The Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre

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To help realize the vision of the new The Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, the Calgary Cancer Project is partnering with patients, families, staff, physicians and the community throughout planning, design and construction phases.

We acknowledge that the city of Calgary and the new The Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre exist on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Niitsitapi. We are grateful to live, work and play on these lands where the Blackfoot, Tsuut’ina, Stoney Nakoda and the Métis peoples have lived and cared for these lands for generations and we acknowledge the gifts provided by Elders and Knowledge Keepers. We recognize the First Nations, Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3 and the many urban First Nations, Métis and Inuit whose cancer care may be entrusted to those of us working in the current and new The Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre.. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory on which we live.




To get familiar with the project, explore the following reports.

Part 1 - Vision & Project Background
Part 2 – A Quick Design Preview

Part 3 – Process, Timeline & What’s Next




To help realize the vision of the new The Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, the Calgary Cancer Project is partnering with patients, families, staff, physicians and the community throughout planning, design and construction phases.

We acknowledge that the city of Calgary and the new The Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre exist on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Niitsitapi. We are grateful to live, work and play on these lands where the Blackfoot, Tsuut’ina, Stoney Nakoda and the Métis peoples have lived and cared for these lands for generations and we acknowledge the gifts provided by Elders and Knowledge Keepers. We recognize the First Nations, Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3 and the many urban First Nations, Métis and Inuit whose cancer care may be entrusted to those of us working in the current and new The Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre.. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory on which we live.




To get familiar with the project, explore the following reports.

Part 1 - Vision & Project Background
Part 2 – A Quick Design Preview

Part 3 – Process, Timeline & What’s Next



  • Video: Green and Healthy Design

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    The new Calgary Cancer Centre was designed with green initiatives to help the environment, improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. Learn more about the details from PCL Project Director, Maciej Burzynski and Lead Engineering Liaison, Dave Campbell and hear from Patient Advisor, Charlotte Kessler and Chief Zone Officer, Calgary Zone, Lori Anderson.


  • February 2022 Project Update

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    More milestones continue to take place at the cancer centre. For instance, the Connector, that is an above ground walkway connecting the new building to the Foothills Medical Centre, will be completed in April.

  • Wayfinding and accommodating young patients

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    February 15 is International Childhood Cancer Day, in recognition we are sharing how the Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) made sure little patients and guests feel welcomed at the new Calgary cancer Centre. PFAC have also been helping with wayfinding in the new facility. See more

  • Green and Healthy Design

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    Interested in the unique green and healthy design aspects that went into the design of the new cancer centre?

  • January 2022 Project Update

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    More exciting construction milestones took place in January.


  • Video: Focus on Patient and Family Centered Care

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    One of the guiding principles for the new Calgary Cancer Centre was to create a building that facilitated patient and family centered care. From the very start of planning hundreds of Patient and Family Advisors provided AHS leadership and the designers input on what they wanted to see in the new Calgary Cancer Centre (CCC). Many of their suggestions made their way into the new building:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF-Xczoq9fM

  • Building Hope Brief: The Journey's Progress, Vol. 11

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    View the quarterly newsletter and see what you may have missed

  • November 2021 Project Update

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    Take a peak inside the November update to see all the exciting things that took place.

  • Designed with patient and families in mind

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    The Patient and Family Advisors of the new Calgary Cancer Centre have volunteered more than 4,800 hours of their time to help with the project. They have provided better insight into what both patients and families need and want to have a more relaxed and welcoming space. Read more.

  • Fun construction facts

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    Ever wonder how long it would take to use every single door within the new cancer centre? What about how many sinks there are? Learn more fun facts