N.S. mass shooting: Ottawa and province announce $18 million mental health plan
The federal and Nova Scotia governments have announced an $18-million plan to respond to a key recommendation from the public inquiry that investigated the worst mass shooting in Canadian history.
The two ministers say a long-term strategy will be developed with the help of people in Colchester, Cumberland and Hants counties. And they say it will be implemented by a local multidisciplinary team of health professionals, as recommended by the commission.The $18-million investment is over a two-year period with $9 million coming from the province and an initial $9 million from the federal government.“The tragic events that unfolded in this province three years ago have had a lasting impact on families of the victims and the communities they call home,” Comer said in a statement.
“Today, we’re taking an important step to address the immediate need for mental health support in the communities with funding to hire more people and offer more services. At the same time, we’re immediately starting community consultation to design programs and services to meet their needs, now and in the future.”
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