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Key Practices for Community Engagement in Research on Mental Health or Substance Use A guide to community-based research

A guide to community-based research A project conceived and directed by a working group initiated out of the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health Community Advisory Committee for Research (including the Empowerment Council).

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Influencing Decision Makers

A quick guide to becoming an effective voice for your community. This resource covers the arenas of influence—where you need to be in order to influence decision makers, and tips on how to present a strong case and be heard.

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Submission to the Mental Health Commission of Canada

The Empowerment Council (EC) participated in a consultation session with the Mental Health Commission of Canada on October 10, 2007. The document outlines the EC’s critical feedback and key recommendations submitted to the Mental Health Commission. The most crying need for change in the mental health system across Canada is the need for accountability of […]

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The Kirby Commission – EC Submission – Advocacy in Mental Health and Addictions

In May 2006 the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, led by Senator Michael Kirby released “Out of the Shadows at Last – Highlights and Recommendations of the Final Report on Mental Health, Mental Illness and Addiction”.   The Empowerment Council (EC) made multiple submissions to the commission, advocating for the rights of […]

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The Kirby Commission: EC Submission – Priorities for Government

In May 2006 the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, led by Senator Michael Kirby released “Out of the Shadows at Last – Highlights and Recommendations of the Final Report on Mental Health, Mental Illness and Addiction”.   The Empowerment Council (EC) made multiple submissions to the commission, advocating for equitable treatment for […]