$15 Million for NBRHC to Deliver Healthcare Services
December 18, 2025NORTH BAY – Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced that the Ontario government is investing an additional $15 million in funding for the 2025-26 year to support the North Bay Regional Health Centre’s (NBRHC) operations and Alternate Levels of Care beds. These investments will ensure the hospital can continue to meet the needs of patients and their families for years to come.
Today’s funding is in addition to the $2,000,000 previously announced for the NBRHC through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Funding and Community Infrastructure Renewal Funding.
“The Ontario government is working to deliver care in our community and ease pressure at our North Bay Regional Health Centre,” said MPP Vic Fedeli. “We recognize the vital role our hospital plays in providing access to connected, high-quality healthcare services, and today’s additional $15 million investment will help them continue to meet the needs of patients.”
“At NBRHC, we have been working continuously on improving service delivery models to help improve patient flow and care throughout our organization. We welcome this investment from the province to help us ensure long-term stability and ensure our hospital facilities and services are available for patients requiring care across the district and region.” – Paul Heinrich, President and CEO, NBRHC.
NBRHC breakdown of funding includes the following:
- $4,609,000 in top-up funding to support operations, representing a 1.9% increase over last year. This increase is in addition to the previously announced annualized base funding of $9.1 million.
- $7,971,600 in base funding to support 40 beds for the NBRHC’s Cartier Facility (previously-received one-time funding, now base funding).
- $1,533,000 in new funding to support 7 Alternate levels of Care beds at the NBRHC.
- $697,500 in base funding to support 15 Alternate Level of Care beds at the NBRHC (previously-received one-time funding, now base funding).
QUICK FACTS
- Through Budget 2025, the province is investing nearly $160 million to expand the Ontario Learn and Stay program to include medical students who commit to practicing as family doctors anywhere in the province for a term of service.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario
- Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care | ontario.ca