The New Government of Ontario Doug Ford — Premier and minister of intergovernmental affairs Ministers: MPP Policy area Bethlenfalvy, Hon Peter President of the Treasury Board Cho, Hon Raymond Sung Joon Minister for Seniors and Accessibility Clark, Hon Steve Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Elliott, Hon Christine Deputy Premier Elliott, Hon Christine Minister of […]
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Riders raise $1.83 million to support a judgment-free Canada and vital mental health programs and services Thousands support Canadian Mental Health Association’s 7th annual Ride Don’t Hide TORONTO (ONTARIO) June 26, 2018 – On Sunday, more than 7,750 Canadians in 31 communities across the country cycled in the 7th annual Ride Don’t Hide event, […]
On June 20, 2018, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance, announced that the Government has appointed six Canadians as members of the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare. The members of this new committee, led by Dr. Eric Hoskins, are Dr. Nadine Caron, Mr. Vincen Dumez, Ms. Homsy (Vice-Chair), Ms. Camille […]
June 20, 2018 After months of study and debate, the Senate has passed Bill C-45, making cannabis sales legal in Canada on Oct 17, 2018. According to a Toronto Star article, the provinces will have two to three months time to implement the sale of recreational cannabis. Bill C-45 makes Canada the first industrialized country […]
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By the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Centre for Suicide Prevention In our culture, we are mostly silent about suicide. But when celebrities die by suicide – as Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain did last week, the issue becomes front-page news. Anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide can attest to its utter devastation. […]
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By Michael-Allan Marion, Brantford Expositor Photo by Brian Thompson/The Expositor Thursday, June 7, 2018 7:04:31 EDT AM Stefanie Miller, a paramedic with the Brant ambulance services, has also become a motivational speaker, advocating for mental health support for first responders. It’s important for first responders to know they are not alone, says Brant paramedic Stefanie Miller. […]
We are receiving numerous calls and emails with questions and concerns regarding the May 18, 2018 release of the second season of the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why”. For this season, the producers are attempting to take a more socially responsible approach by providing content warnings ahead of each episode. The series does highlight the […]
Protecting the mental health of the paramedic community is paramount NEWS PROVIDED BY Mental Health Commission of Canada May 25, 2018 Statement From Mental Health Commission of Canada OTTAWA, May 25, 2018 /CNW/ – Paramedic services personnel are the people we hope we never need, but appreciate when we do. They are often the front-line professionals that […]
By Michelle Ruby, Brantford Expositor Friday, May 11, 2018 7:01:44 EDT PM Michael Benin (left), of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk, talks with education and promotion team lead Lill Petrella and St. Leonard’s Community Services executive director Brad Stark at a Mental Health Week wrap-up barbecue on Friday at Alexandra Park. (Brian Thompson/The Expositor) A […]
By Vincent Ball, Brantford Expositor Monday, May 7, 2018 6:54:01 EDT PM Representatives of several local agencies gather at the Boys’ and Girls’ Club on Monday for the launch of Mental Health Week activities. This year’s theme is Get Loud For Mental Health. Social service agencies are reaching out to people in several ways as part […]
