Public Policy

CAMH promotes positive system change by working collaboratively on issues like housing, income supports, health care reform and many others that affect the health of people with mental illness and addictions.

CAMH is committed to advocating for public policies that are responsive to the needs of people with addiction and mental health problems and to working with others to achieve this goal. Since 1999, CAMH has dedicated resources to public policy development. With input from staff, clients, family and stakeholders, CAMH has advocated for changes in government policies in areas like housing, income supports, harm reduction, mandatory drug testing, and health care reform.

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In this section:

What's New:

October 2009:

- Letter to Premier Dalton McGuinty regarding tobacco damages and health care cost recovery legislation, October 1, 2009 / PDF

- Letter to Minister Chris Bentley regarding tobacco damages and health care cost recovery legislation, October 1, 2009 / PDF

July 2009:

- Joint Submission to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Long-term Affordable Housing Consultation Session, July 2009 (PDF only)

June 2009:

- Submission to the Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions, June 2009 (PDF only)

May 2009:

- CAMH submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights on Bill C-15, May, 2009 (PDF only) / Also available in French

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