Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) announced a $30 million investment to continue supporting the implementation of Canada’s National Dementia Strategy. This investment will be provided to the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation to help accelerate innovation in aging and brain health so that older adults can age safely in the setting of their … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) issued a statement: “Brain Awareness Week is an opportunity to highlight the importance of protecting and strengthening our body’s most critical organ while raising awareness to the progress made on brain research.” … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) issued a statement: “Today is Canada’s National Day of Observance for COVID-19, a day to remember more than 51,000 people who have lost their lives, and to recognize those who are still suffering from COVID-19 and its significant impacts. It is also a day to acknowledge the tremendous resilience … Read more
During Black Mental Health Week, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) announced nearly $3 million in funding to six organizations in Toronto, Ont., for their projects to support the mental health of Black individuals and communities. The full release is available online. Call 343-552-5568.
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) announced $2.7 million in funding to Jack.org for its project to scale and adapt the Jack Talks and Be There programs, and to create a digital hub of mental health resources for educators. The project will provide young people with peer-to-peer mental health … Read more
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) issued a statement: “Rising rates of obesity are a significant public health concern in Canada and across the world. In Canada, almost two in three adults and one in three children and youth are overweight or living with obesity with even higher rates in marginalized and equity-seeking populations. Obesity … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) announced $4.2 million in funding to the Community Health and Social Services Network. This project will enhance the ongoing capacity of English-speaking communities and organizations to promote mental health and prevent mental illness in Quebec by building and expanding … Read more
Liberal MP David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) announced $798,500 in funding for the Canadian Teachers’ Federation to promote mental health and prevent mental illness for essential workers in K-12 schools, including educators and administrators, most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This project will help to enhance the capacity of individuals, staff networks, and school leaders to address … Read more
Minister of Seniors Kamal Khera (Brampton West, Ont.) announced $2.5 million in funding to the Canadian Coalition for Seniors Mental Health (CCSMH). Through this project, the CCSMH will synthesize best evidence on anxiety, behavioral symptoms of dementia, depression and substance use disorders in older adults, during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The full release is … Read more
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Carolyn Bennett (Toronto-St. Paul’s, Ont.) and Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien (Toronto Centre, Ont.) announced close to $1.5 million in funding to support the mental health of Black individuals and communities: Black Mental Health Canada is receiving $1.1 million … Read more
