AMHO welcomes Premier Doug Ford and his new cabinet
(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...
With cannabis sales set for October 17, we need to put health first
June 27, 2018 Last week, the Senate of Canada voted to pass Bill C-45, legalizing recreational cannabis. It can be sold legally beginning October 17, 2018. The rules vary slightly in each province, but in Ontario the legal age of consumption is 19+. There will be a...
Barney Savage announced as Interim CEO
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...
AMHO’s response to public consultation on the Human Rights-Based Approach to Housing in the National Housing Strategy
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...