Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) recently opened the first medical school in the Greater Toronto Area in over a century, aiming to boost Brampton’s position in the innovation corridor. However, the city is facing a shortage of wet lab facilities, deemed crucial for advancing its life sciences industry. The local government is advocating for funding to build a wet lab, which would enhance collaboration with established companies and startups. As a result of this new initiative, 11 post-residency doctors will be ready to enter the field this fall, with the first full class of TMU MD graduates expected by 2029.
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Link to original article source: https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/04/23/life-sciences-a-vital-lifeline-in-bramptons-economic-future/
