Canada Disability Benefit: FAQs and our latest advocacy messages to the federal government 

Starting in July 2025, people with disabilities across Canada can apply to receive a new federal income supplement.   Called the “Canada Disability Benefit” (CDB), this new program will provide up…

Words can actually cause harm 

You’ve heard it before. Many, many times. You may have said it yourself. “She’s just crazy.” Or “I’m being insane right now.” Think of all the words we use in…

Mental Health in Rural and Remote Canada: Community insights and solutions

Remote and rural communities are special places. They’re known for strong social bonds, close ties to the land, and a pace of life that can help keep stress at bay….

CMHA National statement regarding federal guidance to provinces and territories on the Canada Health Act 

On January 10, Federal Minister of Health, The Honourable Mark Holland, issued a letter of interpretation on the Canada Health Act to the provinces and territories with new guidance and…

Overpromised, Underdelivered

Analysis of Mental Health Care Investments in the 2023 Working Together Health Bilateral Agreements Instead of permanently funding a Canada Mental Health Transfer as committed in the Liberal Party of…

Federal Budget 2025: CMHA National calls for ‘impact-oriented investments in mental health’ in pre-budget submission

Frequently Asked Questions: Canadian Dental Care Plan

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) National Office has prepared this fact sheet to spread the word about the Canadian Dental Care Plan and to answer your questions.  The federal…

Preventing drug-related deaths

Last year, 8,049 people in Canada died from apparent drug poisonings – an average of 22 deaths per day. These deaths were largely accidental, meaning those using drugs did not…

Open letter requesting federal Minister of Health to revisit the Canada Health Act for mental health

VIA EMAIL: hcminister.ministresc@hc-sc.gc.ca The Hon. Mark Holland, M.P., P.C.Minister of Health70 Colombine Driveway, Tunney’s Pasture, Floor 16Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0K9 Subject: Request to meet to address the exclusion of mental…