—Ottawa, ON, December 20, 2016—
The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) is very disappointed that the federal, and provincial and territorial governments could not find common ground on a multi-year health accord.
“We hope that yesterday’s outcome is a temporary setback that will lead to a sustainable agreement that both levels of government ... Read More
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Nov2016
by Glenn Brimacombe, CEO
Everywhere you look these days, the conversation is about change. In every facet of our lives, it seems that the pace of change is unrelenting and picking up speed rather than being calming and reassuring. I mention this because if there is one word that captures the ... Read More
November 22, 2016Rob Cornforth
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Nov2016
by Gerald Schneiderman, MD, D.PSYCH, FRCP(C), DLFAPA, DFCPA
Toronto, Ontario
Life goes on in spite of our mortality. Each of us has had people who influenced us and affected the way we live. Some may have been people that we have known, particularly family and friends. Others may have been individuals we ... Read More
November 14, 2016Rob Cornforth
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Oct2016
—Michael Wilson, Mental Health Commission of Canada
Special to The Globe and Mail—
As the federal, provincial and territorial governments work toward a new Health Accord, one thing is apparent – there must be a significant infusion of new money earmarked to address the pressing social and economic imperative of mental health ... Read More
October 13, 2016Rob Cornforth
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Sep2016
—Toronto, ON, September 25, 2016—
Last night the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) welcomed Dr. M.S. Renuka Prasad as its new CPA President.
Dr. Renuka Prasad is a clinical professor of psychiatry with the University of Saskatchewan’s Department of Psychiatry, and a consultant psychiatrist for Saskatoon Health Region.
With a busy clinical practice primarily ... Read More
September 25, 2016Rob Cornforth
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Sep2016
—Toronto, ON, September 25, 2016—
Last night the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) presented its CPA President’s Commendation to Margaret Trudeau in appreciation for her important role as a mental health advocate.
“Her ability to transform her struggle with bipolar disorder is an inspiration,” said CPA President, Dr. Sonu Gaind. “She has ... Read More
September 25, 2016Rob Cornforth
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Apr2016
—Ottawa, ON, April 14, 2016—
The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) is pleased that today the federal government committed to further study the unique implications of requests for medical assistance in dying (MAID) where mental illness is the sole underlying medical condition.
“A more considered and less rushed approach to the complex ... Read More
April 26, 2016Rob Cornforth
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Mar2016
—Ottawa, ON, March 23, 2016—
While yesterday’s budget did not announce significant investments in mental health for 2016, Canadian psychiatrists are encouraged that access to mental health services was named as a priority for the First Minister’s health accord currently under negotiation with the provinces and territories.
“Many Canadians with ... Read More
March 23, 2016Rob Cornforth