Canada’s two official languages, French and English, are part of who we are, and woven into the very fabric of our country. Supporting them means supporting people, strengthening communities, and ensuring that we can all benefit from programs and services when it matters most.
That is why this week I was honoured to join the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University, Dr. Lesley Fellows, to announce more than $52 million in federal funding to improve access to health and social services in English for Quebec’s Anglophone minority community.
This investment, made on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Health, will:
The ability to receive health care in the official language of one’s choice can make all the difference, particularly at a time when we may be at our most vulnerable. It’s about safety, comfort, being understood, and being able to understand when it matters most.
This funding complements recent federal investments announced so far aimed at improving access to French-language health services for minority language communities outside Quebec, including:
Together, these initiatives ensure that both Anglophone and Francophone minority communities across Canada can access care in the language they understand best.
As Minister Michel said, “Everyone in Canada should have access to health services in their official language of choice, regardless of where they live. When it comes to health care, a language barrier can lead to a life-or-death situation. This is why the Government of Canada is supporting projects that will improve access to health services for Francophones and Anglophones living in minority communities in Canada.” I couldn’t agree more, and as your Member of Parliament for Vaudreuil, I’m proud to support measures that make our health care system more inclusive, equitable, and accessible for everyone.
Warm regards,
© 2026 Peter Schiefke
