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News releases

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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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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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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APEX honours MHCC Board Chair for outstanding contribution to workplace mental health

Ottawa, ON – The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) congratulates Board Chair, the Honourable Michael Wilson, on being recognized by the Association of Professional Executives ...
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The Mental Health Commission of Canada hosts government sector round table on refugee mental health

May 20, 2016 – The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), together with the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Canadian Council for Refugees and ...
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Mental Health Champions Celebrated

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) joined the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) at its annual Champions of Mental Health ...
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February 16, 2016 – National, proven solutions for suicide prevention and PTSD presented to federal government; 20% suicide prevention target deemed possible

Ottawa, ON – The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and the Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) presented to the House of Commons Standing ...
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February 15, 2016 – Mental Health Commission of Canada to Present to Federal Finance Committee

Ottawa, ON – The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) has been invited to present to the Standing Committee on Finance as part of its ...
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January 27, 2016 – The Mental Health Commission of Canada and the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Join Forces to Give Fire Service Personnel Mental Health Training

Ottawa, ON – Today, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC) announced they will work together to ...
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