Emergency Treatment Fund: About the Fund

Canada is facing a public health crisis that has left no community untouched. This crisis has been driven by a complex set of factors, including a dangerous, illegal synthetic drug supply. The tragic impacts are seen and felt among our friends, our families, and our neighbours.

That is why the Government of Canada is focused on saving lives and connecting people to evidence-based services, including treatment and recovery, as well as other supports like housing.

Building on historic health care investments, including in mental health and substance use, Budget 2024 provided $150 million over 3 years for an Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for municipalities and Indigenous communities to help provide rapid responses to emergent, critical needs related to the substance use and overdose crisis.