Ted Falk, MP for Provencher, recently commented on Government action taken to strengthen support for Canadian Armed Forces personnel.
“I am very pleased to see that our Government is taking action to strengthen mental health support for Canadian Armed Forces personnel, Veterans and their families,” said Falk.
The Honourable Julian Fantino, M.P. for Vaughan and Minister of Veterans Affairs, and the Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls and Minister of National Defence, announced yesterday new and expanded mental health initiatives for Veterans, serving military members, and their families. Once implemented, the strategy will strengthen Canada’s world class treatment, care and research for Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans.
These initiatives, which amount to an investment of approximately $200 million, have been developed collaboratively by the Department of National Defence (DND), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and Health Canada. They reflect the most innovative thinking and evidenced-based approaches to mental health and suicide prevention, leading to world class care and treatment for mental illness and injury.
“Our Government is proud of our men and women in the Canadian Armed Forces. As a grateful nation, it is our responsibility to ensure that they have access to the mental health support and services they need, when they need it,” said Falk. “To combat mental illness in support of our military members and Veterans, we are investing further in education and treatment and providing greater support to families. These initiatives underscore our unwavering commitment to our military.”
