On behalf of the Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors and Caregivers, Sonia Bélanger, the Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for Infrastructure, Éric Girard and the Member of the National Assembly for Châteauguay, Marie-Belle Gendron, today highlighted the Government of Canada's contribution to the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Hospital project.
She was joined for the occasion by the federal Minister of Health, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, as well as the Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil, Peter Schiefke.
This $211-million financial contribution from Canada, granted under the Build Communities Strong Fund (BSCF) program, will help bring this major infrastructure project to fruition for the residents of Vaudreuil-Soulanges and western Montérégie, with total costs estimated at $2.595 billion.
To mark this announcement, representatives from both levels of government visited the construction site to see the progress of work at the future hospital, which will offer a modern environment tailored to the needs of patients and staff.
The Vaudreuil-Soulanges Hospital project is one of the largest hospital projects currently underway in Quebec. The future general and specialty hospital will have 404 beds and will significantly increase hospital capacity in a region experiencing strong population growth. It will include an emergency department, an operating room, outpatient services, medical imaging, and several modern care units.
