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Ontario Assembly

43rd Parl. 1st Sess.
March 28, 2023 09:00AM
  • Mar/28/23 4:10:00 p.m.
  • Re: Bill 85 

Thank you to the members opposite for their debate. The member for Perth–Wellington had talked about mental health supports, and it’s always great to hear about funding for mental health supports. What makes me nervous, though, is that on September 10, 2020, the Premier and a couple of ministers were at NISA, the Northern Initiative for Social Action, in Sudbury, announcing $14.75 million for mental health supports. Just two months ago, I was at NISA asking them how the money has been helping them. They said they’ve never received any of the money. That was two years, six months, 18 days ago.

During the announcement, the Premier said, “We know mental health is just as important as physical health. Everyone, including our heroic frontline workers, can sometimes experience burnout, depression or anxiety. Even though you may feel alone or helpless, we want you to know that we have your back. If you need someone to talk to, please reach out to one of these amazing mental health and addictions organizations. They are caring, compassionate and knowledgeable people who can help.”

How much money will NISA get out of this funding announcement?

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