Canadian Mental Health Commission to be Formed

As part of the new budget tabled on Monday, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced the establishment of a Canadian Mental Health Commission to be headed by retired Senator Michael Kirby.  In making the announcement, Mr. Flaherty said that "Health care goes beyond physical well-being.  We must reach out in practical and compassionate ways to those struggling with mental illness".   The new commission will be headquartered in Calgary, Alberta and will have an initial budget of ten million dollars.  Priorities for the new commission will include mental health in the workplace, aboriginal and children's mental health programs, and stigma reduction. 

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[Sandra]

Very good news. I hope it leads to something beyond more studies, consultations and reports, and leads to real improvements.