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Statement on Mental Health Recommendations in the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Pre-budget Report by Louise Bradley, President and CEO Mental Health Commission of Canada

“The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) applauds the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance for highlighting the importance of improved mental health as ...
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Statement on the National Housing Strategy by Louise Bradley, President and CEO Mental Health Commission of Canada

“On the heels of the release of the At Home/Chez Soi Sustainability Study, which highlights the effectiveness of the Housing First approach, the Mental Health ...
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Ending Homelessness Among People with Mental Illness Using a Housing First Approach is Sustainable

Moncton, NB – A Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) sustainability study, released today, finds that nine out of 12 programs implemented during the MHCC’s ...
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Statement for Survivors of Suicide Loss Day by Louise Bradley, President & CEO of the Mental Health Commission

“Tomorrow, we pause to remember lives cut short by suicide.  Every year, 4,000 people in Canada take their own lives. As shocking as this number ...
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OPEN LETTER: Three Leading National Mental Health Organizations Call for Targeted Mental Health Funding in the Health Accord

Ottawa, ON The Hon. Sarah Hoffman, Alberta Minister of HealthThe Hon. Terry Lake, British Columbia Minister of HealthThe Hon. Kelvin Goertzen, Manitoba Minister of Health, ...
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Statement by Louise Bradley, President & CEO of the Mental Health Commission to mark Remembrance Day

On behalf of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Louise Bradley, President and CEO made the following statement: “On November 11th we pause to remember ...
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New MHCC Report Provides the Tools Needed to Improve the Mental Health of Canada’s Immigrant, Refugee, Ethno-cultural and Racialized Populations

Ottawa, ON  – New research conducted by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) makes a powerful case for the social and economic imperative of ...
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Statement by the Hon. Michael Wilson, P.C., C.C., Board Chair, Mental Health Commission of Canada Announcing New Board Members

Ottawa, ON – Following the Annual General Meeting of the Mental Health Commission of Canada held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, I am pleased to ...
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Mental Health Commission of Canada Wins Corporate Commitment Award for Championing Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace

Ottawa, ON – Today the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) was honoured with the Corporate Commitment Award from the Standards Council of Canada for its ...
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