Party leaders fail to address Ontario’s mental health and addictions crises at election campaign launches
(Toronto – Jan. 29, 2025) – Despite the province facing a drug-poisoning crisis, homelessness crisis and increased mental health and addictions issues, none of the leaders of Ontario’s major political parties acknowledged mental health and addictions as a central issue during their respective election campaign launches this morning. “This issue should be front and centre in […]
New research reveals growing cost of homelessness in Ontario
A new research study highlights the worsening homelessness crisis in Ontario and warns that, without serious intervention, the situation could get worse over the next decade. Released by the Association of Municipalities in Ontario, in partnership with the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA) and the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association (NOSDA) and Helpseeker Technologies, the […]
New legislation neglects to include funding for mental health, addictions supports
(Toronto, Dec. 12, 2024) – The premier stated today that vulnerable individuals who need mental health and addictions support will receive the care they need for the rest of their lives, a statement which was supported by both the ministers of housing and mental health. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is confused by […]