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Throne speech recognition of mental health and addiction support applauded by pan-Canadian health organizations

December 6, 2019 — Ottawa, Ontario 
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) applaud the federal government for putting mental health and addiction squarely on the map in its December 5th throne speech. Mental illness and substance use — and more specifically, the opioid crisis — are among our country’s most pressing public health policy concerns.

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Canada’s Premier Conference on Substance Use and Addiction Begins Monday in Ottawa; Chief Public Health Officer of Canada To Provide Opening Remarks

Ottawa, November 22, 2019 — Canada is dealing with an ongoing opioid crisis. New cannabis products are ready to hit store shelves next month. Methamphetamine use is increasing in the prairies. As we face these challenges, renowned experts and leaders will converge on the nation’s capital next week to share their knowledge at Canada's only national conference focusing on substance use and addiction.

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CCSA’s Vision

CCSA shares its vision for the work that it undertakes to change the way Canadians think about substance use and addiction. CCSA works with diverse partners to address issues related to substance use and addiction that affect the health and safety of Canadians.

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