Press Releases

Jim meets with Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy

(May 15, 2019) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson was also pleased to meet with Monica Menecola and Ravi Jain from Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy (OOS) last week to discuss their important work in our community to reduce the risk of hip and other fractures. He was very interested to learn how the OOS helps to prevent fragility fractures resulting surgery and lengthy hospital stays through targeted intervention and promoting good bone health.

Jim meets with two local nursing homes

(May 15, 2019) Last week, Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson met with Scott Strandholt and Peter Zober to discuss new long-term care beds in Collingwood as part of a joint project between Bay Haven Senior Care Community and Collingwood Nursing Home. The two facilities, which both currently have 60 beds each, will soon merge into one bringing 40 new beds and a 120 redeveloped beds to the community. The new bed allotments were issued in March when the government announced funding for an additional 16 projects, adding 1,157 more long-term care beds and spaces across the province. More information about this announcement can be found on my website and at the following link CLICK HERE

Jim meets with Collingwood Hospital Board

(May 15, 2019) As he had previously done at the Alliston Hospital, Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson was pleased to stop by the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital to speak with their Board and thank them for their work supporting our community. They discussed the next steps for the hospital’s redevelopment process and the importance of the community getting involved to promote the need for the new hospital and also to begin public fundraising.

Jim attends Singhampton's Annual Ramp Romp

(May 14, 2019) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson had a great time at Singhampton's 35th Annual Ramp Romp on Saturday night. He was pleased to attend and would like to thank organizers for putting on the community event.

Jim attend Wasaga's Finest Citizen Awards

(May 14, 2019) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson was pleased to attend the Wasaga's Finest Citizen Awards over the weekend. He is pictured here with former Wasaga Beach Mayor Cal Patterson.

Jim attends South Simcoe Business Excellence Awards

(May 10, 2019) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson attended the Annual South Simcoe Business Excellence Awards earlier this week. He is seen here with Nottawasaga Futures Board President Susan Atkinson and Innisfil Mayor Lynn Dollin.

Jim meets with Stevenson Memorial Hospital Board

(May 3, 2019) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson was pleased to drop by Stevenson Memorial Hospital’s Board retreat last night to thank them for their work supporting our community. They discussed the next steps for the hospital’s redevelopment process and the need for the community to get involved in promoting the need for the new hospital and also to begin public fundraising.

(VIDEO) Wilson asked government for update on hospice funding

(May 2, 2019) On Thursday in the Ontario Legislative Assembly, Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson asked the government about funding for his local hospices.

"Hospice Georgian Triangle in Collingwood continues to wait for operational funding for four of their ten beds," said Wilson. "Does the government have any plans to fund these four empty beds, and if not, can you please explain to my constituents why that can't be done at this time?"

Health Minister Christine Elliott explained that discussions are ongoing and that her Ministry will have an answer soon. She also said the government invested $33.6 million last year in new hospice beds.

Wilson continued, "Matthews House Hospice in Alliston sent you a cost-saving analysis back in January to show the overall savings that investments in hospice care can have, particularly with respect to community services... will the government provide additional funding so that the hospice can provide more community services?"

In the response the Health Minister acknowledged that hospices are more cost-effective than hospitals and reiterated that discussions are ongoing.

Wilson has spent years pushing for investments in hospice and palliative care in an effort to relieve pressure on our hospitals. He is pleased with what has been accomplished, but feels more can always be done.

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Ontario autism consultation is underway

(May 1, 2019) Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson wants parents of autistic children to be aware of a province wide public consultation process being conducted by the Ontario Government beginning today, May 1, and continuing until the end of the month.   

The series of consultations includes telephone town halls, an online survey and an email campaign. The objective is to determine how children and youth with autism, including those with complex needs, can be better supported. Consultations will also help the government develop a new needs assessment process and approach to support children and youth with complex needs.

“I have received close to one hundred emails, letters and phone calls from constituents concerned over the Government’s recent changes to autism,” said Wilson.  “I am pleased to see the government is engaging in a consultation process, and I urge anyone interested to participate.”

More information and instructions on how to register for one of these sessions can be found on the Government’s website, www.ontario.ca/autism .

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Alliston and Collingwood Hospitals Given Green Light for Redevelopment in Ontario Budget

(April 11, 2019) After 15 years of being ignored by the previous Liberal government, both hospitals in Simcoe-Grey have been given the go-ahead to fully plan for their redevelopments.

“I just want to thank Premier Doug Ford, Finance Minister Vic Fedeli and Health Minister Christine Elliott for their very real support of our hospitals,” said MPP Jim Wilson.

“Moreover, I would like to thank every single person that signed a petition, sent a letter or contributed in a way that helped to make this day a reality. I particularly would like to thank the Stevenson Memorial Hospital and Collingwood General and Marine Hospital administration, staff and volunteers for their hard work and perseverance,” said Wilson.

“We can now get on with the job of building new facilities. Today’s announcement means that our hospitals will each have access to the millions of new dollars that will be needed to plan these redevelopments. This is a huge and necessary first step towards modernizing our hospitals. I look forward to continuing to work with each of our hospitals to get the planning done and shovels in the ground.” Added Wilson. “Local fundraising can now formally begin as we demonstrate to the government that the people of Simcoe-Grey stand firmly behind their hospitals.”

“This is exactly the announcement I was hoping for today and I couldn’t be happier or more thankful.” Wilson ended.

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