—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
—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
—Ottawa, ON, December 8, 2015—
Today’s Wait Time Alliance (WTA) Report is a stark reminder that for the seventh consecutive year no visible progress has been made in measuring how well the health system meets the psychiatric needs of Canadians. The report, which grades provincial and national progress in reducing ... Read More
December 8, 2015Rob Cornforth
—Ottawa, ON, November 12, 2015—
The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) applauds Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan for his quick response to a Canadian Forces report on suicide released this Tuesday. The report indicates that deployment may be emerging as a risk factor for suicide, in particular in connection to the Afghanistan ... Read More
November 12, 2015Rob Cornforth
—Vancouver, BC, October 2, 2015—
Today the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) elected Dr. Pamela Forsythe as its first-ever female Board Chair. She replaces Dr. Don Addington who has been Chair of the CPA Board since 2009.
Throughout her career Dr. Forsythe has striven to reduce the discrimination and stigma around ... Read More
October 3, 2015Rob Cornforth
—Vancouver, BC, October 3, 2015—
Last night the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) welcomed Dr. Sonu Gaind as its new CPA President.
Dr. Sonu Gaind is an Associate Professor with the University of Toronto’s Department of Psychiatry and a past-president of the Ontario Psychiatric.
He has been actively involved in health policy development ... Read More
October 3, 2015Rob Cornforth
—October 3, 2015, Vancouver—
Last night the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) recognized exceptional psychiatrists, psychiatric residents and individuals for their contributions to the mental health of Canadians.
Dr. Ronald Fraser from Truro, Nova Scotia, was awarded the CPA C.A. Roberts Award for Clinical Leadership for the significant improvements he has brought to ... Read More
October 3, 2015Rob Cornforth
—Vancouver, BC, October 2, 2015—
Today the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) made public a joint position statement on the indiscriminate sharing of information regarding police assistance with the U.S. border authorities.
“The APA is pleased to partner with the Canadian Psychiatric Association in working to ... Read More
October 2, 2015Rob Cornforth
—Vancouver, BC, September 30, 2015—
The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) applauds Liberal leader, Justin Trudeau’s promise to negotiate a new Health Accord with provinces and territories—an accord that would include mental health as a priority.
The Liberals announced they would establish a pan-Canadian Expert Advisory Council on Mental Health to advise on ... Read More
September 30, 2015Rob Cornforth
Psychiatrists praise NDP for bringing focus on mental health care to the federal election
/ NDP, Tom Mulcair
—Ottawa, ON, September 15, 2015—
The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) applauds NDP leader, Tom Mulcair’s promise to establish a $100-million mental health innovation fund for children and youth and for bringing much deserved attention to mental health care during the federal election campaign.
“Psychiatrists, along with many other mental health care ... Read More
September 15, 2015Rob Cornforth