Ontario investing $8.1-million in public safety, emergency services, infrastructure in Bruce County

The Ontario government is continuing to strengthen public safety, emergency response services, and community living infrastructure in Bruce County through the province's Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel program, the Land Ambulance Service Grant, the Fire Protection Grant, and the Partner Facility Renewal Grant.

“Our government is proud to deliver meaningful investments that strengthen emergency services, protect the health and safety of our firefighters and paramedics, and support vital community organizations, such as Community Living of Walkerton and District," said Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson, minister of rural affairs.

"From mental health supports for public safety personnel, to modernizing fire halls and ensuring reliable paramedic services, these investments demonstrate our commitment to keeping families in Bruce County safe while enhancing the infrastructure that serves our communities every day."

The county will receive $25,000 through the Mental Health Supports for Public Safety Personnel program to help protect the mental health and well-being of front-line emergency personnel.

In addition, the county will receive $7,957,930 through the Land Ambulance Service Grant to support the delivery of timely and reliable paramedic services across the region.

The Municipality of Brockton will receive $36,223.56 through the Fire Protection Grant to enhance firefighter safety and emergency response capacity. Funding will support the construction of an addition to the Elmwood Fire Hall, including a dedicated decontamination laundry room and proper shower facilities. The grant will also fund the purchase of a Solo Rescue self-contained breathing apparatus decontamination washer for the Walkerton Fire Hall, helping to reduce firefighters' exposure to harmful contaminants.



Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson (centre) presents a $36,223.56 grant to the Municipality of Brockton; with her, are West Grey mayor Kevin Eccles (left), Brockton director of fire and emergency services Chris Wells, Elmwood fire chief Tim Olds, and Brockton mayor Chris Peabody (Mayor for the Municipality of Brockton)

Community Living of Walkerton and District will receive $116,900 through the Partner Facility Renewal Grant to complete critical infrastructure improvements that enhance safety, accessibility and reliability for residents.

Funding will support the replacement of the roof and eavestrough, replacement of flooring in a bathroom and bedroom, replacement of flooring in the main entrance and bedrooms, installation of commercial flooring in the kitchen and dining room, installation of two generators, installation of an accessibility ramp, replacement of the floor on the main level, installation of a furnace and air purification system, and repair of foundation leaks.
 

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Jeffrey Adisam (left), chief executive officer of Community Living of Walkerton and District, receives a $116,900 grant from Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson

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These investments reflect Ontario's ongoing commitment to supporting front-line responders, strengthening local emergency services, and ensuring community organizations have safe, modern facilities to serve residents.

QUICK FACTS
 

• Community agencies deliver vital programs related to anti-human trafficking, autism, child welfare, children’s mental health, developmental services, child development, Indigenous health and wellness, interpreter and intervenor services, violence against women, and youth justice services.
• As part of its plan to protect Ontario and keep communities safe, the Ontario government is investing $32-million to expand access to specialized mental health services for first-responders and public safety personnel.
• Earlier in the year of 2025, the province announced that it is doubling the investment in the Fire Protection Grant — to $20-million in year two, from $10-million in its first year.

Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson (centre) presents a grant of almost $8-million to Bruce County; with her, are chief administrative officer Christine MacDonald (left), paramedic services director/chief Steve Schaus, warden Luke Charbonneau and deputy warden Don Murray