Gaps in mental health care in Canada
| Problem | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Unmet need | One in three Canadians who report a need for counselling say the need is unmet or only partially met.7 |
| Insurance gap | Twelve million Canadians do not have insurance for health services not covered by provincial or territorial plans.8 |
| Funding gap | 3.1 billion dollars are needed annually to increase mental health share from 7% to 9% of public spending on health; federal transfer of $500 million per year on average.2 |