Healthcare is run by each province/territory. 

Can your hospital not lease capital equipment? I googled it- it's possible. It's probably wiser than owning such expensive equipment. Was there insurance coverage? Why is it broken? 

Before you look to the rest of Canada to prop up your institution, how are the books are yours? Is there some wiggle room in the executive salaries and benefits? Do you charge for parking? Could you organize a fundraiser/lottery? Think outside of the box perhaps?