A New Era for Healthcare: Federal Government Invests $25M in TMU School of Medicine

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Ottawa Backs TMU’s Medical School with $25M Boost

In a major win for the future of Ontario’s healthcare, the federal government has committed $25 million to the new Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) School of Medicine in Brampton.

The funding, part of the 2025-26 federal budget, targets the “bricks and mortar” of the school. It will help transform the former Bramalea Civic Centre into a high-tech medical hub and establish community-based teaching clinics where students can treat local patients.

Why This Matters

For decades, the Peel Region has grappled with a severe shortage of family doctors. By placing a medical school directly in Brampton, TMU aims to train physicians who are more likely to stay and practice in the community.

This $25 million federal injection is the final piece of a massive funding puzzle that includes:

• The Province: Nearly $180 million for operations.

• The City: The donation of the civic centre and $20 million in capital.

• Private Donors: Over $30 million in pledged support from the Orlando Corporation and the Kassam family.

A Different Kind of Doctor

TMU isn’t just building another traditional medical school. With a heavy focus on primary care, equity, and innovation, the school received over 6,400 applications for its first 94 seats. This federal support ensures those students have the modern facilities required to tackle the province’s most pressing health challenges.

“By training doctors in the heart of the community, we aren’t just filling seats—we’re filling the gap in patient care,” says TMU President Mohamed Lachemi.

With the doors now open to its inaugural class, this federal investment signals a long-term commitment to fixing the primary care crisis from the ground up.