Thursday, July 23, 2026
Representatives from both the federal and provincial governments visited the site of the future clinical pavilion at Chicoutimi Hospital and saw first-hand the progress of the project to expand and modernize the facility.
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.
“Families in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, like all families in Quebec, deserve access to quality health care when they need it. Thanks to the agreement reached between Canada and Quebec under the Build Communities Strong Fund, we are investing in modern infrastructure at the Chicoutimi Hospital to strengthen the healthcare system and tangibly improve the services offered to the public. This partnership demonstrates what we can achieve when governments work together to address the priorities of Quebecers. It is by continuing this collaboration that we are building a healthcare system that is stronger, more accessible, and better suited to the realities of today and tomorrow,” said Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure.
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.
“The project to expand and modernize the Chicoutimi Hospital represents a significant investment in the future of healthcare in the region. With modernized facilities that are better suited to current and future needs, we will be able to provide patients with high-quality care in a more efficient environment and offer greater support to the staff who deliver that care. This is a very important initiative for the people of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean,” said Sonia Bélanger, Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors and Caregivers.
The Société québécoise des infrastructures (SQI) is serving as the project manager.
Featured image: (ARDOISES architecture | Lemay | DMG architecture)
