Governments are still failing Canadians on mental health and substance use health care

Canadians deserve more than promises—they deserve access, investment, and accountability.

There can be no health without mental health and substance use health, write Florence Budden and Anthony Esposti, co-chairs of the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health.Image courtesy of Pexels.com

Opinion

BY FLORENCE BUDDEN, ANTHONY ESPOSTI

October 6, 2025

Governments across the country are still falling short of their commitments to provide Canadians with timely access to mental health and substance use health services. The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) remains concerned that federal and provi...

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