Quebec hospital project funding confirmed: No half measures planned
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 10:21 am
Quebec’s new Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont project takes a decisive turn as provincial authorities secure the necessary funds for the complete facility. After earlier controversy over an 85‐million-dollar allocation that critics dubbed mere “frime,” Minister Christian Dubé now vows to deliver the entire hospital—proving that when it comes to healthcare, half measures simply won’t do.
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The Quebec government has been under pressure to begin repairs at Montreal's Maisonneuve-Rosemont hospital after delaying them, citing budgetary constraints.
QUÉBEC - The Quebec government says it has found the funds to begin much-needed repairs this year to a major Quebec hospital, following severe criticism from the opposition.
Accusé de faire la « frime » en débloquant 85 millions pour les travaux de l’hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont (HMR), le ministre Christian Dubé s’est engagé à livrer l’entièreté du nouvel hôpital et pas seulement la première phase, soit un stationnement.
Le Plan québécois des infrastructures sera revu pour permettre le début de ces travaux et lancer d’autres chantiers.
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