New Health Accord makes high quality mental health services available.

What success looks like

Improved access to mental health and addictions services, particularly for vulnerable populations and youth.

Government's narrative on progress

The Government of Canada is investing $5 billion over 10 years to expand access to mental health and addictions services, including for young Canadians where early interventions can significantly improve outcomes. Bilateral funding agreements detailing how federal funding will be used are now being negotiated. Agreements have been signed with 11 provinces and territories: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Québec, Ontario and Alberta. Once these agreements are signed and announced, they are posted publicly. Bilateral agreements for the remaining jurisdictions (MB and NU) have been approved-in-principle and are expected to be finalized in the coming weeks. The federal government has agreed to an asymmetrical arrangement with Québec, distinct from the Common Statement of Principles.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.