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B.C. delayed seven long-term care projects due to fiscal pressures, impacting health infrastructure and raising concerns over rising demand.
British Columbia’s 2026 budget has delayed seven long-term care projects, including facilities in Fort St. John, Abbotsford, Campbell River, and others, with no new completion dates set.
The government cited the need to re-prioritize construction timelines to manage fiscal pressures, avoid competition for materials like steel, and incorporate lessons from ongoing projects.
The delays affect other major infrastructure, including Burnaby Hospital’s second phase and UVic student housing.
Seniors advocate Dan Levitt warned the delays will worsen strain on hospitals, emergency rooms, and family caregivers, as B.C.
needs about 2,000 new long-term care beds annually to meet demand.
The province expects health spending to decline slightly from 2026 to 2028, with revised plans aiming for greater fiscal sustainability.
B.C. retrasó siete proyectos de cuidados a largo plazo debido a presiones fiscales, lo que afectó a la infraestructura sanitaria y generó preocupaciones sobre el aumento de la demanda.