Ontario Investing Over $1.7 Million to Strengthen Ambulance Dispatch Services in Wallaceburg

February 28, 2026

WALLACEBURG — The Ontario government is investing $1,734,770 in base and one-time funding for the Wallaceburg Central Ambulance Communications Centre to enhance ambulance dispatch services and paramedic medical oversight across the region.

This investment is part of a province-wide commitment of $17 million in base funding and $3.9 million in one-time funding to support Transfer Payment Central Ambulance Communications Centres (CACCs), Ambulance Communications Services (ACSs), and Base Hospital (BH) Programs. The funding will strengthen legislated ambulance dispatch operations and ensure paramedics continue to receive high-quality medical direction and support.

The Wallaceburg CACC plays a critical role in coordinating emergency medical response services, ensuring that residents receive timely and effective care when they need it most.

“This investment will help ensure families in Wallaceburg and across our region continue to receive fast, reliable emergency response services,” said Steve Pinsonneault, MPP for Lambton–Kent–Middlesex. “By strengthening ambulance dispatch, our government is reinforcing the frontline services that people depend on in times of emergency.”

Through this funding, the province is supporting the stability and effectiveness of emergency health services, helping communities remain safe, resilient, and well-served.

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CONTACT

Email: stevepinsonneault@pc.ola.org

Strathroy Office: 519-245-8696

Wallaceburg Office: 519-627-1015