Policy & Research
Through our unique mandate from the government of Canada, the MHCC supports federal, provincial-territorial governments, and organizations in developing and implementing sound public policy. Guided by The Mental Health Strategy for Canada and the MHCC’s most recent Strategic Plan, our current policy work focuses on substance use, suicide prevention, population-based initiatives, and engagement. We invite you to explore over 15 years of policy research and recommendations, which can be searched by topic and population group
This webinar offers insights on the mental health impacts of the high cost of living on diverse communities and explores the complex relationship between mental health and money, housing, food,…
Hear from health-care experts offering their insights on the stigma-free and inclusive dimension of the Quality Mental Health Care Framework, focusing on the crucial concept of structural stigma. Our expert…
The mental health and substance use health (MHSUH) impacts of COVID-19 and the overdose crisis have increased the gap between what the population needs and what the service system can…
THE SOOKE EARLY ADOPTER COMMUNITY The Sooke-West Shore region of Vancouver Island includes a collection of municipalities just outside Victoria. Being a bit more affordable than Victoria proper, it often…
In 2018, the federal government allocated $10 million over 5 years to help us assess the impact of the legalization and use of cannabis on mental health. 14 community-based research…