The Canadian Brain Research Strategy (CBRS) submitted a recommendation to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) as part of the pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2025 federal budget.
The submission — “Brain Research: The cornerstone for Canada’s future social-economic wealth” — calls for the Government of Canada to “make research on brain and mental health a national priority with stable, targeting funding for the creation of a Canadian Brain Research Initiative by investing $100 million over five years.”
This initiative would unite researchers, clinicians, Indigenous Knowledge Holders, people with lived experience, health charities, research funders, industry and other stakeholders across Canada to address the growing prevalence and economic burden of brain disorders, mental illnesses, and neurological conditions.
The submission states:
“By fostering collaboration and advancing innovative research, this investment will enable Canada to lead globally in brain health research while improving outcomes for millions of Canadians”
This funding was one of the recommendations of the Standing House of Commons Committee on Finance (FINA) for the 2025 Budget (Recommendation #131).
