Carney Liberals focus on health infrastructure, but no new funding for mental health, substance use programs in budget

A number of health programs—including the Emergency Treatment Fund—will expire in 2026-27, delaying decisions for some programs into the future.

Federal Minister of Health Marjorie Michel. The federal budget has little to no mention of investments for health initiatives that have been a focus in previous years such as mental health, pharmacare, and substance use and addictions. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY TESSIE SANCI

November 4, 2025

Health spending in the 2025 budget is limited to a select number of initiatives with a specific focus on strengthening the economy in addition to bolstering health resources. This includes $17.2-billion for infrastructure funding to provinces and territories, with some of th...

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