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Latest News Items:
| The 5 building blocks of disability management |
| Wellness programs have become more common in the workplace, and the benefits of having these programs make sense. However, they are not being offered everywhere—and even where they are, Canadians are still missing work. Benefits Canada, Rebecca Smith, January 10, 2012 More |
| Coaching employees to keep healthy |
| Lifestyle health coaching programs have been used extensively in the
U.S. and other countries for more than 15 years to provide health
improvement services to employees in the workplace. Benefits Canada, Dr Brenda Wright, Dr Saul Quint, and Dr Neil Gordon, January 26, 2012 More |
| Wrists on fire? Tech gear for what ails you |
| Earning a living is tough enough for most of us, but it can be a real
challenge for people with physical disabilities. Mainstream equipment
can be of no help, but the same technology that causes grief can also be
used to enable. Jan 27/11. Globe and Mail, Lynn Greiner More |
| Veterans Affairs Minister Highlights Improvements for Canada’s Veterans |
| Calgary — The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of State (Agriculture) was meeting today with staff and stakeholders in Calgary to explain how the Government of Canada is enhancing programs and benefits for Veterans and improving the service they receive from Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). (January 26/11) More |
| Prisons grapple with increase in mentally ill female inmates |
| A wave of mentally ill women is flooding into the Canadian penitentiary system, sparking calls for reform and the creation of treatment facilities that already exist for male offenders. Across the country, prisons are grappling with the problem of a sharp increase in mentally impaired inmates. But the issue is particularly acute with women. (Globe and Mail, KIRK MAKIN, January 26/11) More |
| Workers most invested in their jobs have highest stress levels, CAMH study shows |
| A workplace’s key employees may be at the greatest risk of experiencing high levels of work stress, according to a new study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). In a survey of 2,737 workers, 18 per cent reported that their job was “highly stressful.” (January 25, 2011) More |
| Mindfulness meditation found to be as effective as antidepressant medication in prevention of depression relapse. |
| December 7, 2010 (Toronto) – A new study from the Centre for Addiction
and Mental Health (CAMH) has
found that mindfulness-based cognitive
therapy - using meditation - provides equivalent protection against
depressive relapse
as traditional antidepressant medication. More |
| Brain injury 'more likely' in young offenders, study says |
| Young offenders are more likely to have suffered a brain injury compared with the rest of society, a study suggests. More |
| Tories set sights on PS disability surplus Unions oppose using plan's excess to reduce deficit |
| The Harper government is targeting the surplus in its employees'
disability plan to help reduce the deficit, despite pleas from unions to
use some savings to prevent and treat the growing number of disability
claims that take public servants off the job. By Kathryn May, The Ottawa Citizen
More |
| Erasing Stigma and Exploring Possibilities with Social Media – Second Annual Mental Health Camp |
| Vancouver’s Second Annual Mental HealthCamp Scheduled for July 10th Ground-Breaking ‘Un-conference’ to Examine How Social Media Can Help Eradicate Stigma, Combat Discrimination More |
| Disability insurance at risk for 1.1 million |
| More than a million Canadians are counting on disability insurance plans
that don't guarantee benefits if their employer goes bankrupt. (May 25/10) More |
| American Heart Association Sees Fitness Value in Virtual Games Like Wii Fit Plus |
| May 17, 2010 -- The American Heart Association (AHA) has given its seal
of approval to Nintendo's Wii, Wii Fit Plus, and Wii Sports Resort. More |
| CNA and RNAO release research report on nurse fatigue and patient safety |
| To determine prevailing norms across Canada related to fatigue in
nursing and patient safety, CNA and RNAO conducted a broad
environmental scan that included interviews, a national survey and a
literature review. The report includes recommended solutions to this
critical health-care issue targeted to the system, organizations and
practitioners. May 11/10 More |
| Spouses of dead soldiers yet to get first dibs on government gigs. |
| OTTAWA — A year before the Afghanistan mission is due to end, the Harper government has yet to implement its promise that spouses of Canadian soldiers, Mounties and bureaucrats slain in the line of duty will get first dibs on jobs in the public service. (April 19, 2010) More |
| Health insurers investing in fast food: study |
| Life and health insurance companies, including two Canadian giants, have invested nearly $2 billion in the fast food industry, a practice that raises questions about putting profits above health, researchers say. (April 16/10) More |
| Employees on leave for mental illness return to work sooner when family doctor works with mental health professional: study |
| Individuals who are on short-term disability
leave due to mental illness may return to work sooner when their family
doctor actively partners with a psychiatrist or other mental health
professional, according to a new study from the Centre for Addiction
and Mental Health (CAMH). July 22/09 More |
| Avis Adds New Mobility Products for Travelers With Disabilities Full Suite of Avis Access® Mobility Devices Now Available Nationwide |
| Avis Rent A Car today announced the nationwide rollout of mobility devices and the addition of new mobility devices including heavy duty scooters, power chairs and manual wheelchairs, to its Avis Access® program, the Company's suite of products for travelers with disabilities. The national rollout of these lightweight, battery-operated portable mobility scooters follows a successful test in Orlando and Las Vegas. (July 18/08) More |
| Culture and Depression: New data may help doctors more accurately diagnose patients |
| The expectation that East-Asian people emphasize physical symptoms of depression (e.g. headaches, poor appetite or aches/pains in the body) is widely acknowledged, yet the few available empirical studies report mixed data on this issue. A new study from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) debunks this cultural myth, and offers clinicians valuable insight to into cultural context when assessing a patient, leading to more accurate diagnosis. (July 15/08) More |
| Survey finds growing concern about the impact of mental health issues in the workplace but lack of awareness in the Executive Suite. |
| A survey of over 450 Canadian organizations conducted by Mercer in conjunction with The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) found that mental health issues are a growing concern for employers. Almost 80% reported that mental health issues have increased in importance compared to three to five years ago. (July 15/08) More |
| Gene Therapy May Someday Help Painful Discs |
| ROSEMONT, IL - Many individuals experience back pain arising from discs that are no longer healthy. The condition is often referred to as painful disc degeneration, and it is a common problem. A review article published in the June 2008 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons discusses how gene therapy may one day potentially offer some relief to millions of individuals who experience back pain due to disc degeneration. (July 8/08) More |
| New Disability Management website launched. |
| The DMExcellence initiative consists of a two-pronged approach to firstly assess and secondly assist employers with their disability management programs in order to provide a supportive return to work environment for workers who acquire a disabling condition. (June 10/08) More |
| Wii-HAB: How Video Games Are Revolutionizing Injury Rehabilitation |
| TORONTO, ONTARIO-The chiropractors at the(clinic) designed the rehabilitation facilities in their practice to focus on the Nintendo Wii video game system. (Marketwire - May 13, 2008) More |
| Insurance Bureau of Canada declares long-awaited modernization of Insurance Acts a step in the right direction |
| As a long-time advocate for insurance modernization and harmonization
in Canada, IBC is pleased the Governments of British Columbia and
Alberta are proposing positive changes to their Insurance Acts. Last Wednesday, both governments jointly introduced harmonized amendments to their insurance Acts. (May 2, 2008) More |
| The UN is celebrating the coming into force of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) |
| The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities received its 20th ratification on 3 April 2008, triggering the entry into force of the Convention and its Optional Protocol 30 days later. This marks a major milestone in the effort to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms of persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity. More |
| Nearly 40% of patients hospitalized for schizophrenia readmitted within one year of their discharge |
| According to a new analysis from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), 38% of patients discharged with a diagnosis of schizophrenia from a general hospital in Canada had unplanned readmissions (through emergency departments) for a mental illness within one year of their discharge. The analysis also found that 12% of schizophrenia patients (or one in eight patients) were readmitted to hospital within 30 days of their initial discharge, in the years 2003 to 2005. (April 17, 2008) More |
| Average hospital stay costs nearly $7,000 per patient in Canada |
| Patient stays in acute care hospitals account for the largest share (47%) of hospital spending in Canada, according to a new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). The report, which examined 2.4 million recorded hospital stays (outside of Quebec), estimates that on average each patient stay costs almost $7,000, with a wide variation in cost by medical condition. (March 18, 2008) More |
| This Web site is provided by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). In partnership with Ontario's Health and Safety Associations, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, Ontario's Ministry of Labour and other organizations. (February 29, 2008) |
| New resources are available to workers and employers to help prevent ergonomic-related injuries, which account for 40 per cent of time lost in the workplace from injury. Ergonomic injuries - also known as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) - are injuries of the muscles, nerves and tendons that develop over time. These types of injuries are a significant workplace health and safety issue. The effect of these injuries cost the economy more than $19 billion between 1996 and 2006. More |
| Survey finds poverty among injured workers. |
| In an article for the Chronicle Journal, SARAH ELIZABETH BROWN writes about a survey that finds poverty among injured workers. (February 14, 2008) More |
| Presentation to the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights. |
| On February 4, 2008, the PSAC appeared before the Standing Senate Committee on Human Rights examining cases of alleged discrimination in the hiring and promotion practices of the federal public service, and the extent to which targets to achieve employment equity for minority groups are being met. More |
Occupational therapy addresses mental health needs in Saskatchewan |
| Saskatchewan has a long history and
takes pride in a health care system that provides services to address
the needs of its citizens. In keeping with this history and to advance
services for residents, the Canadian Association of Occupational
Therapists (CAOT) and the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational
Therapists (SSOT) are pleased to announce funding was received from the
Saskatchewan Ministry of Health for a mental health and addiction
services pilot initiative in Saskatoon. (January 17, 2008) More |
| Doctors often prescribe placebos: study |
| CBC News reports. A significant number of doctors in the United States prescribe placebos to their patients, a new study suggests. (January 14, 2008) More |
| Canadian Transportation Agency decides in favour of one-person-one-fare policy |
| The Canadian Transportation Agency has ordered Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz and WestJet to adopt a one-person-one-fare policy for persons with severe disabilities who travel within Canada by air. The airlines have one year to implement the policy. (January 10/08) More |
| CRTC approves initiatives to benefit Canadians with disabilities and expand rural broadband services |
| The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
today approved several initiatives that will benefit Canadians with
disabilities and expand broadband services to rural and remote
communities. The major local telephone companies were also directed by
the Commission to finalize proposals for the dispersal of the funds in
their deferral accounts. (January 17, 2008) More |
| CIPHI proudly announces Environmental Public Health Week, January 14-20, 2008. |
| This week recognizes the hard work of all Environmental Public Health
professionals across Canada and the importance of environmental public
health programs in our healthcare system. (January 14, 2007) More |
| Consider less schooling to combat MD shortage, CMAJ says |
| Three-year program would also save money, top journal arguesCanada's top medical journal is raising the prospect that the country's medical students could spend less time in school to save time and money and help reduce a shortage of doctors. (January 7, 2008) More |
| 1 in 7 Canadians live with disability: StatsCan |
| "One in seven Canadians is living with a disability, according to a
report released today, part of an overall increase observers say is
likely linked to greater awareness and reduced stigma surrounding
self-identifying and reporting disabilities." Toronto Star December 3,
2007 More |
| Canadian disability rates on the rise: StatsCan |
| "An aging population and changing attitudes toward disabilities combined
to create an increase in reported disabilities among Canadians over the
past five years, according to a report released Monday by Statistics
Canada." CBC News December 3, 2007 More |
| CHRONIC PAIN SUFFERERS IDENTIFY SLEEP AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACTS THAT AFFECT EVERYDAY LIFE OFTEN NOT RECOGNIZED OR TREATED |
| A new Canadian survey reveals startling data about the gap in the treatment and management of chronic pain in Canada. The data indicates chronic pain sufferers experience psychological symptoms such as anxiety and depression and report that their condition affects their ability to sleep. When they speak to their health care professionals, patients often do not receive treatment for these other conditions. December 11, 2007 More |
| AMHB third annual Mental Health Research Showcase brings together a who's who of mental health leaders. |
| Advancing mental health through research is the theme of the Alberta Mental Health Board's (AMHB) thrid annual Mental Health Research Showcase 2007. (Nov 20/07) |
| Canadians' support for electronic health records increases to 88 per cent, poll finds- |
| Canadians' support for electronic health records and expext their privacy to be protected in the collection, storage and use of their personal health information, according to a new public opinion survey. (Nov 19/07) More |
| May 30, 2007 The Government of Canada improves access to Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security Benefits. |
| Duty to Accommodate Mental Health Disability Upheld by Landmark Ontario Human Rights Decision |
| A recent Ontario Human Rights Tribunal decision in the case of Lane v. ADGA Group Consultants Inc. of Ottawa has upheld the right of persons with a mental health disability to be appropriately accommodated in the workplace under Ontario’s Human Rights Code. December 18, 2007. More |
| Billions Per Year Lost in Empty Hospital Beds, Research Shows |
| Improved patient flow can yield over $10 million for average hospital: better flow vital to better patient care, TeleTracking CEO tells Conference Attendees. More |
| Canada's "Real" Energy Crisis in the Bedroom |
| New Better Sleep Council Canada research proves the afternoon crash exists: 1 in 4 Canadians are clinically sleep deprived. More |
| Study shows Canadians' eyes at risk |
| The Canadian Association of Optometrists represents over three thousand Doctors of Optometry, the primary eye care providers who specialize in the examination, diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention of diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures, as well as the diagnosis of related systemic conditions. More |
| Sosei Announces Completion of Phase II Trial of AD 337 in Fibromyalgia Syndrome |
| AD 337 has completed a Phase II proof of principle trial for the treatment of fibromyalia syndrome. More |
| Researchers discover genes linking stress, high blood pressure, alcoholism and tobacco addiction |
| A team led by a Heart and Stroke Foundation researcher has uncovered a series of genes linking mental stress, high blood pressure, alcoholism and tobacco addiction. More |
| Knowing that we know naught: Canadian health care data being buried instead of analyzed |
| Knowledge is power and in terms of health care data it could be the power to save lives. Yet regardless of the mountains of information collected in Canadian health care establishments, at a cost of millions per year, little is ever used effectively. More |
| 10th Edition of Health Care in Canada Survey |
| The 10th annual edition of the Health Care in Canada Survey, the most comprehensive survey of Canadian public and health care providers' opinions on health care issues, was released today. (February 11, 2008) More |
| BC raising maximum pensionable age to 71 |
| British Columbia planning on increasing the maximum pensionable age from 69 to 71. December 6, 2007 More |
| Disabled workers' other job: hiding their disability |
| It's known as "the stare" - unwelcome attention from colleagues and bosses that prompts some employees with disabilities to try to hide their condition from others at work.They're often unable to perform to their potential because managers have put "bottom-line considerations" ahead of accommodation. Many feel they have to work doubly hard to disprove perceptions that they can't keep up, according to a report released yesterday on the reality of working life for people with disabilities. Note: this is a pay to view service. More |
| IBM software to make differently-abled tech savvy |
| "New Delhi: It was a technology conference with a difference. IBM India announced the setting up of India's first ever Human Ability and Accessibility Centre in New Delhi, a centre that will create software to assist differently-abled people become tech savvy." IBNlive.com December 3, 2007 More |
| Injured workers 20 per cent behind in compensation; Province needs to act before more fall into poverty. |
| At rallies in cities including Toronto, Windsor and St. Catharines, the Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups (ONIWG) and partners, including CUPE Ontario, today called on the McGuinty government to make full restitution of the losses that injured workers have incurred since Bill 99 was introduced in 1997. December 11, 2007 More |
| Keeping older drivers safely-Canadian association of Occupational Therapists launch project to help older drivers stay mobile for as long as safely possible. |
| "The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) announced today the launch of the National Blueprint for the Injury Prevention of Older Drivers project. Led by Dr. Nicol Korner-Bitensky from McGill University and with support from the Public Health Agency of Canada, this initiative will result in a strategy that will reduce driving accidents that involve older drivers." December 5, 2007 More |
| Five good reasons to talk about mental illness in the workplace |
| Mental Illness will affect every person in your workplace in one way or another, but it’s still an unspoken and neglected reality for many companies. More |
| Care to imagine: More support needed for caregivers |
| Imagine being thrust into the role of caregiver-see this article on the Saint Elizabeth Health Care (SEHC) website More |
| Newly created national commision for mental illness to eliminate social stigma |
| Establishing the Mental Health Commission was a commitment of Canada’s New Government, and on Friday, August 31, 2007 Prime Minister Stephen Harper formally launched the body by announcing its Board of Directors and Advisory Committee Chairs. More |
| New mental health survey sheds more light on the impact of depression in the workplace. (Nov 19/07) |
| The Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the workplce (the Centre) today announced the release of a new survey on the impact of depression in the workplace. More |
| Staff consider quitting NHS in their thousands |
| (November 5/07) Thousands of NHS workers have considered leaving the health service in the past 12 months because of increased workloads, vacancy freezes and redundancies, the biggest survey of NHS employees has found. More |
| New Zealand scoops top disability award. |
| New Zealand has been awarded a prestigious international award
recognising our contribution to the rights of disabled
people." tvnz.co.nz December 3, 2007 More |
| One out of seven Canadians routinely shut out of the workplace says advocate for Canadians living with disabilities |
| JOIN (Job Opportunity Information Network) released a video news
release (VNR) today showing that a growing number Canadians are being
routinely shut out of the workforce. According to recent data from
Statistics Canada, nearly four and a half million Canadians -- one out
of seven – live with a disability. Many people with disabilities are
often excluded from the workforce because of misconceptions that
they’re not as skilled, capable or motivated as others. (January 23, 2007) More |
| 1 in 3 Canadians now living with chronic pain |
| New comprehensive population survey of Canadians confirms that pain is a mounting problem, with impacts extending into Canadians' work life, relationships and emotional health.(November 7, 2007) More |
| Ontario Health Care Gap: Study shows ongoing need for improved access to rehabilitation services |
| A newly published study has shown that Ontario’s health care system may be failing vulnerable populations including those suffering from chronic conditions, those without private health insurance, and those living in less urban areas. Some 3,000 family physicians and 1,100 physiotherapists from Ontario were surveyed to identify how funding and wait times act as barriers to accessing physiotherapy services. The study, published in Physiotherapy Canada, was conducted by researchers at the Arthritis Community Research and Evaluation Unit and University of Toronto. More |
| Over 20,000 have long-term disability |
| "There
were 21,040 persons living in private households in 2005 having some form of long-term
disability, of which 51.6 per cent were male, the National Statistics Office
reports.
The most
common disability was a physical impairment.
Between 1991 and 2006, government expenditure on disability benefits as
a percentage of government expenditure on all benefits averaged 1.6%." MaltaMedia News December 3, 2007
More |
| Overlooking Occupational Diseases |
| Workplace health and safety review must consider women's needs. The article was posted on straightgoods.ca November 5/07 by Ginette Petitpas-Taylor. More |
| May 14, 2007 Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences Bill passes final reading in the BC Legislature. |
| The University will concentrate on health & safety, return to work, disability management and rehabilitation programs. More |
| New Canadian website dedicated to information on Pain |
| Painexplained.ca is a new campaign supported by the Canadian Pain Society, Canadian Pain Coalition, the Canadian Pain Foundation and other partner groups, companies and individuals. The campaign seeks to raise awareness and promote better prevention and management of all types of pain in Canada. (November 4, 2007) More |
| Physical therapists prescribe Wii time. |
| Several rehab hospital in Canad and the United States have patients used the Nintendo Wii as part of their rehabilitation programs. December 6, 2007, Lisa Baertlein, Reuters. More |
| Professionals live up to eight years longer than manual workers |
| 26 October 2007- Skilled workers live up to eight years longer than unskilled workers, the Office for National Statistics has found. More |
| Quebec purposing new crime bill-Would give job leave to crime victims |
| November 27/07 Bill 58 was introduced. The legislation would allow relatives of crime victims and those who have survived criminal acts, up to two years of unpaid leave and return to their jobs. |
| It takes ingenuity and persistence to succeed, disabled workers say |
| A new report on the realities of working life for disabled employees talks about how hard they must work to succeed, how their conditions often attract “the stare” from co-workers and how managers sometimes put bottom-line considerations ahead of accommodation. But, primarily, the report talks about the enormous pride they derive from working in a competitive, professional corporate environment where their contributions are recognized and valued. Note this is a pay for service site. More |
| Huge rise in number of long-term incapacity benefit claimants |
| (October 24/07) More than half of the 2.4 million people living on incapacity benefit in the UK have been off work for more than five years, according to a report by the Department for Work and Pensions. More |
| Room for Improvement in employees' Mental Health: Poll |
| Canadian employees are generally a satisfied lot, with the majority reporting that they feel fulfilled in their jobs and have the flexibility to work towards work-life balance, a new survey suggests. More |
| Doing Disability at the Bank: Discover the Learning/Teaching Strategies Used by Disabiled Bank Employees. |
| RBC employees with disabilities advise Ryerson University researchers on informal learning approaches to corporate success. More |
| Stressful jobs can be fatal |
| Workplace stress can be fatal, particularly to middle-aged workers who have already suffered a heart attack, new Canadian research shows. More |
| Stress not a big problem, older workers say: study |
| CBC News reported on Monday November 19, 2007 on their website, the results of a new study from the Univerity of Michigan. More |
| Education indicators |
| The fifth edition of Education Indicators in Canada: Report of the Pan-Canadian Education Indicators Program, available today, provides a wealth of statistical information on education. December 12, 2007 More |
| Three-quarters of Canadians want integrated health resource |
| Waterloo - In a survey for Manulife Financial, a decisive 74 per cent of Canadians who responded said they would be interested in an integrated, reliable service that provides information and assistance on the variety of health care services available and how to access them. December 12, 2007 More |
| March 30, 2007 The United Nations Treaty on Disability was signed. |
| Virtual reality could help disabled. |
| People with severe paralysis could find new opportunities from
shopping to doing business or making new friends in the virtual
world of Second Life by just thinking about it, if experiments
being conducted by a Japanese university bear fruit." tvnz.co.nz November 27, 2007 More |
| Shepell-fgi Senior Vice President Karen Seward named a who's who in workplace health, by Working Well Magazine |
| Announce October 26, 2007 More |
| Survey Finds Inquires About Work/Life Balance More Common During Job Interviews |
| More accountants today are taking time during the job interview to inquire about work/life balance options, and businesses are responding accordingly. More |
| Workers' Mental Health Stress Affecting Business Results in Canada |
| Despite their profound impact on workplace productivity and business performance, mental health issues and increasing stress levels are not being addressed by Canadian employers, according to new research by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. December 14, 2007 More |
| Dealing with the Stressed. |
| Workplace stress costs us dearly, and yet nobody knows what it is or how to deal with it. More |
| Workforce Trends of Occupational Therapists in Canada |
| Number of Occupational Therapists has increased over since 2000. More |
| Workplace exercise and productivity go hand in hand: Survey |
| (November 7/07) One-third of U.S. workers exercise at work, but more would if employer provided equipment More |
| Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario top migration destinations for health care workers |
| A series of reports from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), Distribution and Internal Migration of Canada’s Health Care Workforce, is the first of its kind to use census data to look at the supply and migration patterns of the majority of health care workers in Canada, including a number of individual health occupations, such as dentists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, physicians and registered nurses. More |
| Debilitating Workplace Low Back Pain Alleviated by Naturopathic Medicine |
| Study shows benefits of naturopathic medicine to improve employee pain and quality of life. More |
| Canada at the bottom in 30 country health-care survey |
| In terms of value for money, Canada ranks at the absolute bottom in a
health-care comparison of 30 countries, according to a new report from
the Stockholm/Brussels-based Health Consumer Powerhouse (HCP) and the
Frontier Centre for Public Policy, released today. More |
| Disability eligibility expanded |
| New federal regulations allow Canadians to apply retroactively for
disability benefits, and a member of Parliament from P.E.I. is
concerned that not everybody knows it." CBC News June 20, 2006 More |
| Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) introduces new online tutorials on several mental health related topics. |
| These tutorials are a starting point for learning about substance use and mental health problems, as well as about factors that are critical to understanding those problems. More |
| Close to one worker out of two experiences stress in the workplace – Findings of a CROP-ORHRI survey. |
| According to a CROP survey conducted for the Ordre des CRHA et CRIA du Québec (ORHRI), close to one worker out of two (49%) is very (14%) or fairly (35%) stressed at work. Interestingly, the survey also shows that women experience more stress than men. In fact, 53% of the women surveyed reported feeling stressed at work, compared to 44% of the men. More |
| Co-Worker Woes: Office Team Offers Tips for Dealing with Unprofessional Colleagues |
| In many office environments, employees have less than collegial relationships, a new survey shows. More |
| Disabled on airlines gain rights |
| Under the new rules, airlines and holiday companies will no longer be able to refuse to fly people because of their disability. More |
| Employers Feeling The Pain Of Poor Worker Health, But Concern Not Translating Into Action |
| Rising mental health claims top list of concerns in 2005 Watson Wyatt Staying@Work survey More |