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Alberta Unveils 1,000 New Hospital Beds Amid Criticism

11/15/2025

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced on November 15, 2025, a plan to add over 1,000 hospital beds in Edmonton and Calgary.
The plan would expand Grey Nuns and Misericordia hospitals and add 50,000 surgeries over three years through private surgical centers.
NDP Health Critic Sarah Hoffman says details on staffing and timelines are missing.
She also questions whether the plan prioritizes private facilities over public resources.

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced on November 15, 2025, a plan to add over 1,000 hospital beds in Edmonton and Calgary.
The plan would expand Grey Nuns and Misericordia hospitals and add 50,000 surgeries over three years through private surgical centers.
NDP Health Critic Sarah Hoffman says details on staffing and timelines are missing.
She also questions whether the plan prioritizes private facilities over public resources.