QUESTION PERIOD — Health
Working Together Bilateral Agreements
May 6, 2026
Hon. Flordeliz (Gigi) Osler
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In 2023, the government established the Working Together bilateral agreements, allocating $4.8 billion over four years to support improvements to home and community care, mental health and addictions services. The bilateral agreements are set to expire in 2027.
Will the government commit to the renewal and update of the bilateral agreements?
Hon. Pierre Moreau (Government Representative in the Senate)
The government believes it is important to support provinces in their mandate to provide community care, mental health and addiction services. I cannot comment for the government on any future spending, but I can tell you that sunsetting programs are usually reviewed and potentially renewed in the year in which they are slated to expire.
