FederalBill C-229First Reading
Bill C-229: National Framework on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Act
Sponsor: Heather McPhersonIntroduced September 18, 2025Last checked August 28, 2026
Read the official text on parl.caOfficial version — LEGISinfo, Parliament of Canada
What this bill does
This bill requires the federal Minister of Health to develop a national framework on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), focusing on public awareness resources, educator training, and improved access to trained medical and mental health practitioners.
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Business impact
This bill has minimal direct impact on businesses. It primarily affects healthcare practitioners, mental health professionals, and educational institutions by potentially introducing new training standards and resources related to ADHD assessment and treatment. Medical clinics, therapy practices, and schools may eventually need to ensure their staff access updated ADHD-related training once the framework is developed. The bill does not impose direct regulatory obligations on private-sector businesses, so most business owners outside healthcare and education would not notice any operational change.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingSeptember 18, 2025
Next: Second Reading debate
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