Feds promise at least $1 billion for Winnipeg mental health and addictions centre
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WINNIPEG - The federal government has promised more than $1 billion in funding for a Centre for Mental Health and Addictions in Winnipeg.
Home News Canada Canada Feds promise at least $1 billion for Winnipeg mental health and addictions centre WINNIPEG - The federal government has promised more than $1 billion in funding for a Centre for Mental Health and Addictions in Winnipeg. Nov. 5, 2026 Nov. 5, 2026 1 min read Save New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard A gifted article has been claimed. Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Copy article link Email Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on Reddit Share on Whatsapp Share on BlueSky Share on Threads Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance and National Revenue Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne are seen on Parliament Hill before the federal budget in Ottawa, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld ajw Make us a preferred source on Google flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: pubinfo.section: cms.site.custom.site_domain : thestar.com sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false firstAuthor.avatar : By Ian Bickis The Canadian Press WINNIPEG - The federal government has promised more than $1 billion in funding for a Centre for Mental Health and Addictions in Winnipeg. The government says the funding is part of a partnership with Manitoba to “create the conditions to end homelessness” in the city. It says the centre combines patient care with permanent supportive and transitional housing. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The federal government says the commitment includes up to $800 million in capital to build 2,000 of the housing units, while Manitoba will fund operations. Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham says in a statement that it is a once-in-a-generation investment in the city that is a big step toward addressing some of the city’s biggest challenges. The federal government says the Winnipeg centre will follow the model already being used at the Dunn House supportive housing initiative in Toronto. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 5, 2026. Read more on the federal budget at thestar.com The Canadian Press Make us a preferred source on Google Journalistic Standards About The Star Trending Federal Politics Carney government holds immigration targets steady, allows 200,000 temporary residents to apply for permanent status 15 hrs ago Blue Jays Blue Jays address Anthony Santander’s Islamophobic social media posts 11 hrs ago Federal Politics Mark Carney’s big-spending budget pours billions into housing, business and benefits as deficits persist 9 hrs ago Federal Politics Budget reveals details about how to invest in Mark Carney’s sovereign wealth fund 10 hrs ago Federal Politics 11 major highlights from the 2026 federal budget — including one price tag still missing 6 hrs ago World Mexican judge arrested in Ryan Wedding case. U.S. says he took $2 million bribe to free Canadian right-hand man 9 hrs ago Middle East ‘JD, habibi.’ Arabs celebrate El-Sayed’s use of a term of affection in his victory speech 7 hrs ago Federal Politics Budget 2026 recap: Carney Liberals pump billions into Canadian culture, ending homelessness; no boost for health care spending 10 hrs ago More News The Fixer Why a loose wire at a Toronto crosswalk left people uneasy — and the city dodging questions 2 mins ago Gta Teen gunman guilty of manslaughter in ‘outrageous’ Queen St. shootout that killed rapper Smoke Dawg 2 mins ago Star Exclusive 12 Toronto trustees ask education minister for a meeting. Here are their demands 2 mins ago Gta New Ontario law a ‘stealth privatization’ of Toronto Hydro, other local power utilities, critics warn 2 mins ago Gta Naming your attacker would be ‘unfair,’ Toronto judge tells sex assault victim before handing down ‘very low’ sentence 2 mins ago Gta Toronto bar could lose liquor licence after customer served 14 beers and later died falling down stairs 2 mins ago More from the Star & partners
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