This report was published by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).

HERE’S HOW THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE THIS REPORT:

In Canada, mental health is a privilege. It should be a right. We aren’t expected to pay for life-saving cancer care so why are we paying for life-saving mental health care?

CMHA’s report, The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024, is a first-of-its-kind deep dive into the landscape of mental health, addictions, and substance use health care in Canada using data from across the country.

So how is Canada doing in supporting the mental health of its people? Not great.

While it sheds light on some grim realities, The State of Mental Health in Canada is fundamentally about finding the path forward and highlights trailblazing mental health, addictions, and substance use health care solutions in every province and territory. These pockets of innovation shine a light on the opportunities for better mental health care across Canada. The report also provides a roadmap for government to improve mental health care.

Note: The section on mental health in Ontario begins on page 60.