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Attention: News, Health, Medical and Lifestyle Editors
Sept. 26, 2019, Ottawa— As the federal election campaign approaches its mid-point, the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) welcomes Monday’s commitment by the Liberal Party of Canada to increase federal investments in health care, particularly its promise to set national standards for access to mental ... Read More
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Sep2019
On September 14, 2019, the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) recognized exceptional psychiatrists, psychiatric residents and individuals for their contributions to the mental health of Canadians.
CPA conferred its highest award, the President’s Commendation, to two worthy recipients in appreciation of their outstanding contributions and mental health leadership in Canada:
Andrea Paquette, an award-winning ... Read More
September 26, 2019Rob Cornforth
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Sep2019
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Canadian psychiatrists welcome new president, Dr. Georgina Zahirney
Attention: News, Health, Medical and Lifestyle Editors
September 19, 2019, Ottawa, ON—The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) is pleased to announce the inauguration of its new president, Dr. Georgina Zahirney, at its annual conference, last week in Quebec City.
Dr. Georgina Zahirney is currently an assistant ... Read More
September 26, 2019Rob Cornforth
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Jul2019
In September 2018, I attended the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) Annual Congress in Mexico City for the first time in my role as global Zone 1 Representative to the WPA Board. Below is a summary of the report on WPA activities I provided to the CPA Board for its April ... Read More
July 19, 2019Rob Cornforth
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Jul2019
Toronto Star Op-ed by Dr. Wei-Yi Song, CPA President
The Ontario government has proposed to limit funding for psychotherapy to 24 hours per patient per year as a means of improving access to mental health services.
While some research suggests that certain physicians may be treating patients who are sometimes characterized as ... Read More
July 8, 2019Rob Cornforth