Finance committee  They're definitely not being funded well enough. You've cited certain sources for funds, which is the case in Ontario as well. We would want to see more of those revenues going toward prevention, education, and treatment. I want to clarify. Our argument is that a minimum of 9% o

Finance committee  As our brief states, in other jurisdictions they spend upwards of 11% to 13%.

Finance committee  We would like the range to be higher. We would say a minimum of 9% would be a start. The chronic underfunding in this sector has left us so far behind.

Finance committee  Good morning. I am Gail Czukar. I am grateful for the opportunity to present today on behalf of Addictions and Mental Health Ontario. Addictions and Mental Health Ontario is the provincial voice for over 220 organizations that provide mental health and addiction services and sup