—Ottawa, ON, November 26, 2014—
The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) supports the Auditor-General’s recommendations to improve Veteran mental health care. “While Veterans Affairs Canada has put in place important mental health supports for Veterans, the Report sets out targets for further action to improve veteran access to care,” says Dr. ... Read More
—Ottawa, ON, November 26, 2014—
The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) welcomes the $200 million over five years for mental illness jointly announced by the Ministers of Veterans Affairs and National Defence last Sunday and the $5 million announced by Health Canada a day later. “This is an important first step ... Read More
November 26, 2014Rob Cornforth
Letter to the Editor, The Medical Post in response to article, "The Incredible Shrinking Profession. Psychiatry: A profession in decline?"
I am writing to express my disappointment with the cover story of October 21, 2014 for The Medical Post entitled: The Incredible Shrinking Profession / Psychiatry: A profession in decline?.
As you ... Read More
November 19, 2014Rob Cornforth
—Ottawa, ON, October 9, 2014—
This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), October 5-11 and all Canadians can take action. MIAW is an annual national public education campaign run by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) that opens the eyes of Canadians to the reality ... Read More
October 9, 2014Rob Cornforth
—Ottawa, ON, September 23, 2014—
The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) agrees with Canadians that federal leadership is needed on wait times in health care. This is particularly true in mental health.
A new Nanos poll commissioned by the Wait Time Alliance (WTA) and released today found eight out of 10 Canadians ... Read More
September 23, 2014Rob Cornforth
—Toronto, ON, September 14, 2014—
Last night, the Canadian Psychiatric Association, the united voice for Canada’s 4,700 psychiatrists and 600 psychiatry residents, inducted Dr. Padraic Carr as their new president.
Dr. Padraic Carr is a clinical professor with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Alberta and the Facility Chief for ... Read More
September 14, 2014Rob Cornforth
—Toronto, ON, September 12, 2014—
Tonight the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) will present the CPA President’s Commendation to Sheldon Kennedy for his national advocacy work in mental health.
A former NHL player, Kennedy is well known for his decision to charge his Major Junior Hockey League Coach with sexual assault for the ... Read More
September 12, 2014Rob Cornforth
—Toronto, ON, September 11, 2014—
Today the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) will present the CPA Special Recognition Award to Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston for their work in mental health. The award will be accepted by Mrs. Johnston at the Opening ... Read More
September 11, 2014Rob Cornforth
—Toronto, ON, September 10, 2014—
The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) welcomes the Correctional Investigator’s report on suicide among federal inmates and applauds its focus on prevention, a key component of which is timelier access to mental health services for inmates. It is fitting that the report be released today, on World ... Read More
September 10, 2014Rob Cornforth
—Ottawa, ON, June 3, 2014—
The Canadian Psychiatric Association is disappointed that the Wait Time Alliance Report released today highlights that, for the sixth consecutive year, no progress has been made in publicly releasing wait times for psychiatric care.
“This is unacceptable given the unmet need among people with mental illness and ... Read More
June 3, 2014Rob Cornforth