The Alberta government's budget 2022 earmarks $204 million in capital funding over three years to modernize existing continuing care facilities across the province and develop new continuing care spaces for Indigenous Peoples and in priority communities. An additional 1,515 new spaces are expected to open in 2022/23.

Dr. Verna Yiu, Alberta Health Services (AHS) president and CEO, says the added funding will help modernize facilities in high-priority areas and provide care closer to home so continuing care clients can remain connected to their communities and loved ones. Read more →