Quebec's health ministry revealed on Wednesday that it will provide $670 million to Charles‑LeMoyne Hospital in Longueuil for a major expansion. The funding will support the construction of six additional stories directly above the existing emergency department, a project aimed at increasing the facility’s overall capacity.
The new levels will house a range of clinical spaces, though the announcement specified only the addition of the floors above the emergency wing. By stacking the expansion onto the current structure, the hospital can grow without acquiring new land, preserving its central position on the South Shore of Montreal.
Officials said the investment is intended to address rising demand for health services in the region. Adding the six floors will allow the hospital to accommodate more patients, expand specialty services and reduce pressure on neighbouring institutions. The project is part of a provincial effort to strengthen health infrastructure in fast‑growing communities.
The expansion is expected to reduce waiting times for urgent care and to relieve pressure on other hospitals in the Montreal metropolitan area. By adding new clinical space, the centre will be better positioned to handle population growth and seasonal surges in demand, such as flu outbreaks. Health administrators anticipate that the additional floors will also enable the introduction of new services, though specific programs have not yet been detailed.
The $670 million allocation follows a series of recent announcements from the Quebec government aimed at modernising hospitals across the province. While details on the construction timeline were not released, the funding approval marks a decisive step toward a larger, more versatile health centre that can serve Longueuil’s residents for decades.