Ontario Election 2007

Mental health and addiction problems cost Ontario $34 billion every year. Over 20% of the province's population will experience a mental health or addiction problem in their lifetime. These issues deserve our attention - particularly at election time. That is why CAMH is working with other provincial organizations to raise the profile of these issues in the province.

On this page you will find our plan to improve mental health and addiction services and supports, as well as fact sheets and updated election news.

In this section:

Ontario Election 2007: Focus on Addiction and Mental Health
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Written in anticipation of this year's provincial election by CAMH and its provincial partners: Addictions Ontario, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario, and the Ontario Federation of Community Mental Health and Addiction Programs. May 2007.

BULLETINS

Ontario Election 2007: Bulletin – Issue #1 (PDF)

The first issue of the Election bulletin shows how to actively participate in the election process to ensure that addiction and mental health issues receive adequate attention from the candidates. See the key messages the mental health and addiction partnership is taking to the candidates, and read about the latest news and events in anticipation of the upcoming elections. August 17, 2007.

Bulletin #2 - August 27, 2007 (PDF)

Bulletin #3 - September 6, 2007 (PDF)

Bulletin #4 - September 10, 2007 (PDF)

Bulletin #5 - September 14, 2007 (PDF)

Bulletin #6 - September 19, 2007 (PDF)

Bulletin #7 - September 24, 2007 (PDF)

Bulletin #8 - October 1, 2007 (PDF)

Bulletin #9 - October 4, 2007 (PDF)

Bulletin #10 - October 9, 2007 (PDF)

FACT SHEETS

- Addiction Fact Sheet (PDF)
Addiction treatment is proven to be effective. Yet Ontario’s addiction services continue to be poorly funded.

- Mental Health Funding Fact Sheet (PDF)
We can’t afford to push mental health back ‘into the shadows’.

- Consumer Survivor Initiative Fact Sheet (PDF)
Consumer Survivor Initiatives play a critical yet undervalued role in recovery from addiction and mental illness.

- Drug Strategy Fact Sheet (PDF)
Ontario Needs a Drug Strategy

- Families Fact Sheet (PDF)
Families play an important role in recovery from addiction and mental illness. Family involvement is undervalued.

- Housing Fact Sheet (PDF)
Housing is a key determinant of health. It provides the foundation for recovery from addiction and mental illness.

- Ontario Disability Support Program Fact Sheet (PDF)
An adequate income is key to recovery from an addiction or mental illness. Ontario Disability Support Program rates must be increased.

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EXTERNAL LINKS

- Find your candidates
Find out your electoral district with Elections Ontario search tool.