Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister and Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Prasad Panda Alberta’s Minister of Infrastructure, announced funding for infrastructure projects that will provide repairs and upgrades to health care facilities in 12 municipalities across the province.
Calgary, Alberta, May 14, 2021—The health and well-being of Canadians are top priorities for the governments of Canada and Alberta. Investments in Alberta’s public infrastructure during this extraordinary time help keep people safe, while also creating jobs, supporting local businesses and economies, and making communities more sustainable and resilient.
Today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister and Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Prasad Panda Alberta’s Minister of Infrastructure, announced funding for infrastructure projects that will provide repairs and upgrades to health care facilities in 12 municipalities across the province.
The funding will upgrade life safety equipment such as security systems and fire alarms in health centres, including in Brooks, Camrose and Ft. Saskatchewan. Projects in Calgary, Edmonton, Morinville and St. Albert will update, among others, ventilation, heating and cooling equipment in several hospitals and health centres, in order to protect the safety of patients, staff and visitors.
The Government of Canada is investing more than $27 million in these projects through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program with the Alberta government providing over $6.8 million. In total, this represents a combined infrastructure investment of more than $33.8 million.
“The Government of Canada is investing in the health and safety of Albertans, creating jobs, and supporting our economy. These projects will improve and modernize a large number of health facilities, which will promote healthier, safer environment for patients and staff across Alberta.”
The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister and Special Representative for the Prairies, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
“Construction on these capital maintenance and renewal projects contribute significantly to furthering Alberta’s Recovery Plan. In the immediate term, construction will support jobs for local workers and provide economics boosts to communities throughout the province. Over the long term, this work will ensure that important provincial infrastructure is maintained, benefitting Alberta taxpayers, families, and patients.”
Prasad Panda, Alberta’s Minister of Infrastructure
Chantalle Aubertin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
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Hadyn Place
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure
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