McGill University has announced that it will proceed with the redevelopment of the Royal Victoria Hospital, despite recent changes in the Government of Québec’s funding mechanism for such projects. McGill previously stated that it will need to cut its construction and renovation budget in half due to the provincial policy changes, but affirmed that the hospital expansion remains “a top priority.” Speaking to the Montréal Gazette, McGill spokesperson Michel Proulx noted that it is too early to determine which projects will be affected by the cuts. “We anticipate having to re-examine, and possibly cancel, many projects, [prioritizing] those that are critical to maintaining the health and safety of our community and the continuity of university activities,” said Proulx.
