On April 18th, 2018, the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care (“MOLTC”) awarded Magellan Community Care 256 cultural specific long-term care beds as part of an initiative to significantly increase the number of long-term care beds, across the province over the next five years.
In awarding 256 beds, the MOLTC required that the long-term care and services be culturally sensitive, for instance including (1) access to health professionals who speak Portuguese, (2) cultural and spiritual activities in a culturally sensitive environment, (3) social and recreational programs delivered in Portuguese, and (4) meals that include traditional dishes.
Less than a year later, on March 28th, 2019, the City of Toronto awarded Magellan Community Charities a parcel of vacant land at 640 Lansdowne Avenue, to be leased for 99 years at a rent of $1/year. This site is in the heart of the Portuguese-Canadian community where a high demand for long-term care services has long existed.
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Oct. - Dec. 2020
Schematic Design.
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Jan-Mar 2021
Preparation of Reports and Drawings.
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Apr-June 2021
Application of Zoning by Law amendment.
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Jul. - Sept. 2021
Application of Site Plan Approval.
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Oct - Dec 2021
Review and Comment of ZBA and SPA
(Muncipal Review).
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Jan Mar 2022
Public Consultation Meeting
(Council Approval).
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Mar 2022
Zoning by law amendment and site plan
(Final Approval).
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Apr-June 2022
Commencement of Working Drawings.
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Jul. - Sept. 2022
Building Permit Submission and Approval
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Sept. 2022
Commencement of Construction
(Ground Breaking).
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Nov. 2024
Substantial Completion (Occupancy Status).
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Dec. 2024
Occupancy Permit
(Commencement of Operations).
