Ottawa Commits $6M to Black Canadians’ Health, Advocates Say It's Not Enough

Ottawa commits $6M to Black Canadians’ health, advocates say it's not enough

What to know The federal government has committed $6 million to improving the health of Black Canadians, and advocates say that while it’s a welcome...

Canada Wants to Close the Mental Health Care Gap for Black Communities

The Government of Canada announced a new initiative dedicated to supporting the health of Black Canadians. Yesterday, Minister of Health Marjorie Michel announced that the government will invest over $6 million in the Substance Use and Addictions Program and the Supporting Community Mental Health Crisis Response Initiative.  Through the investment, the projects supported include providing [...]

Health Canada to improve healthcare of Black Canadians 2026

Toronto – Through Canada’s first-ever Black Justice Strategy, the Government of Canada is investing in initiatives that address substance use and addictions, support mental health, and help build healthier futures for Black communities. Supporting Community Mental Health Crisis Response Initiative Today, as part of this strategy, Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $6 million through the Substance Use ... The post Health Ca…

Government of Canada - Health Canada announces new supports to improve the health of Black Canadians

Through Canada's first-ever Black Justice Strategy, the Government of Canada is investing in initiatives that address substance use and addictions, support mental health, and help build he. . .