This release was issued under a previous government.
“Earlier today, the Child and Youth Advocate, Del Graff, released a report on the death of a child, and identified the need for improvements in the area of mental health services. We accept his recommendations and work has already begun on some of the important issues he addresses.
“This is a tragic loss, and our thoughts continue to be with the family and those who cared for her. It’s clear that we need to do better when it comes to supporting Albertans with mental health challenges.
“Our government takes the issue of mental health seriously. This is why in our interim supply bill we added $5 million into mental health funding. This money is being invested into services and supports to assist children and their caregivers to address mental health challenges.
“Our government is also conducting a review of Alberta’s mental health system, with the goal of improving the lives of Albertans who are facing mental health challenges. We initiated the Mental Health Review on June 15 - this non-partisan initiative, led by MLAs Danielle Larivee and David Swann, will ensure that all Albertans can access quality care and the supports they need. We will continue to collaborate with the Health Ministry to make progress on this serious issue.”