Media Advisory - The Conference Board of Canada Hosts Mental Health in the Capital 2018
OTTAWA, May 7, 2018 /CNW/ - Close to two million working Canadians have unmet mental health care needs that prevent them from performing at their highest potential. Canadian organizations have an important role to play in improving access to mental health benefits, programs and supports for their employees.
Mental health experts and senior leaders from the private and public-sector will discuss topics such as reducing the stigma and bias regarding mental health in the workplace, addressing bullying at work, eliminating toxic work environments at The Conference Board of Canada Mental Health in the Capital 2018 conference on May 9 in Ottawa.
When: May 9, 2018
Where: Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
Who: Speakers include:
- Susan Black, President and CEO, The Conference Board of Canada
- Jean-François Claude, Senior Advisor, Centre of Expertise on Mental Health in the Workplace, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
- Stéphane Grenier, Founder and Principal Innovator, Mental Health Innovations
- Jesse Hayman, Director of Development and Communications, Jack.org
- André Latreille, Mental Health Ombudsman, Public Services and Procurement Canada
- Jennifer Richardson, Director, Corporate Health, Safety & Environment, Royal Canadian Mint
- Karin Walker, Director General, Health and Workplace Management, Canadian Security Intelligence Service
- Dr. JianLi Wang, Senior Scientist and Director, Work and Mental Health, Research Unit, Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
For the full schedule and times visit: http://www.conferenceboard.ca/conf/mental-health/agenda
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Media accreditation is required.
This conference is sponsored by LifeSpeak and Mental Health Commission of Canada.
SOURCE Conference Board of Canada
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or media accreditation, contact: Natasha Jamieson, Media Relations, The Conference Board of Canada, Tel.: 613- 526-3090 ext. 307, E-mail: [email protected]; or Juline Ranger, Director of Communications, The Conference Board of Canada, Tel.: 613- 526-3090 ext. 431, E-mail: [email protected]
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