Mr. Speaker, this government has recognized over the years the importance of health care to all provinces. In fact, we have increased the transfer payments to the provinces to a total of $62 billion, which is nearly a 50% increase since 2006. A significant amount of that money has gone to mental health. We will continue to support the provinces in their efforts to ensure that mentally handicapped people and those not criminally responsible are brought the best opportunities available to make them better.
In the House of Commons on May 27th, 2013. See this statement in context.