Liberal Government to Launch $500M Fund for Youth Mental Health

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland responds to a question during a weekly news conference, in Ottawa, on Feb. 27, 2024. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

Ottawa is setting up a $500-million fund to help community health organizations provide more mental health care to young people.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is making the announcement in Ottawa alongside other cabinet ministers.