—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
—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
The Hill Times
by Dr. J. Paul Fedoroff
The federal government has championed Bill C-54, now reinstated as Bill C-14 in the Senate, as legislation that enhances victims’ rights. So why are the victims and agencies devoted to helping them not cheering? The answer? Bill C-14 only deals with the Not Criminally ... Read More
December 2, 2013Rob Cornforth
Canada's Innovation Leaders, a RE$EARCH Infosource Inc. Publication
by Michael Teehan, President, Canadian Psychiatric Association
November 8, 2013Rob Cornforth
Opinion article by Dr. Michael Teehan, CPA President
The Hill Times
The federal government needs to take the next step by showing leadership working in collaboration with provinces and territories across Canada to develop national standards for our mental health system.
October 13, 2013Rob Cornforth
Letter to the Editor, The Globe and Mail
Your editorial "The Vince Li Problem" (February 12, 2013) did little to dispel the misinformation about those found “not criminally responsible,” review boards and the process to ensure public safety. It’s important to understand that people with mental illness constitute a very small ... Read More
February 13, 2013Rob Cornforth
