Hospital parking fees reinstated in Ottawa, as in person clinics resume

By Victoria Williston

Posted Jun 29, 2020 11:20:00 AM.

Hospital parking lots will once again start charging a fee for staff, patients, and visitors. 

The Ottawa Hospital, CHEO, and the Montfort Hospital suspended paid parking in March due to clinic closures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

All three hospitals have statements posted on their website. The Ottawa Hospital will implement regular parking fees on Canada Day, while CHEO and parking remains free at Montfort until July 2; the hospital will start charging on July 3.  

The statement from the Ottawa Hospital said with more services opening, they expect to see a larger number of patients, as well as staff returning to work. 

Revenue from hospital parking fees helps pay for medical equipment and research. 

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