Press Release – Health Minister announces funding for First Nations health facilities in Manitoba

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Manitoba First Nations communities overcome the difficulties they are facing with respect to social conditions and health.

Today, after visiting First Nations communities in Manitoba, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, announced the Government of Canada will invest $50 million over the next two years to upgrade health facilities in Manitoba First Nations. The investments are part of the five-year, $270 million Social Infrastructure Fund (SIF) announced in Budget 2016.

Full article from: Health Canada