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