Ford promise $1.9 billion for mental health care

Doug Ford says his Progressive Conservatives would spend $1.9 billion on mental health care over the next decade if elected this spring.

Ford says the party would use the money to bolster mental health, addictions and housing supports across the province.

The pledge closely echoes one made by former Tory leader Patrick Brown in his platform launched last November.

Doug Ford says his Progressive Conservatives would spend $1.9 billion on mental health care over the next decade if elected this spring.

Ford says the party would use the money to bolster mental health, addictions and housing supports across the province.

The pledge closely echoes one made by former Tory leader Patrick Brown in his platform launched last November.

“This money will help build community capacity,” Ford said. “It will provide evidence-based care and support. It will reduce pressure on the hospitals.”

Ontario heads to the polls on June 7.