Status: Bill 17 was introduced on April 9, 2024
Ministry responsible: Mental Health and Addiction
Overview
Bill 17, the Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence Act, 2024 would be the next step to strengthen Alberta’s mental health and addiction system and support the Alberta Recovery Model.
If passed, Bill 17 will establish the Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence (CoRE) as a new crown corporation to provide leadership in building a recovery-oriented system of care for people struggling with addiction and mental health challenges. CoRE would support government and help advance the Alberta Recovery Model by:
- providing data-driven and evidence-based recommendations
- conducting research and program evaluation
- advancing evidence-based policies and global best practices
In Alberta and across Canada more scientific evidence is needed to understand and help those impacted by mental health and addiction within our society. CoRE will generate new and expanded evidence-based best practices to most effectively help people pursue and maintain recovery.
Key changes
If passed, Bill 17, the Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence Act, 2024, will amend the Financial Administration Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to allow for the creation of a new crown corporation to support recovery-oriented care.
The privacy of Albertans is a top priority for the Alberta government. CoRE would be governed by legislation and policies that protect the confidentiality of Albertans’ health and personal information.
Next steps
- If legislation is passed, CoRE is expected to become operational this summer.
News
- Establishing the Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence (April 9, 2024)
- Refocusing health care: mental health and addiction (April 2, 2024)
- Refocusing on patient-centred care (November 8, 2023)
- Streamlining mental health and addiction care (August 3, 2023)