The Latest news impacting our sector, including AMHO media releases

(TORONTO, June 29, 2018) Addictions and Mental Health Ontario (AMHO) welcomes the 26th Premier Doug Ford and looks forward to working with him, his new cabinet and all MPPs to advance addiction and mental health care. “We are encouraged to see many advocates and champions for mental health and addiction in the new cabinet, including Christine […]

June 15, 2018 As AMHO CEO Gail Czukar steps into retirement at the end of June, the Board of Directors announce the appointment of Barney Savage as Interim CEO, effective July 1, 2018. Barney knows the organization well as the current Director of Policy and Communications. His prior experiences span multiple sectors including positions as […]

June 12, 2018 Last Fall, Canada released a 10-year National Housing Strategy that will utilize a human rights-based approach. It recognizes every Canadian should have access to housing that is safe and affordable. In line with this approach, new legislation will be introduced requiring the federal government to maintain the National Housing Strategy, a new […]

(TORONTO, June 8, 2018) Congratulations to Ontario’s 124 new Members of Provincial Parliament! Please see below for a statement from Gail Czukar, AMHO’s CEO, about the results of yesterday’s provincial election: “Ontarians have spoken: mental health and addiction are a top priority. “This election campaign was historic. For the first time, all major parties pledged […]