Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Health Ministers' Meeting

Today, Canada’s Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Health and Ministers of Mental Health, Addictions, and Recovery met in Winnipeg to discuss key health priorities facing Canadians.

Today, Canada’s Federal, Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers of Health and Ministers of Mental Health, Addictions, and Recovery met in Winnipeg to discuss key health priorities facing CanadiansFootnote 1.

Ministers reflected on pressures and challenges across health care systems, including the linkages between health system sustainability and economic resiliency.

The federal government reiterated its commitment to working collaboratively with provinces and territories to renew Working Together bilateral agreements. These agreements are designed to provide flexibility for jurisdictions to address the unique health care needs of their communities.

Ministers reviewed the federal partnership and investments related to home and community care, and mental health and substance use, as well as the progress achieved to date within jurisdictions. They agreed to continue discussing the future of these investments and the shared health care priorities they support.

Ministers discussed the direction provided by First Ministers on July 23, 2026, to continue collaborating on the sustainability of public health care, improve the productivity of the health system, enhance workforce participation, and deliver better outcomes for Canadians. Ministers heard from a University of Toronto health economics expert on the return on health care investments and the broad benefits they generate for jurisdictions. Ministers will continue discussions regarding an approach for long-term federal funding sustainability, with accountability for Canadians on productivity, acknowledging provincial and territorial priorities. Ministers will meet to discuss progress on this work before the end of 2026.