Bill Detail
An Act to amend the Canada Health Act (mental, addictions and substance use health services)
This enactment amends the Canada Health Act to add mental, addictions and substance use health services to the definition of “insured health services”.
Bill C-201 proposes to update the Canada Health Act to specifically include mental health, addictions, and substance use health services within the definition of "insured health services". This means that provincial health insurance plans would need to cover these services, similar to how they cover hospital and physician services now.
The bill aims to ensure that Canadians have access to a broader range of essential health care, recognizing the critical importance of mental and addiction services. If passed, it would affect all Canadians by potentially expanding their access to mental health and substance use support, and it would require provinces to adapt their health care plans accordingly.
Legislative Timeline
Votes
Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | No | 0% | 100% |
| Green | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |