The climate emergency is a public health crisis
We need a strong health-centred approach in the federal government’s efforts to mitigate and adapt to global heating.
Fiscal state of provinces offers Ottawa a chance to push more centralization—if it chooses—says IRPP report
A ‘stable, long-term’ solution is possible, but that’s hampered by an ‘accountability problem,’ and it’s on display right now in Manitoba’s provincial election, says Brian Topp.
Canada needs an inquiry into COVID-19’s lessons
The coronavirus pandemic was the most tectonic event in generations. If that doesn’t prompt a national soul-searching to examine what we have learned and what needs to change, what will?
Supporting Canada’s seniors is a year-round endeavour
More formal support for caregivers, and a resolution to the Phoenix pay system issue are just two of the federal issues advocates are keeping their eyes on in the wake of National Seniors Day.
Mental Health Policy Briefing
Bridging the gap between public safety and mental health
With the new Federal ministers for Justice, Public Safety, Housing, Health, and of course Mental Health and Addictions, comes an opportunity. An opportunity for change.
We’ll bring the fiddle
Life promotion, which can be as simple as bringing people together around a fiddle, addresses mental wellbeing by strengthening our connections to life and to each other.
Launch of 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline is important step, but there’s more to do on mental health file
One-third of Canadians will experience a mental illness or substance use disorder in their lifetime, and more than 200 Canadians attempt suicide every day.
A perfect storm for mental health needs and care in the economic downturn
Rising costs of living are having a major impact on the mental health of millions of Canadians.
‘Woefully inadequate’ funding spurs association’s calls for fulfilled mental health transfer
About 10-15 per cent of people who call a distress line require additional community-based supports, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s national director of public policy.
