On July 22, 2025, Health Minister Marjorie Michel announced over $78 million in federal funding to improve access to French-language health services in Francophone minority communities. The funding, spread over five years, will support seven organizations, including five Atlantic post-secondary institutions, through the Official Languages Health Program (OLHP). The initiatives aim to boost care delivery, training, and recruitment of bilingual health professionals. This investment is part of a broader \$206.7 million commitment under the 2023–2028 Action Plan for Official Languages. The Government of Canada continues to work with partners to ensure equitable access to health services in both official languages.
Canada invests $78M to expand French health services for Francophone minority communities
