Health Care

Since 2006, we’ve committed more than $420 million to advancing health care in Canada. We make strategic donations that have the potential to transform care and improve lives—especially for children and families. For example:
$393 million+
total contributions to Canadian health care institutions
600+
additional hospital beds provided by the redevelopment of Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre
150,000+
number of children that will be treated at the SickKid’s Peter Gilgan Family Patient Care Tower each year
100%
proportion of biopsy results turned around within 24-48 hours at the Peter Gilgan Centre for Women’s Cancers at Women’s College Hospital

Featured Partners

Visited by all community members from all situations and backgrounds, hospitals are undoubtedly society’s most vital institutions. Supporting excellence in health care for the benefit of all is important to us; we’re proud to be part of so many substantial advancements in this area.

St. Joseph’s Health Centre
$60 million in 2025

To support the construction of the Peter Gilgan Patient Care Tower.

The Gairdner Foundation
$5 million in 2024

To support the Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Awards to recognize outstanding health researchers and strengthen Canada’s position as a global leader in science and innovation.

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
$5 million in 2023

To establish and endow the Peter Gilgan Chair in Bladder Cancer Research, held by a leading clinician-scientist in bladder cancer research.

University Health Network
$8.5 million in 2023

To support discovery and leadership in the field of neuroscience, neurodegeneration, and neuroregeneration by supporting stem cell and regenerative medicine research at the Krembil Research Institute and establishing a Chair in Neuroregeneration Research.

Trillium Health Partners
$105 million in 2022

To build the largest and most advanced hospital in Canada, to be named “The Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital”, and expand and redevelop Queensway Health Centre, which will be named “The Gilgan Family Queensway Health Centre.”

SickKids Hospital
$100 million in 2019

To fund the Peter Gilgan Family Patient Care Tower, a state-of-the-art building, matching world-class care with family-friendly spaces for patients and their loved ones.

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
$1 million in 2018

To support a new surgical robotics program.

Women’s College Hospital
$12 million in 2017

To fund the establishment of the Peter Gilgan Centre for Women’s Cancers in partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society and Women’s College Hospital.

St. Joseph’s Health Centre
$10 million in 2017

To modernize spaces for a better patient experience, purchase equipment and technology, and create specialized areas to meet the community’s unique health needs.

Women’s College Hospital
$2 million in 2014

To fund the Peter Gilgan Atrium – the centrepiece of Women’s College Hospital.

St. Michael’s Hospital
$30 million in 2014

To fund the Peter Gilgan Patient Care Tower for critically ill patients.

South Muskoka Memorial Hospital
$1 million in 2014

To support the updating of Emergency Department equipment and facilities.

Trillium Health Partners
$1.8 million in 2013 and 2020

To support the Mississauga Hospital’s state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Wellspring
$1 million in 2012

To support the building of the Birmingham Gilgan House where people living with cancer can gather and access all kinds of support.

SickKids Hospital
$40 million in 2012

To support the construction and operation of the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning – Canada’s largest, hospital-based child health research institute.

Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
$10 million in 2010

To support the building of the Peter Gilgan Patient Care Centre.