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OTTAWA - The federal government says it plans to extend funding to provinces and territories for mental health, addictions and home care by one year.
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OTTAWA - The federal government says it plans to extend funding to provinces and territories for mental health, addictions and home care by one year.
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OTTAWA – The federal government says it plans to extend funding to provinces and territories for mental health, addictions and home care by one year.
Health Minister Marjorie Michel says in a social media post that the announced extension represents $1.2 billion in funding.
Michel’s post comes after provincial health ministers expressed worry about “profound and negative” effects on patients and health care jobs if the federal funding agreements aren’t renewed in this year’s budget.
Provinces and territories also raised concerns earlier this month about the future of the Canada Health Transfer.
The federal budget will be tabled later this fall.
Provincial and territorial health ministers are set to meet Thursday in Winnipeg, while Michel is to co-chair Friday’s meeting.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 14, 2026.
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