St. Mary's Hospital in the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough of Montreal began a $16.3 million renovation of its emergency department on Wednesday, aiming to modernize and expand the facility.
The work, announced on September 23, 2026, will reconfigure the existing emergency suite to add treatment bays, upgrade medical equipment and improve patient flow throughout the department.
Funding for the upgrade is directed at meeting the growing demand for urgent care in a densely populated area where the hospital serves a diverse community.
As a major teaching hospital linked with local medical schools, St. Mary's expects the renovated emergency department to enhance training opportunities for students and residents while delivering faster service to the public.
St. Mary's Hospital, recognized as a major teaching institution in Montreal, delivers a broad spectrum of health services and serves as a training ground for medical students and residents from several universities. The hospital’s affiliation with local universities supports research and clinical education across multiple specialties.
Construction is slated to continue through the next year, with temporary entrances and signage installed to maintain access for patients during the upgrade.
Hospital administrators said the $16.3 million investment reflects a broader provincial effort to strengthen emergency‑care capacity across Montreal, though no further details were released.
The renovation follows recent reports of longer wait times in the city’s emergency rooms, prompting health officials to prioritize infrastructure improvements in high‑traffic hospitals such as St. Mary's.
When completed, the new emergency department is expected to provide a safer, more efficient environment for both patients and staff, reinforcing the hospital’s role as a cornerstone of health services in the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce area.