally Ottawa’s central train station and has been restored over the last six years to house the Parliament’s Upper Chamber. You can learn more about the restoration project and the Senate in general at the following link, https://sencanada.ca/en

Jim attends AMO Conference

AMO August 2019 watson and ross-tustin.jpg WEBSITE AMO August 2019 bifolchi and ross-tustin.jpg WEBISTE (August 20, 2019) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson is attending the AMO Conference in Ottawa this week. Yesterday, he was pleased to meet with Essa Fire Chief Cynthia Ross-Tustin, and run into Wasaga Beach Mayor Nina Bifolchi and Wasaga Beach Councillor George Watson.

Jim meets with Brian Injury Services Muskoka Simcoe

brian injury simcoe muskoka August 2019.jpg WEBSITE (August 9, 2019) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson was pleased to meet with Ingrid Lehmann, Executive Director, and Larry MacDonald, Board Member, of Brain Injury Services Muskoka Simcoe. The organization provides community supports to adults and families living with the effects of an acquired brain injury.

Jim meets with Ice River Springs

Ice River Springs August 2019.jpg WEBSITE (August 9, 2019) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson met with Crystal Howe and Carolyn Parker from Ice River Springs. The company is involved in a number of recycling programs including being the first beverage company in North America to collect blue box material to produce 100% recycled plastic bottles, using no new plastic. You can learn more about there efforts on their website, http://iceriversprings.com/our-story.php

Jim attends FAB Annual Summer BBQ

FAB bbq August 2019 1 FAB bbq August 2019 8 FAB bbq August 2019 4 FAB bbq August 2019 5 (August 6, 2019) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson attended FAB’s Annual Summer BBQ in Beeton on Tuesday night. Wilson thanked the group for their valuable work and advocacy toward building a new community centre in Beeton.

Jim attends Arnott Construction Ltd. 90th Anniversary

arnott construction 90th July 4 2019 3.jpg WEBSITE (July 4, 2019) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson was on hand to congratulate Arnott Construction Ltd at their 90th anniversary celebration. Wilson thanked the company for their significant contribution to our riding and province, creating thousands of jobs for local families over the past nine decades.

Jim attends Honda Indy

honda indy Stevenson Memorial Hospital 2019 2.jpg WEBSITE (July 13, 2019) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson was pleased to attend the Toronto Honda Indy. He was particularly thrilled to come across one of the vehicles Honda Canada is using to raise money for Stevenson Memorial Hospital.

Jim attends Simcoe County Christian Farmers Summer BBQ

christian farmers ted woods July 2019 3.jpg WEBSITE (July 25, 2019) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson attended the Simcoe County Christian Farmers Association Summer BBQ on Thursday. He would like to thank Ted Wood, President of the Association, and all the event organizers for welcoming him to the event, and for all the good work they do in farming. Wilson said it was a great night with great food and fellowship.