Mr. Speaker, I have a return to written question from the Honourable Glen Abernethy, Minister of Health and Social Services, to a question asked by Mr. Dolynny on February 25, 2014, regarding the Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan.
Beginning in 2014-15 the Department of Health and Social Services will access the $900,000 in new funding for on-the-land programming. The $900,000 will be combined with new funding received in 2013-14 for a total budget of $1.2 million. Based on the evaluation of three pilot projects implemented in partnership with Aboriginal groups, in 2013-14 final program design will be completed. Funds will be allocated to interested Aboriginal governments to support partnerships for on-the-land healing programs.
Later today, at the appropriate time, I will table the document titled “Mental Health and Addictions Financial Summary” containing the information requested for residents who have or are receiving addictions treatment at Poundmaker’s, Aventa, Fresh Start and Edgewood, in addition to the complete investment breakdown in support of the Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan in 2014-15.