Government of Canada to make announcement in support of youth mental health

The Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health will launch an open call for proposals under the Youth Mental Health Fund.

November 15, 2024, Ottawa, Ontario – The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health will make an announcement on the Youth Mental Health Fund.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.

Date

November 18, 2024

Time

9:00 a.m. (ET)

Location

The event will be held in person at:
National Press Theatre
Room 325 – 180 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario

Participation in the question and answer portion of this event is in person or via Zoom, and is for accredited members of the Press Gallery only. Media who are not members of the Press Gallery may contact pressres2@parl.gc.ca for temporary access.

NOTE: To help ensure optimal simultaneous interpretation sound quality, journalists are encouraged to use a microphone (headphones/headset) or, when possible, a landline, and to avoid using speaker mode if queuing up for questions.

A teleconference line is also available for listening to the event:
Toll-free dial-in number (Canada/US):
1-866-206-0153
Local dial-in number:
613-954-9003
Participant passcode: 6860785

Media Inquiries:

Callum Haney
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Ya'ara Saks
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health
343-576-4407

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