(AGENPARL) – Tue 20 January 2026 City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release
January 20, 2026
City of Toronto welcomes 33 new Primary Care Paramedics at graduation ceremony
Today, Toronto Paramedic Services Chief Bikram Chawla proudly welcomed 33 Primary Care Paramedics to the City of Toronto. The event highlighted the City’s continued commitment to public safety and investment in emergency services for Torontonians.
Each Paramedic graduate has completed a comprehensive orientation and training program, strengthening Toronto Paramedic Services’ ability to respond to medical emergencies when every moment counts. These graduates bring advanced skills and expertise to deliver life-saving interventions directly in communities across the city. They join a dedicated team of professionals providing exceptional care to the city’s three million residents, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Becoming a Paramedic requires compassion, dedication, resilience and composure under pressure. Toronto Paramedic Services’ skilled Paramedics are selected through a demanding recruitment process, with successful applicants bringing diverse skills and experience as they serve the community.
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“Today, we celebrate the achievements of these graduates and our City’s commitment to strengthening emergency services. Paramedics are the lifeline of Toronto, they are there in our most critical moments, providing care, compassion, and expertise when it matters most. Through Toronto Paramedic Services’ Multi-Year Staffing Plan, more than 300 new paramedics will be hired in the next three years to ensure timely response when residents need help most. By investing in training and expanding our frontline first responders, we’re ensuring that every Torontonian can count on timely, high-quality emergency care.”
– Mayor Olivia Chow
“It’s an honour to welcome our newest paramedics to the front lines of emergency medical care. These graduates embody public service, and their achievement today reflects their dedication to our community, and our shared commitment to building stronger, safer communities through continued investment in Toronto’s emergency services.”
– Chief Bikram Chawla, Toronto Paramedic Services