CPA, CAMIMH and CCR Comment on 2021 Federal Budget (April 2021)

On April 19th, the federal government presented its first budget in more than 24 months. The CPA issued a news release emphasizing that the pandemic recovery will depend on our mental health investments.

The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) also publicly commented on the budget noting that it was a missed opportunity to invest in the mental health of Canadians.  The Canadian Consortium on Research (CCR) also expressed concerns about the lack of investment in basic research.