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



  • Largest donation in AHS history

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    Throughout Cancer Care Alberta, today is a day to celebrate. Today, marks a major milestone and a moment in history that will never be forgotten.

    While in Calgary, teams are continually working hard to prepare the new cancer centre to welcome patients in 2024, the largest donation in Alberta Health Services’ history ­– $50 million ­– was presented to the Calgary Cancer Centre, thanks to the Arthur J.E. Child Foundation.

    This is a level of gift that seems insurmountable but will help propel cancer care, education, and research forward. The donation will support the success of the new centre through precision oncology and clinical excellence; attracting and retaining the best and brightest professionals; and capitalizing on emerging opportunities to bring new treatments and research initiatives to Albertans sooner.

    In recognition of this historic gift, the Calgary Cancer Centre will now officially be called the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, or The Arthur Child.

  • Cancer Centre reached Substantial Completion

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    In December 2022, the Government of Alberta (Alberta Infrastructure) reached substantial completion of the Calgary Cancer Centre, which allowed them to turn the building over to Alberta Health Services management and operation. Once AHS took over operation, they have a year to get the building ready, work with PCL Construction and AI on fixing any building issues, and work on patient flow, staff training and the acceptance of technology, furniture and equipment. All this is required before the teams can start accepting patients in 2024.


  • October 2022-Project Update

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  • Quarterly Newsletter - Building Hope Brief

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    The building from the outside looks complete, but what is happening on the inside? Take a look in this edition of the quarterly newsletter: Building Hope Brief

  • Guiding Principles of the cancer centre

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    When designing and building the Calgary Cancer Centre, there were guiding principles that were created and followed to ensure the centre would be setup to provide the best care for patients. Learn more about the Guiding Principles within this two-page design brief.

  • August 2022-Project Update

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  • video: Research at the new Calgary Cancer Centre

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    Integrating research into the new Calgary Cancer Centre will help with early detection and intervention, improve research and drive innovation


  • Innovative Designs

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    Interested in learning about some innovative features within the design at the new Calgary Cancer Centre?

  • July 2022-project update

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    Here's a quick update on what's happening at the new cancer centre for July 2022.

  • Video: The Connector

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    The new Connector is an enclosed pathway that will accommodate the flow of people, services and materials between the Calgary Cancer Centre and other buildings on the Foothills Medical Centre campus. Discover why the link is so important for patient care & research.