What is the Government doing to address the significant health issues of Aboriginal communities in Canada other than promoting healthy eating?
The Government of Canada is committed to improving the health status and the quality of life of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples. We are providing over $2 billion in annual funding for First Nations and Inuit health services. Budget 2010 has demonstrated the Government of Canada’s ongoing commitment to improving Aboriginal health outcomes. Additionally, the Government of Canada is providing $285 million over two years to renew Aboriginal health programs in the areas of diabetes, suicide prevention, maternal child health, health human resources and the Aboriginal Health Transition Fund.
