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New Project to Expand and Modernize the Chicoutimi Hospital

July 17, 2026

The project, estimated at over $840 million, will provide the region’s residents with modern facilities better suited to current needs and will tangibly improve access to safe, high-quality care. $36.1 million will come from the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF), secured through an agreement with the federal government.

The project includes the construction of a new, modern clinical wing connected to the existing facilities, as well as major renovations to the operating room, the outpatient surgery unit, and support areas. These improvements will make it possible to offer more specialized care in the region, better meet the needs of the population, and support the healthcare staff in their daily work.

Quick Facts
  • The Société québécoise des infrastructures (SQI) is serving as the project manager.
  • Federal funding stems from the Health-Related Infrastructure Agreement under the Building Communities Strong Fund, which was announced by the Premier of Quebec and the Prime Minister of Canada on June 2, 2026. Thanks to this agreement, over $1 billion will be invested in healthcare projects across Quebec.

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