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May 29, 2026 - Ottawa, Ont.— Ontario Premier Doug Ford visited CHEO this week along with Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Michael Parsa and local MPP, George Darouze, to see construction progress for the Integrated Treatment Centre (ITC), a marquis new addition to the CHEO campus to improve care for children and youth in the region.
Since breaking ground in April 2025, there has been considerable progress on the new 220,000-square-footbuilding with the final beam set in place last month, walls currently being installed, and a connection to the main hospital building in the coming months.
Premier Ford also stopped in to visit with kids at the CHEO School who benefit from a unique partnership between three ministries (Education, Health and Social Services), which allows children with complex medical and developmental needs to access a unique model that blends clinical care with specialized learning.
By bringing together educators, health-care providers and community supports in one place, the program helps children build independence and stay connected to their education while receiving care.
“Programs like the CHEO School show what is possible when we work across sectors. We help children thrive and we build a stronger, more inclusive Ontario,” said Vera Etches, CHEO President and CEO.
The CHEO School is also one of the programs that will move into the ITC. The approach to care inside the new centre is designed to support better long-term outcomes with more seamless care, integrating clinical services, therapies and supports in a modern, purpose-built space.
“As we work more closely with our partners, we’re making it easier for families to get the care they need,” said Etches. “By connecting services and breaking down barriers, we’re helping children and youth have the best possible future.”
Construction of the ITC is a multi-year project funded by the Ontario government and CHEO, with support from generous donors through the CHEO Foundation. It is built by EllisDon Infrastructure OCH Inc with completion expected in 2028.