Alberta increases continuing care funding in Budget 2021

The provincial government says Alberta seniors living in continuing care will benefit from an increase of more than $200-million in program funding as part of Budget 2021.

In addition to an investment of more than $3.5 billion in continuing care, Budget 2021 earmarks more than $500 million in capital spending to create more continuing care spaces.

“Alberta seniors built this province and we’re standing by them every step of the way through this pandemic and beyond,” says Premier Jason Kenney.

“Expanding capacity in continuing care is a top priority. This funding will help upgrade existing spaces while also creating new ones,” says Health Minister Tyler Shandro. “We will work with our community, non-profit and independent providers to accomplish this. Alberta seniors and persons with disabilities deserve safe, quality care in their communities, with their friends and families nearby.”