OTTAWA, March 16, 2017 /CNW/ - The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) will release the findings of its three-year Case Study Research Project, which followed 40 organizations from various industries and sectors that implemented the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Standard). A global first, the Standard is a "made in Canada" voluntary set of guidelines, tools and resources to assist organizations in promoting mental health and preventing psychological harm at work.
Participating organizations report that the guidelines can help improve an organization's productivity, financial performance, risk management, recruitment and retention.
Leaders representing four of these organizations will discuss the individual outcomes of implementing the Standard in their respective workplaces during a panel session. Media are invited to attend.
| WHAT: |
A panel discussion on implementation of the Standard and release of the final study results, drawing on the experiences of 40 Canadian organizations. |
| WHO: |
Hon. Michael Wilson, P.C., C.C., Chair of the Board, MHCC |
| Louise Bradley, President and CEO, MHCC |
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| Panelists: |
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| Inspector Richard Burchill, RCMP – C Division (Quebec) |
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| Joan Jessome, Past President, Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union |
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| Wolf Klassen, Vice President, Program Support, Michael Garron Hospital |
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| Kathy McIlwham, Vice President, Wellness, Disability and Life, Manulife |
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| WHEN: |
Thursday, March 16, 2017 9:30 a.m. ET |
| WHERE: |
St. James Cathedral Centre |
| 65 Church Street |
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| Toronto, ON |
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THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION OF CANADA
The Mental Health Commission of Canada is a catalyst for change. We are collaborating with hundreds of partners to change the attitudes of Canadians toward mental health problems and to improve services and support. Our goal is to help people who live with mental health problems and illnesses lead meaningful and productive lives. Together we create change. The Mental Health Commission of Canada is funded by Health Canada.
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SOURCE Mental Health Commission of Canada
Media Contact: Hélène Côté, Senior Communications Advisor, Marketing and Communications, Mental Health Commission of Canada, Office: 613.683.3952, Mobile: 613.857.0840, [email protected]
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