Linda praises Rotary

Posted by Michael Arthur

Linda Ford, President of The Brampton Board of Trade, praised Rotary for its community work and ongoing support the The Santa Claus Parade, when she spoke to the club last week.

She also talked about new initiatives underway at The Board of Trade and in particular its campaign to Save our Hospital - referring to the closing of Peel Memorial Hospital once the new Brampton Civic Hospital opens on Oct. 28.

Linda Ford said "our large and growing city warrants having two hospitals - two hospitals that we were promised to have - two hospitals that out community frankly needs and deserves."

More than 2,500 businesses and residents have responded to the BBOT campaign found at www.saveourhospital.ca. She encouraged Rotarians to sign the petition.

Rotarian Liane asked if there wasn't a bigger problem in that Brampton and Peel Region are significantly underfunded in health care and social services compared to other jurisdictions in Ontario and questioned whether attention would be better focused there.

Linda responded that the hospital issue is something that can galvanize public and business support and attract media attention, particularly in advance of the election.