The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce a new initiative to make it easier for Canadians to access mental health and substance use resources and supports.

January 13, 2022, Ottawa, ON – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce a new initiative to make it easier for Canadians to access mental health and substance use resources and supports. Minister Bennett will be joined by Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, and representatives from the Wellness Together Canada Consortium Executive Leadership.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.

Date

January 14, 2022

Time

10:00 AM (EST)

Location

The event will be held on Zoom.

Zoom link:

https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/65476310869

Passcode: 986223

Please indicate your name (first and last) and media outlet when joining the event.

Media Inquiries:

Maja Staka
Office of the Honourable Carolyn Bennett
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health
343-552-5568

Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983
media@hc-sc.gc.ca