Health ministers from across Canada call on the federal government to renew funding for mental health, addictions, and home care that is set to expire next year. In a statement issued Thursday, the ministers say the federal government must act as a committed funding partner to provide certainty that Canadians can keep accessing care and services.
The ministers say the renewal request covers $1.2 billion in funding tied to mental health, addictions, and home care. They frame the appeal as urgent, emphasizing continuity of “life-saving” services. Coverage across outlets reflects the same core message, though outlets vary in the detail provided, with some highlighting broader calls for federal involvement and others specifying the dollar amount and scope.
Overall, the reporting centers on the timing of the funding expiration and the ministers’ coordinated request for federal action to avoid disruptions in care. The statement does not, in the provided excerpts, specify what changes ministers want beyond continued support.
